Toyota Ralink's strength has been further improved, and it is equipped with a fifth-generation hybrid system. Can it continue to increase sales?

As GAC Toyota's entry-level product in the compact market, Ralink has been "singing all the way" since its launch. Even though the competition in the current market environment is so fierce, it has still not been affected, with average monthly sales It can be maintained at more than 15,000 units. It relies on its pragmatic and reliable characteristics and the good reputation it has accumulated in the hearts of the Chinese people over the years. From the current point of view, the current market environment will basically not have a big impact on Ralink, but it does not mean that it will not happen in the future. After all, the current market environment is full of possibilities. Therefore, the company has been improving its own car-making technology. With the support of the latest car-making concepts and advanced car-making technology, the product strength of its models will also be greatly improved. Currently, the 2023 Toyota Ralink is on the market, with an official guide price between 113,800 and 148,800 yuan.

After a new generation, Ralink is divided into two types: fuel and dual-engine models. The fuel vehicle is equipped with 1.5L and 1.2T engines. The smart electric hybrid dual-engine is still the main model, so we will also focus on understanding its product capabilities next. how. The smart electric hybrid dual-engine model is equipped with Toyota's latest fifth-generation hybrid technology, which is still composed of a 1.8L engine + motor + E-CVT gearbox. From the perspective of configuration alone, there seems to be no change. In fact, the internal structure has been re-optimized and upgraded.

After optimizing each structure, the volume and weight of the entire system were greatly reduced. At the same time, the three-electric system was optimized, increasing the overall efficiency of the entire power system by 12%. Therefore, during actual driving, it is obvious that the power output in the first half is relatively light and does not give people a heavier feeling.

In addition, the engine noise has also been significantly optimized and upgraded. Of course, it is still the original Toyota in essence. The actual driving experience is still composed and comfortable, but it does not feel boring. It can also be easily controlled by novices, and consumers may also like this handy feeling. It can be said that power control is one of the key upgrades of Ralink Dual Engine, which can better balance power output and fuel economy, making its original advantages more prominent.

In addition to optimizing power, the new Ralink also optimizes design and configuration. In terms of appearance design, Toyota Ralink still launches two design styles: sports version and regular version. The sports version is more low-lying, and it is also recommended for everyone to consider. The body shape is compact and compact, and the trapezoid-shaped blackened grille is connected with the air guide grooves on both sides, making the front face even more low-lying and sporty.

The sickle-like headlights are connected together through blackened decorative panels, which widens the horizontal visual effect and also gives it a sense of technology. The lower rear surround of the car has also been redesigned, adding a faux spoiler design, making it more assertive compared to the current model. . The upgrades and changes in details are enough to change the inherent impression it leaves on people. Not to mention the multiple personalities, at least it is more in line with the current mainstream aesthetics, which is actually enough for a family mobility scooter.

The interior is mainly pure black and is simple and elegant. It is equipped with a 10.25-inch central control screen. High-end models will also be equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument panel, which obviously enhances the sense of technology in the interior. In addition to looking more majestic, the technology configuration has also been improved, and both the display clarity and control sensitivity are more in line with the mainstream level of the market. What's more important is the addition of a T-CHAT intelligent voice recognition system, which can solve things that can be solved with words without using hands. It brings great convenience to daily travel, which is extremely important to consumers.

Two knobs and an air-conditioning touch panel are integrated below the central control screen, which is clean and practical at the same time. As for the gear shifting system, it still has a conventional layout. Except for entry-level models, all other models are equipped with L2 level driving assistance systems. It is obvious to improve driving safety and reduce driving burden, and the actual effects are also good.

Compared with the old model, the product strength of the 2023 Ralink has indeed been improved, giving full play to its own advantages while making up for its shortcomings, but the starting price of 113,800 yuan is not cheap. In particular, the launch price of dual-engine hybrid models is around 150,000, which is indeed not cheap, especially when plug-in hybrid models are so popular. Compared with independent plug-in hybrid models, the advantages of Ralink dual-engine models are not very obvious. When the price of the entry-level model of Qin PLUS DM-i Champion Edition dropped to less than 100,000, many joint venture models became "unusable". Everything proves that whether it is Ralink or other joint venture models, the future will not be easy.