Bitauto Original This year it seems that every car company is competing for the market of luxury medium and large MPVs. Buick has launched the Century, which is more luxurious than the GL8, and the Ji Krypton, which has only launched one car before, has launched With the JiKr 009, we have directly entered the market that is exclusive to gasoline vehicles. Therefore, compared with the past when choosing a car and comparing the brand, configuration, power and space, etc., we now even need to consider whether to choose a gasoline vehicle or an electric vehicle. It can be said that in today's competitive landscape, oil trucks and electric cars have begun to compete directly. So in the same price range, should we choose Ji Krypton 009 or Buick Century?
First, let’s take a look at the specific models we chose. Since Ji Krypton 009 only has a 6-seat layout, we also chose the six-seat Buick Century to compare with it. Specifically, it is the 2023 Buick Century six-seater Eternal Edition priced at 529,900 yuan. As for Ji Krypton 009, it is the 2023 Ji Krypton 009 WE version priced at 499,000 yuan.
Appearance comparison
The first thing to compare is of course the appearance. Although everyone has their own unique aesthetics about appearance, for a luxury medium to large MPV, whether the exterior design is grand or not is still very important. As the latest flagship MPV launched by Buick, the Buick Century is positioned above the GL8 Avia and is divided into six-seat and four-seat versions. Although the six-seat version does not have a more luxurious two-color body, the overall design is still It embodies the concept of luxury and nobility quite well.
Buick Century is built based on Buick's new large luxury MPV architecture, and its appearance continues the Pure Design design concept of Buick MPV flagship concept car. The brand-new front face is officially named "Eaves Spreading Wings". The headlights on both sides are connected through a large area of metal trim on the front of the car, which not only stretches the visual width laterally, but also the wing-spreading headlights on both sides. It has an upward feeling, which can make the lines of the front face more coordinated when transitioning to the side, and can also give the front face a more longitudinal stretch. Moreover, the lower part of the front face is a large-area grille, and adopts an "eaves tile" shape, which has a tendency to expand to both sides. The overall luxurious atmosphere can be said to be overwhelming. In addition, the headlight set of Buick Century is composed of 90 LEDs. After laser engraving process, it has a crystal clear crystal texture, and it also has up to 8 lighting modes.
As for the exterior design of Ji Krypton 009, it is also quite distinctive. The front face adopts a large-sized closed front grille, and the interior is decorated with straight waterfall elements. At the same time, the high-gloss chrome material makes this car recognizable. Extremely high. The headlights on both sides of the grille adopt a split design, and the daytime running lights also adopt an inverted "U" shape.The headlights are connected to the air intake design below, which also enhances the visual effect of this car. Moreover, the entire front face contains a total of 154 LED light sources, which are highly recognizable when lit.
As MPV models, the side designs of these two models are actually not complicated, and the overall shapes are mainly designed to create larger interior space. The multi-waistline design on the side of the Buick Century makes the vehicle more three-dimensional. At the same time, there are also many configurations that take care of the rear row, such as rear privacy glass and double-sided electric sliding doors. The A/B/C pillars of Jikrypton 009 adopt a hidden design, which makes the roof appear to be suspended, giving the vehicle a certain sense of the future. As for the body size, Buick Century is 5230×1980×1867mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3130mm. The length, width and height of Jikrypton 009 are 5209*2024*1856mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3205mm.
As for the tail shape, the designs of Buick Century and Ji Krypton 009 are somewhat similar. The rears of both cars have a square shape, and both use a through-type taillight design. The Buick Century's taillights have 730 LED light sources, which transition from the middle to both sides when lit, which is very ceremonial. The taillights of ZEEKR 009 contain 402 LED light sources, and the "ZEEKR" logo in the middle of the through-type light strip can also be lit.
It can be said that in terms of appearance, both models have a good aura and can meet consumers' expectations for this type of luxury mid-to-large MPV. However, at a glance, you can still tell the difference between these two models as a gasoline vehicle and an electric vehicle. The Buick Century is obviously a more traditional luxury fuel vehicle design, while the Ji Krypton 009 has a more futuristic feel like an electric vehicle. As far as appearance is concerned, the choice depends on the consumer's acceptance of the appearance.
In-car comparison
Buick Century adopts a new generation of VCS smart cockpit. The overall shape is simple but has a good sense of design and technology. The interior color scheme is mainly blue and white, which also highlights a certain sense of high-end. In terms of decoration, Buick Century has also worked hard. The decorative parts on the side panels of the inner cabin are made of real wood. They use natural white cork wood imported from Europe that is more than a hundred years old and has good elasticity, rigidity and durability. hardness. In addition, quilting technology is also used in many parts of the interior to reflect a sense of luxury.
