Introduction
In the domestic medium and large SUV market, independent brands have grabbed a lot of market share and gradually gained a firm foothold by virtue of their accurate grasp of Chinese preferences and car habits, but the strength of some traditional old brands should not be underestimated, such as Dongfeng Nissan, which recently brought a new medium and large SUV, and the same model of this model has been well-known overseas, it is the domestic model of Pathfinder - Tanlu.
Recently, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu was officially launched, and the new car launched 6 seats and 7 seats to choose from, with a total of 5 configuration models and a price range of 2398-30.180,000 yuan. In addition, the official has also launched a limited-time sincerity price, with a price range of 2128-27.480,000 yuan. So, how does this model perform and can it win in its class?
What kind of car is Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu?
In terms of appearance, Tanlu adopts the design concept of "neo-daqi", adopts the latest family-style front face, and the large-size inverted trapezoidal front grille also adds horizontal chrome trim strips, and integrates with the headlight groups on both sides, the overall look is simple and stable, although there are not too many personality elements, but this atmospheric style can also attract more Chinese attention.
On the side of the body, the Tanlu adopts a relatively straight and stretched line design, and the roof has a certain arc, and creates a floating roof effect. The middle through waistline also further stretches the visual length of the side of the car. The combination of raised wheel arches and close-spoke wheels also adds to the sportiness of the vehicle.
As a medium and large SUV, the length, width and height of the Tanlu reached 5130 1981 1767mm, and the wheelbase was 2900mm.
At the rear of the body, the shape of the Tanlu is relatively square and very hierarchical, and the narrow and three-dimensional taillight groups on both sides are connected by the black trim strip in the middle to form a through-type effect, and the brand logo is also added in the middle, and there is also a "pathfinder" model logo below, highlighting its identity. In addition, the new car has a hidden exhaust layout.
Entering the car, the overall design of Tanlu retains some traditional elements while keeping up with the trend, and the most eye-catching thing in the central control area is the large-size dual-screen design, and it is equipped with Nissan Connect Super Intelligent Connection 20System,UIThe design is relatively simple and easy to use,The functions are more complete, including iQiyi、Kugou**、Listening to books and car KTV and other car machine software,The basic audio-visual entertainment functions are basically there,It would be better if you enriched some localized applications。
At the level of intelligent assisted driving, Tanlu is also equipped with an enhanced version of the Propilot super intelligent driving system, ICC adaptive cruise, lane centering assistance, and intelligent assisted lane change functions, which can relieve fatigue during driving, but these are not standard configurations of the whole system, and only the medium and high-end versions can reach the L2 level of assisted driving.
In terms of seats, Tanlu adopts a three-row layout, with 6 seats and 7 seats to choose from, and the seats wrapped in Nappa leather are wide and thick, and the functions are quite rich, supporting the main and passenger seat adjustment, heating, and ventilation functions. The backrest angle of the second-row seats can be adjusted in 10 positions, and functions such as independent climate control are also installed.
In terms of space, we mentioned earlier that the length of the Tanlu is not bad, and from the actual experience, its overall riding space is still relatively comfortable, especially the legroom in the second row is relatively sufficient, the adjustable range is large, and it provides two ways to get in and out of the third row. The longitudinal space of the third row space is OK, but the headroom is relatively cramped, but the family can still be satisfied.
In other configurations, the new car is also equipped with automatic parking, hill assist, electric trunk position memory, remote key, keyless start, keyless entry in the front row, LED automatic headlights, multi-layer soundproof glass in the front row, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear power windows, active noise cancellation, on-board KTV, 7 speakers, automatic air conditioning, independent rear air conditioning, temperature zoning control, PM2 in the car5. Filtration device, etc.
In terms of power, all Tanlu models are equipped with 20T engine with a maximum power of 252 hp and a peak torque of 376 Nm. Rice. The transmission part is matched with a ZF 9AT gearbox, which is homologous to the Infiniti QX60, with a wider range of gear ratios and higher transmission efficiency, resulting in better fuel economy and driving performance.
In the chassis part, the Tanlu adopts the front MacPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension, and provides a two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive system optional. At the same time, the new car also offers a variety of driving modes, including Auto, Economy, Sport, Sand, Mud, and Snow.
Who are the competitors of Tanlu in China?
Before talking about competing products, we might as well briefly review the pathfinder, for Nissan it is also a very rich model, from the first generation of the model has a history of decades, and through successive generations of innovation to meet the needs of the market and users, so far has sold nearly 2 million units, and the domestic model Tanlu, can be said to be "born with a halo".
In addition, as far as the product of Tanlu is concerned, the new car, as a multi-functional, high-performance SUV model, seems simple in terms of styling design, but it can also meet the aesthetics of most people at present, and more than 5The body length of 1 meter is also better than that of the competition, 2The power combination of 0T+9AT is also more in line with expectations, and it is still very attractive in terms of price.
Let's talk about competing products, in fact, in the same class of models, Tanlu's main competitor is still from Volkswagen's Tourang, this model has a considerable user base in the medium and large SUV market, the market performance is also very good, and the vehicle configuration is also more abundant, is a strong comprehensive strength of the player.
On the other hand, in the current environment of rapid development of new energy vehicles, traditional fuel vehicles have undoubtedly been strongly impacted by new energy vehicles, and after the listing of Tanlu, it is bound to face the challenges of new energy models of the same level, such as the current hot ideal L8, Wenjie M7 and other models, such models obviously have more advantages in terms of intelligent configuration and economy.
Closing Remarks:
In all fairness, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu has a commendable performance in terms of styling design, space, configuration, power, etc., coupled with the market influence of the Pathfinder model itself, the product power is still good. Now the question is, if you have a budget of 300,000 yuan, would you rather choose a traditional fuel vehicle or choose a new energy vehicle? Let's talk.