The 2021 Ego is launched: Let’s talk about Mitsubishi’s unique configuration optimization, can it improve competitiveness?

At the Guangzhou Auto Show, Mitsubishi released the 2021 Eige. It has been 16 months since the last model change. Although the market performance has been tepid, the changes have The pace cannot be stopped, and it is understandable to use the auto show to increase its popularity. Everyone is used to the routine of car companies adding new models without increasing prices. After all, only in this way can they highlight their cost-effectiveness and sincerity. So, is the facelift of the new Ego full of sincerity?

The appearance is still original

As a mid-term facelift model, Yige has not undergone drastic changes to the appearance. It inherits the latest design concepts of the Mitsubishi family and will still not be outdated today. . The most obvious thing about the front face is the two big beards, which make the facial expression particularly broad and three-dimensional. The LED high and low beams are still small and delicate, and the turn signals and fog lights are full of domineering. From an aesthetic point of view, Yige belongs to The unique category seems not to be well accepted by consumers.

The body size of Yige is 4405/1805/1685mm, which is considered small among compact SUVs. It has obvious blackened surrounds on the side, rising waistline, silver luggage rack, etc. to highlight its strong movement. It has a fashionable atmosphere, and the tail shape is rich in layers, but the taillight group directly subverts the traditional concept. The through-type taillights are closer to the roof and occupy part of the rear windshield area. The visual effect is very energetic, but it also scares away many consumers who pursue moderation. Or, if we look at the reasons for Yige's poor sales, then the overly alternative appearance is a very important one.

The interior style is full of technology

Yige’s interior design is still in line with the more popular styles at the moment, at least it will not offend consumers. All series are equipped with a color instrument panel as standard, which is more generous than the small-sized color instrument panel on most competing products. The visual effect is very technological and classy; a suspended 8-inch touch screen is also standard, and GPS navigation and mobile phone connection carlife , voice recognition control, making and answering calls and other functions also cover all models. There are 2 USB interfaces in the front row, which is convenient for charging mobile phones and powering the driving recorder at the same time. The mid-to-high-end models add 2 USB interfaces in the rear row, which is more user-friendly. Configuration optimization.

The steering wheel is equipped with multi-function buttons and leather-stitched fabric. It has an excellent grip, moderate size, and is quite light and flexible to control. The top version adds shift paddles. Although it does not provide a sports mode, it does The paddle can realize the purpose of manual transmission operation. The multimedia control area on the right side is retained, allowing the driver to control music, radio and other functions at any time while driving.

The space performance is remarkable

Although it is not as physical as the big brother Outlander, the 2670mm wheelbase of the Euge still ensures sufficient internal space, especially in terms of longitudinal leg experience. , which can take care of most tall people. The seats are available in two materials: fabric and imitation leather, with moderate softness. Mid- and high-end models add electric adjustment for the driver's seat and front-row heating functions, but the biggest highlight is that the rear seats support all-round adjustment of the front-to-rear distance and backrest angle. In line with the conclusion mentioned above about taking care of taller people.

Power performance is class-leading

Whether it is the Outlander 2.0/2.4 or the Yige 1.5T engine, their power performance is outstanding in the same class. Yige's 1.5 T can provide a maximum power of 125 kilowatts (170 horsepower) and a torque output of 250 Nm. Although the acceleration from 0 to 100 seconds is not fast (about 12 seconds), it gives the driver enough confidence in starting and accelerating, and the CVT gearbox is matched It's very tacit understanding, and when you step on the accelerator deeply, you feel a bit pushed back. Maybe the fuel consumption of 8-9L per 100 kilometers is a fly in the ointment.

In addition to strong power performance, Yige is also equipped with Mitsubishi's proud S-AWC automatic all-wheel control system. This performance four-wheel drive system originated from the early EVO Ares and is used by Mitsubishi for civilian use. It is really rare on a car model that the driver can switch between automatic, snow and gravel modes independently, and the control button is located on the right side of the gear lever. The S-AWC four-wheel drive system allows Ege to easily cope with the challenges of various road conditions such as daily transportation, rain and snow, and rugged mountain roads, providing an excellent experience of stability, solidity, and high passability.

How sincere is the configuration increase and decrease?

The 2021 Yige starts from the 1.5T? CVT two-wheel drive faith version, removing the reversing radar and engine start-stop that are standard on the old model, retaining the 360 degree of panoramic image visualization system, while reducing the 2019 leather seats to imitation leather seats, canceling the front seat heating function of the two-wheel drive Dream Board and Faith Edition, starting from the Dream Board, two USB ports in the rear and rear seats are added. Exhaust air conditioning outlet.

There is no problem in removing the useless function of engine start and stop, but the simple configuration of radar, leather seats and heating functions is really unacceptable. Although Mitsubishi made up for it by adding 2 USB ports and rear air outlets. The simple configuration is embarrassing, but obviously the new functions cannot be compared with the deleted ones in terms of practicality. Can I say that this time's facelift seems to lack sincerity in terms of configuration?

New four-wheel drive combustion version

The 2021 Yige has a new car: the CVT four-wheel drive combustion version, with a guide price of 167,800 yuan, which is more expensive than the top-end four-wheel drive true version. My version is 18,000 yuan cheaper, and the configuration does not include parallel assist, active braking, adaptive cruise, LED high and low beams, HUD head-up digital display and other functions. It is more suitable for people who do not care about configuration, but pay more attention to control and passability.

Even if you don’t care about the brand influence, the price-performance ratio of Yige is not outstanding among compact joint venture SUVs. It is difficult to compete head-on with popular products such as Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai IX35. What it lacks is not power, but also It's not the space, but the unsatisfactory styling, unscientific configuration allocation, over-reliance on niche four-wheel drive systems, and the declining popularity of the Mitsubishi brand. We don't deny the powerful performance of the Ego, but those who are willing to pay for the performance How many people are there?