The overall technical strength of today's Chinese brands cannot be underestimated. They can compete head-on with joint venture brands in mid-size cars, but they have continued to fail in the field of mid-size cars. However, if you scan the market with the latest eyes, you will find that Chinese brands have not given up on this market. Today we have chosen Geely Borui, Hongqi H5, and Changan Ruicheng CC. There is always one of these three models that is suitable for you.
The shield-shaped air intake grille of Geely Borui adopts Geely’s latest 4.0 straight waterfall grille design, and is embellished with blackened elements, which has outstanding visual effects. In addition, the splayed heat dissipation vents on both sides of the bumper further highlight the sporty feel. Geely Borui's "Eye of the Universe" headlights are stylish and equipped with LED daytime running lights, height-adjustable headlights, delayed headlight shut-off, and automatic headlights. The fastback rear of Geely Borui looks more dynamic, and the chrome trim extends horizontally to the top of the taillights, making it visually more layered. The "Wings of Time" taillight has a stylish shape and has a good visual effect when lit at night.
The interior of Geely Borui is mainly black and looks more fashionable. The addition of silver trim strips and bright black trim panels makes the interior less monotonous. The center console is wrapped in soft material, and the overall touch is very good. It adopts a flat-bottomed three-spoke design, and the shape is relatively sporty. The steering wheel of Geely Borui is made of leather. Geely Borui uses a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, which is more fashionable in style and has a strong sense of technology. All driving parameter information can be said to be clear at a glance. . Geely Borui is equipped with a 12.3-inch touch LCD screen, with very good display effect and smoothness.
Wrapped in imitation leather material, the seats are wide and full, with adequate support and good riding comfort. Geely Borui is equipped with electric adjustment of the main/passenger seats, which has very good rear space performance and relatively ample leg room. Although both cars are equipped with rear center headrests, there is a certain bulge in the center of the floor. , not very friendly to the middle passenger. The trunk space performance is pretty good, and the depth and opening can reach mainstream standards, which is enough to meet daily household needs.
Geely Borui is equipped with a 1.8T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which is higher configuration and more solid materials compared to most current Chinese brand models. At this level, the concept of higher driving quality may sound a bit ethereal, but it is actually a higher level of focus than the tangible "configuration" and "materials". Because the feeling a car conveys to the driver cannot be made up for by craftsmanship and design. In other words, the character and characteristics of a car are based on the texture conveyed to the driver during driving.
Let’s take a look at the Hongqi H5. It still has the familiar family-style front face design. The black roof emblem extends all the way to the interior of the grille. With the large-mouth grille, it makes the car look more attractive from a distance. Very high recognition. The headlights of Hongqi H5 look sharper, and the rear design of Hongqi H5 is relatively full. The use of horizontal lines widens the visual width of the rear of the car. There is also a slightly raised duck tail above the trunk, paired with a double-exhaust design on both sides, giving it a strong sporty feel.
The Hongqi H5 adopts a blue and white two-color interior design, which makes the style more grand and luxurious. The details are embellished with silver trim to enhance the interior texture. The center console is also covered with soft materials, and the workmanship and materials used are relatively good. The Hongqi H5 steering wheel is made of genuine leather, which has a good grip. The two sides of the Hongqi H5 steering wheel are also processed with perforation technology. The Hongqi H5 instrument panel adopts a double-ring design, with a 7-inch LCD screen in the middle, which can also display commonly used driving parameter information. Hongqi H5 is equipped with a 10-inch touch LCD screen, which is exquisite in shape and highly practical.
Wrapped in imitation leather, the seats are wide and full, with adequate support and good riding comfort. The front seats of Hongqi H5 only support manual adjustment. There is very good rear space performance, and the legroom is relatively abundant. Although both cars are equipped with rear center headrests, due to a certain bulge in the center of the floor, it is not very friendly to the middle passenger. The rear seats of Hongqi H5 additionally support folding down, which can expand larger space and provide excellent space flexibility.
The Hongqi H5 is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The suspension of Hongqi H5 adopts MacPherson independent suspension in the front and multi-link independent suspension in the rear. It adopts front-wheel drive mode. When encountering some broken roads, you will feel some vibrations transmitted into the car. When there is a big drop, you will find that the vibration is quite obvious. The rear shock absorbers are adjusted to be firmer, but they won't make you feel hollow or thin.
The front face style of Ruicheng CC is relatively fashionable and elegant, and the wide and flat front shape has a very dynamic atmosphere. The front face line design has a certain sense of strength. The raised hood lines and the huge inverted trapezoidal air intake grille have a strong visual impact. At the same time, the integrated shape of the lower front lip is very effective in broadening the vision of the front of the car. Width, the multiple horizontal chrome-plated decorative strips at the center grille not only enhance the layering of the front of the car, but also look very refined. The sharp-style headlights of Ruicheng CC look more unique. The high and low beams are all LED light sources, and the lighting effect is satisfactory. The small and exquisite shape looks very textured, and the integrated design of high and low beams enhances the expressive effect of the lamp set and makes it look more lifelike.
The tail design is more powerful, and the concave and convex lines make it visually more layered, and the visual effect is quite full. The taillights adopt a sharp shape, which further enhances the visual effect of the tail. The dual-exhaust exhaust on both sides makes the vehicle more sporty.
The black-based interior of Ruicheng CC is relatively fashionable. The rich and elegant lines outline the layering of the interior and also enhance the texture. The large silver decorative panel forms a sharp contrast with the black center console, bringing a rich visual experience. The center console adopts a symmetrical design and is wrapped in soft materials. It has a good overall touch and a good sense of luxury. Ruicheng CC's three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is made of genuine leather, with a thick and full grip. The surface shape is quite slim and stylish. The silver decorative parts greatly enhance the sophistication of the steering wheel. The multi-function buttons are relatively abundant, which is very convenient for driving. Very helpful.
The seats of Ruicheng CC are wrapped in imitation leather material. The shape of the seat surface has a certain texture. The wings on both sides protrude more obviously, giving a better sense of wrapping when you sit in it. The padding on both sides and backrest is relatively thick, and the wide and soft seats are quite comfortable, making people satisfied even if they ride for a long time. Ruicheng CC's rear space performance is very good. Although there is a central headrest in the rear row, there is a large bulge in the center of the floor, which will narrow the legroom of the middle passenger and affect the riding experience.
Ruicheng CC is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, and meets National VI emissions. The chassis is tuned with comfort as the main orientation, and can filter road surface disturbances well without causing excessive jumps, and at the same time, it can also provide a certain degree of support.
Editor’s summary: Geely Borui was once hailed as “the most beautiful Chinese car”, which also reflects people’s recognition of its appearance. After the facelift, its product strength has been improved in all aspects. Further improvements, rich configurations, and excellent space are all good selling points. Hongqi has a higher brand premium, but as a low-end model, the performance of this Hongqi H5 is really lackluster in terms of configuration. The Ruicheng CC's quieter driving quality and better ergonomic design can all see Changan's progress in car-making concepts.
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