What level does Binrui belong to?
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Binrui belongs to the compact sedan category, and it is a model launched by Geely Automobile. The design of this car is relatively steady while also appearing youthful. The front face of the car features a family-style grille with a relatively large area, and the sharp headlights exude a noble aura. The car's dimensions are 4680mm in length, 1785mm in width, and 1460mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. Binrui offers two powertrain options: a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 1.0T turbocharged engine. The 1.0T engine is a three-cylinder unit with a maximum power output of 100kw and a maximum torque of 205Nm. The 1.4T engine is a four-cylinder unit with a maximum power output of 98kw and a maximum torque of 215Nm. The engines are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, or a CVT continuously variable transmission.
I've been keeping an eye on the family car market, and the Binrui is a very common compact sedan with dimensions positioned in the A-segment. The car has a wheelbase of around 2670mm and a length of approximately 4.7 meters, clearly belonging to the same category as my colleagues' Lavida and Corolla when parked side by side. The rear seat space is quite spacious for three people, and the trunk can fit two large suitcases along with a stroller. In terms of power, it uses a 1.4T or 1.5T engine, with fuel consumption performance similar to the same-class Sylphy, averaging 7-8 liters per 100km in the city. The price range is mainly between 80,000 to 100,000 yuan, and most buyers are family users like me who seek practicality without spending too much. Compared to cars like the Emgrand, the Binrui has a more youthful design with a fastback shape, but overall it remains a typical compact family car.
When it comes to the Binyue's class, I often see discussions in car owner groups. It's a standard A-segment car, belonging to the compact sedan category, with dimensions comparable to the Toyota Levin. The wheelbase is just under 2.7 meters, but the space design is quite clever. During my last test drive, I deliberately sat in the back seat for half an hour and still had a fist's distance between my knees and the front seat. The 1.5T engine with sport mode offers much stronger acceleration than the Sylphy's 1.6L, making it more suitable for young people like us who want some driving fun in daily commutes. The car's positioning is actually very clear—it's a standout in tech features within the 100,000-yuan budget range. For example, its GKUI system supports voice control for windows and air conditioning, which most joint-venture cars at the same price point can't match. The value for money is indeed impressive.
From the perspective of market segmentation, the Binrui is positioned as a standard compact sedan (Class A) within Geely's product lineup. I've compared the specifications—its wheelbase of 2,670mm is larger than the Santana's but smaller than the Class B Accord's, making its dimensions just right for urban driving. The powertrain configuration is quite interesting: the new model features a 1.5T four-cylinder engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission, with a torque curve tuned for responsiveness at low revs. It leaps forward with just a light tap on the accelerator when starting from a red light. Although it has a non-independent suspension setup, the tuning is surprisingly firm, and the bumpiness over speed bumps is less pronounced than expected. Space utilization is well executed—the center console can hold four bottles of water, and the rear seats feature a 60/40 split-folding function. I once managed to fit a folding bicycle in the back when helping my sister move over the weekend. In this segment, vehicles are now packed with features as standard, and the Binrui's mid-tier trim offering a 360-degree panoramic camera system is quite generous.
