In recent years, with the full opening of the second child, the seven-seat medium and large SUV has attracted the attention and favor of many big families born in the 1980s. In this field, the recognized “big brother” Highlander, as a mature and reliable model, has always been popular. Not bad. And its old rival, Ford Edge, recently launched a sporty and stylish model-the new Ford Edge ST. As the two most popular joint venture SUVs in the market, Highlander and Xinruijie ST, which one can win the love of young consumers more? Let’s make a comparison.
Appearance comparison: moderate and steady VS young and sporty
Highlander has always been a representative of “magnificence and stability”. The front face is mature and thick, the trapezoidal air intake grille maintains a consistent tough style on the lines, the circular fog lamps are slightly more conservative than the eye-opening design of the upper headlights, and at the same time the lines of the overall body are round and soft, upholding the atmosphere and stability The style of the veteran.
On the other hand, the new sharp world ST, the entire front face looks very individual, the red ST metal logo is embedded in the black mesh grille, which has a strong visual impact; the matrix design of the LED headlights is simple and sharp in shape, which is consistent with the The avant-garde special-shaped LED front fog lights at the bottom echo each other, with a strong sporty atmosphere; the low side skirts and the chrome-plated tail with double-exhaust tailpipes enhance the sporty feeling of the body, which is more in line with the young consumer groups. aesthetic.
In addition, in terms of body size, Highlander’s large space has always performed well, but Xinrujie ST is 19mm taller than Highlander, and its wheelbase is 60mm longer. The space performance is more eye-catching, and it is more suitable for the pursuit of large space. people.
Model length mm width mm height mm wheelbase mm
Highlander 4WD Elite 4890 1925 1715 2790
Xinruijie ST 4878 1925 1734 2850
Power comparison: quite satisfactory VS passionate
All Highlander series are equipped with 2.0T engines, and the matching gearbox is a 6-speed automatic manual gearbox. This combination has a maximum output power of 162 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. It can only be said to be quite satisfactory, and many people pursue the ultimate , Competitive young people, occasionally feel too motivated.
The new sharp world ST is different. As a performance car version of the new sharp world, it is equipped with a 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost® twin-turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 237 kilowatts and a peak torque of 500 Nm. It only takes 7.2 seconds to accelerate to 100 kilometers. , Strong explosive power can be said to be rare at the same level. And it is matched with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with fast shifting, which is more sensitive in shifting strategy. Compared with the Highlander, it can better satisfy the feeling of soaring heartbeat that young people want when driving intensely.
Chassis comparison: comfortable and stable VS sporty style
The Highlander adopts the chassis structure of the front McPherson independent suspension and the rear multi-link independent suspension, but the adjustment is a bit soft. The advantage is that as a 7-seater SUV, its ride comfort is very strong. The disadvantage is that the overly tall body adopts a softer suspension, which gives people a feeling of not being sporty enough. This is why many people complain that the Highlander brakes nod seriously.
The sharp world chassis is built by Ford’s global performance car team. Aiming at the characteristics of young people who like extreme driving, it adopts a front MacPherson suspension with a lateral anti-roll stabilizer bar design, and a multi-link rear independent suspension. Both stability and sensitivity are better. In long-distance driving and complex road conditions such as mountains, muddy, potholes, etc., it can bring a more sporty and fun driving experience.
In terms of comprehensive appearance, power, and chassis, the Highlander is as stable and stable as ever, and is suitable for families. The ST is more youthful and sporty, and is suitable for those who want to take care of the family with a large space and multiple functions without sacrificing the ultimate performance experience. Under the current trend of pursuing sports and fashion in both cars and SUVs, many consumers complain about the moderate shape of the Highlander as a representative of “middle-aged greasy men”. In contrast, the more youthful and dynamic new sharp world ST Undoubtedly, it will be more popular among young people. We look forward to the announcement of the interior configuration and listing price of this new car as soon as possible.
