Beijing BJ60／Lantu Chasing Light, etc. New Car Prospects During the Year
[Autohome News] As the annual finale of China’s auto market, the Guangzhou Auto Show always attracts much attention. It is not only a summary of the past year, but also carries the outlook of major brands for the future. It is a pity that due to the pandemic, the auto show will be postponed, which will more or less affect the rhythm of the release of new cars of major brands. It is believed that by the end of the year, everyone will have to fight to complete the "KPI" anyway. The new car should be unveiled and listed. Today, we have sorted out the new cars that are expected to be unveiled and listed this year to see if there are any models you pay attention to.
◆ Beijing BJ60
Beijing BJ60 announced the pre-sale price at the Chengdu Auto Show: 23.98-28 9,800 yuan, and confirmed that it will be offline on November 16, and is expected to be officially listed within the year. The new car is equipped with a light hybrid system composed of 2.0T engine + 48V motor, and adopts a non-load-bearing body and independent suspension.
The front face of the BJ60 is a family-style design style. The five-hole grille is integrated with the LED light groups on both sides, supplemented by a lot of chrome decoration, but it still highlights the hard style. It is reported that it will be equipped with a welcome mode and intelligent interactive lights. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the BJ60 are 5040/1955/1925mm, and the wheelbase is 2820mm. It is positioned for medium and large SUVs.
In terms of tires, it is reported that AT tires will only appear on models with 18-inch rims after the launch of the future. The rear design of the BJ60 is simple and atmospheric, and it also uses a classic external spare tire. It is worth mentioning that the taillights of the car are also full of details, which are lit in the shape of traditional palace lanterns.
The BJ60’s interior is sumptuous, with leather, paint and chrome trim to give it a sense of luxury. Full LCD meters and a large central control screen make it not inferior in terms of technology configuration. In addition, there is a mountain pattern on the trim in front of the co-pilot.
In terms of other comfort features, the driver’s seat is equipped with a leg rest and seat memory function, the front seats are equipped with 12-way electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions, and there are aviation headrests. The rear seats will also be equipped with ventilation, heating and massage functions, and the car will also be equipped with 256 color optional ambient lights, front laminated glass, and a sound system of Yanfei Lishi brand 12 speakers + 1 external power amplifier.
In the power part, the BJ60 is equipped with a light hybrid system composed of a 2.0T engine + 48V motor, equipped with an 85L fuel tank and a 35L auxiliary fuel tank installation space. The transmission system will be matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, equipped with a time-sharing four-wheel drive system, which can be electronically controlled to switch 2H, 4H, and 4L modes. The ATS all-terrain system supports the choice of 9 driving modes. In addition, the new car also adopts a non-bearing body and is equipped with three locks for front, middle and rear, of which the transfer can amplify the torque by 2.54 times.
Editor’s comment:
The arrival of the Beijing BJ60 will provide you with a new choice among hardcore SUVs. If you only look at the appearance, it is actually acceptable even if it walks in the city, because the Beijing BJ60 has the ruggedness of the hardcore SUV in the impression, while retaining a bit of sophistication. Enter the car, it creates a luxurious atmosphere that is also more like a city SUV, taking into account the needs of daily household use.
Its hard work is all in the place where people can’t see it, and the hardware configuration belongs to everything in the same level of models to ensure that the vehicle has the ability to go out and cross-country. At present, Beijing BJ60 has announced the pre-sale price: 23.98-28 9,800 yuan, if the official guide price is more beautiful, I believe it can be sought after by many hard-core SUV lovers.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC
For the debut of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC, it is still in the speculation stage. If it does debut, it will be a surprise. In August, we obtained the declaration information and declaration map of the new generation of domestic Mercedes-Benz GLC from MIIT. The new car has been greatly adjusted and a 7-seat layout has been adopted.
"GLC 260 L"
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC brings two different styles of front face design. The inside of the front grille of the GLC 260 L model will also be integrated with a chrome frame to enhance the sense of refinement; while the GLC 300 L looks more sporty. In addition, the GLC 260 L also incorporates a lot of chrome design elements in the front surround, while the GLC 300 L adopts a more aggressive design, the difference is very obvious.