Ji Krypton 009 adopts a family-style design style. The overall layout is very similar to that of Ji Krypton 001, but the materials used are more luxurious. The main body of the interior is made of NAPPA first-layer leather and suede, and the ceiling is also covered with suede. Even the steering wheel and electronic gear lever are all wrapped in NAPPA leather. What is more commendable is that Ji Krypton 009 is in The interior materials are treated equally.Even the entry-level WE version is quite kind in this regard.
Buick Century is equipped with a 30-inch integrated curved 6K screen. This screen integrates a full LCD instrument panel and central control screen, and is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip. The overall operation is very smooth. In addition, the display effect of this screen is also very outstanding. Not only does the screen resolution reach 6K, it can also display 1 billion colors. The screen brightness reaches 850 nits and the pixel density is 200PPI, which is also close to what the human eye can recognize. The picture precision is extremely high, so the mechanical quality of this screen can be said to be very high. In addition to the screen, Buick Century also has a 12.6-inch HUD head-up display, which can be linked with the screen to provide richer driving information.
Jikrypton 009 uses a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 15.4-inch floating central control screen. The central control screen also has a built-in 8155 chip, so there is no need to worry about the smooth operation of the system. However, in terms of display effect, the Buick Century is still better. As for the advantage of Jikrypton 009, it is equipped with a 15.6-inch central ceiling screen for the rear row, which can not only play videos, but also supports SWITCH game console access and wireless mobile screen projection. The comparison of the in-car multimedia systems is actually between the two cars. The Buick Century has better screen display quality, the central control screen also has CarPlay function, and the rear screen of the Ji Krypton 009 also takes more into account the rear passengers. For entertainment needs, this is indeed incomparable to the six-seat Buick Century. However, the more expensive four-seat model makes up for this regret because it has a curtain wall system.
The front seats of Buick Century are wrapped in leather and have a perforated design. The seats are very comfortable to ride. The main driver has 12-way electric adjustment, and the front passenger has 6-way electric adjustment. The front seats are also equipped with Chair heating/ventilation and memory function. If a passenger with a height of 178cm adjusts the position to the lowest position, the headroom will be two punches.
The front seats of Ji Krypton 009 are made of Soft NAPPA first-layer cowhide. The main driver also has 12-way electric adjustment, and the front passenger has 8-way electric adjustment. The front seats are also equipped with seat heating/ventilation and Memory function, in addition to providing a seat massage function in the driver's seat. If a passenger with a height of 178cm adjusts the position to the lowest position, the headroom will be two punches.
Coming to the second row, Buick Century uses two independent NAPPA leather seats in the second row, and can support 14-way electric adjustment. The seat heating/ventilation/massage functions are readily available, and all functions are available. All can be operated via the 6-inch touch screen on the seat armrest. In addition, the second-row seats also have exclusive tray tables, electricSunshades and wireless charging functions. The second row of seats also has 7 one-touch luxury seat linkage modes, which can adapt to the needs of more travel scenarios. In terms of seating space, an occupant with a height of 178cm sitting in the second row of seats will have two punches of headroom. When the second row of seats is in the forward position, the legroom will be two punches. When it is moved to the rear, the legroom will be two punches. Much more than two punches. Moreover, the second-row seats of the Buick Century can be electrically moved 80mm laterally to both sides to form a 190mm-wide central channel to meet the entry and exit needs of third-row passengers.
The second row of seats of Ji Krypton 009 also uses two independent aviation seats. The seat material is still NAPPA leather. It not only has seat heating/ventilation/massage functions, but also has small table and other configurations. As for the buttons that control rear seat functions, they are integrated into the armrests of the rear seats. They are all physical buttons, which deserves praise. In addition, there is a 3.4-inch touch display SMART BAR on the electric sliding doors on both sides, which can control the microclimate fresh air intelligent air-conditioning system, windows and rear sunshades. In terms of seating space, an occupant with a height of 178cm sitting in the second row of seats will have two punches of headroom. When the second row of seats is in the forward position, there will be one punch of legroom. When it is moved to the rear, there will be more legroom. Much more than two punches. The two models are different in terms of how to enter the third row. Ji Krypton 009 meets the requirements of passengers to enter the third row by moving the second row of seats forward and the backrest forward. However, this operation can also be done with one click. Finish. As for which of these two ways of entering and exiting the third row is better, I think different people will have different feelings.
The third row of Buick Century also uses an independent seat design. The material is no different from the first two rows, and it can support forward and backward movement and backrest adjustment. In addition, the third row seats are also equipped with seat heating and ventilation functions, ensuring that the third row seats also have a good riding experience. In terms of seating space, passengers with a height of 178cm sit in the third row. On the premise of ensuring that the second row has two fists of legroom, the passengers can also have sufficient headroom and two fists of legroom.
