When it comes to the MPV market, everyone must immediately think of Buick GL8. This car really leaves a deep impression on people. It can often be seen on the road, and it is often used as a business reception car. It has always been at the top of the MPV sales list in terms of sales. However, there are many models that want to replace them, but they are not so smooth, and it is difficult to find players who can really compete with them. At the Beijing Auto Show some time ago, two more MPVs were launched, also for the Buick GL8, namely the Kia Real and Volkswagen Veran. Today we will compare these two cars. Which one is more capable of challenging the GL8?
In terms of appearance
On the whole, both cars adopt the latest design concepts of their respective families. The Jiahua is more refined, but the Weiran is more grand. The front face of the new Jiahua adopts an irregularly shaped mesh grille from top to bottom, and is connected to the headlight groups on both sides. The whole thing is indeed more fashionable and refined. A straight waistline is added to the side of the car, and the C-pillar is decorated with patterned chrome, making the side of the car more layered.
The front air grille of the Volkswagen Weiran adopts a chrome-plated multiple banner design to highlight its sense of luxury. On the whole, it is still very grand, but it is still full of popular atmosphere and does not bring big surprises. Of course, the adaptive far and low beams, steering auxiliary lights, etc. are still quite outstanding, which the GL8 does not have.
In terms of interior and configuration
Relatively speaking, Kia's Jiahua has a more design sense. With black door panels, white leather seats, a three-spoke steering wheel and an electronic shift mechanism, the interior of the car is still full of sophistication. The central control adopts a joint-screen design. Two 12.3-inch large screens are connected, which looks very classy and greatly improves the technological sense of this car. In terms of configuration, this car is equipped with an L2 driving assistance system with blind spot avoidance and other functions. In addition, there is a safety exit assist system. If there is a car behind the sliding door when it is opened, it will automatically stop opening the door, which is indeed quite generous in terms of safety.
In terms of interior, Volkswagen Weiran maintains Volkswagen's consistent style. There are indeed no big surprises and it lacks a bit of MPV-specific flavor. The steering wheel supports four-way adjustment, so you can find a suitable sitting posture when you sit in the driving position, while Weiran can have a lower sitting posture, and the overall feeling is more like a car. The instrument panel is made of soft plastic material, and the workmanship of the materials is indeed worthy of recognition. Weiran also supports mobile phone interconnection, and also supports wireless connection to CarPlay, which is indeed more convenient.
In terms of space
The length of the Kia Real is 5155mm and the wheelbase is 3090mm. Compared with the old model, the overall performance has been improved to a certain extent and it also brings good space. Performance. The length of the Volkswagen Weiran has reached 5346mm, and the wheelbase is 3180mm, which is more prominent. The wheelbases of both cars are better than the Buick GL8, and the Volkswagen Viran has a greater advantage. In the actual space experience, the front seats of Weiran can be adjusted lower, so the front headroom is better.
With the front seats adjusted all the way, there is not much difference in the second-row legroom between the two cars, but the Jiahua’s second-row headroom is a little more cramped than that of the Weiran. But it can also meet the daily use of most people. When the second row is moved to the front, the seating space in the third row of Jiahua will be better. In terms of the trunk, although the depth of the Weiran is more advantageous, the vertical height of the Jiahua is larger and the lower threshold is more conducive to the loading and unloading of luggage.
In terms of power
At present, Jiahua has not been officially launched, and the overseas version is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, of which the maximum power in GDI injection mode reaches 294 horsepower. Matched with 8-speed automatic transmission. Weiran is equipped with the 2.0T EA888 engine that everyone is very familiar with. The high-power version has a maximum power of 220 horsepower and is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Judging from the current information, Jiahua’s parameter performance is even more impressive.
Summary
Currently, the most popular model in the automobile market is SUV. Of course, crossover models are gradually becoming more popular. MPV models are indeed not popular. Judging from the overall performance of these two new cars, they are indeed better than the GL8 in some aspects. However, judging from the current market acceptance, the positioning of GL8 is more vertical, so it makes sense for it to be liked by consumers. Many details of these two cars are well done, but they still need to be further tested by the market. Specifically, Weiran does have more advantages in terms of space. In terms of power, the Jiahua is better, and next year this car will be launched as a domestic model, which may have an advantage in price.
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