New Corolla Ruifang car buying guide: Recommend 2.0L Dual Engine Deluxe Edition

Recently, FAW Toyota's new Corolla Ruifang ( pictures | configurations | inquiries ) was officially launched. The new car has a total of 8 models, with a price range of yuan. This car is an annual facelift model, with no changes in appearance and interior, and mainly in configuration. The whole series is equipped with Toyota Pilot high-level intelligent driving, and the high-end mo

 

Recently, FAW Toyota's new Corolla Ruifang (Corolla Cross)( pictures | configurations | inquiries ) was officially launched. The new car has a total of 8 models, with a price range of   yuan. This car is an annual facelift model, with no changes in appearance and interior, and mainly in configuration. The whole series is equipped with Toyota Pilot high-level intelligent driving, and the high-end models are equipped with Qualcomm 8155 chips, which increases the computing power by 4 times. At the same time, the intelligence has also been improved. In terms of power, it still provides 2.0L gasoline and 2.0L hybrid power systems.

The exterior styling of the new car has not changed. The front face adopts a large-mouth trapezoidal grille design, matched with the black guard plate design of the lower surround, which has a good off-road style. The headlights are designed in a long strip, which has a certain sharpness. The side shape is relatively compact, and black wheel eyebrows are added. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4460/1825/1620 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640 mm. It is positioned as a compact SUV. The tail shape is quite satisfactory, equipped with a roof spoiler and a double-layer rear surround. The taillights are also quite recognizable when lit.

In terms of exterior color, the new car is available in a variety of colors including sapphire blue, crimson red, streamer silver, platinum white, ink abyss black, Milan khaki, brilliant gray, platinum white x ink abyss black, streamer silver x ink abyss black, Milan khaki x ink abyss black, crimson red x ink abyss black, etc. The interior colors are black, brown, and peacock blue.

The interior is still the familiar Toyota style. The top version is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 10.25-inch central control screen, and is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip to further improve the smoothness of the car machine. The whole series is equipped with Carlife/Carplay/Hicar smartphone interconnection. The high-end models support voice interaction, in-car WeChat, OTA upgrade and other functions. It is worth mentioning that the new car is equipped with Toyota Pilot high-level intelligent driving.

In terms of power, the new car still provides two types of power: fuel and hybrid. The fuel version is equipped with a 2.0L engine, with a maximum power of 126 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 205 Nm, matched with a CVT gearbox that can simulate 10 speeds, and a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.16 liters per 100 kilometers. The dual-engine hybrid version is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 2.0L engine + motor, with a system comprehensive power of 144 kilowatts, matched with an E-CVT gearbox, and a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.56 liters per 100 kilometers.

Let’s take a look at the configuration performance of each model.

2.0L Gasoline Pioneer Edition

 

This version is an entry-level model, providing 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, lens-type halogen headlights, daytime running lights, automatic light control, one-button lifting and anti-pinch electric windows for the whole car, manual anti-glare interior rearview mirror, 7-inch instrument panel, 10.25-inch central control screen, Carlife/Carplay/Hicar smartphone interconnection, Toyota smart interconnection, OTA upgrade, 4 speakers, fabric seats, manual adjustment of front seats, manual air conditioning, air filter (including PM2.5 filtering function), 7 airbags, EPB electronic parking, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring and other configurations. In addition, it is also equipped with Toyota Pilot high-level intelligent driving, providing pre-collision safety system (including front pedestrian recognition), dynamic radar cruise control (including full-speed following function), lane departure warning, intelligent lane tracking, automatic high beam control, road sign recognition assistance, predictive active driving assistance, emergency driving stop and other functions. Although the comfort of this version is average, the safety configuration is very good.

2.0L Gasoline Elite Edition

 

This version is   more expensive, and its configuration includes electric sunroof, keyless entry, one-button start, USB data interface, rear air outlets and other features. From a cost-effectiveness perspective, spending an extra 10,000 yuan is not very worthwhile.

2.0L Gasoline Deluxe Edition

 

The luxury version is also   yuan more expensive than the elite version. It has additional configurations such as LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, chrome door handles, online navigation, AI voice interaction, leather seats, 6-way electric adjustment of the driver's seat, and electric lumbar support for the driver's seat, which improves the comfort.

2.0L gasoline flagship version

 

This version is   yuan more expensive than the luxury version, and adds 18-inch cut wheels, roof racks, LED front fog lights, heated exterior mirrors, automatic folding exterior mirrors, foot-activated electric tailgate, leather steering wheel, LED welcome lighting (cup holders, door panels, etc.), 6 speakers, second row seat center armrest (with cup holder), automatic air conditioning, PM2.5 concentration display, 9 airbags, front and rear parking radar, 360° panoramic imaging and other configurations.

2.0L Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine Pioneer Edition

 

This version is   yuan more expensive than the 2.0L gasoline Pioneer version. In addition to the different power systems, it also has additional configurations such as one-button start and automatic air conditioning.

2.0L Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine Elite Edition

 

This version is   yuan more expensive, and has additional configurations such as an electric sunroof, keyless entry, a USB data port, and rear air vents.

2.0L Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine Deluxe Edition

 

This version is   yuan more expensive than the Hybrid Elite Edition, and adds LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, chrome door handles, online navigation, AI voice interaction, wireless charging, leather seats, 6-way electric adjustment of the driver's seat, and electric lumbar support for the driver's seat.

2.0L Intelligent Electric Hybrid Dual Engine Flagship Edition

 

This version is the top configuration, which is  yuan more expensive than the Hybrid Deluxe Edition. It adds 18-inch cut wheels, roof rack, panoramic sunroof, LED front fog lights, heated exterior mirrors, automatic folding exterior mirrors, foot-activated electric tailgate, leather steering wheel, LED welcome lighting (cup holders, door panels, etc.), 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, digital key, 6 speakers, second row seat center armrest (with cup holder), automatic air conditioning, PM2.5 concentration display, negative ion generator, 9 airbags, front and rear parking radar, 360° panoramic imaging and other configurations.

The Corolla Sharp has been remodeled mainly in terms of configuration, with improved car intelligence and the L2 driving assistance system as standard. Among the 8 models, the editor recommends the luxury version, which has remarkable performance and good comfort configuration. As for whether to choose the gasoline version or the electric hybrid dual-engine version, the editor thinks the latter is more suitable, after all, it is more fuel-efficient and has lower car use costs.