Bitauto Original Some people have always called MPVs commercial vehicles. It seems as if MPVs are specially designed for "business use." In fact, MPVs are more suitable for home use than any other car type. Compared with cars with similar appearance and dimensions, MPVs are more suitable for home use. , MPV has more space, more comfortable seating position, stronger loading capacity, and more seats. Isn’t this a perfect travel tool for families?
Looking at the domestic MPV market, among the independent MPV products, there is a star product, SAIC Roewe iMAX8, which is top-notch both in terms of design and product strength. In order to verify this statement, I found another excellent product and compared the differences between the two. In terms of model selection, I chose the 2022 Roewe iMAX8 400TGI Extreme Edition (hereinafter referred to as iMAX8), with a manufacturer's guide price of 253,800 yuan; compared with the 2021 Trumpchi M8 Master Series 390T Extreme Edition (hereinafter referred to as M8), the manufacturer's guide price is 25.28 Ten thousand yuan. In terms of price, the two models are very close.
Appearance: National fashion boutique VS domestic fashion product
As a young large seven-seater MPV, Roewe iMAX8 can easily leave a deep impression on people. In terms of appearance, iMAX8 gets rid of the old-fashioned image of traditional MPVs and adopts the popular national trend design concept, including the highly designed dragon-scale mid-grid grille and the light-wing through-type LED front panel with youthful and fashionable characteristics. Headlights, the overall effect is excellent.
The appearance of the M8 adopts two design styles. The biggest difference between the two is reflected in the mid-grid grille. However, no matter how the grille shape changes, obvious traces of copying can be seen. As for which model is being imitated? , sharp-eyed netizens can see it at a glance.
On the side of the car body, iMAX8 adopts a straight roof tangent line to gain ample headroom for the rear row. At the same time, the double waistline design on the side of the car body is also the finishing touch and looks full of power. The interior space of iMAX8 is excellent. In addition, Roewe iMAX8 is also well-known in terms of driving quality.
The side of the M8's body also looks pretty good. In terms of appearance and size alone, the M8 is quite good. However, in actual experience, once the leg rests of the middle row seats are raised, the third row cannot be seated normally.
iMAX8 is 5016mm long, 1909mm wide and 1782mm high. M8 is 5149mm long, 1884mm wide and 1822mm high. The wheelbases of both models are 3000mm, but the front overhang of M8 is obviously longer than that of iMAX8. In fact, it is due to the length of the bumper. If Can you put these thoughts into optimizing the car?In terms of internal space, it is obviously more reasonable.
As for the rear of the car, the rear design of iMAX8 is full of visual effects. The split taillights on both sides are connected in the middle with a through-type chrome trim strip. When lit at night, the effect is very stunning and the recognition is quite high. At the same time, the second and third rows of glass on the car body use dark privacy glass, which ensures privacy while also having a good visual effect.
With all due respect, the M8's rear visual aspect is a bit too active. The hidden D-pillar and suspended roof seem to be the hallmark of all Trumpchi products except sedans, which is understandable. The "aerodynamic kit" on the rear bumper seems a bit redundant, somewhat imitating something from the East, and seems a bit abrupt.
Interior: iMAX8 is more luxurious
The interior design of iMAX8 is also eye-catching. The color scheme is elegant and not artificial, and you can clearly feel the sense of quality. The leather and soft-covered interior can also give people in the car a sense of home warmth. Compared with the slightly old-fashioned interior styles of some traditional MPV models, iMAX8 appears to be very approachable.
M8 adopts a yacht-style surrounding cockpit and a simple and elegant interior curved surface design. The three-spoke steering wheel, LCD instrument, and large central control screen are all popular designs, and the overall visual aspect is basically satisfactory.
In terms of safety configuration, Roewe iMAX8 has more complete configurations than Trumpchi M8, including lane merging assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping, and active braking. These are all things that Trumpchi M8 says it is not equipped with. Trumpchi M8 only has ordinary fixed-speed cruise, while Roewe iMAX8 uses full-speed adaptive cruise. At the same time, although both models are equipped with 360-degree panoramic images, Roewe iMAX8 also has It is also equipped with side blind spot images, and the Roewe iMAX8 is obviously better in terms of safety.