"GLC 300 L"
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the two power versions are 4826/1890/1714mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2977mm. It can be seen that the options offered by the two models are not rich, among which the more eye-catching is the "mirror big standard", which has a good sense of grade. In addition, both versions will provide a variety of different styles of wheels to choose from.
In terms of power, the GLC 260 L model will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 150 kW, while the GLC 300 L will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 190 kW.
Editor’s comment:
As a high-profile model in luxury mid-size SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is about to be replaced. From the perspective of changes, it brings two different styles of front faces, but it is indeed not stunning. In addition, the body size of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC has been slightly adjusted compared with the current model, and the length and wheelbase have been lengthened by 62mm and 4mm respectively.
Of course, for everyone, we are looking forward to its changes in configuration, power and space. It can be seen that the low-power version of the new car has been upgraded, and the launch of the seven-seat version will further enrich the choices, especially for home users. We are also particularly looking forward to experiencing its space practicality as soon as possible.
◆ Odyssey Unlimited Kit Edition
The 2022 Odyssey with the "Infinity Package" was previously announced to be unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Now that the auto show has been postponed, the appearance time is to be determined. As a special edition, the new car package will include a carbon fiber front shovel, a carbon fiber front midnet trim (printed with a limited logo), a side skirt, a rear spoiler with a limited logo, door rain shields, and 19-inch lightweight wheels.
In terms of interior, the new car will be equipped with a carbon fiber inner rearview mirror cover and a metallic sports accelerator pedal. The above kits will bring a more personalized and sporty visual enhancement to Odyssey.
In terms of power, the new car is still equipped with an e: HEV oil-electric hybrid system composed of a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, with a combined power of 215 horsepower, a combined torque of 315 Nm, and a lithium-ion battery. In terms of transmission system, the new car will be equipped with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission.
Editor’s comment:
The "Infinity Kit" had already appeared in other models of GAC Honda before, so everyone should be familiar with it. In simple terms, it is to enrich personalized choices and save consumers the time and effort of later modification. And when the "Infinity Kit" is combined with the practical MPV model of Odyssey, it will give people more surprises. Therefore, friends who like personalization can pay attention.
◆ New Peugeot 5008
At the 20th anniversary celebration of Dongfeng Peugeot, the new Peugeot 5008 announced the pre-sale price: 17.77-23 3,700 yuan, of which the limited edition model of Lifetime Glory priced at 233,700 yuan is limited to 399 units. It is believed that after enough warm-up, the new Peugeot 5008 is expected to complete the official listing within the year.
The new Peugeot 5008 is a facelift. The main change is to update the logo, and the little lion logo that everyone affectionately calls has become more fierce. And the logo of the car series name "5008" is placed on the front of the car, and the rest of the design has not been changed. The body size of the new car is 4670mm, 1855mm, 1655mm, and the wheelbase is 2840mm, which is positioned in the medium-sized SUV.
In terms of interior, the new car follows the sci-fi cockpit style of i-Cockpit, equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD meter + 10-inch central control screen, of which the central control screen display is more delicate, supports Baidu CarLife, and can project mobile phone navigation pages. In terms of space, the 5008 provides a 7-seat model. According to our experience with the current model, it is relatively spacious to meet daily household needs. The third row of space is recommended for emergency use.
As a reference, the current 5008 offers 1.6T and 1.8T engines, of which the 1.6T engine has a maximum power of 170 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm; the 1.8T engine has a maximum power of 211 horsepower and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. In terms of transmission system, the whole system is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Editor’s comment:
As a facelifted model, the change of the new Peugeot 5008 is not too obvious, mainly to change the logo, and at the same time put the logo of the car series name "5008" on the front of the car. In terms of space and power, the new car is basically the same as the current model. For it, the most important thing is to further improve the cost performance through configuration and price adjustment. After all, in the current competitive situation, the Peugeot 5008 needs to be exchanged for volume to gain a greater market space and presence.
