At the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, which opened on August 30, SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue (photo | configuration | inquiry) was officially launched with a total of 4 models.
Saic Volkswagen Tuyue New can be regarded as an entry-level compact SUV, using the brand’s latest exterior design concept, powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and 1.5T turbocharged engine. From the point of view of the product itself, some of the design elements of the new Volkswagen Tuyue locomotive are somewhat similar to the new Volkswagen Tiguan L PRO, providing a through-style front light group, and the front surrounded area uses a large size through the vent shape.
Saic Volkswagen Tuyue New Sharpness offers two appearance versions: black bag version and chrome plated version. The front surrounding vent of the black bag version is integrated with black transverse spoke structure modification, which supports the fitting of black external rearview mirror and black rim, and the body logo is also blackened. The chrome-plated version of the front surrounding vent incorporates transversely extended chrome-plated spokes and matching exterior mirrors of the same color as the body.
The side skirt and rear surround of SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New edge are covered with wide black trim panels, using a hidden exhaust layout, and the popular through-style rear taillight design is not absent. In addition, SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue new can choose “moonlight white”, “salt gray”, “vigor powder”, “breeze green”, “vitality blue” body color.
The overall body size of the SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New Sharp is smaller than that of the Volkswagen Tuyue model, with a length, width and height of 4355/1762/1605 mm, and a wheelbase of 2651 mm. For comparison, the Volkswagen Tuyue on sale has a length, width and height of 4458/1841/1632 mm, and a wheelbase of 2680 mm.
In terms of interior, the overall design layout of SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New Sharp does not have a sense of grade and fashion, equipped with a multi-functional steering wheel and embedded dashboard, and some physical keys and knobs are set in the area below the center control screen, providing convenience for drivers to implement blind operation. On this basis, SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New edge according to different models to adapt to the “breeze waves”, “blue waves”, “quiet deep sea” interior theme color.
The SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New line features a five-seater layout with a base capacity of 445 liters in the trunk, which can be expanded to 1,443 liters when the rear seats are put down. As the new entry model of SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue, 1.5L sharp version (guide price: 125,900 yuan) standard LED headlights, 16-inch aluminum alloy rims, fabric seats, 6-way manual adjustment of the main seat, 4-way manual adjustment of the passenger seat, 8-inch full digital LCD dashboard, cruise control, parking rear view video system, 4-speaker sound system, 8-inch center control screen, etc.
1.5L Sharp Version (Guide price: 135,900 yuan) Compared with the 1.5L Rui Jin version more LED daytime running lights, headlight sensitive automatic opening, front grille lights, panoramic electric sunroof, roof rack, 17-inch aluminum alloy rims, leather mix seats, adaptive cruise system, collision warning system, lane keeping system, lane change assistance system, front center channel air bags, rear and rear reversing radar Seat belt reminder, external rearview mirror electric adjustment/heating, rain sensing silent boneless wiper, rear air conditioning outlet, keyless entry, one-click start function, etc.
Next, the difference between the 300TSI Sharp version (guide price: 146,900 yuan) and the 1.5L Sharp version is mainly reflected in the powertrain part, and the functional configuration level is no difference. For the 300TSI Premium version (Guide price: 153,900 yuan) Compared with the 300TSI Sharp version added leather seats, microfiber leather multi-functional steering wheel, front seat heating, atmosphere lights, 10.3-inch all-digital LCD dashboard, smart car connection system, fatigue monitoring, automatic anti-glare internal mirror, external rearview mirror electric folding/locking auto folding, dual zone automatic air conditioning, 15 watts mobile phone wireless charging, 9. 2-inch center control screen, etc., and the standard black bag version of the appearance kit.
In terms of power, the SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New Sharp offers two kinds of power, of which the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power of 81 kW and a peak torque of 141 nm, which is matched by a 6-speed automatic transmission; The 1.5T turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 118 kW and a peak torque of 250 nm, which is matched by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the whole series can run on No. 92 petrol.
Based on product positioning and selling price, competitors of SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue New Sharp include GAC Toyota Fenglanda, Dongfeng Nissan Qashqai Classic and other models. So, what do you think of SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue’s sincerity? Feel free to leave a comment.
