How competitive is the new generation of Highlander from 268,800? Which model to buy is cost-effective?

If you have to choose the best model among medium-sized SUVs, maybe everyone has their own answer, but if you want to choose a benchmark for medium-sized SUVs, then it is right that Highlander has not run. Even in the face of a replacement, the prices of current models are still “firm”, which is really compelling. Recently, a new generation of Highlander finally went on the market. The official guide price is 268,800-348,800. A total of 6 models have been launched, of which three are two-wheel drive models and three are four-wheel drive models, all equipped with 2.5L hybrid power. So how much has the product power of the new car improved? Which model is most worth choosing? Let’s take a try today! Get to know the new car quickly The new generation of Highlander is based on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform and has undergone all-round upgrades in terms of appearance, interior decoration and power. Although the overall design still retains the burly feel of the cash, the adjustment of the details still makes the new generation of Highlander younger. The front face adopts a trapezoidal air intake grille. The interior of the grille is embellished with black honeycomb elements. The Toyota LOGO is connected with flying-wing chrome trim, plus raised multi-eye LED headlights and externally expanded The fog lamp frame, after being dressed up like this, is somewhat far away from the feeling of a rough man in the past. The side of the body has not changed much, the black A-pillar design, the exterior rearview mirror adopts a two-color design, and the bottom is equipped with multi-spoke bright silver aluminum alloy wheels. Both the sense of refinement and the degree of luxury are greatly compared to the current models. The promotion. There is also a waist line running through the door handle, and there is also a fold line decoration at the bottom of the door, which makes the overall side look more integrated. The rear part of the car has also been redesigned, and the overall shape echoes the front of the car. Although the current mainstream through-type taillight design style is not adopted, the shape is long and narrow but the taillights bulge outward, presenting a more three-dimensional visual effect. Open the door and enter the car, you can find that the entire interior basically continues the design of the American version, and the overall functional layout is not much different from the cash. The center console is also made of two-color splicing and mixing. Although the full LCD instrument panel and large-size central control screen are no longer novelties, this appearance on Highlander can be said to be a qualitative leap, and it is worth celebrating. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Highlander are 4965/1930/1750mm respectively, and the wheelbase has reached 2850mm. Compared with the current model, the length has increased by 75mm, the width has increased by 5mm, the height has increased by 30mm, and the wheelbase has increased by 60mm. . As for the actual space experience, I have briefly experienced it in the 4S store before. The general feeling is that the seats of the new Highlander are wide, and the comfort of the first two rows of seats is good, but the third row is more cramped, but It is also above the mainstream level of the same level. In the power section, the new car currently only carries a 2.5L hybrid system. The powertrain consists of a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and the fourth-generation enhanced THS II Toyota hybrid system. The maximum power of the engine is 141kW. The comprehensive power reaches 183kW. The transmission part adopts E-CVT gearbox, and there are also four-wheel drive models, equipped with a brand-new E-Four electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, adopting the design of front and rear axle dual drive motors, which can realize the adjustment of the front and rear axle driving force 100:0-20:80 . The official comprehensive fuel consumption is 6.1L/100km. It is not difficult to speculate that the new Highlander can achieve 1000km of battery life with a full tank of fuel. The premium version is the most cost-effective The new generation of Highlander launched a total of 6 models, three are two-wheel drive models, the price range is 268,800-318,800 yuan; three are four-wheel drive models, the price range is 285,800-348,800 yuan. Let’s first take a look at the two-wheel drive models. First of all, the five-seat two-wheel drive elite version of the full range of entry-level models. The official guide price is 268,800 yuan. From the configuration point of view, the overall configuration of this model is not rich, even the reversing radar/reversing image and other configurations are missing. If there are no surprises, then there is a high probability that it will only play a role in lowering the overall price, and the output should be relatively small in the future. Then the second-lowest two-wheel drive elite version of the 7-seat model, the official guide price is 274,800 yuan, which is 6,000 yuan more expensive than the two-wheel drive elite version of the 5-seat model, but from the configuration point of view, it is simply an increase of the third row of seats. The chair, which has been expanded from a 5-seater to a 7-seater version, is still not very cost-effective. The last is the top model of the two-wheel drive version, with an official guide price of 318,800 yuan. Compared with the 7-seater two-wheel drive elite model, although it is a lot more expensive, the overall configuration is relatively rich: TSS active safety, panoramic sunroof, leather seats/steering wheel, 12.3-inch central control screen, HUD Head-up display, electric rear lights, electric seats with heating function, voice control, rear privacy glass, rear-view mirror electric folding, 8 radars in the whole car, etc., are all equipped. Therefore, if you don’t have a four-wheel drive requirement, then for two-wheel drive models, the most cost-effective model is definitely the two-wheel drive premium version. After talking about the two-wheel drive model, let’s take a look at the four-wheel drive model. The first is the four-wheel drive elite version, the official guide price is 285,800 yuan. From the configuration point of view, in fact, the two-wheel-drive elite model has added a set of electric four-wheel-drive system, and the price is 11,000 yuan more expensive. On the whole, it is not good enough, and it is not cost-effective. Followed by the four-wheel drive premium model, the official guide price is 329,800 yuan. From the configuration point of view, it can basically be regarded as a two-wheel drive premium model. On the basis of a two-wheel drive model, an additional electric four-wheel drive system is spent 11,000 yuan. If there is a four-wheel drive demand, the price/performance ratio is still quite good. As the top model of the entire series, the official guide price has gone to 348,800 yuan, but the increase in the configuration is actually not that much, and the practicality and frequency of use of most of the configurations should not be too high, so Unless your budget is quite sufficient, it is really not recommended to choose. On the whole, the most cost-effective model of the new generation of Highlander is the premium version. The specific choice depends on whether you have a four-wheel drive requirement. If not, choose a two-wheel drive, and if you have one, you can add money to a four-wheel drive. How competitive is it at the same level? Through the previous configuration analysis, it is not difficult for us to find that if there are no accidents, the premium version will most likely be one of Highlander’s help sales models in the future. Although the overall price/performance ratio is quite good, it basically shows that the main competitive range for Highlander in the future is more than 300,000 yuan. Although the new generation of Highlander is positioned as only a medium-sized SUV, from the perspective of the price range, it has already formed a competitive relationship with a group of medium and large SUVs such as Tuon, Angkeqi, Ford Explorer, and even Q5L, XC60, XT6 and other models. Will become the rival of Highlander. And for the “Golden Sign” of the Highlander, Toyota is still a “chicken thief”. After the new Highlander is launched, the old Highlander will not be discontinued, but will adopt the strategy of selling new and old together. To seize the market, it is obvious that we also want to let the medium and medium-sized SUV market not let go. However, compared with its rivals, the advantages and disadvantages of the new Highlander are obvious. First of all, the Highlander is already at a disadvantage in terms of size and mass compared to medium and large SUVs such as Angke Qi and Explorer. Secondly, compared with Q5L, XT6 and other models, in terms of brand power, as an ordinary brand, Toyota will inevitably be inferior to luxury brands. However, Highlander’s biggest advantage lies in the TNGA architecture and 2.5L hybrid system. These two clubs are currently at the same level, and their competitiveness is quite good. to sum up On the whole, the new Highlander is still a “bucket” model. Although the market is now fiercely competitive, the “golden sign” of Highlander is still very fierce. In addition to Volkswagen, Toyota also understands the Chinese well. Of course, no one can say what the specific sales will be. After all, there are many people who blow Highlander to the sky, and many people slander it. Everything depends on the performance of the market. Just according to the situation learned from 4S before, now the new Highlander needs to be queued for half a year, ah