Buick Electra-X
The Buick Electra-X, which has been unveiled many times before, is a pure electric concept SUV developed in response to the needs of Chinese consumers. It was born on the Aoteneng electric vehicle platform. Its appearance style is a new interpretation of Buick’s PURE Design concept, combining technology, the future and a sense of sports.
Although it is a pure electric SUV, the Buick Electra-X still made a lot of articles in the front face design. The new cornice spread-wing front face is equipped with a scale crystal lattice grille, which is full of futuristic feeling. Rhythmic LED headlights can also interpret a variety of different light phrases. There is no extra design in the rear part of the car, and the through taillights have a new vitality under the new design language. Removing the excess decoration of the body is also a feature of the new design concept, highlighting the purity of the electric age.
Compared with the appearance, the interior design of the Buick Electra-X is more "refreshing". The overall language is mainly horizontal, and at the same time it gives the interior a rich sense of hierarchy. And such simple lines are also exchanged for a full sense of futurism. The curved screen with a very "Buick" shape reaches 30 inches in size, and the official says it can reach a resolution of 6K. The Buick Electra-X has a new generation of VCS intelligent cockpit system, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 car chip, which is also the "first" among domestic and foreign mass-produced chips, which can support 5G connection.
Buick Electra-X’s platform, the Ultron Electric Vehicle Platform, is the first electric platform to use the Wireless Battery Management System (wBMS), which, together with GM’s new generation of VIP intelligent electronics architecture, will support more refined system management and iterative upgrades of functions.
Editor’s comment:
As the first electric SUV of the Buick brand, the Electra-X can be seen as Buick’s thinking on electrification. The new design language, more advanced equipment and more refined system management are all its main highlights. Of course, it is still in the concept car stage and needs to step up. After all, time waits for no one. We look forward to seeing its production version soon, and then we can see what upgrades it has made to meet the needs of Chinese consumers.
◆ GAC Trumpchi A79
We learned from the official that the GAC Trumpchi brand will release a new sedan at the Guangzhou Auto Show, with the internal code name A79. At the same time, the official also released a set of trailer pictures of the car, the overall shape is very sci-fi.
According to the official trailer picture released, the overall shape of the new car is angular, and the polygonal headlights are matched with exaggerated air intakes on both sides, making the car look very sporty. At the same time, yellow lines are also added to the edge of the new wheel rim for decoration, so as to enhance the youthful atmosphere of the vehicle. At present, the official has not announced more information on it, and we will continue to pay attention.
Editor’s comment:
In the past two years, GAC Trumpchi has often been able to give us small surprises. For example, Shadow Leopard has created a lot of topic traffic. From the exposed trailer pictures, there is a high probability that it is a very eye-catching and topical new car. Unfortunately, there is too little information in the pictures at this stage, and we can only wait for more information to be exposed.
◆ Ford Ranger
We have learned from relevant sources that the Ford Ranger pickup truck, known as the "Little Raptor", is expected to be officially unveiled within the year and domestically produced in 2023. At the same time, the Ford Bronco Lie Ma may also be introduced into China and domestically produced in 2023, but it is still uncertain whether it is a Bronco or a Bronco Sport model.
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Ford Ranger Raptor model has already been unveiled. The middle of the front air intake grille adopts the iconic "FORD" middle net design, which is domineering. The words Raptor are marked on the trunk door to indicate the identity of the new car.
In the interior part, the new car features a 12.4-inch full-LCD instrument panel, a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel with magnesium alloy paddle shifters, and a 12-inch multimedia touchscreen arranged vertically in the center of the center console. SYNC 4 information interaction system and Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay are standard in the car. The central aisle area of the new car is equipped with an electronic shift mechanism and some physical buttons and knob-type driving mode options. The overall design and matching give the new car a very good sense of technology.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbo V6 engine, with a maximum power of 288 horsepower and a maximum torque of 491 Nm; in terms of transmission system, the new car will be matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and equipped with a four-wheel drive system with multiple driving modes optional. The four-wheel drive system has an electronically controlled two-speed transfer box and is equipped with front and rear differential locks, so that the new car will have up to seven driving modes including sports, sand, mud, rock, etc. In addition, it is also equipped with Trail Control off-road cruise control system, which can operate at a maximum speed of 32 km/h.
