In the current highly competitive automotive market, consumers have become more rational and shrewd, and their requirements for mid-to-high-end cars are not limited to appearance and brand, but also pursue multiple factors such as comprehensive performance, economy and intelligent safety. In this context, FAW Toyota’s new Asian Dragon and SAIC Volkswagen Passat Pro have become the focus of much attention. This article will compare the two vehicles in detail from the aspects of appearance, interior, power, cost of use, value retention, intelligent safety, etc., to help consumers choose a mid-to-high-end car that better meets their needs.
The new Asian Dragon is sharp and recognizable in appearance design, and its atmospheric front face shape and smooth body lines undoubtedly add a lot to it. The 19-inch wheels further enhance the mobility of the vehicle. The Passat Pro has chosen a relatively conservative but classic design style. Although the Star Dragon Edition introduces some trendy elements, the overall appearance is slightly stable, and relatively young consumers may be more inclined to the fashion sense of the new Asian Dragon.
In terms of interior, the materials and design of the new Asian Dragon reflect Toyota’s consistent pursuit of high quality, with a sense of luxury and technology coexisting. Comfortable seats, spacious space and advanced soft materials all make people feel the sincerity of FAW Toyota. The interior of the Passat Pro is also not bad, using a familiar design language, reasonable functional layout and easy operation, but slightly inferior in luxury and detail polishing.
In terms of power, the new Asian Dragon is equipped with FAW Toyota’s proud intelligent electric hybrid dual-engine system, providing 2.5L dual-engine and 2.0L dual-engine two power options, with a combined maximum power of 172 kW and 145 kW respectively. Its 27-year history of electric hybrid dual-engine technology development and global cumulative sales of more than 27 million units fully verify its stability and reliability. The Passat Pro is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a combined maximum power of 162 kW. Although this power configuration is equally strong, it is not as economical as the new Asian Dragon in terms of fuel consumption. The data shows that the comprehensive fuel consumption of the new Asian Dragon 2.0L dual-engine model is only 4.31L/100km, while the Passat Pro is 6.87L/100km. Over a three-year lifespan of 60,000 km, the new Asian Dragon can save more than 13,800 yuan in fuel costs, which is undoubtedly an important plus for economy-conscious consumers.
In terms of cost of use, the new Asian Dragon provides owners with 3 years or 100,000 kilometers of free basic maintenance services, while Passat Pro only provides free first guarantee, which is obviously more advantageous in long-term use costs. Furthermore, the new Asian Dragon performs particularly well in the number of 100 car faults, with 144 faults as the lowest in the same class, 68 less than the second place, and the quality reliability is better.
In terms of value retention rate, FAW Toyota’s brand influence has always been strong. The three-year value retention rate of the new Asian Dragon has reached 63.67%, which is significantly higher than the Passat’s 59.39%. This also means that when changing cars in the future, the second-hand value of the new Asian Dragon will be higher, further protecting the interests of consumers.
In terms of intelligent safety, the new Asian Dragon is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense intelligent safety system, and at the same time adopts many advanced intelligent technology configurations to further enhance the safety and convenience of driving. Although the Passat Pro has also continuously upgraded the safety intelligence system and added the IQ. Pilot system, consumers need to pay an additional 4,800 yuan for the mid-range model, which increases the cost of car purchase to a certain extent.
It is worth mentioning that, judging from the sales data just released recently, the new Asian Dragon is selling well immediately, achieving a monthly sales volume of 9,264 units in August, an excellent record of 178% month-on-month growth, which fully proves its popularity. In comparison, Passat Pro’s sales performance is slightly ordinary, failing to break through the siege.
To sum up, the new Asian Dragon is superior to Passat Pro in terms of appearance fashion, interior luxury, power economy, cost control and intelligent safety configuration, especially in the recent hot start of the market performance, which further confirms its product strength and consumer recognition. If you are looking at mid-to-high-end sedans, you may wish to consider the new Asian Dragon more, I believe it will be a reliable choice.
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