Bitauto Original I don’t know when the term “involution” became popular on the Internet. It is generally used to describe excessive competition and internal friction in a certain field. Nowadays, the phenomenon of "involution" is everywhere, including that of car companies, which is also very serious. Take compact cars as an example. In the current price range of 100,000 to 150,000 yuan, you can buy many models with rich configurations, sporty styling, and even decent performance. Such as Geely Xingrui, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard and Changan UNI-V. Chery Automobile is no exception. This time it launched a new compact car-Arrizo 8 to face these opponents. Next, let’s find out through real shots.
Appearance: Fashionable and sporty style, dual appearance options available
In terms of appearance, Arrizo 8 is different from the family appearance of existing models. It adopts a more avant-garde Art in Motion design concept and offers two appearance style options. The main difference lies in the decoration of the front grille, which adopts a dot-like pattern and a decoration that spreads outward from the center. Relatively speaking, the former is more homely style, while the latter is more sporty and radical.
Arrizo 8 Sports Edition official image
The mid-grid grille of the real-shot model adopts a black dot matrix design, and contrasting decorative strips are added to the fog lamps and front lip, giving people a young and lively atmosphere and bringing good visual effects. Impact. At the same time, the middle position is also equipped with an ACC adaptive cruise probe device.
The headlights are sharp in shape and integrated with the grille, enhancing the overall look of the front of the car. The LED daytime running lights at the eyebrow are composed of six LED light groups. When lit, they look very energetic.
On the side, the new car adopts a coupe-style body style that is currently popular among young people, and the black roof creates a certain suspended effect. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4780/1843/1469mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2790mm. The overall size is very close to that of Xingrui. This size has surpassed most compact cars in the same class.
The rear design of the car is very compact and capable, and the fastback roof naturally extends to the rear of the car. The through-type taillights have a unique shape and are blackened. The taillights are equipped with the word CHERY in the middle, which enhances a certain sense of luxury. In addition, the exhaust pipe adopts a hidden design. The regular version has two diamond-shaped exhaust pipes on both sides, while the sports version uses four circular exhaust pipes to enhance the overall sporty temperament.
The actual model is equipped with 18-inch Continental UC6 series tires, size 225/45 R18. Multi-spoke black design wheels with orange style calipers further enhance the visual effect of the vehicle.
Interior: Dual screen design
In terms of interior, the new car adopts the popular dual-screen design, which consists of two independent screens composed of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 12.3-inch central control screen. Most of the function buttons are completed through the central control screen, so almost There are no physical buttons and it looks very simple and refreshing.
The interior of the real-shot model uses different materials to create a strong sense of design. In particular, the center control panel, door panels and central armrest areas are also equipped with wood grain decorative panels, which enhances the high-end feel of the car.
The full LCD instrument adopts a suspended design. The screen clarity and animation effects are excellent enough. It also supports navigation full-screen projection mode, allowing drivers to view driving information more intuitively.
The flat-bottomed sports steering wheel is medium in size, wrapped in leather and has an excellent feel. The buttons above are decorated with metal materials, and the details and texture are paid great attention to. In addition, there are paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
The central control system is consistent with the latest models of the Tiggo family and Omengda models. The screen UI design has been improved to a certain extent. It is equipped with a separate quick operation area on the left side and also supports voice wake-up recognition, which can basically satisfy today's young people. People's daily use needs. In addition, it also supports CarPlay and Huawei HiCar mobile phone interconnection, which makes the convenience of using the car very good.
In terms of configuration, the new car is the same as many models in the Chery family and deserves recognition in terms of configuration. Including panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise, 360-degree panoramic images, AR navigation and face recognition, etc. are all equipped. In addition, the actual model is also equipped with Sony audio, which is very rare for a model in this price range.
The Arrizo 8 seats adopt a two-color design and have a sporty shape. At the same time, it is wrapped in perforated leather, which has good softness. The seat cushion design is relatively wide and has better thigh support. In terms of seat adjustment, the front seats support electric adjustment, and the main driver's seat also has three sets of seat memory functions. The adjustment buttons are designed on the inside of the door panel, which is very similar to the Mercedes-Benz style.
The rear seats are also designed to be relatively spacious, equipped with functions such as a middle headrest, rear center armrest, rear air-conditioning outlets, and USB interfaces to meet daily car needs.
In terms of space, those who are 173cm tall can adjust the front seats to the lowest position and maintain a reasonable sitting posture, with a punch distance left over the head. Keeping the front seats unchanged, there is still one punch left for the head and two punches for legroom in the back row, so the space performance is good.
GetThanks to the size advantage of Arrizo 8, for a compact car, there is no pressure on the front and rear seating spaces, and comfort performance is guaranteed. Even this internal seating space is already comparable to that of a mid-size sedan.
The storage is relatively abundant, and all the storage places that need to be used have been considered. The trunk has a neat design, with extra storage slots on both sides and a fixed mesh pocket on the left. In addition, the rear seats can be folded down in a 4/6 ratio, which can enhance the space expansion of the trunk and store some large items.
Power: equipped with 1.6T engine in advance
In terms of power, the new car will initially be equipped with a 1.6T engine with a maximum power of 145kW and a maximum torque of 290N·m. It is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In the future, versions equipped with 2.0T engines and plug-in hybrids will also be launched. In terms of suspension, the new car adopts a front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link independent suspension combination.
Editor's comment: The launch of Arrizo 8 is obviously very "involved". Although it was late to catch the market, the products were so fragrant that many young people loved them. Judging from the overall strength of Arrizo 8, the new car has a sporty appearance that young people currently like; its space is also one of the best in its class, and it is enough for home use. At the same time, the technology configuration also closely follows that of mainstream car companies. It can be said that this car has good competitiveness and cannot be underestimated in the 100,000-class market in the future. It is understood that the new car will be launched on September 26. We will wait and see what the final price will be.
According to the "Hot List" data of Bitauto App, Chery Arrizo 8 has an average daily attention of 84,500, ranking 36th among cars. If you need more data, please check it on Bitauto App.