Editor’s comment:
The new generation of Ford F-150 Raptor models are sold in the official direct sales model in China, but after-sales services are sold at Jiangling Ford dealers. For Jiangling Ford, although the Raptor is an imported model, it is placed in its own channel exhibition hall, which is conducive to brand upward and also helps to increase consumer attention. We believe that with the launch of domestic Ranger and Bronco Liema, Jiangling Ford is expected to enter a new stage.
◆ Hechuang A06
At the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show, the Hechuang A06 was officially unveiled, and the blind pre-sale price of the car is 180,000 yuan. According to our previous information from official channels, the Hechuang A06 was originally planned to be listed at the Guangzhou Auto Show, so after the auto show was postponed, we are also paying attention to the changes in the IPO time.
The new car is the first model based on the Hechuang H-GEA architecture. It adopts the popular coupe style design, and the combination of L-shaped headlights and closed middle net makes the front face look simple and stylish. The semi-closed low-drag rim shape and through-the-rear lights are all popular pure electric model design elements. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4965/1920/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2850mm.
In terms of interior design, Hechuang A06 adopts a very simple interior layout. The entire center console has only air-conditioning trend design, and all functions are concentrated on the central control large-size touch screen. At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with mobile phone wireless chargers and charging interfaces.
The new car supports a variety of power options, including front drive and four-wheel drive, of which the 0-100km/h acceleration time of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is 3.7 seconds. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a ternary lithium battery and uses a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The maximum power of the motor is 160 kW and the maximum speed is 160km/h.
Editor’s comment:
Compared with other brands that focus on new energy vehicles, Hechuang’s branding impression is not too high, but with the increase of new products, Hechuang has gradually gained some popularity in the market this year. Hechuang A06 is positioned as a medium-sized car, and it is still relatively attractive from the pre-sale price. Especially the 0-100km/h acceleration time of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is 3.7 seconds, which is quite an exciting number. Of course, for Hechuang A06, the biggest weapon for Hechuang A06 will still be the price.
◆ Hechuang Concept-M mass production version
A few days ago, the patent image of the production version of the Hechuang Concept-M was exposed, showing us the appearance of the production version of the Hechuang Concept-M concept car that was unveiled in 2021. In fact, its production version was originally expected to be unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show.
Like the current mainstream MPV design style, the new car has a huge middle grid, although it is a pure electric MPV. The middle grid adopts an irregular three-dimensional grille shape, and the headlights are connected to the middle grid. It is expected that there is a circle of chrome decoration on the periphery of the middle grid. The headlights are suspected to have a through design, and there is a huge air intake decoration on both sides of the front of the car.
On the side of the vehicle, a waist line runs through the entire body, and there is an unusual inclined waist line design at the body. The size of the entire body is not small, and the charging port of the new car is suspected to be located at the front fender on the right. At the rear of the vehicle, there will also be a through-type tail light design, and the rear bumper has a certain design, but it is not too exaggerated. The roof of the new car will have two front and rear sunroof. In terms of power, there is no more news yet. For more news about the new car, we will continue to pay attention.
Editor’s comment:
In the past two years, large six-seat SUVs and MPVs have been quite popular, especially many new energy vehicle companies are targeting this market segment cake, and sales are also very good. As a brand new MPV, the production version of Hechuang Concept-M was originally planned to be unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Through the patent map that has been released, you can see that the new car uses a very domineering China Net, and there is not much other information.
◆ Jidu ROBO-01 production version
Not long ago, Jidu ROBO-01, a joint model with the theme of China’s lunar exploration project, was officially launched, priced at 399,800 yuan. However, the car is limited to 2,000 units. Of course, we can also guess what the ordinary production version looks like from the limited version.
