At that time, it could be said that it was the existence of Honda Fit and Volkswagen Polo, but now it has fallen into the altar, and most classic models have finally gone to the fate of discontinuation of sales.
Well, Nian Han will not sell off, this car is GAC Toyota's Yaris L Zhixuan, which has attracted the attention of many consumers in the past with its new design, excellent fuel efficiency and practical technical configuration. But just a few months ago, according to GAC Toyota's official news, in addition to Zhixuan, Zhixiang and IA5 officially stopped production after selling the last batch of existing cars at dealerships around the world, and even if there are stocks on sale.
As for why Nian Han wants to talk about this car, because last week, a car friend bought the 2022 Yaris L Zhixuan last year, saying that this car is indeed fuel-efficient and durable, with a fuel consumption of more than 5 points per 100 kilometers, and 4 oil is the norm when running at high speed, even if it is a traffic jam in the urban area, it is at most 6 to the end, and it doesn't cost much to maintain, and the cost of using the car is extremely low, which is very suitable for working families to travel to work.
So is Zhixuan really that good?Then let's ask the riders to keep up with the rhythm of Nian Han and talk about this once powerful car car.
Let's start with the exterior design, compared with the previous generation model, Zhixuan has made a bold innovation in the exterior design. The front face of the vehicle adopts Toyota's latest design language, with a polygonal large-mouth front grille and a slender headlight cluster, making the vehicle look more dynamic and stylish.
The body lines are sleek, creating an energetic posture that is very much in line with the aesthetics of young consumers. The design of the rear is simple and modern, and the taillights are in harmony with the style of the vehicle through a clever layout.
The performance of space is also relatively good, the body size is 4160mm long, 1720mm wide, 1520mm high, and the wheelbase is 2550mm, such a size is already very prominent in the same level of models, after all, it is positioned in the field of small cars, and the space is still ample and sufficient.
As for the interior, Nian Han believes that there is not much change, whether it is the old model or ** Zhixuan, it is driver-centric, providing a simple and technological driving space.
However, the 2022 model is more particular about the materials used than the previous generation model, with high-quality materials used in the car, a reasonable layout of the center console, and convenient operation. The seat provides good support and remains comfortable even during long drives. What's more, there is plenty of storage space in the car, which is suitable for daily use, which is quite in line with the characteristics of Japanese cars, in fact, Honda and Nissan cars are similar.
In terms of performance, Nian Han believes that the 2022 Yaris L Zhixuan powertrain combination is relatively good, 1The four-cylinder self-priming engine with a displacement of 5L, combined with a CVT continuously variable transmission that simulates 8 gears, can reach a maximum horsepower of 112 hp and a maximum torque of 139 Nm.
Although it is not as good as some large-displacement models, when driving on city roads, Zhixuan can provide enough power output and smooth driving experience. And its suspension tuning is more comfortable and can easily cope with urban conditions.
In terms of handling and driving, Zhixuan also performs relatively well, and its agility and handling stability can meet the needs of most drivers.
Finally, there is **, taking the 2022 Zhixuan as an example, there were three models on sale at that time, namely 8980,000, 9480,000, 10380,000, which is a standard 100,000-level entry-level car, is similar to the Fit and Polo.
Speaking from the heart, Zhixuan is indeed a good car, but it is a pity that it has not kept up with the pace of the times, and Toyota's strategy is too old, always filling the market with the practice of "changing the soup but not the medicine", and it does not build a car from the perspective of consumers at all. If there had been a little bit of marketing thinking of these car companies, I am afraid it would not have fallen to the point it is today.
Finally, let's make a summary, Zhixuan has experienced 9 generations, a proper classic model, but it is a pity that he was born at the wrong time and missed the best opportunity for transformation.