In the Chinese auto market, every year, there are some models that have won the recognition of domestic consumers with their excellent performance, quality and reputation. On August 19 this year, the new VOYAH FREE was launched at the 2023 Voyah Night, and the new VOYAH FREE quickly became a popular model of the year with its new appearance, new interior, new dynamics, and new intelligent driving positioning of the "Smart Driving Tour Big Five-seater SUV", and successfully attracted a large number of consumers' wide attention.
As the new Lantu FREE and Tesla Model Y in the same ** range of 250,000-300,000 yuan, who is better in terms of appearance, intelligent driving and handling! Today, we will have a smart driving duel between these two cars in Wuhan, Jiangcheng, and compete with each other.
The entry is the top configuration, and there is no anxiety about buying a car
New Lantu free to 26The highly competitive ** of 690,000 yuan officially entered the market range of 250,000-300,000 yuan, and in this price range, the Model Y undoubtedly has a dominant position. Since its launch in the Chinese market in early 2021, the Model Y has won the No. 1 sales crown in China in 2021, demonstrating its competitiveness and influence in the Chinese market. In terms of ** alone, there are three versions of Model Y divided into three**, and on October 27, Tesla China announced that it would raise the price of the Model Y high-performance version by 140,000 yuan, adjusted to 36From 390,000 yuan; The long-range version is sold for 29From 990,000 yuan; Only the Model Y rear-wheel drive version remains at 26The original price of 390,000 yuan remains unchanged. On the other hand, the new Lantu FREE only has one version** - ultra-long battery life intelligent driving version 26690,000 yuan. On the same long-range model, the new VOYAH FREE is not only 3 years cheaper than the Model Y30,000 yuan, and the new Lantu FREE only launched one model, which is the top configuration at the entry, so that consumers can buy cars without anxiety.
The appearance is explosive, the return rate is high, and the details are obviously improved
The new shape of the new VOYAH FREE inherits the Chinese aesthetic style of the VOYAH brand, using the aesthetic concept of avant-garde machinery, and the appearance follows the design of the VOYAH FREE DNA, the front face design is flattened on the basis of the straight waterfall grille, the surrounding silhouette under the front end is more tough, and the rectangular decorations on both sides look younger and sportier; On the basis of maintaining the contour of the yacht-like body, the light wave rhythm grille and the flying wing through the light strip are adopted, and the shape is more modern and technologically beautiful.
The sporty body stance and anti-gravity rear wing give the vehicle a sporty atmosphere, and the rear of the car continues to have through-type taillights, and the interior of the lamp cluster is blackened. The new VOYAH FREE adds the "Apollo Tech" logo at the bottom right of the tailgate, indicating that the car is equipped with the Apollo intelligent driver assistance system. The front face of the Model Y adopts a closed grille design, although it looks simple and smooth, but it has no sense of hierarchy and power, which is very unsightly. Although the Model Y's large slippery back and upturned tail design give the Model Y a certain brand recognition, most Chinese people find it very abrupt. It can be said that in terms of exterior design, the new VOYAH FREE is clearly superior to the Model Y.
The new VOYAH FREE not only has a head start in terms of appearance, but also in terms of interior design, which is significantly more high-end and luxurious than the Model Y, which is the perfect combination of comfort and technology. The new VOYAH FREE is equipped with a series of advanced configurations such as a liftable integrated triple screen, equipped with world-class Dynaudio hi-fi audio, intelligent dimmable panoramic canopy, Nappa leather first-class seats and intelligent voice interaction, providing a comfortable and intelligent driving environment for drivers and passengers.
The eco-friendly cockpit is also a highlight of the new VOYAH FREE, which can ensure the health and comfort of the occupants to the greatest extent. The OEKO-TEX skin-friendly material with the highest environmental protection standards used in the car is not only healthy and safe, but also has a very delicate touch, and with the precise and meticulous stitching process, it has also been greatly improved at the level of luxury.
The new VOYANT FREE air conditioner with special filtration device uses ultra-fine fiber with electrostatic non-woven fabric and imported coconut shell activated carbon high-efficiency filter element, which can control PM25. The filtration efficiency is up to 95%, which can effectively isolate pollen and other allergens and other odors.
In addition to the concise appearance, the interior is completely copied from the Model 3, providing only a suspended LCD screen, and canceling the knobs and physical buttons, the entire car is simply empty; The decorative wood grain trim and leather seats are too minimalist and cheap, and they do not highlight the luxurious texture at all, and they are not worthy of 260,000-360,000 **.
It can be said that from the perspective of hardware technology configuration, ride comfort and luxury in the car, the new VOYAH FREE has achieved meticulous attention and can meet the comfort that passengers with different needs want. Although the Model Y also has a good riding space, there is still a big gap between it and the new VOYAH FREE in terms of materials and environmentally friendly cockpit.
Intelligent driving and handling surpass Model Y in an all-round way
At the time of the launch of the new VOYAH FREE, Lu Fang, CEO of VOYAH Automobile, said: As a "smart five-seater SUV", the "intelligence" of the new VOYAH FREE represents the intelligent driving experience brought by the Apollo Highway Driving PRO pilot-assisted intelligent driving; "Driving" means inheriting the driving control strength in the VOYAH brand genes; "Travel" is the comfort brought by ultra-long battery life, ultra-low energy consumption and luxury configuration, and the new VOYAH FREE is intelligent, powerful and passionate, specially designed for "road travelers" who pursue freedom.
