Bitauto Original I still remember that when the Cadillac CT4 was first launched, there was endless discussion about this car in the market. It has lowered the entry barrier for luxury brand mid-size cars to a lower level. At the same time, it also allows many people to access rear-wheel drive sedans at a lower cost. However, this is not enough. Just recently, Cadillac launched the 1.5T model of CT4, further lowering the price of CT4. So, is the CT4 equipped with a 1.5T engine still performance-oriented? We found the Lynk & Co 03+, a model of domestic performance cars, to try out the quality of the new CT4.
For this comparison, we selected the Cadillac CT4 25T luxury model (hereinafter referred to as CT4) priced at 231,700 yuan and the Lynk & Co 03+ performance package (hereinafter referred to as 03+) priced at 228,800 yuan.
The styling of Lynk & Co 03+ is more combat-friendly
Although it is a lower-level model, the appearance of CT4 is not much different from that of high-end models. In the front part of the car, this CT4 still presents the Cadillac family style, and the overall appearance is relatively fierce. The 25T luxury model in this article can also be equipped with the optional V sports package for 5,000 yuan, which makes the vehicle darker. In addition, the Le Mans Orange color scheme is not available in the other 25T model.
The shape of the headlights is still relatively delicate, and the long and narrow outline looks very energetic. The headlights are equipped with LED light sources and have automatic opening and closing and steering assist functions, but this is not enough for a 200,000 yuan car. That said, it is also a conventional configuration.
The exterior styling of the Lynk & Co 03+ looks more exaggerated. The exterior design of the vehicle has further evolved based on the original urban opposition aesthetics. The grille area on the front of the vehicle is very large, which also contributes to the vehicle’s Air intake and heat dissipation. The lower front of the car is equipped with an original carbon fiber front lip. In addition, the dazzling gold color of Lynk & Co 03+ is also a major selling point.
The headlights of the vehicle still adopt a split design. The upper ones are LED daytime running lights called "Northern Lights", and the headlights are located below. They use LED light sources as a whole and have adaptive far and near beams. and matrix functions.
The side designs of both cars are relatively conventional. The 03+ also adopts an all-black roof design, which looks more fashionable. Since the CT4 uses rear-wheel drive, its front axle can be positioned further forward. Therefore, the wheelbase of the vehicle is longer than that of the 03+, and the overall proportions look more sporty. Due to the different positioning of the vehicle, the body size of CT4 is larger than that of 03+, but the difference is not very big.
The design of the rear of the car, CT4It is still thicker and looks shorter and more compact. The entire tail does not have a too complicated design, and only some changes in shape create a sporty feel. In addition, the small spoiler on the trunk lid is also available as an option.
The rear of the 03+ is obviously more aggressive. The designer added many sporty elements to it. The most eye-catching one is the large carbon fiber spoiler rear wing. In addition, the large diffuser under the tail It also makes the 03+ look more aggressive than the CT4. The energy crystal taillight adopts a through-type design, which is also more fashionable.
The CT4 25T luxury model is equipped with 17-inch 5-spoke wheels. If you choose the V sports package, you can also get black wheels. However, for a sporty look, 17 inches is indeed a bit small. The rim size of the 03+ performance package is 19 inches. Let’s not talk about the shape. This size alone can make the CT4 envious.
Lynk & Co 03+ has a richer interior
The CT4's interior styling is relatively rough, and the shield-shaped outline of the central control area closely resembles the Cadillac brand logo. The interior of the vehicle is mainly black, which also adds to the overall tough style. The main materials in the vehicle are composed of leather, slush-molded soft bags and plastic, which still looks relatively traditional.
The steering wheel of the vehicle is a perfect round shape and is wrapped in leather. The multi-function areas on both sides of the steering wheel retain mechanical buttons. Although it does not look very technological, it is more practical.
