Bitauto Original Thanks to the continuous lifting of the policy on pickup trucks, domestic consumers are now more and more accepting of pickup trucks. Major OEMs are also chasing the high-end of pickup trucks, but it is undeniable that entry-level Pickup trucks still have the largest market demand. Among this year's entry-level pickup models, SAIC MAXUS Star L relies on its strong power performance, spacious space performance, outstanding safety quality, plus CBA star player, known as "Asia's No. 1 Point Guard" Guo Ailun's endorsement has attracted the attention of many young entrepreneurial groups and is known as the "fashion quality pickup truck". Of course, this market segment has never lacked competitors. For example, Isuzu has always been relatively strong in the field of commercial vehicles. Its Suzuto pickup truck is also a product that attracts a lot of attention. So between these two cars, which one is more pragmatic and suitable for entrepreneurs? Let's compare.

The appearance has its own characteristics and is highly recognizable

The front of the Interstellar L adopts a large-sized front grille. The interior is a dot-matrix grille with chrome decoration. Together with the rectangular headlights, the overall look is square and muscular. The appearance of Suzuto adopts the seventh-generation D-MAX family style, with a double-fanged front grille and triangular headlights, which looks very fierce.

The side shape of the car body is very simple. Star L has advantages in body size and wheelbase, and the passenger space in the car will be larger.

For pickup trucks, loading capacity is very important, so the size of the cargo box is also key., in this respect, Star L has a larger cargo box than Suzutuo, and is equipped with 6 cargo rope hooks as standard, which has stronger fixing capabilities.

At the rear of the car, the taillights of StarL are more rounded and refined, while the taillights of Suzuto are more three-dimensional. The Star L also has a chrome-plated handle and a large "MAXUS" logo on the tailgate, which makes it more classy and more recognizable.

The interior of Star L features technology and better comfort

In terms of interiors, the leather wrapping of the Star L center console, thin-edge silver trim and dual-color interior decoration all make the interior of the car look more refined and classy. A large number of physical buttons have been eliminated in the car and are controlled through a large screen and touch keys, making the overall layout more concise and technological.

The interior design of Lingtuo maintains the same aggressiveness as the exterior. The center console has a large number of sharp edges and chrome trim strips, which give people a sense of sharpness. However, the air-conditioning outlets, buttons under the central control screen, and air-conditioning knobs all have a slightly old-school style.

In terms of other details, the two cars also have their own advantages. For example, the Star L has a larger central control screen, but the Lingtuo has a full LCD instrument. Of course, these are not enoughTo widen the gap in experience, Star L will have more advantages if the price factor is taken into account.

In terms of seat material, Star L is wrapped in genuine leather, while Sutra is made of imitation leather. In addition, Star L seats and interiors are in dual color combinations, which means both visual quality and ride comfort are better.

In addition, pickup trucks also need to pay attention to the seating space inside the vehicle. In this regard, the Star L has the best rear space in its class, with a distance of up to 965mm between the front and rear rows, creating a comfortable seating space comparable to that of a B-class car, which further It enhances its attributes as a daily family car.

Each configuration has its own trade-offs, Star L meets five-star collision safety requirements

Basic configuration includes driver airbag, child seat interface, tire pressure alarm/display, reversing image, cruise control, remote control key, multi-function steering wheel, 4G Internet of Vehicles, voice control, front and rear electric windows, It is equipped with functions such as cargo box treasure to meet daily car needs.

In terms of advanced configuration, Star L also has convenient configurations such as driving mode selection, keyless entry/start, and side pedals. It also provides ESP, 18-inch large wheels, and electric adjustment of the driver's seat. And the optional first-row seat heating function, the logic is still to try to provide the most practical configuration to consumers, and other configurations can be purchased according to needs, and it is up to the person to be rich and frugal. Very considerate!

Since the guide price is 5,500 yuan more, Ringtop has more advanced configurations. For example, it also has a passenger airbag, uphill assist, steep hill descent, anti-rollover, LCD instrument, and one-button lifting and lowering of windows. /Anti-pinch and other configurations. Although these configurations are still very cost-effective in terms of cost, they are almost useless in terms of experience, and instead increase the car purchase budget.

It is also worth mentioning that although it is a pickup truck, StarL still pays attention to the safety performance of the entire vehicle. The proportion of high-strength steel used in the entire vehicle is as high as 70%. It uses laser welding and laser hybrid welding technology, and the welding length is 3000mm. , which meets the latest A-NCAP and C-NCAP five-star safety design standards and can better cope with emergencies accidentally encountered while driving.

There is not much difference in power, Star L has stronger loading capacity

Both cars are available in gasoline and diesel versions. The models compared in this article are all diesel versions. Star L is equipped with SAIC's 2.0T diesel engine, with a maximum power of 105kW and a maximum torque of 360N·m. Suzutuo is equipped with a 2.5T diesel engine with a maximum power of 110kW and a peak torque of 385N·m, both matched with a 6MT gearbox.

Judging from the parameters, the Suzuto engine has a slight advantage, but this advantage is not enough to widen the gap in actual experience. After all, the 2.4L gasoline engine can meet the needs of most people, so the more powerful 2.0T diesel engine Relatively speaking, it can be described as strong power, which is definitely enough, so there is no need to worry about whether the displacement is 2.0T or 2.5T.

The rear suspension of the Star L chassis adopts a fully gradual leaf spring non-independent suspension, and coupled with a larger cargo box, it has stronger loading capacity.

Furthermore, the Star L vehicle has undergone more than 2 million kilometers of durability testing, has a global Fortune 500 supply chain, chassis tuning by a professional North American pickup truck team, has the lowest cargo bed height in its class, and has many other highlights, as well as 1.5-ton legal towing qualifications. Therefore, it can become an all-rounder in car use scenarios such as home use, camping, and starting a business.

Editor’s summary: For entrepreneurs, saving money and practicality are still the first choices. In this regard, StarL has more advantages than Lingtuo. The positioning of StarL is very clear, which is to carry out practicality to the end. While ensuring the fashionable design, try to implement the configuration as practical as possible, starting from practicality, no more and no less, so that the car owner will not bear unnecessary configuration costs, so as to Lower the threshold for car purchase. The positioning of the Isuzu Top is actually a bit vague, between practicality and comfort. Although it seems that the configuration and power are more advantageous and will bring some improvements in the car experience, these improvements are ultimately passed on to consumers in the form of cost. . Therefore, for entrepreneurs who pursue ultimate practicality, Star L is still a more worthy choice.

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