Bitauto original The current domestic MPV market has formed a pattern of independent and joint ventures. It can be seen that everyone is becoming more and more concerned about the consumption concept of purchasing MPVs. Rationality no longer only focuses on joint venture brands, but more on quality-price ratio and practicality. Although mainstream car companies have now launched household MPVs worth 100,000 to 150,000 yuan, when it comes to laying out the MPV market, SAIC MAXUS is the expert. As early as 2014, it launched the full-range MPV SAIC MAXUS G10. At that time, Other independent brands are still competing fiercely in the sedan field.

Today, SAIC Maxus leads the way in terms of the richness of MPV product categories. Its MPV products include G10, G20, and G50 series, covering all areas of commercial and household use. In particular, the G50 was praised as the "all-round family travel MPV" when it was launched in 2018. It not only has obvious advantages in terms of space, configuration, and price, but is also famous for its C2B intelligent customization, providing users with greater freedom in selecting configurations.

As competition escalates, there are more and more excellent home MPVs on the market. SAIC Maxus has also launched a fully upgraded G50 PLUS model, with a price range of 10.98 -165,800 yuan, the starting price is lower than that of GAC Trumpchi M6, Geely Jiaji and other models.

At present, the reference price in Shanghai is 5,000 yuan discount for all series. You can estimate it through Bitauto’s car purchase calculator. The landing price of all series is about 120,000-180,000 yuan. If you choose the mid-range model, you can buy the Happy Escort model with rich configurations with a budget of 150,000 yuan.

So in the 150,000-class home MPV market, can SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS still be a good choice? Let's take a look.

Although it is a compact MPV, SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS adheres to a fashionable and high-end design approach as a whole. The new "Wisdom Gathering Around the World" front grille is luxurious and atmospheric. The horizontal chrome-plated trim stretches the visual width of the vehicle, creating a sense of grandeur that is not inferior to that of a mid-sized SUV. The "Z"-shaped electroplated trim at both ends gives the vehicle a more sporty gene, in line with the aesthetics of young people.

The headlights are sharp in shape, with halogen and LED light sources available. The G50 PLUS model comes standard with an automatic headlight function that adjusts the height of the headlights.

The side lines of the car body are full, the rising waistline, all-black B, C, and D pillars and privacy glass are integrated into one, floating The shape of the roof adds a sense of sportiness, and the straight roof also ensures good rear headroom in the car.

Tire specifications are 205/60 R16 and 215/55 R17. The low-end models are equipped with original Giti tires, and the high-end models use Continental UC6 tires. They are economical and durable series, 16 and 17-inch single tire price pointsThe price is not around 550 yuan or 700 yuan, which is considered a conscientious configuration for a car in this price range.

The rear of the new car has a square shape, and the bright black bottom plate with brand words is integrated with the rear windshield, visually enhancing the low-lying and dynamic posture. The flat "MAXUS" logo runs through the taillights, which not only strengthens the overall feel but also further highlights the brand connotation. The power effect of the taillights with full LED light source is amazing and highly recognizable.

Coupled with the chrome-plated trim strips and silver lower fender design, it enhances the sense of refinement while reducing the bulkiness of the traditional MPV, echoing the front and rear design of the car.

In the interior part, the overall style of SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS is similar to that of G50, but the details have been upgraded. The newly added cinnamon brown color scheme overall looks more high-end and fashionable, and the atmosphere is more homely. The design of the small triangular window on the A-pillar also further increases the driver's field of vision, reduces blind spots, and improves safety to a certain extent.

The layout of the functional area considers household use and is also more classy. The addition of the electronic gearshift makes the original shift area more refreshing and at the same time Because there are paddle shifters, it does not affect the need for manual shifting when overtaking, and the space saved is used for wireless charging of mobile phones, which is more convenient and practical.

At the same time, the central control panel is designed with more storage space. The 52 storage spaces throughout the vehicle can store more small items at any time. , the practicality is further enhanced.

The most important thing is that the dual large-screen design brings a strong sense of technology. The 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel is rich in functions. In addition to conventional driving information, it can also Displays map, music and other information, and the theme atmosphere can be switched between classic, simple and dynamic.

12.3-inch three-dimensional floating central control screen, equipped with SAIC Maxus Spider Zhilian version 2.0, supporting FOTA, Deeply integrated with Tencent Smart The core capabilities and ecology of smart travel include diversified sectors such as social networking, Tencent ecology, and ultra-fast voice. For example, through in-vehicle WeChat, just a simple "Hello, Chase" can wake up the voice assistant and send what you want to say to your WeChat friends.

Officially stated that the speech recognition response speed of SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is 600 milliseconds, which can achieve semantic fuzzy recognition and in-depth understanding, and can conduct multiple rounds of conversations once awakened.

At the same time, this system also integrates many practical applets, including rich audio-visual entertainment functions such as QQ Music, Himalaya, WeChat Reading, Tencent Sports, etc., and is connected with mobile phones. App account association, log in to the app on the car and machine mini program, you can synchronize the collection content on the mobile phone, and when the mobile phone pauses playback, the car and machine system can play seamlessly, bringing more convenienceAttentive and personalized service. .

