Everything starts with FR

Reiz joins the competition of mid-size sedans with a unique attitude, its most unique is a front rear drive (FR), which determines many extraordinary characteristics: body shape, cabin layout, handling characteristics, etc. Wait. Because of the front rear drive, its front overhang can be very short and the engine compartment can be made very long; because of the front rear drive, its cabin inevitably has a thick floor bulge; Better front and rear counterweights, higher fun and extreme handling... Everything starts with FR, and Reiz brings prospective domestic mid-size sedan owners a brand-new choice about FF or FR.

Lightweight movement

Just like the crown, Reiz is also the first time to go out of Japan and land in China. Its Japanese name MARK X is derived from the previous generation MARK II, and its sports characteristics also follow MARK II. The difference is that it is more popular and has less "flying street" components. Because even in Japan, so far Toyota has no plans to add a turbocharged engine or a manual transmission to the MARK X.

The combination of a 2.5L, 197hp engine and a six-speed automatic transmission is just right for Reiz's physique. The power output is more than enough but not much, and while full acceleration doesn't bring a thrilling pushback, it's certainly fast. Its 0-100km/h time is nearly 2 seconds faster than the BMW 325i (three-person ride) simply by pressing the stopwatch by hand! But this report card, the performance in the corners is somewhat different. In the process of refueling and exiting the corner, the power system of Reiz is as straight as a straight line, and it does not change at all. Compared with the eagerness of the BMW 325i, it comes with a calm mind.

Peace of mind is also reflected in manipulation. It's not that the Reiz's handling is clumsy for a "luxury" effect, but rather it's a well-balanced combination of light directional texture and responsive steering action. Turning the steering wheel is easy, like a crown, but at the same time its perception of the road is clear and detailed.

This Toyota-defined "luxury" steering texture has been well continued on the Reiz, but the Reiz is more solid than the Crown, and has a better grip on the wheels. The extremely small turning radius (the wheelbase of 2850mm is actually smaller than the minimum turning radius of the 325i around 2700mm and the Teana) gives the Reiz full steering latitude, which is really a fun setting.

Reiz's suspension is more than adequate for quick steering. Doing the ultra-limited cornering action, Ruizhi first understeered a little, and then the rear wheel followed the action of the front wheel, and gradually drifted. While the limit is high, the gradual progress when it comes is easy for most people to grasp, but there is an important premise: the VSC and TRC electronic systems have not been installed in the models we tested (the official sales models will be installed) , you can see the height of the Reiz suspension setting.

Reiz has better anti-rolling performance than BMW 325i, no matter cornering or winding piles, and the compression performance of the suspension is quite tough. I don't really agree with the same suspension characteristics on the crown, but I can accept it with the Reiz, after all, it is a more sporty character. In fact, the car noise caused by the hard suspension running over the bumpy road is smaller and easier to hear than the Crown.

Comparing the Reiz with the 325i's handling is fun. The 325i is solid, reflecting the intense control in all aspects of direction, brakes, and accelerators, and at the same time, it also requires you to seriously respond with a force of nearly 1:1; while Reiz is adequate, and gives a lot of information, but you don't need to do this. Put too much power - you're just doing what you're doing with ease, even the shifts are softer than the 325i.

As an analogy: 325i is like an old cucumber that takes a lot of effort to break, while Reiz is a young, crisp cucumber. Throttle response in corners, and the orientation of the two cars is also reversed. The 325i's mid-range torque is stronger, and the driver will feel "very energetic" or even a bit OVER POWER, and the accelerator depth needs to be carefully adjusted; while the Reiz 2.5 is just right, even if the accelerator pedal is roughly controlled, it can comfortably satisfy the afterburner output. bending requirements. The Japanese quality of Ruizhi is "dynamic" with "light", while the German character of 325i is serious and "tight" in "dynamic", which is completely different.

Internal and external repairs

Ruizhi's external dimensions are not large, the car length is 4735mm, which is a circle smaller than the Accord and Teana, plus it is FR design, which directly leads to the rear seat The practical width of the chair is discounted, which is definitely not a good idea if a third person needs to be seated - because the middle floor is arched high. Other than that, the Reiz's cabin layout has nothing to regret, and at the same time, there are not too many surprises. On the contrary, there are some neat touches that surprise: Front-seat passengers can control the in-car audio via buttons mounted on the door panels, which can easily be done without reaching for the center console. There is a special air-conditioning outlet on the top of the center console, which can prevent the air from blowing directly to the body and improve the effect of the air-conditioning. The rear seat backrest can be adjusted at a small angle to improve ride comfort.

Although the size of the Reiz's cabin has not been officially measured, its deep black interior and full seat shape give the impression that there is not much space. It doesn't matter, since it is a sports-oriented sedan, space is not the first life for it. On the contrary, some exquisite taste designs are amazing: the lever seat, the sides of the center console, the roof and the accelerator and brake positions all have blue cold light design (LED lighting in the car), which can create a cool and mysterious effect at night. , which is both romantic and cool, in sharp contrast with the popular red and yellow carriage lights.

Reiz, who loves sports in his bones, is more gentle in appearance, and even a little prudent. Although the prominent waistline extending from the bonnet to the rear of the car is very dynamic, there is no exciting sports element on the body. The three-light headlight group, including the fog lights, gives people a young but inactive feeling. The taillights are similar to the Mazda 6's white background light design, which also gives people a habitual effect...

New personality The choice of

Ruizhi is sport-oriented and takes into account luxury. It is not only similar in character to the BMW 325i, but also close to the Subaru Legacy and Mazda 6, which are also of Japanese origin. Although the price of Ruizhi has not been officially announced, compared with the imported Legacy, it must have a domestic price advantage, and the only choice left is four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, which is a matter of opinion.

Compared with the Mazda 6, which is also made in China, Ruizhi does not lose control and win power. Based on Toyota's pricing habits, it should cost more than the Mazda6. Ruizhi is the inheritance of Toyota sports sedan. It is named after FR. It brings a new concept and even an impact to the Chinese mid-size sedan market. The reasons for choosing it are FR sportiness, compact shape and interior space, and unique. The pursuit of taste and fine workmanship...Compared with another Toyota sedan that will be made in China, the Camry is family-style and stable, and the Reiz is designed for new and unique individuals, but FAW Toyota still believes that the Reiz will also be popular in China. And let's see the results.