How to distinguish the car level?
January 22, 2019In the conventional models that we often see in the day, from small to large: Micro-AOO, Small-AO, Compact-A, Medium-B, Medium-Large-C and Large-D.
At the corresponding level, in addition to cars, the general manufacturers could develop derivative models such as compact SUVs and medium-sized MPVs. In addition, some sports cars, hard-core off-road vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles will be developed independently.
The Passat B6 is the sixth-generation Passat brand sedan designed by Volkswagen AG. It is only a car model which couldn't represent the level of the car.
The classification of the automobile class was first divided by German car companies, and it was gradually recognized by all countries. In the development of the times, the initial classification standards for vehicle models have gradually blurred and changed. The specific grades are classified according to the wheelbase distance、length and displacement ,etc.,which are explained in detail below:
1, Mini car - AOO level
Wheelbase of this car class has between 2.0 and 2.3 meters, and the car body length is within 4.0 meters. The engine displacement is about 1.0 liter. Due to the small size, low fuel consumption and low price, the mini-car is more suitable for transportation.
In the early years, the domestic auto market has just started to fire. Many of the first cars are mini-cars, such as Chery QQ, Suzuki Alto, etc., which are familiar to everyone, and Chevrolet Spark, which was fired by Transformers. At present, these cars are rare, and now the most common mini car should be smart.
2, Small car - AO class
Wheelbase of this car class has between 2.3 and 2.5 meters, the car body length of between 4.0 and 4.3 meters, and an engine displacement of between 1.0 and 1.5 liters.
Like the mini-car, the small car is also the first car of many people. The first car of the editor is the Kia's Maxima, a car that has been downgraded from compact to small.
The small car that we first know was mainly the popular VK Polo. Of course, after the market is all flowers bloom together, most joint venture person has its small car on sale.
For example: Honda Fit, Audi A1, Peugeot 206, Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift, MG3, Hyundai Rena, Nissan Converse, Toyota Vios, To Hyun and so on.
The small car is slightly larger than the mini-car, and the general configuration is relatively adequate. It even includes a model similar to the Mazda 2 that allows you has good experience driving pleasure. But overall it is still a practical route.
3, Compact car - A-class car
Wheelbase of this car class has between 2.5 and 2.7 meters, the car body length of between 4.2 and 4.6 meters, and an engine displacement of between 1.6 and 2.0 liters.
The compact car is the largest in the world, and even if it is not a compact SUV, his sales have been far ahead.
Compact cars often have a certain amount of space, and many people are satisfied in travel, and with the deployment of many mid- to high-end cars, compact cars have become the first choice for many new families.
Compact cars are more colorful in the world. Many manufacturers will deploy a variety of models. Everyone is familiar with: LaVida, Sagitar, Bora, Lingdu, Fu Ruisi, Fox, Ralink, Ling Pai and so on.
4, Medium-sized car - Class B
Wheelbase of this car class has between 2.7 and 2.9 meters, the car body length between 4.5 and 4.9 meters, and an engine displacement of between 1.8 and 2.4 liters.
Medium-sized cars generally have a business class. Early-stage cars are often the choice of a company.
However, in recent years, more and more families have to chosen the intermediate cars. He generally has a large space and ample power. Manufacturers generally use the best and most advanced technology to take the lead in mid-size cars.
The domestic car circle originally had a saying that "the middle-class car has the world", which fully explains the importance of the mid-size car.
Most of the mid-size cars currently on sale in the world have been famous for a long time:
The business routes are: Volkswagen Shuangjiao, Magotan and Passat; Japanese top three, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, Toyota Camry and so on.
There are movement routes: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Mai Rui Bao XL, Mazda Artz, Honda Platinum and so on.
There are also: Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 508, Citroen C5, Hyundai Sonata, Skoda Speed and so on.
5, Medium and large cars - C-class car
Wheelbase of the car class between 2.8 m and 3.0 m, the car body length of between 4.8 m and 5.0 m, and an engine displacement of more than 2.4 liters.
