Today (June 28), FAW-Volkswagen officially announced that the new Sagitar is officially launched, priced at 127,900-172,900 yuan. The price has been lowered than the current model, and the competitiveness and cost-effectiveness have been upgraded. A manual flyover has been launched. version, automatic flyover There are 5 models, including 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI, including the 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI engines. This is the first time that the Volkswagen 1.5TSI engine has been installed, and a three-year value guarantee policy is provided.
Highlights of this car:
The 1.5T engine is used for the first time, considering the needs of fuel efficiency and emissions
The interior has changed significantly , more majestic than the current model
The price is lower than the current model, and the cost performance has been improved
The appearance has not been adjusted much The dot-matrix grille enhances texture
In terms of appearance, as a mid-term facelift, it generally follows the current style, with some adjustments in details. For example, the internal layout of the headlights and taillights and the fog light area have been adjusted, and the wheel rim shape has been redesigned to increase eye-catchingness. Although it is a banner grille, dot matrix chrome elements have been added to the interior, making the overall look sharper. , while presenting a better visual sense.
There is no change on the side, it follows the current style, but the wheel shape is more design-like, the specification is 205/60 R16, in terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4791/ 1801/1465 mm, wheelbase 2731 mm. Compared with the current model, the length, width and height are improved to varying degrees, but the wheelbase remains unchanged.
The tail also follows the current model. The shape of the taillights has not changed, but the layout of the internal light group has been adjusted, using a bilateral exhaust layout with two exhaust outlets. , although it is decorated with chrome, it also enhances the sporty feel.
The interior has changed significantly Using a large-size floating screen
Compared with the appearance, the changes in the interior are more obvious, and there are larger adjustments than the current model, such as A larger floating screen is used, which is no longer embedded in the center console, and is more in line with the mainstream design concept. The air conditioner adopts It uses a design that runs through the left and right sides, which is very different from the current Sagitar. The shape of the air outlet has also been adjusted. The steering wheel logo also adopts the latest flat design. In terms of color, it will be matched with black, black/grey, and brown/grey. , judging from the overall visual effect, it is younger and meets the current aesthetic needs.
The seats are made of two materials, which enhances the interior grade. It has functions such as heating/electric adjustment.
In addition, judging from the configuration table, the car provides a variety of online and offline optional packages. Among them, the online optional packages are divided into A-E, and you can choose a 10.3-inch fully digital instrument, CNS3.0 intelligent Car navigation infotainment system + Internet of Vehicles, golden wheels, automatic headlights, dual zonesAir conditioning, foot sensor opening of the trunk, ACC 3.0 adaptive cruise, PLA 3.0 automatic parking, pre-collision protection, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, etc., and front seat heating, etc. are provided offline.
The highlight of the new 1.5T engine is that it is used for the first time
In terms of power, it will be equipped with three engines: 1.2TSI, 1.4TSI and 1.5TSI. Brand new 1.5TSI The Evo2 engine is the first to be installed after its debut. This engine will gradually replace the 1.4TSI engine, with a maximum power of 118 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The power is increased by 8 kilowatts and the torque remains the same as that of the 1.4TSI. Although the parameters are not much different, It is equipped with more technologies such as variable area turbocharger, active variable cylinder, Miller cycle, and gasoline particulate matter trap to achieve better fuel economy and meet stringent emission standards.
Of course, the 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI engines are still equipped. The 1.2TSI engine has a maximum power of 85 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 200 Nm. The 1.4TSI engine has a maximum power of 110 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 200 Nm. 250 Nm, it is still matched with a 5-speed manual and a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, which is no different from the current model. The 1.5TSI version will also be matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox.
Competitive product analysis and market prospects:
FAW Toyota Asia Lion
Dongfeng Honda Civic
Sagitar and Bora are both the backbone of FAW-Volkswagen in the field of compact cars, but both There is a certain overlap in the market. The positioning of Sagitar is slightly higher than that of Bora. Relatively speaking, Japanese Ryota also has a clear division of labor in the compact field. FAW Toyota's Corolla and Asia Lion, GAC Toyota's Ralink and Lingshang, Dongfeng Honda Xiangyu and Civic, etc., so Asia Lion and Civic can be listed as competitors of Sagitar.
In comparison, the official price of the Asia Lion is 142,800-179,800 yuan, and the official price of the Civic is 119,900-169,900 yuan. In terms of power performance, the 1.4TSI of the Sagitar is even better than the 1.5TSI. think The power of Domain's 1.5T and Asia Lion's 2.0L are still weak, but the torque performance saves points. Coupled with the dual-clutch gearbox, the driving ability is not inferior to the CVT gearbox equipped by the latter two. In terms of price, this time The new models launched on the market have also strengthened competitiveness. But compared with independent brands such as Geely Xingrui, it does not have an advantage in terms of power and configuration.
Judging from the sales list in May, Sagitar sold 19,638 units. This time, the new Sagitar added 1.5TSI. The added technology takes more into account the strict requirements of fuel efficiency and emissions. In addition, the previous 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI can provide more choices, and the launch price has been lower than before. Combined with discounts, the terminal price will be more competitive, so the future prospects of Sagitar are still very promising.
Judging from the Bitauto App, Sagitar sold 19,638 units in May, ranking fourth among all compact cars. If you need more data, please check the Bitauto App.
Editor: Wang Yifei