Once upon a time, the Crown was the representative model of FAW Toyota, but with the retirement of the 14th generation Crown, FAW Toyota had to say goodbye to this historical brand. However, the crown was not abandoned, but given a new life. FAW Toyota has named several of its high-end models the "Crown", including Highlander's sister model Crown Lufang, and the imported Crown Wilfa. Recently, FAW Toyota has launched a new generation of Crown Wilfa, and this time, it has truly become a member of the Crown family.
The new generation of Wilfa Alpha is the same as the 40 Series Alpha, based on the TNGA-K platform, the interior is more modern, and the central control adopts 12The 3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and 14-inch floating center console are upholstered in leather, with wood grain accents embedded in the middle. In terms of interior materials, most of the interior is covered in soft materials, with some wood grain and chrome accents.
In particular, the two Ottoman chairs in the middle have LCD control panels on the armrests that provide electric adjustment, leg rests, ventilation and heating, massage and other functions, and there are also folding small tables. The third-row seats maintain the function of folding to the sides, and the cup holders and storage compartments are arranged on either side. It is worth mentioning that as a Chinese version, the logo of the front of the Wilfa adopts the crown logo, which is also the biggest difference from the Alpha.
In terms of power, the new generation of Wilfa Alpha has only introduced 2The 5L diesel-electric hybrid version has a combined power of 184kW and is equipped with an electronic four-wheel drive system. Its functional configuration has basically remained the same, but compared to GAC Toyota, FAW Toyota may have a faster pick-up speed and better negotiation power. Maybe it's because Wilfa is a little less popular than others, but that doesn't stop it from becoming part of the FAW Toyota Crown family.
All in all, although FAW Toyota's crown brand no longer has a representative model, it still continues to grow and develop. The launch of a new generation of Crown Wilfa has injected new vitality into the Crown family. At a car show, everyone gathered in front of a new MPV model, and next to it, the old MPV model of Alpha Wilfa seemed to be somewhat overshadowed.
Although this generation of Alpha Wilfa has made a lot of progress compared to the previous generation, it does not seem to be very cost-effective compared with domestic MPV models. This makes people worry about whether the former MPV leader can still maintain his past postureFirst of all, the exterior design of this car has been improved compared to the previous generation, which is more stylish and atmospheric.
However, when we look at the domestic MPV models, we will find that they are also constantly improving the design sense of the appearance, and some can even match or even surpass the Alpha Wilfa. So, is design still the only concern for car buyers?Next, let's take a look at the interior design of this car. Alpha Wilfa's interior upgrades are also quite obvious, with more luxurious materials and an increase in space.
However, in the same way, the domestic MPV model has also made a lot of improvements in the interior design, and the sense of luxury is no less than that of the Alpha Wilfa, and it has a lot of advantages in terms of space. Compared with Alpha Wilfa, the interior design of these models is more in line with the aesthetics and needs of young consumers. So, what about the performance aspect?Alpha Wilfa also has a lot of advantages in this regard, after all, it adopts the stable performance and quality assurance of Japanese cars.
However, with the continuous development of domestic MPV models, the power system and suspension tuning they are equipped with are also constantly improving, and the gap in performance is getting smaller and smaller. Moreover, these domestic MPV models are also more intimate and convenient in terms of after-sales service, repair and maintenance, etc., and these are also one of the important factors for consumers to consider buying a car.
On the whole, the gap between this generation of Alpha Wilfa and domestic MPV models is getting smaller and smaller, especially in terms of cost performance, domestic MPV models have begun to occupy a certain advantage. This makes one wonder if this former MPV leader can still maintain his past postureOnly by continuous improvement and innovation can we be invincible in the fierce market competition.