The new car is based on the concept ROBO-01 concept car, and the appearance continues the design of the concept car. The front of the car adopts AI pixel headlights, and two lidars are also set here. The side adopts a suspended roof design, and a hidden door handle is also used. In terms of body size, its length/width/height are 4853/1990/1611mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm.
Entering the car, the Jidu ROBO-01 has almost restored the interior design of the concept car to the greatest extent. The central control is equipped with a 3D unbounded integrated screen with a screen size of 35.6 inches, which is very futuristic. The U-shaped steering wheel adds a lot of combat atmosphere to the new car, which makes people imagine infinitely. At the same time, the new car has cancelled the shift lever and left and right lever, which makes people can’t help but look forward to how Jidu will combine these functions with intelligent driving assistance.
The new car will be equipped with Qualcomm 8295 smart cabin chip and NVIDIA Orin X smart driving chip, and the AI computing power of the whole vehicle will reach 538TOPS; the whole car is equipped with 31 external sensors and two lidars as standard. When the product is delivered to users, it will bring a high-end autonomous driving experience "out of the box".
In terms of power, the ROBO-01 is equipped with a 100kWh battery of Ningde Times, with a battery life of up to 600km. The maximum power of the dual motor is 400kW, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 3.9s.
Editor’s comment:
Jidu is a new brand, and the first product that can be released is still very awesome. Basically, many cutting-edge technologies have been made available, and the design has also been updated with the times. Jidu originally planned to release the regular version of the ROBO-01 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. At the same time, there is the exterior design of the second production model, but all this has been delayed.
Finally, let’s talk more about the progress of this new brand in terms of channel construction. Jidu’s first brand experience center will open in Shanghai this year. In 2023, it plans to enter 46 cities in China, open 100 stores, and initially complete the layout of the sales network.
◆ Landscape Chasing Light
Following the disclosure of the declaration map, Landmap officially released the official map of the new medium and large sedan Landmap Chaser, showing more angles and details. At the same time, the configuration information of the new car was also recently exposed. Landmap Chaser has a body length of more than 5 meters, and it is expected to compete with the NIO ET7 in the future. According to the previous plan, the car is expected to be unveiled in November.
Lantu Chasing Light adopts the style of the concept car from iLand. The front of the car is a through shape, but the specific internal details need to be further researched. The front surround is integrated with a C-shaped design, which is more unique.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Landscape Chaser are 5088/1970/1505mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm, so the whole is relatively slender. The back-style roof line makes it look very dynamic, and the large area of chrome decoration further enhances the grade. We can see that it is equipped with low wind resistance style two-tone wheels, which is one of its three optional wheels.
The image of the rear detail not only shows the internal structure of the light group, but also allows us to see that it has an electric rear spoiler, which not only enhances the aerodynamics, but also makes the visual aspect more sporty.
In terms of power, the Lantu Chaser will be equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a maximum power of 160kW (218 horsepower) for the front motor and 215kW (292 horsepower) for the rear motor. The car will have a maximum speed of 210km/h.
Editor’s comment:
Lantu Chasing Light, which is positioned as a medium and large car, has targeted its opponents at the NIO ET7. In fact, today, when Chinese brands are seeking breakthroughs, everyone is also enemies and friends, and the goal is to get a share of the luxury market segment. There is no doubt that Lantu Chasing Light is of great strategic significance for the brand. It is equipped with a self-developed centralized SOA electronic and electrical architecture, which will provide more possibilities for vehicle hardware/software upgrades. Of course, the current information is limited, and we look forward to seeing more details in the future.
◆ Qijun e-POWER
After Xuanyi e-POWER, we are expected to see Qijun e-POWER within the year. Compared with common hybrid models, the engine in the e-POWER system only generates electricity and does not participate in the drive, so it will be closer to pure electric vehicles in performance.
