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The last program talked about what car you will buy more than 200,000. This program continues to talk about what other cars 200,000 can choose. In addition to the four King Kong Camry, Accord, Passat and Maiteng of the B-class car, there are also new energy products such as Deep Blue SL03, Seal, and Han. In addition to these, will you spend 200,000 to buy a new model that has just been listed?
Don’t be in a hurry to deny, you know that just like some people buy a car and only recognize the label of the joint venture brand, some people buy it and recognize the label. But I think the new model is more like a new car, called H5L, or H6, but the family doesn’t seem to have models with even numbers, H5, H7, H9, HS5, HS7, HS9. Moreover, if it is called H6, it always feels strange to live in the shadow of another car.
The new listing price 15.98-22 5,800, this pricing controversy is quite big. The old H5 is still on sale, named H5 Classic, priced 145,800 – 190,800. So today’s program will talk about this car, what is the difference between the new model and the old model, buy the new model or the old model? And what are its competitors.
What is the difference between the new and old models?
The most obvious difference between the new model and the old model is where it can be seen.The appearance of the new H5 and the big brother H9 cannot be said to be indistinguishable, it is simply the same.Especially the front of the car, the huge vertical air intake grille, and the thick U-shaped chrome-plated strips are basically copied, oh no, it’s the big brother H9. It’s just that the daytime running lights of the H9 are connected to the U-shaped chrome-plated trim, and the U-shaped chrome-plated trim of the H5 is on both sides. The headlights are also shaped like the H9, which is split.
The difference between the side of the H5 and the big brother H9 is the door handle. The H9 is a hidden type, while the H5 is ordinary. It may be a cost issue, or it may be to save some face for the big brother. The rear shape is also very different, both of which are through taillights.
Looking at the old H5 again, although the front and rear of the car have many elements of their own, after all, the old H5 is a product of the same platform, so the overall outline is more like Artez. This is also why you will find that the old H5 is also the only one with smoother lines, or the style is completely different from other models.
Besides the interior, it should be to differentiate from the big brother H9. Instead of using a dual screen design, it used a 12.6-inch vertical screen like the Xiaopeng P5 and S-class. Although the resolution and response of the screen are not bad, the black edge is a bit too wide, which affects the appearance. However, compared with the old model, the appearance is indeed greatly improved, and the materials and comfort of the interior are also on par with the big brother H9.
In terms of size, it has also been improved a lot compared to the old model, with a length increase of 43 mm, a width increase of 30 mm, and a wheelbase increase of 45 mm. However, the front and rear suspension have not changed, and there are multiple links in the front and rear McPherson. The 1.5T version of the engine is the same as the old model, and even the engine code is word for word, CA4GB15TD-30, the maximum power is 124kW, and the peak torque is 258N · m.
The gearbox is the same, a 7-speed wet dual-clutch. Although there is no specific information on whether the platform of the new H5 is the same as the old one, it still uses the previous platform, but now, the 1.5T version of the engine, gearbox, and chassis suspension have not changed. The 1.5T Artez sounds very exciting.
However, except for 1.5T, the new H5 did not use the old 1.8T, but used 2.0T, with a maximum power of 165kW and a peak torque of 340N · m. Although the 2.0T engine is basically the same as the HS5 and H9, and the engine code is only different in the last digit, the new H5 is matched with Aisin’s 8AT, not the HS5’s 6AT. So it can be seen that this time I really attach great importance to the H5 car, and let the H5 use 8AT first. How does the actual driving experience? You can go to the store to experience it, at least from a sincere point of view, it is in place.
However, the H9 is unlikely to use this 8AT gearbox, because the H9 is a vertical platform rear-wheel drive, and the Aisin 8AT is basically equipped on a horizontal front-drive platform. Therefore, the new H9 released later is expected to still use the current 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.
In addition to 2.0T, the new H5 also comes out with a 1.5T HEV hybrid version, which uses series-parallel hybrid technology, so you can understand that it replaces the traditional gearbox with dual motors, so that it can be driven purely electric at low speeds, high-speed parallel drive or direct engine drive. The official said that the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 5.1L/100KM, which is about 1L lower than the fuel car version.But compared to the more expensive price, it is not worth it.The most important thing is that this is a HEV, and it is still a blue card
How to choose the new and old models?
The old model is currently renamed H5 Classic, the price has not changed, two 1.5T, 14.58-14 8,800. There are four 1.8T, 16.28-19 800. However, the whole series has about 25,000 of discounts, so I really want to figure cheap, 148,800 1.5T flag rhyme version is the most worth buying, the naked car 123,000 about, the floor 130,000 can buy a B-class car, whether it is space size or price and configuration, it can be said.