Compared with the Buick Century, the third row of seats in Ji Krypton 009 has opened up some gaps. First of all, Ji Krypton 009 does not use independent seats in the third row. Although the material is still the same as the first two rows, In terms of configuration, there are no functions such as seat heating and ventilation. As for the seating space, an occupant with a height of 178cm sits in the third row. On the premise of ensuring that the second row has two punches of legroom, the occupants can also have sufficient headroom and one punch of legroom. The leg room is relatively unfriendly to adults.
As for the comparison of trunk space, in the 6-seat mode, the Buick Century is more advantageous, with a trunk volume of 612L, while in the 6-seat mode, the trunk volume of the Ji Krypton 009 is 612L.The area is only 376L. However, if the third row of seats is folded down, the maximum expandable volume of the trunk is more advantageous than that of the Ji Krypton 009. The maximum expandable volume of the Ji Krypton 009 is 2979L, while that of the Buick Century is 1850L.
Comparison of power & assisted driving
In terms of power system, this may be the biggest difference between the two models. After all, one is a gasoline vehicle and the other is an electric vehicle, and the drive forms are also completely different. Let’s take a look at the Buick Century first. It is equipped with a light drive system composed of a 2.0T engine and a 48V motor. The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 174kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m. The transmission system is matched with a 9-speed automatic manual gearbox. The suspension configuration is a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear five-link independent suspension, which should obviously improve vehicle comfort and handling.
In terms of power, the new car is built based on the SEA vast architecture. The entire series is equipped with a high-performance permanent magnet synchronous electric drive system as standard. The peak power of the front and rear dual motors reaches 400kW and the peak torque is 686N·m. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 4.5 s. In terms of suspension combination, Jikrypton 009 adopts a front double wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, and Jikrypton 009 is also equipped with a fully automatic air suspension system and a CCD electromagnetic vibration reduction system. The battery capacity of the WE version is 116kWh, and the CLTC comprehensive operating range is 702km.
In addition, in terms of intelligent assisted driving, the eCruise Pro advanced intelligent assisted driving system equipped by Buick Century can achieve L2 level assisted driving, realizing full-scenario ILC command lane change assistance, LCC lane centering, TJA traffic jam assistance and other functions. Buick Century uses Mobileye's 4th generation image recognition chip and 22 intelligent auxiliary hardware, including 5 millimeter wave radars, 5 cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars.
Jikrypton 009 uses the ZEEKR AD intelligent driving assistance system and is equipped with two 7nm process Mpbileye Eye15H chips. In terms of intelligent hardware, Jikrypton 009 is equipped with 1 millimeter wave radar, 12 ultrasonic radars and 14 cameras, the number of hardware is more than that of Buick Century, and users who pay a deposit before December 31, 2022 can have ZEEKR AD’s fully intelligent driving assistance system for free (35,000 yuan), which can be used in closed The road realizes the NOP pilot assisted driving function.
In terms of power performance, whether it is in terms of power parameters or 0-100km/h acceleration time, Jikrypton 009 actually has obvious advantages. However, as an MPV model, acceleration performance is not that important. In contrast, the air suspension and CThe CD electromagnetic vibration reduction system may be more helpful to the driving and riding experience. As for assisted driving, Jikrypton 009 has more hardware support and more complete assisted driving functions, while Buick Century currently only supports basic L2 level driving assistance, and NOP pilot assistance will need to wait for later OTA to be implemented.
Editor’s comment: Buick Century and Ji Krypton 009 are two of the more important luxury medium and large MPV models this year. Their overall product strength can be said to be quite outstanding at this price point. In fact, both models have obvious advantages. Buick Century is very good in terms of interior space and functions. As a brand that has been deeply involved in the MPV field for many years, Buick really knows how to maximize the advantages of MPV models. As for Jikrypton 009, it is better in terms of power performance and assisted driving. This is where the current new power car companies have advantages. It can be said that these two models have their own characteristics. The Buick Century is a higher-end luxury MPV built for business people, while the Ji Krypton 009 is a pure electric model, and its cruising range is still a constraint on its development in the MPV market. The important factor is that there is no problem commuting in the city, but when it comes to long-distance business trips and other needs, a car that also needs to consider the issue of energy replenishment always seems not so reliable. After all, you can't just take your boss with you to charge.
According to Bitauto App’s “Medium and Large MPV Ranking” data, Ji Kr 009 has an average daily attention of 18,700, ranking 8th in the ranking name, Buick Century has an average daily attention of 15,200, ranking 11th on the list. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.