The Nissan Qijun e-POWER is slightly different from the ordinary fuel version of Qijun in appearance. It adopts a blackened V-shaped design on the midnet, which adopts Nissan’s latest V-motion design language. The new car continues to use the design of split headlights. The headlight groups on both sides of the top are integrated with the front grille to form an integrated shape, and the front surround adopts a trapezoidal heat dissipation opening and a thick front lip.
At the doors and at the rear of the car, you will see the exclusive logo of the e-POWER. The rear of the car has a small roof spoiler, the tail lights on both sides are blackened, and the rear surround is also equipped with a diffuser trim with chrome trim and a hidden exhaust layout. In addition, the declaration map shows that the new car will also have a two-tone body design, and the roof will be black.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with the second-generation e-POWER hybrid system. The new car has a 1.5T three-cylinder engine + dual motor power system, of which the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 106kW and a peak torque of 250 Nm. The maximum power of the front motor is 150kW and the peak torque is 330 Nm. The maximum power of the rear motor is 100kW and the peak torque is 195 Nm. In addition, the car will also be equipped with dual-drive motors for four-wheel drive.
Editor’s comment:
I just finished the long-term test of the Xuanyi electric drive version not long ago, so when I saw the Qijun e-POWER model, I probably guessed what changes it would have. It has no obvious difference in design from the fuel version, mainly the addition of the "e-POWER" logo. The biggest attraction of the new car is the e-POWER hybrid system, which is obviously a very large upgrade.
Compared with the 1.2L engine + single motor of Xuanyi electric drive version, Qijun e-POWER has a 1.5T three-cylinder engine + dual motor, so both the power generation efficiency and the power performance of the direct output of the drive motor have been significantly improved, which can be said to be very much looking forward to. I believe that the arrival of the e-POWER version will make Qijun more competitive. What is slightly worse is that it cannot get a green card.
◆ New Outlander
Previously, the new Outlander has opened pre-sale, launched a total of 7 models, including 4 two-wheel drive models, 3 four-wheel drive models, pre-sale price range of 17-230,000 yuan, the new car will be officially listed on November 17.
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car basically refers to the shape of the overseas version. The front air intake grille is equipped with three chrome-plated strips, and there are "C-shaped" chrome-plated decorations on both sides of the grille. At the same time, the new car adopts a split headlight group, with LED daytime running lights above and near and far lights below. The front of the new car is surrounded by a silver ventilation and heat dissipation opening in the center, and a protective design is installed on the lower edge, which makes the new car look heavier as a whole.
On the side of the car body, the waist line of the new car runs through the body to the tail, and the front and rear fenders form a wide-body visual effect. With the two-color large-size wheels, the aura is more full. At the rear of the car, the new car is equipped with a small roof spoiler and a rear wiper on the rear window glass. The tail light group adopts a blackened design, plus the silver guard decoration surrounded by the back and the exhaust layout of the two sides, which further enhances the sporty atmosphere.
In the interior part, the new car is equipped with a full LCD instrument panel and a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel, the central control center is equipped with a multimedia display screen with a floating design, and the air conditioner is designed for a through-type shape, with the electronic shift mechanism in the central channel area and the knob-type driving mode selection function, so that the new car’s technological atmosphere is well displayed.
In the power part, the domestic version of the model is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine + 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 215 horsepower and a maximum torque of 280N · m. The transmission system is matched with a CVT gearbox, and a four-wheel drive system is optional.
Editor’s comment:
In recent years, the strong rise of Chinese brands has really made traditional joint venture brands such as GAC and Mitsubishi feel very difficult. If you don’t make adjustments, I am afraid that it will become more and more uncomfortable. Now, the new Outlander is finally here. It has a good four-wheel drive system, and maybe many people are rushing to choose it for seven seats. For it, a sincere price is essential, so that it can compete with competitors on the market.
◆ SAIC MAXUS V70
At the 2022 SAIC MAXUS "VAN Wonderful Night", the manufacturer released the trailer of the SAIC MAXUS V70 on the spot. The front grille of the new car adopts a snowflake-like design style, and it is suspected to be equipped with a through-type light strip. In addition, the headlight shape is also very sharp.
