Bitauto original When it comes to hybrid cars, in recent years everyone’s first reaction is often plug-in hybrid or extended-range hybrid models. These models are often named new energy models, and in The current sales leader in the field of three-row, six-seat/seven-seat SUVs is naturally the Ideal L8. The Ideal brand has always taken the word "home" as its core and has created many product scenarios suitable for the whole family. But don’t forget, when it comes to family SUVs, traditional brands have been making efforts for decades. In the first half of this year, Ford brought a new hybrid version of the Edge L. Its excellent space performance and fuel economy have won a lot of consumers. unanimously praised by readers. So when this traditional seven-seat SUV meets the new force’s ideal L8, let’s see who is the “magic tool for family travel”. In addition, the models we selected for comparison this time are the Ruijie L hybrid seven-seat ST-Line version priced at 309,800 yuan and the ideal L8 Air version priced at 339,800 yuan.
Appearance comparison - Ideal L8 technology/Ruijie L is more domineering
Appearance is not the highest priority for consumers of these two cars, but as usual we will comment on the exterior design of the two cars.
Ruijie L adopts a brand new "potential energy aesthetics" family design language. We are actually quite familiar with this design language. From its stunning appearance at the beginning to the sense of power and wildness on Ruijie L now, this design The language makes Ruijie L less muscular and more refined than American SUVs. This design also caters to the preferences of young families, and its front face looks impressive enough. The version we selected for comparison this time is the Ruijie L four-wheel drive ST-Line version. It is different from other versions in appearance. The most conspicuous thing is that the grille adopts a blackened 3D parametric scale shape. If necessary, it can Close to reduce wind resistance.
The Ideal L8 also has a family-style appearance design of this generation of Ideal. The star-ring-style integrated light strip has cost a lot of research and development funds to bring a more coherent integrated look and feel. The semi-enclosed front face really highlights its appearance. Due to the attributes of new energy, the front face of the vehicle tends to be rounded, but perhaps in pursuit of a sense of simplicity, the front face of the Ideal L8 does not have too many design elements, and its sense of stunningness and momentum will be slightly inferior to that of the Ruijie L.
In terms of light unit functions, both cars have reached this relatively high level: first of all, the all-LED light unit is not running, and secondly, whether it is the adaptive high or low beam, automatic headlights or the delayed shutdown function of the headlights, Have it. In addition, in terms of the shape of the light set, both cars have chosen split headlights tacitly, but the Ruijie L looks more fierce, while the Ideal L8 looks more fashionable and technological.
In terms of size, both cars are truly big cars. The Ruijie L has a three-dimensional size of 5000/1961/1773mm and a wheelbase of 2950mm, while the Ideal L8 has a dimensions of 5080/1995/1800mm and a wheelbase of 3005mm. L8 will be slightly larger. However, from a level perspective, the medium-sized SUV Ruijie L is already very close to the ideal L8, and is even larger than the medium-to-large SUV Highlander.
The side and rear designs also continue the differences in the front face. The side design of Ruijie L is more three-dimensional. Hidden door handles are not absent from both cars, but Ruijie L has more varied sheet metal lines. , while the blackened decorative parts and smart C-pillars look more imposing.
The Ideal L8 is horizontally and vertically oriented, and pursues the creation of a sense of space. The door panels on the side do not have as many spare changes as the Ruijie L. Generally speaking, the side is relatively simple.
In terms of rims, the Air version of Lili L8 is equipped with 20-inch low-wind resistance rims. The five-spoke shape looks relatively grand, while the Ruijie L ST-Line version is equipped with 21-inch rims. It looks good. In terms of tires, both cars use 255/50 front and rear tire widths. After all, choosing thicker tires for this positioning model is helpful for comfort and the ability to travel on bad roads.
The rear of both cars has the visual look and feel of a large car, with a clear sense of hierarchy. The Ideal L8 uses a through-type LED light set, while the Ruijie L has a richer design, especially in the sun. The face has a clear-cut visual appearance, and the blackened taillights have a strong sense of movement.
Interior Comparison - Practical Convenience VS Technological Luxury
In terms of interior, Ruijie L is fully in line with fashionable design, with an integrated through-screen composed of a full LCD instrument + a large-size floating central control screen, a new style electronic gear lever and a four-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, which provide a complete interior design. The decoration adds more sense of technology and sportiness, and is more suitable for the aesthetics of young consumer groups.
The ideal is With more emphasis on visual grandeur and luxurious materials, this interior is currently the family-style interior of an ideal brand.The entire center console adopts a T-shaped design. Two large screens over 15 inches are the visual focus of the interior. Coupled with a large area of NAPPA leather, the interior luxury is indeed online.
However, the sense of technology of Ruijie L is not weak. Needless to say, the visual effect across the screen is shocking. Ford's Dalian screen is not the conventional triple screens on the market. There is no partition at all in the middle of the Ruijie L. In addition, perhaps due to the shape and functionality of the center console, there is a certain misalignment between the instruments and the center control screen of the Ruijie L. The tilt angle is also closer to the inside, and the instruments are better at suppressing reflections.
Don’t worry about smoothness. The system optimization of both cars is good, but the ideal is in the shadow.The audio resources and entertainment functions will be richer, and coupled with the blessing of the 8155 chip, it will have certain advantages in in-car entertainment.
In terms of driving assistance systems, Ruijie L is equipped with Ford's Co-Poilt 360 intelligent driving assistance system. I have experienced this system on other Ford models before. It comes standard with more than 20 active driving assistance functions. The lane is maintained accurately when driving at high speeds and on elevated roads, and the ACC follows the car softly, giving people a good sense of security. At the same time, this system also has two functions: turning lights to change lanes and intelligent avoidance in the lane, which are also very useful.