CT4 uses a combined instrument. The main instrument size is 4.2 inches and the LCD screen size is 8 inches. The vehicle system is Cadillac's CUE system, which has functions such as navigation, OTA upgrades, Apple CarPlay/Baidu CarLife, etc., of course. Its voice control function is relatively simple.
The interior of the 03+ looks more complicated. Its color scheme is mainly black, with yellow stitching added. Many parts of the interior are wrapped in Alcantara material, giving it a better atmosphere.
The vehicle's steering wheel adopts a flat-bottomed shape and is wrapped in leather and Alcantara. The buttons on both sides have a piano paint surface, which is easier to leave fingerprints.
The size of the instrument panel is 12.3 inches, and the size of the central control screen is 12.8 inches, and is tilted towards the main driver at a certain angle. The car system is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which also has functions such as navigation and OTA remote upgrade. At the same time, its voice control content is richer than that of CT4.
From the configuration of the two cars, CT4Obviously more old-school, it has four-door keyless entry, tire pressure display, reversing image, electric sunroof, ANC active noise reduction, 14-speaker BOSE audio, front row soundproof glass, automatic dual-zone air conditioning and other configurations, mainly focusing on Practical experience in the car.
The configuration of the 03+ is more modern. It has front door keyless entry, tire pressure display, 360° panoramic image, panoramic sunroof, front row mobile phone wireless charging, 10-speaker Yanfei Lishi audio, automatic anti- Dazzling interior rearview mirror, etc.
CT4 seats are wrapped in leather, and the two front seats are equipped with electric adjustment, 10-way for the main driver and 8-way for the passenger. However, the seats in the entire vehicle are not equipped with comfort configurations such as heating and ventilation.
The seats of the 03+ are also wrapped in large areas of Alcantara, and the shape is more dynamic. The front rows have 12-way electric adjustment configurations and are equipped with heating, ventilation and driver memory functions, while the rear seats, like the CT4, are not equipped with comfort configurations.
The rear seats of both models can be folded down in a 4/6 ratio, and the expansion capabilities of the trunk are at a relatively similar level.
Rear drive is a major selling point of CT4
Although the launch of the 1.5T CT4 has lowered the price of the vehicle, its power level is also limited to a certain extent. This engine has a maximum power of 155kW (211Ps) and a maximum torque of 270N·m. This engine is matched with an 8AT gearbox. The CT4 equipped with a 1.5T engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds.
The front suspension of CT4 adopts a double ball joint structure, and the main components are also made of aluminum alloy. The rear suspension has a five-link structure. The vehicle is rear-wheel drive, which is theoretically more fun to drive than a front-wheel drive vehicle.
The 03+ is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 195kW (265Ps) and a maximum torque of 380N·m. It is also matched with an 8AT gearbox. The vehicle’s 0-100km/h acceleration time is 5.7s, which is faster than the CT4 A lot.
The chassis of the vehicle is a more traditional front MacPherson and rear multi-link suspension. The vehicle is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, which is mainly front-wheel drive. The four-wheel drive system can also be used in different situations. , improve the driving stability of the vehicle.
In addition, 03+ is also equipped with functions such as automatic parking, reversing side warning, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, lane departure warning, active braking, forward collision avoidance warning, etc., which can realize L2-level assisted driving, which is relatively Better cruise control, lane keeping, and active braking than CT4Wait, be more comprehensive.
Editor's comment: Through the comparison of these two cars, we can clearly see that at the same price point, the product strength of independent brands is self-evident compared to luxury brands. Independent brands have made great progress in recent years. After satisfying the priority of family cars, more and more manufacturers have begun to invest in the research and development of racing and performance cars, and in turn have developed more powerful cars like Lynk & Co 03+. Representative products. The Cadillac CT4, which is also oriented towards sports performance, seems a bit dull compared to the Lynk & Co 03+. The reason why it can obtain the same price as the Lynk & Co 03+ is due to the power of the brand's added value. So, which performance car do you want, CT4 or Lynk & Co 03+?
