Recommended 390T two-wheel drive Xingyao version, Xingtu Lanyue car purchase guide

The Xingtu brand, which debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, can be regarded as a new force in the autonomous high-end field. It has three models: LX, TX and TXL, covering the mainstream compact SUV and medium-sized SUV segments. In order to achieve further upward breakthroughs in the brand and cater to its own high-end positioning, Xingtu planned a medium and large SUV model VX very early, but due to various reasons, the release time has been repeatedly delayed, which has whetted consumers’ appetite. Finally, the new car is determined to be officially launched on March 18, 2021, and the Chinese name Lanyue has been announced.

As the fourth SUV model launched by the Xingtu brand, Lanyue is no longer named with simple English letters, indicating that the new car will have a unique positioning. Due to the largest size in the Xingtu brand, and the use of exclusive M3X architecture and a large number of advanced technologies, Lanyue undoubtedly plays the role of family flagship. The listing of Xingtu Lanyue launched a total of 6 models, respectively equipped with the group’s latest 1.6T and 2.0T turbocharged engines, priced at 16.89-22 9,900 yuan. For a high-end mid-to-large SUV, consumers will definitely value its comprehensive configuration performance when purchasing, so which of the 6 models is more cost-effective?

Brief description of the model

Lanyue is based on the latest M3X Mars architecture of the Xingtu brand. Compared with previous products, Lanyue has a comprehensive improvement in safety and technology. Of course, as a family flagship model, Lanyue also shows a good temperament.

The appearance of Lanyue restores the design of the Xingtu VX concept car to the greatest extent, and the overall shape is slightly tough and full of futuristic atmosphere. The front face is more square, and the inside of the polygonal air intake grille is decorated with banner chrome, with large-sized headlights on both sides, which is full of momentum. The trapezoidal lower grille is wrapped in silver chrome decoration, and the fog lamp area on both sides also adds vent decoration, which looks more youthful and fashionable.

The side has the stable temperament of a medium and large SUV, and the straight waist line and wide eyebrows show a certain sense of strength. The tail shape is relatively heavy, and the through-type LED taillights play a finishing touch to the overall design. The reflector design on both sides echoes the fog lights on the front of the car. The bottom silver lower guard and chrome-plated double tail row add a sporty atmosphere.

The Lanyue series offers two sizes of rims, among which the entry-level Star Enjoy Edition and the three Star Yao Edition models are all in the 19-inch double five-spoke Y shape, and they are painted in black, which is full of sports. The tires are made of Magis Victra Sport 5 series products, which focus on sports and handling. The tire specifications are 235/55 R19; while the high-end Star Rui version and Star Zun version are equipped with 20-inch two-tone multi-spoke rims, which has a stronger design sense. The tires are made of Continental MaxContact MC6 series products, which have excellent safety and comfort. The tire specifications are 245/45 R20.

In terms of appearance color, Lanyue offers 5 body colors to choose from, namely meteorite gray, star track blue, Haoyue white, nebula purple, and phantom night black. The main color is star track blue, which shows a stable temperament without losing a sense of fashion. Haoyue white and phantom night black two colors are biased towards the style, while meteorite gray and nebula purple are obviously more personalized.

The interior design of Lanyue generally continues the family design style. The regular layout and a large number of horizontal lines effectively stretch the visual width. The full LCD instrument and central control screen use the mainstream dual-screen floating design, which has a strong sense of technology. In addition, as a high-end brand, Lanyue is also more particular about the materials used. The center console, front and rear door panels and other parts have added dark wood grain decoration, and the seats are also made of Meridian punched leather with diamond-shaped pattern design, creating a more luxurious atmosphere.

In terms of configuration, all Lanyue models come standard with full LED headlights, headlight height adjustment, keyless entry/start and other functions. In terms of multimedia, it is equipped with Lion4.0 Lion Zhiyun system, which supports FOTA cloud upgrade, remote start, GPS real-time car navigation, smart home interconnection, mobile phone interconnection/mapping Apple CarPlay and other functions. The high-end models are also equipped with L2.5-level automatic driving assistance system, including ACC adaptive cruise, FCW front collision warning, LKA lane keeping, TJA traffic congestion assistance and other functions.

In terms of power, Lanyue is equipped with the latest third-generation ACTECO engine, providing 1.6TGDI and 2.0TGDI engines, with maximum power of 197 horsepower and 254 horsepower respectively, and peak torque of 290 Nm and 390 Nm respectively. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system.

