We have been talking about how traditional car manufacturers should respond when new forces come up with high performance and high intelligence, but for us ordinary consumers, no matter how manufacturers respond, the competition between them will certainly bring more new technologies to the market, consumers are always the beneficiaries. What we really need to think about is another issue, that is, how to choose between the new Chinese car-making forces and the Chinese and foEDGE joint venture brands of similar products. If you are recently considering getting a mid-sized SUV, you may want to come with us to look at today's Ford Racer L and Leapmotor C11 to see which is better or worse between them.
In the comparison of the appearance, the EDGE L wins because of the huge and rich sporting elements, while the Leapmotor C11 is showing the simplicity of technology.
The EDGE L is not as square as we remember the American system, or a three-dimensional hard frame style, open grille becomes softer, above the black center mesh is the fusion of through light band to cross-zone light group, and whether enough to have ST-Line kit, it has multi-zone air hole spoiler and suspended roof, with the side and rear of the wide sports version of the surround and large through tail lights, you still think it can You still think it can take you off-road.
In contrast, the Leapmotor C11 is much more restrained, although the front part of the position still maintains the air holes, but the overall or closed structure, which is naturally to seek a lower wind resistance coefficient, and we can see its front and rear lights also completed through, but because the body edge lines are more curved, personality recognition is not as high as the EDGE L, but still more durable. It is important to mention that the EDGE L also has hidden door handles and other low wind resistance design, which seems to be the former more comprehensive.
Size, in fact, just look at the side, we can tell that the EDGE L has a wide translucent D-pillar EDGE L is much larger, and 5000/1961/1773mm length, width and height and reach 2950mm wheelbase is also true proof of this, it is almost a level higher than the 4750/1905/1675mm/2930mm Leapmotor C11 positioning. This is why the EDGE L dares to provide the three-row seating layout that is in high demand nowadays, and realize the "affirmative comfort" of the three rows of seats through the reasonable 2+2+3 seats.
The two cars have a horizontal infotainment hardware package, in terms of the number of screens, the Leapmotor C11 uses three separate screens, while the EDGE L gives two screens, which by definition should win the Leapmotor C11. 27.0-inch dual-screen actual display area is much larger, and the latter covering the center and passenger achieve up to 4K resolution standard, and it is very good both bezel-less design, or combined operation.
Of course, really than the car machine, the gap between the two is not as big as the hardware. In the case of both achieve 4G network + car networking + AR real-world navigation + face recognition, EDGE L's SYNC + win in additional support for software and hardware, it through additional V2X communication technology, which can make the vehicle's real-time navigation, assisted driving more accurate, and car KTV function with B&O audio, this intelligent entertainment is not worse than the new power.
As for the Leapmotor C11 advantage is richer remote control function, through the cell phone APP, it in addition to the same as the EDGE L door / air conditioning / power system control, but also to carry out more owner services to obtain, and lend such function support to make the car more worry-free; In addition, the vehicle for the high German map and other applications of compatibility to do a good job, so that the process of replacing the phone car more smooth, but also more easy to use some.
Assisted driving is naturally the new force of Leapmotor C11 do better, but the EDGE L's Co-Pilot360 is not far behind. In addition to not being able to perform advanced operations such as lane changing like the Leapmotor C11, the EDGE L also achieves L2 level assisted driving, including following cruise that can be done in the lane centering state, panoramic back-up camera with car side blind zone warning, and even automatic parking that will monitor obstacles and other functions are not absent, perhaps not as intelligent as the Leapmotor C11, but emphasizes practical intelligent The functions are all available.
Objectively speaking, the cabin performance, or rather the overall ride space feedback of the EDGE L will be even better. In addition to the "descending blow" from the size specifications, the EDGE L will have Dinamica microfiber velvet fabric seats, including the corresponding near-zero gravity mode, dual-row heating/ventilation/independent temperature control and other features, will make the whole car ride well enough. While the Leapmotor C11 has leather can be obtained, but including the front ventilation and rear heating function, its need to pay for optional.
The power section, for people with somewhat different car buying tendencies, both the EDGE L and the Leapmotor C11 can be winners. The EDGE L still achieves full EcoBoost 2.0T turbo engine coverage, but it is now divided into two versions. In addition to the 185kW/378N-m tuned version on the fuel version, the newly debuted E hybrid model will also get a fifth generation high power version with 202kW/405N-m figures paired with an 8AT transmission and intelligent 4WD system, making this 5m 7-seater The company's first-ever "E" hybrid model is a new generation of the E hybrid, with a combined range of 1188km, so you don't have to worry about mileage, and you can drive with more peace of mind.
The Leapmotor C11 wins in a very simple way, one is the ultra-low energy cost without fuel consumption, it can enjoy three CLTC pure electric range specifications of 510km, 550km and 610km, of which, the 550km range belongs to the performance version with dual motors, 400kW/720N-m data is enough for it to break 100 in 4.5 seconds; while the other two range versions are equipped with The other two range versions are equipped with a 200kW/360N-m rear-mounted single motor. Although the whole series can achieve 0.67 hours of fast charging, it will still bring some mileage anxiety after driving out of the city.
In the end
What is not quite the same as our inherent impression of the Ford and Leapmotor is that Changan Ford has achieved significant improvements in intelligent hardware and software through several rounds of electrical architecture upgrades, both in terms of hardware screens and software car systems, and their specifications have reached the level of the new power. Although due to the nature of the power, the EDGE L is certainly not able to run a Leapmotor C11, energy costs will also be quite high, but if we want to combine space capacity, driving through and other attributes a piece to see the two cars, we may still prefer the new EDGE L.
