Recommended middle and high-end FAW Toyota Crown Lu Fang car purchase manual.

　　[car home Car Handbook] Crown was also a household name at the beginning, but unfortunately it was badly managed in China and was in an embarrassing situation. However, in the near future, the launch of (|) may help the brand out of the haze. Lu Fang is a medium-sized SUV. In fact, it is the sister model of Guangzhou Automobile Toyota Highlander. Except for the appearance and logo, it is almost the same in other aspects. Of course, FAW Toyota will also launch several models according to Lu Fang’s own characteristics. Today, we will analyze which one is more cost-effective.

■　Model price

　　On August 27th, Lu Fang, the brand-new medium-sized SUV of FAW Toyota, was officially launched.The new car has launched six models, with the price range of 275.8-350.8 million yuan.Please see the following table for detailed selling price:

　　This price is very close to the price of the new generation Highlander. The difference is that Crown Lu Fang has two low-profile models as precursors, and the other four models are all four-wheel drive versions.

■　Appearance/interior color

　　FAW Toyota Crown Lu Fang is surrounded by the same sports appearance as the American Highlander XSE model. Compared with Highlander, the front enclosure of the new car adopts a larger grille design, and the large black horizontal grille makes the front face of the new car have a more exaggerated visual effect. The rear part is almost the same as Highlander. The main difference is that the new car adopts a double-layer design with different colors from the car body at the bumper below, which echoes the front of the car.

　　There are five choices of body colors. We have actually photographed two high-end models, Paris Red and Mo Yuan Black, besides streamer silver, carbon crystal brown and platinum white. In terms of interior, the suspended central control large screen, air conditioning control area integrated with the screen and three-spoke multi-function steering wheel of the new car are exactly the same as those of Highlander. The interior color provides two schemes of matching black and red and black. In contrast, the Paris red appearance+red and black interior highlights the sense of movement, but the color matching is exclusive to the top.

■　The whole power system is 2.5 hybrid.

　　In terms of power, Crown Lu Fang is equipped with a hybrid system (2.5HEV) based on a 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The maximum power of the 2.5L engine is 192 HP (141kW) and the peak torque is 238 Nm. The transmission system is matched with the E-CVT gearbox. In terms of motor, the two-wheel drive version is equipped with a 134kW motor, while the four-wheel drive version adds a 40kW rear motor. Overall, the comprehensive output power of this HEV power system is 249 HP (183kW).

■　Configuration analysis

●　Two-wheel drive enterprising version, the only five seats, not recommended.

　　Let’s take a look at the lowest progressive version of the whole department. This configuration is only one model, and it is a 5-seat version. I believe many people will not choose it. After all, people who buy Lu Fang or Highlander are going for 7 seats, so this 5-seat version is mainly for lowering the entry price.

●　Elite version, two-wheel drive is 11 thousand worse than four-wheel drive (general configuration, only recommended to consumers with tight budget)

　　Next, get on the right track, add 6,000 yuan to the 5-seat version, and you will get the 7-seat version, and then add 11,000 yuan to get a four-wheel drive system. To tell the truth, the price of this four-wheel drive system is not low, because this four-wheel drive system is based on electric drive, it has no central transmission shaft, and the rear axle has a 40kW motor, which is the rear axle motor and related electrical components that cost an extra 11,000 yuan. Simply put, the biggest competitiveness of entry-level models is the price. Since the map is cheap, just buy a two-wheel drive.

　　What configurations does the Elite Edition have? The standard LED headlights are not bad, but the 18-inch rim specifications are really a bit miserable. The interior is just so-so. The 7-inch color display and 8-inch central control panel of the instrument panel are relatively conventional. The multimedia system supports HiCar, CarPlay and CarLife, and the function is not bad. The basic safety and comfort configuration, the elite version of this car is also in place, as well as Fengyun Yuexiang Fengyun Zhixing interconnection configuration, which includes many practical functions, such as App remote control, theft tracking, concierge service, enjoyable parking/refueling and emergency rescue, which can be regarded as keeping up with the trend of the times.

　　However, the elite version doesn’t have reversing radar and reversing images. I didn’t expect Japanese cars to make a fuss about these things these days. I believe that consumers who buy this car basically have to spend extra money to install reversing images or radars. However, Toyota’s Zhixing safety system is the standard of all departments in Crown Lu Fang, which is kinder than Highlander, especially adaptive cruise and pre-collision system, and many people attach great importance to it. Generally speaking, the price of the elite version of the two-wheel drive is quite sincere, but because the configuration is still relatively low, it is only suitable for those consumers with tight budgets.

●　Deluxe edition, 21,000 more expensive than elite edition, recommended by four stars.

　　Compared with the elite version, the price gap is 21,000 yuan, and the configuration is slightly upgraded. The first thing is to change the 20-inch rim, which is worthy of Lu Fang’s size. Secondly, the reversing radar that spit in front finally came. In details, the Deluxe Edition has also been slightly improved. For example, the roof rack, the openable panoramic sunroof, the leather steering wheel, the leather seat (with front heating), the rear privacy glass and the doorsill pedal are all equipment that add extra points to the image. The most important thing is that Highlander doesn’t have this model. I think Crown Lu Fang is just right. I recommend it to four stars.

●　Distinguished edition, 19,000 scientific and technological sense improved obviously, recommended by four stars.

　　The price of the premium version is 19,000 yuan higher than that of the luxury four-wheel drive model of the previous gear. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and 12.3-inch central control screen have been upgraded to support voice recognition control, car networking and OTA upgrade, but the configurations such as HiCar, CarPlay and CarLife have been cancelled. In addition to the four Type-C interfaces of the whole car, there is also a USB interface in the front row. There is also a 360 panoramic image function, HUD head-up display, electric trunk, automatic anti-glare rearview mirror, and automatic folding of the exterior rearview mirror, which has obviously improved the sense of luxury and technology.

●　Ultimate edition, plus 18,000 to complete the configuration, recommended by four stars.

　　The flagship version of the top is mainly improved in comfort configuration, and the price has increased by another 18,000, such as an increase.The seat material has also been upgraded to perforated leather, and the interior also has more luxurious decorative strips and JBL audio. There are also front seat ventilation, lumbar support, main driver seat memory, steering wheel heating, streaming rearview mirror, car air purifier, second row seat heating and 220V power supply. Active safety has also been further upgraded, with the addition of parallel auxiliary and reversing vehicle side early warning system. Of course, the price of this car has also reached 350,800 yuan, which can be considered by consumers who pursue one step, and they can also choose red and black interiors.

■　Summary:

　　As we all know, this generation of Highlander has adopted a new structure, new power, and long-term excellent reputation, which has kept it in the treatment of raising the price and picking up the car. The appearance of sister car FAW Toyota Crown Lu Fang may be able to suppress the arrogance of Highlander. After all, the products are almost the same, and with the blessing of Crown brand, it is really unreasonable to sell them any more.Of course, domestic consumers are addicted to word of mouth. After all, not many people in Lu Fang have heard of it, so it is not so easy to catch up with Highlander in sales.

　　From the product point of view, the entry-level progressive version is 5 seats, which can be directly ignored. The elite version is a bit shabby, but fortunately, it is cheap, and there are two drives to choose from, which seems to be enough for those consumers who only value space and big size. The Deluxe Edition configuration can satisfy most people, while the Premium Edition and the Ultimate Edition configuration are gradually more comprehensive.Generally speaking, the price/performance ratio of middle and high-end models is not bad.(Text/Figure car home Zhang Ziyi)