Electric Technology Car News: Can the powerful and low-priced Yidong XT RS successfully enrich Changan's product line?

Changan Eado XT has been well-known for several years, and has good sales with its avant-garde and fashionable appearance and high cost performance. In recent years, with the launch of many domestic brands, the sales of Eado XT have been greatly impacted. Although Eado XT has not been replaced for several years, we are welcoming Eado XT RS this time. Eado XT RS focuses on sports and performance, and has indeed undergone significant changes in appearance. At the same time, the powertrain has also undergone significant changes, using a turbocharged engine and a dual-clutch transmission. Can Eado XT RS, which has changed from the inside out, live up to the title of performance sedan?

In terms of appearance, the Eado XT RS is quite different from other models. In order to have a stronger sporty atmosphere, the new car adopts a honeycomb grille shape, which is undoubtedly one of the most efficient design techniques. The Eado XT RS is still equipped with halogen headlights without lenses. Although it has daytime running lights and front fog lights, the configuration still seems a bit unkind.

The two-tone body design makes the vehicle look very unique, with the hood A-pillar, roof and C-pillar all painted black. In addition, in addition to the red/black color scheme, the new car also offers a white/black color combination. The Eado XT RS is equipped with Continental tires with a size of 205/50 R17, which focus on handling and quietness, and are larger than other models. In addition, its two-tone bright wheels and red brake calipers have a good visual effect.

The overall interior design of the Yidong XT RS is highly consistent with other models, with only red decorative strips added and some configurations adjusted. The RS model is equipped with a 10.1-inch LCD instrument panel, which has a good visual effect, but the information displayed is not rich, and the reflection is serious when exposed to strong light.

The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and the red stitching replaces the light-colored stitching of other models, which looks more sporty. The multimedia system still uses the touch screen + button/knob operation mode, and all mainstream functions are provided.

In terms of power, the Yidong XT RS model is equipped with a 1.5T engine, which has a significant improvement in power compared to the 1.6L engine used in other models, with maximum power and torque increased by 42 horsepower and 92 Nm respectively.

At present, the suggested retail price of Eado XT is RMB 71,900-92,900. The price of 1.5T model is bound to increase, and the price of high-end model may exceed RMB 100,000, which will overlap with the compact cars of joint venture brands, and the competition will be more intense. Of course, I think the role of Eado XT RS is to enrich the product line and meet the needs of some consumers who prefer power and design and are not very sensitive to price.

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