Let me ask everyone a question: Do you think fuel-powered SUVs, or joint-venture SUVs, are still worth buying?
Obviously, under the impact of new energy vehicles and the price war, the market share of joint-venture fuel-powered SUVs is being eroded. However, for some powerful major automakers, when they also start a price war and lower the price threshold of hybrid models to just over 100,000, for users who drive frequently or do not have a home charging pile, this is absolutely more worth buying than domestic new energy models at the same price. For example, the "Frontlander Smart Hybrid" we are going to talk about today (hereinafter referred to as: Frontlander Hybrid).
Just over 100,000, L2-level intelligent driving as standard
First, from the price that everyone is most concerned about, the currently on-sale 2024 Frontlander Hybrid has an official guide price of 149,800 to 184,800 yuan, and the current discount at dealerships is around 40,000 yuan. Moreover, as the new model is about to go on sale, this discount may continue to increase. This means that for just over 100,000, you can drive this Japanese hybrid SUV home.
After discussing the price, let's look at the product strength. Take the intelligent cockpit, which young consumers care about, as an example. Although this is a Japanese joint-venture SUV priced at just over 100,000, its cockpit configuration is not low. It is not only equipped with a 10.25-inch central LCD large screen, a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, automatic air conditioning, an in-car air purifier, and interior ambient lighting and other luxury technological configurations, but also supports CarLife, CarPlay, and HiCar three major mobile phone connectivity options, as well as an intelligent voice system that can achieve continuous dialogue, bringing users a convenient car experience.
Of course, intelligence is not only reflected in the cockpit. The intelligent driving assistance system of the Frontlander Hybrid is also very outstanding. You should know that this model is equipped across the range with the L2-level Toyota Safety Sense intelligent safety system. In addition to having auxiliary functions such as a lane departure warning system and active braking, it also adds the PDA proactive driving assistance system, the EDSS emergency driving stop system, and the RSA road sign recognition assistance system, reducing the driving burden for users and making driving more intelligent and reassuring.
Fuel consumption as low as 4.58L per 100 kilometers
For many consumers with a car-buying budget of more than 100,000, a large proportion of them do not have the conditions to install a home charging pile. Especially for users in the north, conventional new energy models also suffer from range shrinkage in severe cold winters. In response, the all-new fifth-generation intelligent hybrid technology equipped in the Frontlander Hybrid achieves the two major advantages of low cost and long range.
You should know that, unlike plug-in hybrids, the hybrid system of the Frontlander Hybrid is more inclined toward a gasoline-electric hybrid. To put it more simply, the electric motor is responsible for the most fuel-consuming scenarios such as starting and accelerating, and once in stable medium-to-high-speed scenarios, the engine intervenes for direct drive. This is equivalent to perfectly leveraging the optimal operating conditions of both. Taking the Frontlander Hybrid as an example, the 2.0L Dynamic Force engine plus the new-generation compact E-CVT hybrid transaxle can both improve fuel efficiency and bring a smooth driving experience. Combined with the greatly reduced-size high-efficiency, high-energy lithium-ion battery pack, it can further enhance the vehicle's acceleration performance.
I won't say too much in technical terms. Let's look directly at the data. The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Frontlander Hybrid is as low as 4.58L per 100 kilometers, and in actual use it may be even lower. Taking No. 92 gasoline at 7 yuan per liter as an example, this means that the average fuel cost per kilometer for this car is only about 30 cents. This also means that its usage cost can even rival some pure electric models under highway conditions. So, do you think it's attractive or not!
Daxia Car Talk: Undoubtedly, for many consumers with a budget of just over 100,000, when you do not have the conditions for a safe home charging pile, or you live in the northern region and have a relatively high frequency of car use, then this Frontlander Hybrid, with L2-level intelligent driving as standard and a usage cost of only about 30 cents per kilometer, will be the most worthwhile SUV to buy!
