As we enter December, many friends will choose to buy a new car to welcome the new year and show off their hard work to relatives and friends when they go home for the holidays. In the just past November, the sales of various car models have also been announced. Today, we will introduce to you the top-selling compact cars and compact SUVs that are closest to our lives, and why they are worth everyone’s attention. In November, the top-selling compact car finally changed hands. The latest sales champion in November was the Nissan Sylphy, which sold 37,558 units.
In terms of appearance, after the change, the Nissan Sylphy can be said to be more youthful in appearance. Many people call it the “small Teana”, but it has to be said that the new Sylphy has a front face that is hard to say is not a mini version of the Teana. The front face of the Sylphy uses a “V” shaped grille design with a cross design inside. The front headlight group and the grille are perfectly integrated, and the overall integrity is quite strong. Although there are not as many chrome decorations as the previous generation, it will appear more delicate.
In terms of the side of the car, the professor feels that the suspended roof is a good match for this compact car model, and can reduce the sense of cheapness. The length of the new Xuan Yi is 4652mm, the width is 1815mm, the height is 1447mm, and the wheelbase is 2712mm. With a length of less than 4.7 meters, the wheelbase can still be guaranteed, and the space can be maintained.
In the interior, there is still a feeling of old-fashioned despite the updates. The lower-end models still use analog instrument panels, and some even lack a central control screen, only a radio. Perhaps only friends who still like retro style can accept it. Except for the lowest-end model, the rest are equipped with a 12.3-inch central control screen, with functions such as navigation and car networking still usable, finally regaining some face.
In terms of power, the new Nissan Sylphy offers a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine matched with a CVT transmission. This power combination delivers a maximum power of 122 horsepower and a fuel consumption of just 5.94 liters per 100 kilometers. Taking the top spot in the compact SUV segment is our old friend, the long-reigning BYD Song PLUS new energy model.
In terms of appearance, the BYD Song PLUS has abandoned the “dragon face” of the royal family and adopted a design with a marine net. The professor thinks that the overall appearance of the Song PLUS has become much younger. The original chrome trim and “Song” logo have been removed, replaced by the BYD logo. The lower air intake has been changed to a smaller horizontal design, and the entire front design no longer features the design language of the royal family.
The body dimensions of the current BYD Song PLUS are larger than the 2021 model. The length is 4775mm, the width is 1890mm, the height is 1670mm, and the wheelbase is 2765mm, which remains unchanged from the previous model.
In terms of interior, the current BYD Song PLUS is more youthful than the old model. After all, many people used to criticize the old BYD interior as “old-fashioned”, and the current model has made some changes. The instrument panel is a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, and the central control screen is 12.8 inches. But as we all know, the UI of BYD’s car system is still not very youthful.
In the powertrain, the 2023 DM-i Champion Edition of the Song PLUS is equipped with a 1.5L engine and a front-mounted single motor, with four options for pure electric range: 85km, 81km, 116km, and 43km. The official acceleration time for 100 kilometers is also available in four options: 5.9s, 7.9s, 8.3s, and 8.5s.
Which of these two long-standing popular models do people prefer? If it wasn’t overtaken last month, the compact car market would still be dominated by BYD’s Qin PLUS. It’s clear that in the more affordable price range, domestic cars have squeezed out the joint venture cars. This is a good thing, as in the past, the joint venture cars didn’t offer much in terms of features at this price point. With competition from domestic brands, the whole market can have a fight, and bring more affordable and practical models to consumers.