Want to feel the quality of luxury sedans, and not easily 300,000 yuan, 400,000 yuan budget how to do? Don't forget that there is a class of models in the market called "non-luxury high-end coupe", said the non-luxury brand lineup of higher positioning B-class, C-class cars. Today we want to recommend two non-luxury high-end coupe, one is the hot BYD Han EV, the other is one of the few B + class sedan Buick Lacrosse, in order to make such a comparison recommendation more reference significance, we choose two similarly priced segment: BYD Han EV 2022 Genesis Edition 715KM Premium model, priced at 269,800 yuan; Buick Lacrosse 2022 model Avenir, priced at 265,800 RMB.
Exterior: Both cars have a commendable shape
Visually, the Han EV and the Lacrosse take two completely different paths. Although the Han EV is highlighted in terms of class through curved lines and appropriate chrome structures, whether it is the muscular lines on the hood close to the headlights or the three-dimensional stance brought out by the double waistline on the sides, these different structures showcase its tight and sporty side. At the same time, the C-pillar of the vehicle is completed with a sliding back, the end of which is completed with a running tail light strip, together with the C-shaped rear deflector structure at both ends of the rear bumper, the Han EV presents a coupe-like stance that has not been seen in the same class of market before.
The Lacrosse is after all a B+ class sedan, it is not positioned as high as the Han EV, but the American car has always been the kind of business style is still very much in place. And compared to the avant-garde Han EV, the Lacrosse strives to pull the class to the highest level in many details, such as the thick chrome on the edge of the full star center mesh, such as the wings inserted into the headlights, and the metal chrome decorative belt that can be seen on all sides of the body, the Lacrosse is not a luxury sedan, but has a flagship flavor.
Objectively speaking, the B-class Lacrosse will not have a sense of difference in positioning in front of the C-class Han EV, there is only the difference between business and sports. The length, width and height of 5030/1866/1467mm of the Lacrosse is even 35mm longer than the 4995/1910/1495mm Han EV, and the wheelbase of 2905mm is only 15mm worse than the 2920mm Han EV.
Han EV is more intelligent than Buick Lacrosse
In the cabin, both Han EV and Lacrosse are trying to enhance the luxury atmosphere as much as possible through a lot of soft package, quilting and metallic materials, but they should be the kind of luxury of two different generations. On the side of Han EV, technology is highlighted through the 12.3+15.6-inch dual LCD screens, including the dual-spoke steering wheel, electronic gear knob and speaker speakers that form a surround with the center trim, etc., all giving a new trend. Meanwhile, the steering wheel and seats covered with all leather, the former completed with two-color stitching and the latter with more delicate texture.
The Lacrosse has a relatively traditional center console, but the expected wood-grain trim, soft package with stitching and leather are not absent. Its 8.0-inch touchscreen is surrounded by the central air conditioning vents, with multimedia, air conditioning and auxiliary function buttons centrally laid out below, and the gearshift mechanism is also electronic. In addition, the leather on the steering wheel and seats of the Lacrosse is more advanced than that of the Han EV, both in terms of class and actual touch.
In terms of the car's engine, although both cars have an intelligent connected system and support real-time navigation, cell phone connectivity, voice control and remote control, the specific function levels are completely different. Han EV takes into account air conditioning and sunroof in voice through 5G support, and remote car control includes more accessories such as doors and windows, while the interconnection is chosen from Huawei HiCar, and the multi-ecological application of the car itself is no different from the cell phone side of the function.
The Buick e-Connect of the Lacrosse is 4G support, its interface design is not so modern, but the Autonavi Navigation is relatively easy to use and easy to use, while the cell phone interconnection it chose Apple CarPlay / Baidu CarLife, scalability is stronger than the Han EV, but its voice, remote interaction is more limited.
The L2 level of assisted driving supported by DiPilot not only has panoramic image + full-speed adaptive cruise, but also adds chassis perspective for the former and lane centering for the latter, together with remote parking, which makes its intelligence evident.
The Lacrosse has higher performance
As for other features, both cars have panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, active closed grille as well as HUD head-up display system and dual-temperature automatic air conditioning. The advantage of Han EV is still highlighted in the technology level, hidden electric door handle + NFC digital key, wireless charging pad, large screen rotatable function, etc. are all the same. On the other hand, the Lacrosse side, active noise cancellation, leather steering wheel, leather seats, etc. still highlight its comprehensive comfort.
On the power side, Han EV has a 180kW, 350N-m front electric motor, which helps the vehicle break 100 in 7.9 seconds and has a CLTC pure electric range of 715km, and supports half-hour fast charging. The Lacrosse has a 174kW, 350N-m 2.0T engine with a 9AT transmission that can break 100 in 7.2 seconds and a NEDC combined fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km. obviously, the Han EV wins in low energy travel and long range, while the Lacrosse wins in performance, but the cost of travel will be higher.
Write in the end
BYD Han EV and Buick Lacrosse are considered to be two generations of non-luxury flagships facing each other, and they both have achieved different degrees of success in the sales market. But as far as the current vision of the two cars is concerned, the Han EV presents a sense of intelligent technology that the Lacrosse is far from being able to catch up with, and its comprehensive performance and energy costs are also very outstanding. In contrast, the Lacrosse is an American car, and the comprehensive comfort and NVH in the cabin are still the key advantages of its life, so perhaps it is a better choice for business travel, but for families, we would naturally recommend the Han EV.
