Electric Technology Car News: With Trumpchi in front and Haval behind, how far can Dongfeng Tianyi go in the SUV market just by relying on appearance?

There is an old saying: You can't have your cake and eat it too. When choosing many things, you can only choose one, not all. For cars, some consumers compromise for comfort because they want practicality; some people pursue individuality and don't care about any shortcomings of the vehicle, just want to choose the most beautiful one. Is it true that you can't have your cake and eat it too? In my opinion, this Dongfeng Citroen C5 AIRCROSS may be a special one in the joint venture compact SUV market.

C5 AIRCROSS is built on the EMP2 platform and is positioned as a compact SUV. It is on the same platform as Dongfeng Peugeot 4008. Officials said that this car will be officially launched in September. C5 AIRCROSS is the mass-produced version of the AirCross concept car. In fact, when I see this shape, I will think of the early Citroen C4 Cactus, because it is from this car that Citroen has paved the way for the overall design tone of future SUV models. In addition to being highly recognizable, C5 AIRCROSS's design is also very bold and flamboyant, which can obviously satisfy some car buyers who pursue individuality.

The grille is divided into two layers, the upper grille connects the central Citroen brand logo and the LED daytime running lights, and the lower double grille is integrated with the headlights. Citroen calls the C5 Aircross headlight group "Air wing", which includes LED daytime running lights and headlights. The design of the front surround is very young and dynamic. On the one hand, the two-color surround highlights the three-dimensional sense of the front face; on the other hand, the gun-gray grille decoration in the picture can be selected in color, and you can match your own color.

After all, it is the sister model of Peugeot 4008, so the body size of C5 Aircross is similar to that of 4008, with the wheelbase of both cars being 2730mm, but the width and height of C5 Aircross are slightly better. In addition to the black decorative parts similar to those of crossover cars, there is also a set of designs on the side skirts similar to the front surround decorative grille, which continues to highlight the personalized positioning of the car.

In terms of interior, the center console of C5 Aircross uses many rectangular elements, such as the center control touch screen and air outlet, creating a strong sense of technology. The top of the center console is covered with plastic technology, but it feels hard. The center is wrapped with soft leather, and the materials are relatively ordinary. The two-spoke steering wheel is small in shape, and the bottom design is somewhat flat. The steering wheel feels hard to hold, but the thickness and chassis size are relatively suitable.

However, the key module is large and not easy to operate by mistake, and the damping of the key is average, and it is not very tight to press. The shift paddles behind the steering wheel look large, but in actual operation, only the outer area is moved. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel provides five themes to choose from, and the interface is simple and easy to understand. The 8-inch multimedia system is easy to operate, with a high screen resolution, which is consistent with the Citroen C6 system, and a row of thermal function buttons at the bottom.

French cars have always had their own charm in car design, and they always insist on pursuing individuality in exterior design, which is also the main element to attract consumers. However, consumers buy cars just to pursue individuality, which is no longer the only demand of today's consumer groups. It is obviously better to take both external and internal beauty into consideration. In addition to its sufficiently individual appearance, the C5 Aircross also provides good comfort and space inside, which is closer to the comprehensive needs of consumers. It would be even better if it can get a good price in the end.

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.