As for the 1.8T H5 Classic, it can be said that it is completely unnecessary. The power is old, and the new one has already used 2.0T. If it is really cheap, 1.5T is enough. Even after the discount, the price of the naked car is almost the same as the new 1.5T.For the same price, do you really want to give up a new exterior and interior for that extra 28 horsepower? I guess no one will do that…
But you look at the price of the new H5, 1.5T configuration price 15.98 and 169,800, 2.0T price 17.98-21 5,800, so 1.5 and 2.0 only 10,000 yuan, but listen to the sales, many consumers looked at it and went straight to 2.0T. And the real situation is that 2.0T buys the most people, 1.5T is very small.
So the most worthwhile configuration of the new H5 is the 179,800 2.0T flag version, which is much more than 1.5T: L2 driving assistance, side air curtain, knee airbag, collision warning, driving mode switching, leather steering wheel, seat heating, Dan Na audio, etc., the price difference is only 10,000 blocks.
Therefore, the manufacturer is also changing the direction to let you choose the 2.0T model. Whether it is power or configuration, far more than the price difference of 10,000 yuan, this is definitely the best-selling version. The flag version, although more expensive, but only 18-inch wheels, 360 panoramic images, 12.3-inch LCD meters, mobile phone wireless charging, leather seats, LED fog lights, etc., this configuration seems to be cost-effective.
So to sum up in one sentence,For cost-effectiveness, buy the H5 Classic 1.5T Flag Rhyme. For the latest design language, buy the 2.0T Flag Enjoy Edition.
What are the competitors of H5?
In fact, this brand is very special in the Chinese market, even though it often appears at major national events, such as military parades, including the early CA770 and the L5, which is now worth millions.But when it really falls on a civilian car, it doesn’t give people the feeling of the CA770 and L5, or ratherBit very unclearBecause the previous H5 was based on other model platforms, it left a bad impression
However, with the launch of the HS5 and H9, they are gradually getting on the right track. At least these two cars are clear in terms of price and product. They are not the same as before. They will be sold after a change, including the new H5.
It can also be seen from the sales volume that consumers are willing to pay for it. For example, HS5 sold more than 130,000 units in the last year (2021.07-2022), ranking fourth in the medium-sized SUV. This result is quite good, ranking between GLC and GLC. So as long as you find the accurate positioning, coupled with good price and product power, there are still many consumers willing to pay for it.
Coming back to the main topic, the positioning of the B-class car, so the most direct competitors will also be the four King Kong of the B-class car: Accord, Camry, Maiteng and Passat. Although the picture may feel that the H5 is relatively small, but looking at the data, the length, width and height of the new H5 are 4988/1875/1470 with a wheelbase of 2920 mm, which is larger than the four King Kong.
Needless to say, the power of 224 horses of 2.0T + 8AT, 100 kilometers acceleration of 7.8 seconds. Not to mention the configuration, only you can’t think of it, without him dare not give it. Finally, the price. After all, the brand has some other attributes in it, so the price must not be low, at least from the guide price level can not, so the minimum 2.0T with 179,800, landing to nearly 200,000.
Although the power and configuration of the new H5 crushed the Four King Kong, the price was similar, which would make many people hesitate. After all, even with tens of thousands of discounts, they could barely beat Passat and Maiteng, and there was still a big gap between Accord and Camry. SoAs long as the landing price is similar to the Accord and Camry, the vast majority of people will still choose the Accord and CamryEven with a high brand belief bonus.
Therefore, the number of people who are willing to buy 200,000 depends on the final sales volume of the market. However, here is a reminder. Most models are guaranteed for free for life, and the money saved must be included. Otherwise, it will be a loss compared to the joint venture B-class car.
Looking back at the big brother H9, it has the product power, but sells the 3 series price; HS5 has the product power of Q5 but sells the price of Q3. Looking at the new H5, the product power of the B-class car sells the price of the B-class car, and consumers are likely to wait for the later discount, and the discount range that everyone is looking forward to may not be small.
So later, if you let go of the discount, I think the discount to the 1.5-2 5,000, sales should have a good increase. Otherwise, maybe only the four King Kong and Teana, Asian Dragon and other models are full, it is possible to get it.
But don’t forget, there is a big price plunge later, the Malibu XL 2.0T version that can be landed 170,000, and the pricing is very cheap. So whether the new H5 can sell well in the future, the later dealer’s discount is also very critical. So I think H5 is still hot now, just end the shelf a little bit, and then quickly light up the sword and lay the price down.