There are two unexpected configurations in the interior of iMAX8, which are eye-catching. Traditional multi-zone air conditioning, massage seats, and panoramic sunroof are not worth mentioning in front of the "Magic Bar". In addition, the "Magic Screen" is the finishing touch of the entire rear row.
We can think of the "Magic Bar" as an intelligent mobile beverage bar, but it is different from the fixed car refrigerators on other models. The touch buttons on the front of the magic bar can also be controlled by voice. The "Magic Bar" can slide between the front row and the back row through electric slide rails, taking care of everyone in the car. Some drinks can be placed in the front half of the "magic bar" and can be refrigerated and heated, and the space is large enough. A tea table is designed in the second half, and the tea set comes with the car, and its up and down movements are realized by electronic control.
iMAX8 has a "full-cabin voice interaction" function. Six microphones distributed in the cockpit allow passengers in different positions to have the opportunity to communicate with the vehicle. At the same time, passengers in the second and third rows can also use the voice communication buttons at hand to achieve voice control with the vehicle system. Behind the front seats, there are two "magic screen" configurations. The magic screen adopts an inline design, which is quite coordinated with the vehicle interior. Passengers in the second row can realize simple car-computer interaction functions through the magic screen, and can conduct navigation, multimedia and other operations through voice control. The whole concept of the magic screen is relatively new, and it also allows passengers in the second row to also feel the intelligence of the vehicle.
iMAX8 is equipped with leather-wrapped seats, and both the driver and passenger are equipped with electric-adjustable seats. In terms of comfort configuration, the front seats of iMAX8 are also equipped with heating and ventilation functions. Even in extreme weather such as severe cold and heat, front-row drivers and passengers can have a comfortable experience.
iMAX8 adopts a 2+2+3 seating layout. The two independent seats in the middle row are richly equipped with multiple electric adjustment functions and leg rests. The middle row seats are also equipped with heating, ventilation and massage. Functional, very considerate, and full of class. The third row of many MPVs lacks comfort, but the iMAX8 is completely different. In addition to the good space performance, the actual riding comfort is also as good as the first two rows of seats.
The M8 also adopts a 2+2+3 7-seater layout. The wrapping materials of the seats are made of a mixture of imitation leather and genuine leather. The middle row is equipped with independent seats. The seat configuration is relatively complete and the space performance is also good. .
There is a gap between the M8's third row of seats and the iMAX8. The seating posture is not as good as that of the iMAX8. Long-distance riding may require some discounts in terms of comfort, and the space performance of the third row is not as good as that of the iMAX8.
Chassis and power comparison: iMAX8 is better because it has more texture
In terms of powertrain and chassis, iMAX8 uses the second-generation Blue Core 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 172kW and a peak torque of 360N·m. It is matched with an imported Aisin 8-speed manual transmission. This powertrain not only runs well, but is also very fuel-efficient. In terms of chassis, iMAX8 uses MacPherson struts in the front and multi-links in the rear. Relying on Roewe’s years of chassis tuning experience, the iMAX8’s smooth driving experience is impressive.
In terms of power, the M8 uses a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 185kW and a peak torque of 390N·m. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the suspension adopts MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. There is a certain gap between the actual experience and the smooth driving experience of iMAX8.
Editor's comment: There is no doubt that the comparison between the two independent high-quality MPVs is very clear, and iMAX8 is obviously better. Of course, the M8 is definitely not a soft persimmon. The positioning of the two is completely different. I think iMAX8 is more pleasing in terms of shape, configuration and design. The M8 seems to be a bit deliberately copying the popular MPV from neighboring countries, but the final product seems to be too different from the "original" model. As for how consumers should choose, I advise everyone to go to a dealer to experience it for real. You have the final say on whether it is good or not.