After thinking about it for a long time, the best way to describe FAW Toyota's Ling Fang is to be quiet. His talent is revealed under his restrained and charming appearance. Lingfang has been anticipated by domestic consumers since it was launched, and everyone is deeply attracted by its elegant appearance. As we have always been interested in car lights, we are naturally curious about these expressive eyes. Since there is nothing to say about their appearance, let's take a look at how deep these "charming eyes" are!
The headlights, which resemble those of an eagle, look small and have quite satisfactory functions. The high and low beams of all lamp units are LED light sources and can realize the automatic high beam function (the AHB automatic high beam function is standard in all series). . The through-type red LED taillights at the rear of the car cleverly combine with the full lines at the rear to form unique concave and convex lines, which are rare among Toyota cars. This "unique Toyota aesthetic" may only be possessed by Lingfang.
Test model: 2022 Dual Engine 2.5L four-wheel drive flagship version Guide price: 297,800 yuan
Configuration light source: both high and low beams are LED
Lamp group composition & configuration analysis:
The test model is the Lingfang flagship version. The main body of the headlight structure is composed of a lens and LED lamp beads. It looks like a Lexus headlight, and the shape is very soft and oriental aesthetics. The width indicator light, daytime running light, and turn signal light are all in one. When the turn signal light is on, it switches to amber.
In fact, the difference in other configuration models is not very big. On the pure gasoline version of the Enterprising and Deluxe Editions and the dual-engine luxury version (low-end models), LED far and near light sources, automatic headlights, AHB automatic high beam, Fog lights are standard, the only difference is that low-end models do not have lenses.
Two minor shortcomings are that the height of the headlights can only be adjusted manually for low beam, and the fog lights are placed relatively in the middle of the front apron, so the horizontal effect may not be as good as placing them on both sides.
Therefore, there are not many functional differences in the headlights of all Lingfang models. The editor personally thinks that since it is beautiful, headlights with LED daytime light strips and lenses look more attractive. So if you want to make the headlights of low-end models beautiful and upgrade to high-end headlights, the editor has also consulted on the prices for you. 4S stores can provide optional upgrades.
Car light quotation: The price of a single headlight of mid-to-high-end Lingfang is 5,863 yuan. This quotation comes from the after-sales order price of the 4S store. This price is indeed higher than the 6,698 yuan of the Highlander high-end version (three lenses) we tested before. The price is cheaper, and it’s also much nicer and more refined. The low-end version without lens and LED daytime running light belt is only priced at 4,678 yuan per headlight. Among Japanese joint venture models, this price is relatively affordable.
Special features: AHB automatic adjustment high beam system
Out of curiosity, the Feilv Automotive editorial team took this Lingfang to our "Automotive Ophthalmology Research Testing Field." On a night road of more than 80 kilometers one way, the Toyota Lingfang performed well during the journey. When running on the highway and encountering dark road conditions ahead, the AHB automatic adjustment high beam function takes advantage of it. The high beam will automatically turn on when the vehicle speed is higher than 40km/h. In addition, this is a car with a height of 1.6 meters. SUV, so the overall field of view from inside the car is still very spacious.
We mentioned before that the conditions for Highlander to turn on the high beam are relatively harsh, and it is very sensitive to visible light judgment. Whether the automatic high beam can quickly judge and turn on the high beam. The AHB automatic adjustment high beam system on Ling Fang seems to be different, somewhat like the experience on a Lexus car.
The AHB automatic high-beam system can detect surrounding light sources through the vehicle's front windshield camera and automatically switch between high and low beams based on the intensity of light outside the vehicle. When the car is driving on a dimly lit road, the headlights will automatically switch to high beam state. When there is sufficient light ahead or the headlights or taillights of oncoming vehicles are sensed, AHB will automatically switch the high beam back to the low beam. It can be seen that the automatic high beam function of Ling Fang is significantly improved compared to the Highlander we complained about before.
It does have an automatic high beam function. In some emergency situations, it will automatically recognize and turn on the high beam, avoiding many unnecessary dangerous operations by the driver. Moreover, many drivers turn on the high beam while driving and forget to turn it off, causing glare to oncoming vehicles. At this time, the automatic high beam can turn off the high beam when it is not needed, achieving "civilized high beam, An elegant act that harmonizes everyone.
Okay, here is the actual measurement of the brightness of the Ling amp lamp we made at the test site.
Car light brightness measurement unit: Lux (Lux)
Definition: When an object is uniformly illuminated by light and the luminous flux obtained on an area of 1 square meter is 1 lumen, its illumination (light intensity) is 1 Lux.
In terms of car light illumination distance, we take the brightness of 10Lux as the minimum lighting limit and take the distance value when this brightness is reached.
20cm is generally the minimum height of the vehicle's front bumper from the ground. We choose this position as the lowest position illuminated by the light. The distance from this position to the headlights is the illumination distance.
Illumination distance test: low beam is excellent, high beam is average
In the actual measurement, the height of Toyota Lingfang's low beam can be adjusted manually. When the light illumination angle is the lowest, the farthest measured low beam illumination is the central part, and the distance is 13.6 meters. In the gear with the highest angle, the farthest measured low beam exposure is to the right side of the vehicle, with a distance of 59.9 meters.
It can be seen that the gap between different gears is still very large, which also shows that Toyota Lingfang's low beam illumination distance tolerance is very high. And the longest distance is 59.9 meters, and the right side is relatively bright, which also effectively illuminates the driver's blind spot. Generally speaking, if the low beam can pass 50 meters, the performance is good, and Ling Fang's performance is indeed very good.
In the high beam irradiation session, Ling Fang's score was 81.8 meters. This score was actually average and did not break the 100-meter mark, so Ling Fang still needs to improve in terms of high beam.
Tail light brightness: 7 lux
Although the lines of Lingfang's taillights are slender and elegant, the illumination at night is not very high. We also tested the brightness of Lingfang's unique taillight. When maintaining a distance of one meter between the front and rear cars, the brightness of 7 lux will not dazzle the driver behind.
Summarize:
Overall, the overall performance of Lingfang's headlights is pretty good. For a joint venture SUV that only costs over 200,000 yuan, all lights support automatic high and low beams, which is already a plus. The most important thing is a single headlight. The top-end model only costs less than 6,000 yuan, which is very cost-effective.
And the measured performance of the low beam is also very good. Whether it is brightness or field of view, it is very good for daily use. The only shortcoming may be that the high beam is not so ideal. Therefore, although these "charming eyes" are not as flashy as laser headlights, they still exude an extraordinary temperament.
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