Electric Technology Car News: Changan Suzuki's small SUV sales are sluggish. Can the repackaged Xiaotu change the embarrassing situation?

Xiaotu, when it comes to this name, I believe that not many people can immediately reflect what kind of car it is, but when I mention SX4, I believe that most consumers can react. Since SX4 was officially produced in Changan Suzuki, many young people have paid for it. At that time, there was indeed no concept of a so-called small SUV. It can be regarded as a pioneer, but now it is different. Various brands have launched small SUVs, which has also made the performance of SX4 increasingly sluggish. Even its successor model Fengyu has not made much progress.

In terms of appearance, as a mid-term facelift model of Fengyu, the front of Xiaotu has changed significantly. I personally feel that it has become more coordinated and pleasing to the eye. The headlights are connected to the center grille, the size of the center grille has been adjusted, and the vertical chrome trim makes it look more three-dimensional.

The side of the car body has not changed much, and you can see the relationship with the Fengyu. The size of Xiaotu is also very mainstream among small SUVs. Xiaotu uses 205/60 R16 tires from Yokohama, and the style of the two-color rims is also very attractive. The rear of Xiaotu has not changed much, and it is more than 90% similar to Fengyu. The biggest difference is the light source of the taillights.

There are no major changes in the interior. After all, it is a mid-term facelift, so this performance is expected. Xiaotu's mid-to-high-end models are equipped with an 8-inch touch screen, which has a good response speed and mainstream clarity. However, some minor problems were found during use. This display screen will have some obvious reflections when the external light is bright, especially when using the reversing image, which still has some impact.

The middle part of Xiaotu's center console is made of soft materials, while the upper part is made of hard materials. The entire series is equipped with body stability system, 6 airbags, keyless entry/start and other configurations as standard, which are rare in models of the same level and deserve a thumbs up.

In terms of power, this Xiaotu is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 122 horsepower and a maximum torque of 158 Nm. The power is the same as that of Fengyu. In the future, there will also be 1.4T models and versions equipped with four-wheel drive systems on the market.

In summary, I personally feel that Xiaotu can guarantee sufficient power in daily driving, and the power output is very smooth, and the suspension does not blindly pursue comfort. It has found a good balance between comfort and sport, which can not only ensure effective support for the body, but also feel a certain toughness. Among the same level, Xiaotu's suspension performance is considered to be at an upper-middle level. If you want passion, I can say responsibly that Xiaotu can't give it to you, but how many people will demand passion for it? Comfort and smoothness are its greatest pursuit.

For daily commuting, Xiaotu can bring you a good driving experience, and after this facelift, it also brings a more coordinated and fashionable shape. As for the interior, it is still practical, and it still has many highlights in terms of configuration. For example, the active and passive safety configuration, keyless entry/start, etc., which are standard for the entire series, have brought us higher convenience. Referring to the price of Fengyu, I believe that Xiaotu will not be much different. So it seems that it is still very competitive.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.