Editor’s comment:
Now SAIC MAXUS V70 "still holds the Pipa half-covered", but has released a teaser picture with limited information. We will continue to pay attention to the disclosure of more information.
◆ SAIC MAXUS Territory
At the recent Chengdu Auto Show, SAIC MAXUS officially launched its new medium and large SUV-territory. The new car will launch a 5/6/7-seat combination to meet the needs of different consumers. It is reported that the new car is expected to be officially launched within the year.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new design style, which is more avant-garde and hardcore as a whole. Specifically, the car adopts the popular split headlight set design, with a large-size polygonal front grille, which makes the car look very atmospheric. At the same time, the official also added the MAXUS logo on the front edge of its engine compartment to improve vehicle identification.
In terms of the rear, the car adopts the current popular through-type taillight group design, with a total of two exhaust layouts on both sides below, a large-sized embedded trapezoidal license plate area, which not only highlights the layering, but also enhances the vehicle’s fashionable atmosphere. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5046 (5214)/2016/1876mm, and the wheelbase is 2950mm, positioning it as a medium and large SUV.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts an unconventional center console layout, and adopts a floating center control screen, and the vehicle also retains a few physical buttons. The symmetrical design is also used under the center console, and the visual effect is still relatively good.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T twin-turbo diesel engine produced by Shanghai Diesel Engine Joint stock company, with a maximum power of 160 kilowatts. It is worth mentioning that the new car has towing capacity, the original factory has its own trailer hook, and the total weight of the trailer is 2500kg.
Editor’s comment:
Recently, the popularity of hard-core SUVs has gradually increased, and the arrival of the territory will give consumers more choices in the future. From the product perspective, its appearance is hard-core, but also some avant-garde, and the interior and configuration look equally good. For such a medium and large SUV, what price do you think is more suitable?
◆ Wei 80
Wei 80 is expected to debut this year, as a six-seat medium and large SUV, the new car will enter the 35-400,000 range, competing with other Chinese brands in the same class.
The Wei 80 looks more atmospheric, while the bezel grille and the special-shaped light group bring some unique atmosphere. The length, width and height of this car are 5105mm/1985mm/1800mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3050mm, even larger than the Touon.
At present, some camouflage is still used in the test car, except for some details that are hidden, there is no secret in the overall design. The biggest feature of this car is the cross-cutting full LCD screen, which looks larger than the dual 15.7-inch OLED screen in the front row of the ideal L8/L9. Of course, the specific size, internal structure and relevant information of the car system are still unknown.
According to the declaration information, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T + DHT + P4 plug-in hybrid system, with a maximum engine power of 154 horsepower, a WLTC comprehensive cruising range of more than 1200 kilometers, and a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 0.75L/100km.
Editor’s comment:
For Great Wall Motor, Wei brand is an important position for its high-end breakthrough, while for Wei brand, Wei 80 is the brand flagship, which is another breakthrough attempt after the VV series and coffee series products, and cannot be missed. However, Interestingly, after being listed on the MIIT new car declaration catalog, the manufacturer took the initiative to invite users to co-create the front face design because of the controversy caused by the shape. This is obviously not a simple decision. After all, it requires a lot of investment and related adaptation work, and the rhythm of the market and the rhythm of communication will be disrupted. In any case, let’s wait and see what happens.
◆ Chevrolet Aote platform new car
Not long ago, we obtained a new energy model plan from SAIC-GM from 2022 to 2025. According to the picture, it will launch more than 10 domestic new energy models based on the Aoteneng electric vehicle platform. At the same time, some media reported that Chevrolet’s first domestic Aoteneng platform model will be unveiled within the year.
At present, the official has not announced more information about this car. We speculate that the car may be the Chevrolet Equinox EV (Explorer) unveiled for the 2022 North American Auto Show, which is based on the GM Aote pure electric platform and provides single-motor and dual-motor four-wheel drive models. The longest cruising range is 483km. At the same time, the price range of the new car will be lower than the Pioneer EV, starting at about $30,000, and will be officially launched in overseas markets by the end of 2023.