II. Vehicle configuration highlights and recommendations

The 290T two-wheel drive Star Enjoy Edition is an entry-level model for the whole series of Lanyue, priced at 168,900 yuan. Although the price is advantageous for a mid-to-large SUV positioned at the high end, a closer look at the configuration sheet shows that there are not many bright spots, which only meet the basic needs. First, the entry-level model is equipped with a 1.6TGDI engine. Although the maximum power is not much different from the 2.0TGDI version, the maximum torque is still 100 Nm apart. Secondly, in terms of frequently used lights and auxiliary driving functions, the entry-level model is only equipped with LED near and far lights, and does not provide the two practical functions of automatic headlights and adaptive near and far lights, which are currently more popular. In addition, the entry-level model only provides the rear radar and ordinary reversing image functions, and the lack of front radar and 360-degree panoramic images may affect driving or parking at narrow intersections. In terms of active and passive safety, the configuration performance of the entry-level model is not comprehensive enough. Not only is it not equipped with the L2.5 level automatic driving assistance system promoted by the manufacturer, but even the airbag only provides the front and side four configurations, and lacks the protection of the head airbag. In addition, in terms of seat configuration, the performance of the entry-level model is also quite decent. The seat is made of ordinary leather material, only the main driver’s seat is electrically adjusted, and it is not equipped with a practical waist support adjustment function, which greatly reduces the ride comfort. Of course, the entry-level model’s configuration performance in multimedia and air conditioning is still worthy of recognition. The whole system is equipped with a 12.3-inch central control display, and the commonly used navigation, automatic speech recognition, mobile phone interconnection, vehicle to everything and OTA upgrades are also readily available. Air conditioners are equipped with three-zone automatic air conditioners as standard in the whole system, and the rear row also provides a separate trend and control area. Considering the low power and configuration of the entry-level model, combined with its relatively affordable price, it is only suitable for consumers who have a small budget and do not have high requirements for power and configuration.

III. Difference analysis of recommended vehicle configurations

As a low-end model, the 290T two-wheel drive Xingyao version priced at 179,900 yuan is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the entry-level model. The added configuration mainly focuses on convenience and comfort, including front radar and 360-degree panoramic images, electric trunk with induction function, leather seats, lumbar support adjustment, front seat heating, driver’s seat memory, etc., which greatly improves the car experience. At the same time, the model has also been slightly upgraded for lighting multimedia, adding functions such as automatic headlights, facial recognition and the original driving recorder. But from the configuration and price point of view, the cost performance of this model is still OK. If you don’t care about the lack of 1.6TGDI engine power, then the 290T two-wheel drive Xingyao version is a good choice.

Compared with the two 290T models, the four 390T models not only have better power performance, but also have a higher overall configuration level. Especially in terms of active safety and lighting, the 390T models are equipped with L2.5-level automatic driving assistance systems, including ACC adaptive cruise, FCW front collision warning, LKA lane keeping, TJA traffic congestion assistance and other functions. In addition, the 390T models are also equipped with adaptive far and near light to improve night driving safety.

Among the four 390T models, the editor’s key recommendation is the 390T two-wheel drive Xingyao version priced at 188,900 yuan. On the basis of the configuration of the 290T two-wheel drive Xingyao version, in addition to adding the L2.5 level automatic driving assistance system, the HUD head-up display and adaptive far and near light functions are also added to further improve safety. Although some configurations are also reduced accordingly, such as front radar, front mobile phone wireless charging, waist support adjustment, etc., it has little impact on daily car use, and the value of the increased configuration is much higher than the reduced configuration, and the comprehensive cost performance is higher.

The overall configuration of the 390T four-wheel drive version is very close to the recommended model, the difference is only that it is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, and the price has also increased by 12,000 yuan. Considering that the timely four-wheel drive system has limited improvement in the actual performance of the vehicle, and the fuel consumption of the four-wheel drive model is relatively higher, if the car environment is mainly urban roads, then the 390T four-wheel drive version is also not recommended. As for the two high-end models, on the one hand, the price is relatively high, and on the other hand, the added configuration plays a more icing on the cake role. Including parallel assist, reversing car side warning, seat ventilation, 8-speaker SONY audio, steering assist light, exterior rearview mirror memory, exterior rearview mirror reversing automatic down, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror, negative ion generator, etc. These configurations can certainly enhance the luxury temperament of the vehicle, but they are not very helpful for daily use. Therefore, from the perspective of comprehensive price and various configurations, the 390T two-wheel drive Xingyao version has a more obvious cost-effective advantage among all models of Xingtu Lanyue, and it is recommended to give priority when purchasing.