It is worth mentioning that high-end models also have a C-HUD head-up display function. Compared with the HUD that is directly projected on the front fender, this solution is set in front of the field of view. It has an independent reflective screen that can display vehicle speed, current navigation, streaming media information, etc. When driving, you can understand the vehicle status and various information prompts without frequently shifting your eyes, and the experience is still good.

One of the most important reasons why everyone buys an MPV is because of its large space. Among many household MPVs, the SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS Leading in its class With a super large body size of 4825mm*1825mm*1778mm and a wheelbase of 2800mm, it is comparable to the data performance of a medium-sized MPV and far exceeds that of competing products in the same class.

According to the actual measurement, when the experiencer is 180cm tall, the head space in the front and rear rows can still ensure more than one punch. There's still plenty of legroom in the second row.

The second row also has a thoughtful small table design, which is very useful whether it is to put some items on a daily basis or for mobile office, and is convenient for Seamless switching between home and business scenarios.

The third row of space in most compact MPVs is regarded as useless, but the third row of G50 PLUS also has about a punch of head and leg room. .

In addition, in the normal seat mode, the trunk volume is also 406L, which can accommodate two 20-inch and two 24-inch suitcases at the same time, so that even in the third row It can accommodate adults who need to ride for a long time, and can basically accommodate a family's travel equipment. So this is a true "large 7-seater, true three-row MPV".

SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS comes standard with main and passenger airbags, ISOFIX child safety seat interface, tire pressure monitoring, uphill assist, second-row independent seats, front and rear center armrests, rear cup holders, LED daytime running lights, and multi-function steering wheel. Steering wheel gear shifting, rear reversing radar, Bluetooth mobile phone interconnection, rear independent air conditioning and other configurations, the rich standard equipment can meet basic car needs.

It is worth mentioning that the second and third rows of SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS are equipped with ISOFIX child seat interfaces, which can be used to secure the safety seats through the child seat synchronization fixation device. The connection becomes part of the entire vehicle, truly integrating the child safety seat and the body structure into one, significantly improving the safety of children and making traveling with the family more secure.

Except for the lowest version of the SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS, other versions are also equipped with keyless entry/start functions, making it easier to get in and out of the vehicle.

Keyless entry/startThe function is the sensorless Bluetooth key function. You only need to keep the Bluetooth of your mobile phone open, and the mobile phone you carry with you can be used as a Bluetooth key to open doors and drive normally. It has the three major characteristics of "hands-free, no blind spots, and shareable". The mobile phone can be kept in the pocket like a key. It can be used in the garage without relying on the 4G network. The key can also be shared with other people through the mobile phone. The home version of the sensorless Bluetooth key can be authorized for up to five people, and the authorization period is up to one year, allowing users to say goodbye to the trouble of forgetting their car keys and enjoy the convenient travel life brought by black technology!

In my opinion, the biggest advantage of SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS over competing products from other brands in the same class is actually the industry’s leading C2B customization service and the configuration that is the most popular among users. Such as: LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, 360° Panoramic images, SAIC-Alibaba Zebra intelligent interconnection system, side airbags, side curtain airbags, high-end privacy glass, etc. are all available as options, fully meeting the individual needs of different groups of people and providing a higher degree of freedom in options.

In terms of intelligent assisted driving, SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is equipped with the fully upgraded Spider Intelligent Driving ADAS 2.0 driving assistance system, with ACC adaptive cruise, LKA lane keeping functions, IHC automatic high beam control, AEB automatic emergency braking, FCW forward collision warning, LDW lane departure warning, TSR traffic sign recognition and other functions.

Considering that MPVs are often used for long-distance travel, advanced assisted driving systems are really necessary. SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS can achieve a full speed range of 0-130km/h, Zero-restriction, high-precision horizontal and vertical car following, automatic queuing in congested road scenarios, and long-term traffic jams without getting tired, while lane keeping, collision warning and other functions can also improve the safety of long-distance driving.

In addition, in the parking scene, SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS takes into account the difficulty of parking large vehicles and provides functions such as one-click parking and mobile app remote parking to comprehensively solve the problem. Parking lot pick up and drop off puzzle.

In terms of power, all SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS series are equipped with self-developed 1.5T engines. The technology is also quite mature, with good market reputation and maximum power. 124kW, peak torque 250N·m, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Judging from the test drive experience, the power response is sensitive and the acceleration in the middle and rear sections is powerful, which is enough for a household-level MPV.

And the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s comprehensive fuel consumption of this car is only 7.2L/100km. As an MPV, this fuel consumption performance is already very good, lower than that of GAC with the same displacement. Trumpchi M6’s 7.5L/100km and BYD Song MAX’s 7.6L/100km.

The chassis uses a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, which is relatively common in this price range. Judging from the test drive experienceThe body adjustment is comfortable, and the filtering of fine bumps is satisfactory.

Editor’s summary: At this stage, for users who want to buy MPVs for personal use, the dilemma is not whether to buy independently or jointly, but rather cost-effectiveness and quality-price ratio. Chinese brands Obviously more advantages. Take the SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS as an example. In addition to its young and fashionable interior and exterior design, its most important advantages are large space, excellent intelligent experience, and rich configurations. In particular, it has a high degree of freedom in optional configurations. At the same time, it shares the power quality of SAIC technology and has better Guarantee can be said to be both internal and external. So if you are considering a home MPV priced at 150,000 yuan, SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS is a good choice.