As a car model, it naturally has a better handling experience and dynamic performance, but now consumers generally pay more attention to SUV models, mainly because it has better passing ability and vision performance. For medium-sized SUVs, it is necessary not only to have the above advantages, but also to show the advantages in the number of seats. For example, as a benchmark in joint venture models, it attracts many consumers with a spacious space of 7 seats. However, there are actually many very strong players moving to domestic brands, such as Tang.
People’s impression of Tang may still be in the era of breaking 100 in 5 seconds, but it was the first generation of plug-in hybrid vehicles, and the price reached more than 200 thousand. At present, the 2019 Tang is already a second-generation model. Although the acceleration ability of the fuel version is not as good as that of the plug-in hybrid first-generation model, the product strength has also made great progress in other aspects, and the guide price is only 129,900-169,900 yuan, which is much more affordable than that of the joint venture brand at the same level.
As an old car company in China, it also borrowed the shape design of some mature models at the beginning of its establishment, so it was controversial at that time. However, this is the only way for small and weak car companies to develop and grow. Today, from the second generation of Tang, there is no trace of imitation, but it has formed its own unique style. These styles have been borrowed by some joint venture car companies, which is enough to show that the design level has made great progress.
In addition, Tang’s matrix LED headlights are also standard in the whole department, and the embellishment of LED daytime running lights can be described as sharp eyes, and it also supports the function of headlight delay turn-off and automatic headlights.
Tang’s length, width and height are 4870*1940*1720mm, and its wheelbase is 2820 mm. Except the length is inferior, all other parameters are completely surpassed, and the ratio is even larger. Looking from the side, Tang’s upper waistline is looming, while the lower waistline also has a dynamic design with low front and high back, which is believed to be loved by consumers.
Medium-sized SUV will show its advantages in wheel specifications. This Tang belongs to the middle and high-end model, so it is equipped with 20-inch two-color multi-frame aluminum alloy wheels and 245-width continental tires. After ensuring excellent grip, the visual effect is also very eye-catching, while the low-end model adopts the combination of 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels and 215-width tires, and the effect is slightly worse.
From the tail, the design of the through LED taillights is seamless, and the blackened shape inside is also very fashionable, but the design below the taillights is relatively simple and the layering is average. However, the exhaust pipe with single outlet on one side adopts a hidden structure, which is also relatively low-key in momentum. For young consumers with flamboyant personality, this practice may not be approved by them.
Going down from the rear of the car, Tang adopted the combination of rear multi-link and front McPherson double independent suspension, which is basically the same in structure as many models of the same class, but the chassis is adjusted by the former engineer, which shows a relatively balanced level, which not only ensures comfort, but also provides good lateral support during intense driving, and has a sense of advanced beyond the same class.
Entering the car, we can see that Tang’s interior adopts a simple design style. A large area of soft material is wrapped above the center console, supplemented by stitching technology, while the center is decorated with metal wire-drawing panels, while the air conditioning outlets with vertical shapes on both sides are also more fashionable and personalized. Overall, the interior design does not lose the luxury brand models of the same level.
Tang’s whole system comes standard with a flat multi-function steering wheel with a stronger sports style, and it is wrapped in leather. The full LCD instrument panel with a size of 12.3 inches is mounted on the middle and high models, and the display content and effect are rich and dazzling. In terms of safety configuration, tire pressure display, front double airbags, front side airbags, ESP, front and rear reversing radar, reversing image, uphill assist and steep slope descent are also standard in the whole system.
In addition, the 12.8-inch floating central control touch screen is the standard of Tang’s whole system, and it supports many functions such as Bluetooth phone, navigation, voice recognition control and car networking, but it is a bit puzzling not to support mobile phone interconnection. Comfortable configurations such as automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror, electric adjustable heating exterior rearview mirror with automatic folding function for locking the car, automatic zoning air conditioning with rear air outlet, keyless entry and start, cruise control and so on are also standard in the whole department. The middle and high models also have full-speed adaptive cruise, openable panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate with induction and memory functions, built-in driving recorder, front seat ventilation and heating and main driving memory, adaptive distance headlights, interior atmosphere lights, rear independent space, and so on.
Tang has three layouts of five, six and seven seats, among which seven seats are 2-3-2. When the first two rows are filled with 1.8-meter passengers, the third row of seats is also practical. For 1.8-meter passengers, the head space in the third row is also 2 fingers away, while the leg space is 1 punch and 3 fingers away, which is much more practical than those pseudo-seven-seat SUV models on the market.
In addition, after putting down the first two rows of seats, Tang can form a space with a depth of 2040mm, a height of 730mm and a width of 1000-1280mm, which actually surpasses most of the same-class models, but is slightly inferior, but the second row of seats cannot form a complete plane after being put down, so the practicality will be discounted.
A 2.0T engine comes standard in the whole system of Tang Dynasty, which supports the latest national six emission standards. The maximum power is 141Kw, which is equivalent to 192 HP, and the maximum torque of 320Nm can be generated in the range of 1,500-4,000 rpm. The parameters are basically close to those of the 2.0T low-power engine of the joint venture model, but the transmission part is still matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission, which is not dominant in the number of gears compared with the joint venture competitors, and the acceleration score of 0-100 km is 10.4 seconds, while the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 km reaches 10 seconds.
In a word, in terms of design, Tang has made great progress compared with the previous generation of models. No matter in appearance or interior design, Tang’s performance has the standard of not losing joint venture or even luxury models, while in configuration, it reflects the advantages of domestic models and has a famous style in chassis. However, in terms of power performance, Tang still has room for improvement. No matter the engine parameters or the gear number of 6AT, there is still a certain gap with the leading level in the industry. However, combined with the starting price of less than 130,000 yuan and the seat layout of 567 seats, the product performance is still worth the money.