Original by Bitauto As the audience for cars continues to grow, the identity attributes of cars are no longer limited to transportation. Major automobile manufacturers have also taken advantage of the trend to launch various segmented models to meet the needs of different consumer groups. As the age of the car buying population continues to decline, more and more trendy design-oriented SUV models are appearing on the market. Next, follow our lens to take a look at MG ONE and Changan CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition in the current front-line independent group camp.
Appearance comparison
MG ONE: more dynamic appearance
CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition: quite satisfactory and slightly conservative
MG ONE adopts the design style of a sports coupe SUV. The tungsten steel electroplated sports grille, with a 1.6-meter golden car height and a fastback design, presents a smooth and dynamic posture that is riding the wind.
Three LED daytime running light strips are interspersed in the sprint flag LED headlights. They have a long and narrow one-piece design, and the outer corners of the eyes naturally merge with the body waistline, creating a three-dimensional, sharp, and layered visual impact.
The sporty styling of MG ONE is also reflected in its exterior sports package. The color-coded suspended roof and the hollow sports rear wing borrowed from the F1 design are full of potential energy at a glance.
The rear design of MG ONE can also reflect the youthful vitality. The raised rear is full of dynamics, while the hurricane-eye taillight design is very three-dimensional and impactful, making it more recognizable when traveling at night. It will also automatically flash when braking to alert vehicles behind and reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.
Changan is a well-established domestic car company. In recent years, it has gradually formed its own design style in its products. As a highly regarded compact SUV model, the Changan CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition's design best reflects Changan's standards. The front of the car has a large-area mid-grid grille design, but it is slightly weak in terms of visual impact. In order to increase the dynamics, a red trim strip is dotted under the front bumper.
The headlights of the vehicle adopt an eye-opening design, and the LED daytime running lights are connected to the chrome trim of the center grille, which has strong integrity. However, the design of the entire headlight is still a bit satisfactory.
The waistline of the car body gradually rises, creating a sporty posture, and the D-pillar of the vehicle adopts a hidden design. The side skirts of the vehicle are decorated with decorative strips in the same color as the front bumper. The rear of the car looks thicker and a bit old-fashioned compared to the MG ONE. The taillights adopt the popular through-type design, which is generally useless.
In addition, the 19-inch wheels of the MG ONE adopt a tomahawk-style design, which makes the body side proportions more beautiful, giving it a sense of strength and fashion. The top model of the CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition is equipped with 18-inch wheels, which look good alone, but when placed next to the MG ONE, the overall proportions appear slightly inferior.
Interior comparison
MG ONE: Full of youthful innovation
CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition: Business style
MG ONE's interior also pursues youthfulness and design. The cockpit has a strong sense of technology. As soon as you sit in, you can feel the driver-centered triple large screens. The dual 12.3-inch screens are large enough and immersive. At the same time, the screen performance is also outstanding. The car-machine system can be controlled by raising your hand, making interaction very convenient.
The cockpit is wrapped in a large area of soft material and is embellished with orange stitching. Parts have a metallic contrasting design. Every detail has been paid attention to, and it is full of fashion and sophistication.
The MG ONE shift lever is exquisitely designed and gives you the feeling of controlling a starship. The physical buttons on the steering wheel adopt a handle-type remote sensing design. You can adjust the volume and view driving information with just one push. The design and position of the one-button start button are also unique.
The vehicle's seats adopt an integrated racing sports seat design, which not only has a sporty shape, but also adopts zero-weight interiorStrong filling ensures support while providing a soft riding experience.
In addition, this MG ONE is also equipped with 256-color ambient lighting, paired with Yamaha high-fidelity sound, for a better audio-visual experience.
The interior design of Changan CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition is similar to the style of CS75 PLUS. Compared with MG ONE, it looks more mature overall, and the interior mainly uses a two-color combination.
The dual-screen design of the vehicle is currently a relatively mainstream solution, and it also has a good sense of technology. The air-conditioning control panel is treated with silver brushing, which reflects a certain texture.
The seat shape is more ordinary than that of MG ONE. The seat adopts a traditional shape, and the wrapping on both sides also appears relatively restrained. Another thing I have to mention is that the CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition still uses a mechanical shift lever, which is not in line with the current trend of electronic shift levers.
Power comparison
MG ONE: High-performance golden power combination
CS55 PLUS Blue Whale Edition: mainstream power configuration
MG ONE is equipped with a new generation of MEGA TECH 1.5T high-power engine. The engine has a maximum power of 133kW and a maximum torque of 285N·m. In the face of such powerful data, its NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is only 6.3L/100km. This engine also won the title of "China Heart" Top Ten Engines.
Matched with this engine is a new generation of MEGA TECH CVT325 gearbox. This gearbox can withstand a large torque of 325N·m, has smooth and comfortable shifting, and has undergone 5 million+ kilometers of vehicle extreme environment testing. It is safe. reliable.
The sports chassis is designed based on the SIGMA architecture. The aircraft-grade aluminum MacPherson independent front suspension provides a more stable body posture. The EPS-Pro electric power steering provides better and more precise steering control. Larger bushings also isolate road impacts more gently.
The CS55PLUS Blue Whale version has an engine power of 132kW and a maximum torque of 300N·m. It can be said to be on par with MG ONE. It can be said that the R&D level of these two brands represents the first-class level of independent brands today and matches this engine. There are two options of 6MT and 7DCT gearboxes.
The chassis of the vehicle is configured with a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension, which is also a relatively mainstream combination in this class of vehicles. The CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition is also equipped with electronic power steering. Overall, in terms of dynamic performance of the two cars, MG ONE is lighter.
Editor's comment: Today's domestic car companies have increasingly developed their own unique ideas in car research and development. While meeting the demand for car hardware strength, they have also begun to work hard on design. Some car companies with a keen sense of smell have already gradually implemented dynamic and trendy design concepts into newly developed products. Through the comparison of the appearance of MG ONE and CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition, we can easily see the difference between these two cars. While MG ONE has the most trendy and dynamic design, its functionality and practicality have also been effectively enhanced. I think this is also the best implementation of people-oriented design.
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