Tesla's assisted driving system can be said to be unique in the industry, as the first car company to launch full self-driving, Tesla is still the current benchmark at the level of intelligent assisted driving system. Although there is still a large gap between the sales volume of VOYAH and Tesla, with the rise of new energy vehicles in China, electrification and intelligence are no longer what they used to be. The new VOYAH FREE has undergone a comprehensive upgrade and is the first to use the Apollo Highway Driving Pro pilot assistance intelligent driving system, which is fully capable of challenging the Tesla Model Y. Therefore, this time, we conducted an in-depth comparative analysis of the memory parking function and high-speed NOA of the new VOYAH FREE and Model Y in terms of intelligent driving and handling performance.
In terms of assisted driving system, Model Y relies on the Autopilot system, although it has a very outstanding algorithm advantage, but it is still slightly insufficient in terms of hardware level, only equipped with 8 auxiliary cameras, 1 millimeter-wave radar and 12 ultrasonic radars, and at the same time, the advantages of vision sensors are not obvious. The new VOYAH FREE is equipped with 5 millimeter-wave radars, 9 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars, which is 4 millimeter-wave radars more than the Model Y. It can realize 20 intelligent auxiliary configuration functions, and the reliability and functionality of the whole system are excellent; It is easy to complete high-end functions such as intelligent avoidance, speed limit recognition, and automatic entry and exit ramps.
In terms of intelligent assisted driving, the new VOYAH FREE has brought a huge surprise to consumers, relying on the Apollo Highway Driving Pro pilot assisted intelligent driving system, which is not only accurate and safe, but also has a more human-like operating logic and habits, making it easier for consumers to accept. This system can realize high-speed intelligent cruise such as efficient lane change, automatic identification of entry and exit ramps, and large vehicle avoidance, with a success rate of more than 99% for autonomous lane change, less than 1 time for 100 kilometers to take over, and a success rate of more than 95% for entry and exit ramp scenarios, saving an average of 7% of the time of a single trip compared to human driving, which greatly liberates the driver's energy, and at the same time makes it easier for drivers who are not so skilled in driving skills.
When the high-speed intelligent cruise is turned on, the vehicle will automatically adjust the speed according to the current highway speed limit, automatically overtake the vehicle in front when it recognizes that the vehicle in front is slow, and automatically offset at an appropriate angle when the sensing vehicle is approaching, and will also choose the road with a wide field of vision. Not only is the process smooth and silky, but it also reduces stress on the driver.
Adaptive cruise also has a good performance in congested road sections, it can realize automatic acceleration and deceleration, intelligent following, and can be adjusted through multi-level following distance, which fits the user's personal habits. Whether it's plugging or obstacle avoidance, it can maintain a smooth and linear driving experience, more like an old driver driving. In urban expressways, the system can also predict the road section of the vehicle by sensing the road condition information in advance, avoid congested road sections and construction roads in front of the road, and help the vehicle choose the optimal route in real time.
At the vehicle driving level, the new VOYAH FREE has full coverage of highways, expressways and urban congestion roads, so that drivers can rest assured that they can turn on the assisted driving system in various complex traffic conditions, so as to make themselves more relaxed while being safer.
In terms of memory parking function, for novice drivers, there is no need to worry about driving the new VOYAH FREE, it can easily solve this problem. FREE supports parking in all parking spaces, and all kinds of parking spaces can be parked in one place, with a parking time of less than 30 seconds, and the success rate can reach more than 95%, avoiding the embarrassment of repeated entry and exit of parking. In addition, in view of the problem that the vehicles on both sides are too close to get on and off the car, you can use the remote parking function through your mobile phone, and any parking space can be parked and parked remotely.
And that's not all the parking features of the new VOYAH FREE. When the vehicle is parked 100 meters away in stormy weather, the new VOYAH FREE can also be easily solved, and it can be parked after only learning once; The new VOYAH FREE can realize the summoning of vehicles within 1 km, so that users no longer have the trouble of parking spaces that are too far away and take parking in bad weather.
Through comparison, we found that in terms of the accuracy of assisted driving, the new FREE is not worse than the Model Y. At the anthropomorphic level, the new VOYAH FREE is obviously better, and at the same time, it is more suitable for the current road conditions in China. At the level of the in-vehicle system, the liftable triple screen of the new VOYAH FREE can be automatically adjusted in combination with the in-car mode to create a sense of dignity and ceremony, coupled with the powerful computing power brought by the Qualcomm 8155 chip, the various interface switching of the in-vehicle system is very smooth.
It can be said that the new VOYAH FREE gives passengers an extremely comfortable and convenient cockpit, which is almost impossible among the less than 300,000 medium and large SUVs.
Auto market independent evaluation
As the first model of VOYAH, the VOYAH FREE has gained a good reputation since its release, and it has also become the first model of VOYAH to go overseas in Europe. Through this in-depth comparison, from the perspective of product strength, the new VOYAH FREE has shown strong competitiveness in terms of appearance, power, handling, intelligence and comfort, and all indicators are ahead of the competitor Model Y at the same price; The key is that the new Lantu FREE is an extended range version, without range anxiety, which is almost the best choice in the same price range, and it is a value-for-money choice for 25-300,000 yuan intermediate new energy SUV.