The C-class car is really mostly for administrative and commercial vehicles. Because the C-Class has more space than the mid-size car, and most of the design styles tend to be conservative and business. And the C-class car market is dominated by luxury brands.
The C-class cars that are familiar to everyone in the world are: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Volvo 90 Series, Cadillac CT6, XTS, Lexus ES, GS, Toyota Crown, Jaguar XF, Infiniti Q70, Volkswagen Huiang, Kia K9 Wait.
6, Large car - D-class car
Wheelbase of the car class has more than 3.0 meters, the car body length of more than 5.0 meters, and an engine displacement of more than 3.0 liters.
Large cars are the ultra-luxury cars we often say. In the early years, the D-class cars had at least 6-cylinder or even 12-cylinder engines. It is equipped with all the luxury configurations you could imagine. Especially for the rear passengers, the care will often exceed the front passengers. The price is more than one million, which is also the choice of many bosses and successful people.
The most familiar big cars are the BBA's top three: Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.
Also more common are Porsche Panamera, Maserati President, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS, etc. (Bentley, Rolls Royce is not in scope).
The primary feature of a large car is of course large, with a wheelbase starting at three meters. Secondly, the configuration is extremely luxurious. The general sense of movement is not strong, but the emphasis on comfort is built for the ride. Because the owners who often have large cars are sitting in the back row.
Extended information:
The car grade is derived from the German Volkswagen's grading method for cars. It is not an authoritative standard. It is only a set of reference values that the public originally formulated for their own platform strategy, and was later widely used.
The car class is generally six levels: A00, A0, A, B, C, and D.
When German Volkswagen began to promote its platform strategy, they divided the vehicle platform into six levels of A00, A0, A, B, C and D according to size and positioning.
According to the German car grading standards: A00 is a miniature passenger car, A0 is a small passenger car A-class is a compact passenger car, B-class is a medium-sized passenger car, C-type is a medium and large passenger car, D-class car is a large passenger car. Its grade is mainly based on the parameters such as wheelbase, displacement and weight. The lower the alphabetical order, the longer the wheelbase of the car, the greater the displacement and weight, and the luxury of the passenger car. It is also constantly improving.
Domestically, A00, A0, A, B, C, and D are generally referred to as minicars, small cars, compact cars, medium cars, medium and large cars, and large cars.
As the number of models increases and the price, style, and configuration options become more diverse, the edge crossings of Class A, Class B, and Class C vehicles will increase. For example, some models may have a wheelbase that belongs to the A-class range, while the displacement and price are comparable to those of the B-Class. Therefore, passenger car grading should not be too rigid and rigid.
Grade, wheelbase (m), length (meter), engine displacement (liter), curb weight (kg)
A00 level: 2.00-2.20, less than 4.00, less than 1.2, less than 800
Some mini car brands: Chery QQ3, Suzuki Alto, BYD F0.
A0 level: 2.20-2.30, 3.80-4.30, 1.0-1.3, less than 1000
Some small car brands: Volkswagen POLO, Audi A1, Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sail, Hyundai Rena
Class A: 2.30-2.45, 4.20-4.60, 1.3-1.6, 1100-1400
Some compact car brands: Volkswagen LaVida, Skoda Octavia, Sagitar, Toyota Corolla, Buick Excelle, Ford Focus, Hyundai Lang
Class B: 2.45-2.60, 4.50-5.00, 1.6-2.4, 1400-1800
Some mid-size car brands: Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, Hyundai Sonata, Peugeot 508, Honda Accord, BMW 3 Series, Ford Mondeo, Toyota Camry.
Class C: 2.60-2.80, 4.70-5.00, 2.3-3.0, 1600-2000
Part of the medium and large:
Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Series, Toyota Crown.
D grade, 2.80 or more, greater than 5.00, greater than 3.0, 1800 or more
Part of the large: Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S, BMW 7, Lexus LS.
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