The new car adopts a closed front grille design as a whole, and is equipped with a through-type daytime running light group, with a large-sized air inlet below, so that the car has a high degree of recognition while enhancing the visual level. In addition, the new car adds multiple rib lines to the front cabin cover to create a sense of strength. In terms of the tail, the new car also adopts a through-type taillight group, and the center is supplemented by the Chevrolet brand LOGO, which highlights the visual effect.
In terms of interior, the center console of the Explorer EV is basically similar to that of the Trailblazer EV. It adopts a dual-screen design composed of an 11-inch full LCD instrument + an 11-inch central control screen. However, there are obvious differences in the trend of air conditioning and the central aisle area. As a whole, the Explorer EV is more oriented towards household use. At the same time, the high-end models will also be equipped with steering wheel heating, dual-temperature zone air conditioning, electric tailgate, sunroof and a 17.7-inch central control screen. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with Super Cruise autonomous driving assistance system.
In terms of power, the new car will offer single-motor and dual-motor four-wheel drive models, of which the single-motor model has a maximum power of 157kW and a maximum of 327N · m, and the dual-motor four-wheel drive model has a maximum power of 216kW and a maximum torque of 469N · m. The official did not provide detailed information on the battery, but the standard version has a cruising range of 402km, the long-range version can reach 483km, and the four-wheel drive version has a cruising range of 451km. In terms of charging, the power of the standard version can reach 11.5kW, while the power of the RS version can reach 19.2kW.
Editor’s comment:
Since the new car is still in the speculative stage, we cannot make more comments. In any case, whether it is Chevrolet, Buick or Cadillac, we must accelerate the release of new energy vehicles in the Chinese market, and we also look forward to seeing more products based on the pure electric platform of Aoteneng.
◆ Hongqi H6
After the launch of the H5, another mid-sized car, the Hongqi H6, will be launched. The H6 and H5 are basically the same size, will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, and will have better power parameters than the H5. Its positioning is more like a sports version of the H5.
In terms of appearance, the Hongqi H6 and H5 have similar front face designs, but there are significant differences in details. Firstly, the design of the headlights is also connected to the chrome-plated decoration of the middle net, but the chrome-plated decoration is located in the middle of the headlights. The new car still adopts a split headlight design. Corresponding decorative elements are also added to the middle net.
On the side of the body, two waist lines run through the entire body, the design of the 18-inch wheel rims looks quite complicated, and the vehicle windows are blackened. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4990/1880/1455mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2920mm. Compared with the H5, the length of the H6 is increased by 2mm, the width is increased by 5mm, the height is reduced by 15mm, and the wheelbase is exactly the same. The size of the two cars is basically similar.
In the car, the new car will be equipped with a full LCD dashboard and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. The center console adopts a multi-layer design and forms a standard "T-word" layout. The central control center is equipped with a vertical layout. Embedded multimedia touch screen, with some physical buttons retained below.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, which has improved the parameters of the Hongqi H5. Its maximum net power is 180kW. It is expected that the transmission system will still match the 8-speed automatic transmission, and the WLTC fuel consumption will be 6.55L/100km. For more information on the new car, we will continue to pay attention to reports.
Editor’s comment:
The appearance of the Hongqi H6 is very domineering, the style is more sporty, and the interior creates a sense of luxury quite well. As a medium-sized car, the arrival of the Hongqi H6 will not only enrich the product line, but also make the brand perception more three-dimensional, with a younger and sportier side.
Full text summary:
This year’s car market has entered the closing stage, and many brands are making last-ditch efforts to meet their sales targets. In less than two months, we can still see many new cars unveiled or listed. Compared with previous years, we can obviously feel that the proportion of new energy vehicles has increased. This is the general trend. Looking at our friends around us, more and more people are choosing new energy vehicles. So, maybe the total market will not grow as high as before, but new energy vehicles are destined to be lively, which gives us more hope for the future. (Text/Autohome Chen Haimei)