In the domestic small SUV market, it is mainly faced with young consumers, who have high requirements for the face value and configuration of the models, and the price should not be too expensive. In the domestic independent brand camp, Geely is a very representative player in this level, and it has also launched 2023 models with the times. The car provides 3 models with a price of 75,800-95,800 yuan. As an annual modified model, the appearance and interior of the new car have been greatly changed, and only the details have been adjusted. In addition, the new car has also been replaced with the 1.5T engine of Geely Binyue COOL. So which of these three models is more worth buying?
2023 1.4T Manual Gold Edition
Guide price: 75,800 yuan
As the lowest model in the whole system, the manual gold version uses a 6-speed gearbox, and the engine is also a 1.4T engine with 141 horsepower. This engine has been in service in Geely for many years, so the reliability is needless to say, but it is technically older. The fuel consumption of 6.5L per 100 kilometers is somewhat different from that of the 1.5T engine listed together, so this model does have some shortcomings in power. In terms of configuration, the manual gold edition adopts mechanical handbrake and 17-inch tires. At the same time, in terms of comfort line configuration, such as tire pressure display, reversing image, cruise control, uphill assist, keyless entry/start, multi-function steering wheel, 8-inch central control panel and support for OTA upgrade are not absent, and the basic configuration is still satisfactory. However, if it is not really because of lack of funds, and there is a certain pursuit of manual transmission driving, Xiaobian here recommends looking at other versions of the car.
2023 1.5T DCT Platinum Edition
Guide price: 89,800 yuan
As a mid-range model, the platinum version is equipped with the latest 1.5T power system, with a maximum power of 181 HP and a maximum torque of 290 Nm, which is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and a fuel consumption of 6.35L per 100 kilometers. It can be clearly seen that the same car, but the overall performance of the 1.5T version is stronger than that of the 1.4T version, and its fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is still lower, which fully reflects the black technology, so this version of the car is actually more worthy of recommendation. At the same time, in terms of configuration, the platinum version was upgraded to an electronic handbrake, and on the basis of the gold version, automatic parking, driving mode switching, steep slope descent, electronic gear lever, 12.3-inch central control panel with 4G network and WiFi hotspot, one-button lifting of the driver’s seat, automatic air conditioning and other configurations were added. It can be said that on the basis of an increase of 14,000, the platinum version has brought about a qualitative improvement in power and comfortable configuration, so if your funds are relatively plentiful, Xiaobian recommends that you buy this version.
2023 1.5T DCT Diamond Edition
Guide price: 95,800 yuan
Compared with the previous version, the top model has increased by 6,000 yuan, which mainly brings about the improvement in appearance and comfort configuration, such as the appearance sports kit, the 18-inch rim, the 360-degree panoramic image, the 7-inch LCD instrument and other configurations. Although the upgraded configuration far exceeds the increased price, for this level of consumers, this version is not applicable if you are practical, so it is not recommended.
On the whole, as an entry-level SUV, the most important thing for Binyue is to replace it with a brand-new 1.5T engine, which is more advanced than the original 1.4T engine technology and has better power and fuel economy. From the perspective of car purchase, the entry-level version of Binyue simply lowers the price. Aside from the manual gear, its engine has no advantage, fuel consumption has no advantage, and the overall configuration is very poor, if everyone needs to buy a car.
