Bitauto original As the domestic automobile consumer group becomes younger and younger, many young people who have entered the society and work hard are eager to own a car of their own. For most people, SUVs are favored by young people due to their advantages of large space and passability. But now there are so many SUVs on the market, how to choose a satisfactory car. Especially in addition to large space, they also care about appearance, technology and performance. Today we found two popular models, one is Geely Xingyue L and the other is Chery Tiggo 8 PLUS. What’s interesting is that their positioning is different, but their price points overlap, and their sales volume is also very impressive, which can be used as a reference for comparison. So how to choose between these two cars priced at 150,000 yuan? Let’s analyze it together.
The two models we selected this time are both mid-range versions in the car series, and the guide prices of the two are relatively close. Among them, the Xingyue L is the 2021 2.0TD DCT EVO two-wheel drive premium model, with a manufacturer's guide price of 155,200 yuan; the Tiggo 8 PLUS is the 2022 Kunpeng version 390TGDI DCT luxury version, with a guide price of 149,900 yuan. It is worth mentioning that the 2.0T engine of the Xingyue L is divided into high and low versions. The comparison model is the 2.0T low-power version, while the Tiggo 8 PLUS also offers a 1.6T version, which is relatively cheaper.
Appearance comparison: Xingyue L is simple and capable, Tiggo 8 PLUS is stable and domineering
As the two representative SUVs among "domestic products", they will naturally not fall behind in design. They also adopt the latest design concepts of their respective families. The Xingyue L grille is designed with vertical chrome plating, changing the previous "back" style. This design gives people a very powerful feeling, and the shape of the front bumper is also Very tense. Tiggo 8 PLUS is also different from the previous Tiggo series. It adopts a shape similar to "Gypsophila" and has a good overall aura. Although it is a family-oriented SUV like the Xingyue L, in details, the Xingyue will appear more compact and capable.
On the side of the car body, the design of the two cars is also very "regular". At first glance, it looks like a more traditional SUV shape. Some friends may say that it is not so individual, but for friends who buy cars to live their lives, simple and attractive models will be more attractive. It looks more pleasing to the eye.
In terms of size, Geely positions the Xingyue L as a compact SUV because it comes from the CMA architecture, not the SPA architecture that produces mid-sized and large cars. However, its size has exceeded the mid-sized Tiggo 8 PLUS. It can be said that the Xingyue L is the size ceiling of compact SUVs, so it looks not small in terms of body size, and it also ensures a certain amount of internal seating space.
The rear of the Xingyue L uses elements such as through-type taillights and hidden exhaust pipes, making it look more refined.The Tiggo 8 PLUS has a more traditional performance, but the four exhaust outlets on both sides are not easy to mess with. Overall, the performances vary.
Interior comparison: the sense of technology is not bad
Configuration comparison: The difference between the two cars is small
The two cars have everything you need in terms of configuration, and the overall configuration difference is actually not that big. The main differences are in some detailed configurations. In addition to the table below, the Xingyue L is equipped with dual 12.3-inch screens, which can realize a variety of scene modes, and is more playable than the Tiggo 8 PLUS. However, Tiggo 8 PLUS supports CarPlay/CarLife mobile phone interconnection functions.
Power comparison: The gap between the two cars is small
In terms of power, all Xingyue L series are equipped with 2.0T engines, which are divided into high and low power versions. Compared with the low-power version of the comparison model, it does not have an advantage in terms of data compared with the Tiggo 8 PLUS. In addition to the 2.0T engine, the Tiggo 8 PLUS also offers a 1.6T turbocharged engine option.
Full text summary: Xingyue L and Tiggo 8 PLUS are both derivative versions of their respective existing models. Their launch purpose is very clear, catering to the current aesthetic needs of young people. In comparison, the appearance design of Xingyue L is more attractive, while Tiggo 8 PLUS is more restrained. However, they are about the same in terms of configuration and basically perform equally well. In addition, in terms of power, the gap is also relatively small. It can be said that no matter which one of the two models you choose, both are worthy of praise. So which one will you choose? Please leave a message in the comment area.
According to Bitauto APP sales rankings, Xingyue L sold 6,378 units in April 2022, ranking 11th in the compact SUV rankings. For more data, please view it in the Bitauto APP.