The Ideal L8 Air version is not equipped with lidar, but it also has basic driving assistance functions. The conventional lane keeping and ACC experience are well optimized, but it is a bit too much in terms of cutting in or anti-collision. sensitive.
Space comparison - Ruijie L seat has better comfort and space performance
Space should be an aspect that the consumer groups of the two cars pay more attention to. The body length of both cars has reached 5 meters, and both are three-row models. Although the wheelbase parameter of the Ruijie L seems to be slightly smaller. , but the riding space really needs to be experienced.
A tester who is 183cm tall sits in the front row of Ruijie L, and has about a fist and a finger in headroom. And since the second row can move forward and backward, we have to ensure that the passengers in the back two rows have ample space. When the second row of seats is moderate, the experiencer can still have two punches in the second row of Ruijie L. Legroom and a fistful of headroom. As for the third row, there are also two fingers of headroom and two fingers of legroom. This performance is actually better than the wheelbase parameter on the book.
How is the actual experience of Ideal L8? Although the wheelbase reaches 3000mm, actual performance shows that the ideal L8 has one punch of headroom in the front row, four fingers of legroom in the second row, and one punch of headroom in the third row. There is basically no more space in the third row. There is no riding space, and it can only barely satisfy the needs of riding. It can be said that in terms of seating space, Ruijie L is undoubtedly more abundant than L8.
In addition, it should be mentioned here that Ruijie L adopts an innovative 2+2+3 seat layout, which completely changes the inconvenient situation of entering and exiting the three rows of a 7-seat SUV. The second-row double-suspended first-class seats with comfortable leg rests are made of luxurious Dinamica material, and are equipped with three modes to switch to near-zero gravity mode with one button, allowing passengers to enjoy first-class treatment on land in an SUV. At the same time, the 190mm ultra-long slide rail adjustment allows the second row to have sufficient adjustment range, ensuring the second row of seats without affecting the riding experience of the third row. In addition, the luxury four-seater, super five-seater, and comfortable seven-seater can be flexibly changed according to different usage scenarios, which is truly a magic tool for family travel
Finally, the comfort of the vehicle is not only linked to the space performance, but also the configuration of the rear row and the fit of the seats will affect the comfort of the passengers. When we experienced the rear seats of Ruijie L, the rear seats were well wrapped, and the longer seat cushions had better support for the experiencer's thighs. Coupled with moderate lumbar support, Ruijie L The rear seat comfort will be even better.
Power/fuel economy comparison
If you still have trouble making a judgment after reading the first few parts, then the last part is the most obvious difference between the two cars: the comparison of the powertrain. Although they are both hybrid systems, the Lixiang L8 adopts the extended-range hybrid route, while the Ruijie L adopts the gasoline-electric hybrid route. There is a very obvious difference in power between the two cars.
The advantage of the Lili L8 is that it has a large 42.8kWh battery and can drive in pure electric mode, while the most obvious advantage of the Ruijie L is better fuel economy, equipped with Ford's fifth-generation 2.0T EcoBoost turbine A hybrid system composed of a supercharged direct injection engine and a dual-motor E-CVT gearbox, the engine has a maximum power of 202kW and a peak torque of 405N·m; the motor has a maximum power of 140kW and a maximum torque of 320N·m.
I won’t introduce the principle of Ford’s gasoline-electric hybrid system in detail. You only need to know that it uses the same power splitting scheme as Toyota THS, but it was born even earlier than Toyota THS, and the technology is mature. Don't worry about reliability. And in terms of performance, the Ruijie L hybrid system clearly surpasses the Highlander Twin Engine in both engine and motor parameters, and its acceleration is 1.5 seconds faster than the Highlander. The 0-100km/h acceleration time only takes 7.1s.
Compared with the extended-range model, the fuel consumption of the gasoline-electric hybrid system will be lower. After all, the extended-range model relies on the engine to generate electricity to drive the motor, and the motor drives the wheels. There are losses in the energy conversion, while the engine of Ruijie L can directly drive the vehicle. At this time, it is a fuel truck. The most important thing is that it uses The 2.0T engine is not one of those HEVs on the market that is purely for fuel economy. It has both powerful power and excellent fuel consumption.
Under WLTC operating conditions, the four-wheel drive version of the Ruijie L has a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 6.82L per 100 kilometers, and the two-wheel drive version is as low as 6.31L/100km, not inferior to the Highlander Twin Engine, and 7.7 times less than the ideal L8. The L/100km result is much better, and the fuel consumption is at least 2L/100km lower than the Ruijie L fuel version. The comprehensive cruising range can reach 1188km.
Finally, who said anything about fuel economy? In fact, if you don’t have the conditions to install a home charging pile, then you hope that the ideal L8 can bring you pure electric power at short distances, but it may not be so economical to use oil for long distances.
First of all, the 42.8kWh battery of Ideal L8 uses public fast charging. Including service fees and parking fees, a single charge costs 60-80 yuan. It only supports pure electric driving of about 150km. Calculated, the fuel cost is the same as that of Ruijie L Not much different. The difference in fuel consumption between the two cars on the highway is about 2L/100km. In addition, the Ideal L8 also requires 95 octane gasoline, so if you don’t have a home charger, the Ruijie L seems to be more economical whether it is long distance or short distance. .
Full text summary: Taken together, if the appearance and interior design are different opinions, then Ruijie L has higher configuration, better seat comfort, more convenient use and adjustment, and better fuel economy. They all meet the needs of family users very accurately - more importantly, the hybrid version of Ruijie L is only 309,800 yuan for the top version, which is much lower than the 339,800 yuan for the lowest version of the ideal L8. Less, more cost-effective, even if the power advantage is put aside, the space and seat comfort of Ruijie L are better, and it is well-deserved as a family travel artifact.
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