Major traditional joint venture car companies have been developing smoothly in the domestic automobile market for decades. However, against the background of the rapid development of the new energy industry, their good days have indeed come to an end. Facing a new topic, established car companies must hand in new answers. Today, Uncle Che brings you two joint venture pure electric SUVs to see how they perform.
The 2022 GAC Toyota bZ4X will be launched in October 2022. The car will be launched in 5 configurations with a price range of 199,800 to 287,800 yuan. The 2022 FAW-Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ will be launched in April 2022. The car will be launched in 6 configurations with a price range of 193,900 to 293,900 yuan.
It can be seen from the selling price that the price range of the two models is very close, so let us select the top version models that best demonstrate the strength of the vehicle for comparison to see how their product capabilities are.
Appearance design
Toyota bZ4X is the first product based on the e-TNGA pure electric platform. The car is very different from current Toyota fuel vehicles in terms of styling design. The design concept of the front part comes from the hammerhead shark, which is also a new design language for Toyota's electric family. The closed shape makes it look simple enough. A black trim panel is added to the bottom bumper as a decoration, with a chrome trim strip in the middle. The visual effect is quite refined. The headlight units on both sides are long and narrow in shape, with built-in LED light strips and connected to the chrome trim strip in the middle. There are four lamp beads inside the light unit, which looks energetic enough, but we have already seen similar designs on Toyota Avalon and other models.
Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ is a global model, and it is also the first domestic mass-produced model under the Volkswagen MEB platform. The car largely continues the styling of the overseas version. The application of the new family-style design language can bring a strong sense of freshness to users. Among them, elements such as the closed grille, flat logo and through-type light strips are all popular at the moment. It is worth noting that this model also has an IQ.Light matrix LED light set, which can automatically adjust the illumination pattern according to different vehicle speeds. The car also has functions such as steering auxiliary lights and automatic headlight height adjustment.
Toyota bZ4X is positioned as a medium-sized SUV. Its specific length, width and height are 4690×1860×1650 mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. This model adopts a contrasting color body and suspended roof design, which gives it a strong sense of fashion. At the same time, the thick front and rear wheel eyebrows and sharp waistline also create a strong sense of sportiness for the car.
Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ is positioned as a compact SUV. Its specific length, width and height are 4592×1852×1629 mm, and the wheelbase is 2765mm. The overall body data is lagging behind. The body waistline of this model is relatively full, and the suspended roof design is quite beautiful. A large area of silver-gray trim is added to the C-pillar, and the decorative strips on the upper edge of the window play a finishing touch on the roof curve.
The rear design of the Toyota bZ4X is very unique. The through-type taillight group is cleverly integrated with the concave and convex lines. There are double tail wings at the end of the roof, the rear windshield is tilted at a very large angle, and the bottom is equipped with an exaggerated diffuser decoration, which looks very sporty.
The tail shape design of the Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ is quite satisfactory. The overall design uses a large number of arcs to create the fullness and thickness that an SUV should have. The taillight group is also a through-type design. The large number of built-in components have a strong three-dimensional effect and give people a very delicate feeling. When the vehicle is unlocked, the internal light strip also has a dynamic flashing effect, which is very in line with today's design trends.
Interior design
The interior of Toyota bZ4X is far less fresh than the exterior. The rectangular steering wheel that many domestic consumers yearn for does not appear. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel has a conventional shape and a fairly comfortable grip. However, the interior atmosphere has changed from the technological sense of the overseas version to the lackluster one of the domestic version. The materials used in the new model are relatively good. The upper and lower parts of the center console are wrapped in leather fabrics, and the middle part is made of fabric material. Piano paint decorative panels are added to the details. It should be noted that the leather fabrics are relatively rough, and the materials used are more practical. The size of the central control display screen reaches 12.3 inches, with a large black frame around it. Compared with Toyota fuel-powered models, the clarity and smoothness are pretty good, but the interface design is somewhat behind the times, and there is a clear gap with domestic models.
The interior of Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ adopts the new style design of the pure electric family. Compared with previous Volkswagen models, this interior is undoubtedly more modern. Among them, the car's flat-bottomed steering wheel has a slightly ordinary shape, but the silver trim added around it makes it less boring. There are multi-function buttons on both sides, which are very convenient to operate. The shift mechanism in the car is integrated on the right side of the instrument panel. The hollow design and suspended instrument look relatively unique. At the same time, the car's 12-inch large central control screen integrates a series of functions such as driving mode switching and mobile phone interconnection mapping. The car-machine interface design is quite modern and the operation experience is smooth.
Toyota bZ4X’s interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather + genuine leather fabrics. In terms of functions, it supports electric adjustment of the main and passenger seats, heating/ventilation of the front seats, electric driver’s seat memory, etc. The padding of the front seats of this car is of a soft type, which provides good riding comfort. At the same time, the wings on both sides of the backrest are obviously protruding, providing good lateral support.
The interior seats of the Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ are wrapped in a mixture of leather and suede materials. In terms of functions, they include four-way adjustment of the passenger seat height/four-way lumbar support, front seat massage, and electric passenger seat memory. The color of the front seats of the car is consistent with the interior style of the car, with a large number of stitching embellishments, soft internal filling, and a comfortable riding experience.
The rear seat space of Toyota bZ4X is relatively generous. Under normal circumstances, the leg room is more than two fists and the head room is about four fingers. The middle seat cannot be called comfortable, but the floor is almost flat, so there is no big problem in meeting the needs of short and medium distance rides.
The rear seats of the Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ are the same as the front ones. They are decorated with large areas of suede material, which can greatly improve the lateral friction of the seats on passengers. At the same time, the central armrest, air conditioning outlets, and middle headrests are all provided, and the performance is in line with expectations. It is worth noting that the car's panoramic sunroof is of considerable size, and rear passengers can also fully enjoy the sunshine.
Power system
The top model of Toyota bZ4X is equipped with dual motors at the front and rear. The system has a combined maximum output power of 160 kilowatts and a peak torque of 337 Nm. The official acceleration time from 0 to 50 kilometers per hour is 3.4 seconds. At the same time, the car is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 66.7 kWh and a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 500 kilometers.
Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ is also equipped with dual motors at the front and rear. The system has a combined maximum output power of 230 kilowatts and a peak torque of 460 Nm. The official acceleration time from 0 to 50 kilometers per hour is 2.6 seconds, and the performance is even better. In addition, the car is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 84.8 kWh and a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 554 kilometers.
Uncle Che Summary
Through the two models of Toyota bZ4X and Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ, we can clearly feel the determination of the two major brands in the electrification transformation. The price range of the two models is similar, but the levels are different. Among them, Toyota bZ4X has obvious advantages in terms of external body size and rear seating space, while Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ has better power performance, more comprehensive intelligent configuration and better battery life. From the perspective of young people using cars, the Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ has a slightly higher priority. Therefore, in this round of duel, Uncle Che recommends the Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ.
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