Bitauto Original A few years ago, who would have thought that Geely Binyue would be able to compete with Honda Binzhi and XR-V in sales. In addition to having strong product capabilities, independent brands at this price point often also We also need an opportunity, an opportunity that can resonate with young users. Otherwise, why would only Geely Binyue stand out among the many self-owned brand small SUVs? In this regard, Geely Binyue can be said to have done very well. In addition to its excellent product strength, the brand also takes "Battle" as its spiritual core. From "rap" to "basketball", Binyue has gradually established emotions with young users. bond, and with the launch of Geely Binyue COOL, the new car has further strengthened itself on this basis. So next, we might as well take a look at where the "COOL" is in the new car? And analyze which model is more worth buying.
On August 9, Geely Binyue COOL was officially launched, with a price range of 99,800-119,800 yuan. Binyue COOL is a small SUV based on the BMA architecture. Although the name is Binyue COOL, we can actually understand it as a mid-term facelift of Binyue. Binyue COOL is not only equipped with a new 1.5T engine, but its appearance, interior and configuration levels have also been comprehensively improved.
It is worth mentioning that the appearance of Binyue COOL offers 5 dual colors, including black/confident white, black/chameleon, black/tough gray, black/awakening blue and black/hot red.
Binyue COOL is still a standard small SUV, and the visual sense of the side design is very sharp. The addition of the black top and black exterior mirrors are elements that young users like today. Coupled with the red calipers, you It’s hard to imagine that this is an SUV worth around 100,000 yuan.
All Binyue COOL series are equipped with 18-inch wheels as standard, and use a rare domestic tire brand-ATLAS Batman A51 series. ATLAS tires were acquired by Linglong Tire in 2009 and are currently its high-end sub-brands, while Batman is the off-road series of ATLAS tires.
Summary: It can be said that Binyue COOL continues its youthful and fashionable appearance, and further strengthens the sporty atmosphere of the old model. The configuration level has also been greatly improved, such as matrix LED headlights and 18-inch wheels. It is standard equipment for all series. As a "new car", the success of Binyue COOL is that it can distinguish the difference from the old model at a glance.
The interior of Binyue COOL is indeed a style favored by young users today. The center console has a lot of contrasting colors, plus a sports-style steering wheel and seats, as well as suede leather seats.Appearing, Binyue COOL gives people a sense of leapfrog. It is difficult for you to imagine that this is a 100,000 yuan SUV.
Summary: There is no doubt that Binyue COOL, both in appearance and interior, is basically built in a style that young users like. It is full of sincerity. This new car also has a comprehensive upgrade of smart configurations, in addition to changing the appearance. In addition to the 10.25-inch + 12.3-inch dual screen, it also brings the Geely Galaxy OS system. As a trump card to attack joint venture brands, design and intelligence are the two trump cards of Binyue COOL.
In terms of space, although Binyue COOL is positioned as a small SUV, it can still meet the needs of the target group. First of all, the experiencer is 176cm tall and weighs 90Kg. After adjusting the seat posture, he can get a punch and three fingers of head space in the front row, and the performance is acceptable.
The conventional storage space in the car is basically sufficient, especially in the frequently used areas in the front row. Binyue COOL also provides mobile phone slots and cup holders, and the main and passenger passages have been hollowed out, which can meet most needs. The travel needs of young users.
It is worth mentioning that although the actual model has an electric tailgate and position memory function, these two configurations are not standard for the entire series, and the lowest hot engine version does not have them.
Summary: Although the Sparrow is small and well-equipped, even though the Binyue COOL is a small SUV, its practicality is not overwhelming. First of all, the space is not cramped, and it also has conveniences such as wireless charging for mobile phones and an electric tailgate. The sexual configuration is also equipped, which can basically meet the travel needs of most young users.
In the power part, Binyue COOL uses a new 1.5T L4 engine to replace the previously criticized 1.5T L3 engine and 1.4T engine. The transmission is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch; from the parameter point of view, this The power performance of Taishin's 1.5T engine has been improved, with the maximum horsepower reaching 181Ps, and the official acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers only takes 7.6 seconds.
Summary: The power part is the focus of this Binyue COOL upgrade. Although the gearbox and chassis are still the same, the previously criticized 1.5T 3-cylinder engine and the weak 1.4T engine have been banned. It will be replaced by a new 1.5T four-cylinder engine. While the power is comprehensively improved, giving users a better sense of trust will be the top priority. From this point of view, I predict that the BinyueCOOL’s sales will reach even higher levels.
Okay, now that we have a comprehensive understanding of the new car, let’s analyze which of the three configurations is more worth buying.
From a personal point of view, the basic configuration of the 1.5TD hot engine version is actually very rich, because many of Binyue COOL’s highlight configurations are standard in the entire series, such as matrix LED headlights and 18-inch wheels. , Geely Galaxy OS system and exterior sports packages, plus the multi-function steering wheel, automatic air conditioning and rear seat air outlets and other necessary configurations, even if it is an entry-level version, but combined with the price of 99,800 yuan, the Hot Engine version is still very good Worth buying, the recommendation index is 4 stars.
While the engine version is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the former, in addition to providing a very complete set of assisted driving functions, the overall comfort configuration is also greatly improved, such as electric adjustment of the driver's seat, panoramic sunroof and With the electric tail box and other configurations, overall the 10,000 yuan is definitely worth the money, so the budget is sufficient. I personally recommend buying this version, with a recommendation index of 4 and a half.
The Battle version is also only 10,000 yuan more expensive than the former, and the configuration level it brings is also great value, including many auxiliary driving functions, such as remote control parking and tracking parking, etc., and it is also equipped with suede leather. seats and add front seat heating function, but the Battle version has a lot In my opinion, the configuration is not strictly needed by users of small SUVs at this price. Although the new configuration is well worth the money, when the price reaches 119,800 yuan, consumers have more options to choose from, so I still think that 100,000 yuan The passion version of Binyue COOL will be the most worth buying.
Editor's comment: Binyue COOL chose to launch in August, which may be more or less related to the debut of the new generation Honda XR-V at the end of July. Although the former has many shortcomings, such as old-fashioned interior, low configuration and power Weak and so on, but still dominating with results of over 10,000 per month list, and the new interior design of the new generation Honda XR-V has been well received since its debut, which can be regarded as making up for its own shortcomings. Binyue COOL is one of the few models that can compete with it. This time it not only takes the overall configuration level to another level. , 1.5T that users don’t like very much The 3-cylinder engine has also been banned and replaced by a new 1.5T engine. Compared with XR-V and Binzhi, in addition to better power performance, no users will have "3-cylinder anxiety" about Binyue COOL. . So from this point of view, Binyue COOL is ready to meet the challenge of Honda's new generation XR-V. If users prefer Binyue COOL, my recommendation is the 1.5TD Passion Edition.