SUV models continue to sell well in the domestic market, with 52With a sales share of 6%, it is the largest among all models. Many consumers buy SUVs with the trend, mainly because of their spacious space and versatility, especially for family travel, compact or medium-sized SUVs with long wheelbase and large size, such as R**4 Rongfang, Haoying, Tiguan, X-Trail, etc., provide enough riding and cargo space.
However, in the case of limited budget, joint venture brand small SUVs of about 150,000 yuan often face the problem of space constraints, such as the length of some models is less than 45 meters, the width does not reach 18 meters, wheelbase only about 2At 6 meters, this space performance undoubtedly makes the rear passenger experience greatly reduced, and even less comfortable than many A-class sedans such as the Lavida, Sylphy or Focus.
On the other hand, when we increase the budget to more than 200,000 yuan, we can actually choose B+ or even C-class sedans, such as Asian Dragon, Taurus and LaCrosse, which not only have more luxurious and comfortable interiors and spacious rear space, but also have significant advantages in fuel economy and driving stability.
As for the fuel consumption of SUVs, whether they use full-time four-wheel drive, timely four-wheel drive or intelligent four-wheel drive systems, they will generally be higher than two-wheel drive sedans of the same level. Although some consumers believe that only front-wheel drive SUVs are needed for urban driving, even two-wheel drive SUVs may still have higher fuel consumption than sedans in the same class due to their higher center of gravity and drag coefficient. In addition, for those who choose SUVs for off-road performance, the reality is often to buy urban SUVs with some off-road ability, which add a four-wheel drive system, but also bring higher fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and off-road features that may not be commonly used.
In addition, as for the comfort of SUVs, compared with sedans, due to the higher chassis and longer suspension travel, they often bring problems such as stiffer suspension tuning or stronger body shaking. At the same time, a higher sitting angle may lead to increased fatigue after a long drive, and the sound insulation effect is usually inferior to that of a car in the same price range. One could argue that premium SUVs such as the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz G-Class have done a pretty good job in terms of comfort, but when compared to the same price point, these SUVs are likely not as comfortable as high-end sedans such as the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
To sum up, this article aims to guide consumers to rationally look at the SUV buying boom, and deeply analyze the actual performance of SUVs in terms of space practicality, fuel economy and comfort. So, do you agree with this view? Welcome to leave a message to participate in the discussion.