Prospect of China brand SUV to be listed in CS55／GS7 auto show.
[car home News] The 2017 Shanghai Auto Show is in full swing. I wonder if you went to the scene to see your favorite new car. In this article, we will introduce China brand SUVs (excluding new energy vehicles) that will be listed at the Shanghai Auto Show this year, including 16 new models, including changan CS55, Chuanqi GS7, Wuling Hongguang S3, WEY VV5, Dongfeng Fengdu MX3, New China V3, Ruifeng S7, Landwind X2 and Lingke 01, many of which are brand new. If you are going to buy a China brand SUV this year, I think these models should not be missed. Without further ado, let’s get into the text.
● changan CS55
New car features: compact SUV/ or main market of around 90,000-100,000 yuan
Time to market: It is expected to be listed in the second half of the year.
As early as August 2013, we had exposed the news that Changan Automobile was going to launch a compact SUV-changan CS55, before Changan CS75 was officially released. Today, Changan CS75 has been on the market for more than a year, and changan CS55 has officially released it. Changan Automobile has completed the layout of high and low collocation in compact SUV.
CHANGAN CS55’s positioning is lower than that of CS75, and its appearance has also adopted a new design. The front hexagonal grille has the English character "CHANGAN" inside, and its overall style is similar to that of changan CS95, but it is also more refined and fashionable to some extent. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4500/1855/1690mm and its wheelbase is 2650mm respectively.
The side design of CS55 also uses many popular elements at present, such as inclined C-pillar and hidden D-pillar. These designs have also appeared more or less on Land Rover Discovery, Chevrolet Explorer and other models. It can be said that CS55 has also caught up with fashion.
Changan CS55 is also very individual in the interior part, creating a three-dimensional sense through the unique shape design, coupled with the collocation of red and black colors, I believe it will be very in line with the appetite of young consumers. On the center console, this car is equipped with an 8-inch multimedia LCD screen. In addition, this car will also be equipped with seat heating, automatic parking, panoramic image, downhill assistance, panoramic sunroof, rear air conditioning air outlet, etc. Of course, the official display is a high-profile model, and the configuration of each model still needs to wait for this further news.
In the power system, changan CS55 is equipped with an Changan BLUE CORE 1.5T turbocharged engine. According to the current news, its maximum power is 156 horsepower, which is matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.
Editor’s comment:In the highly competitive SUV market, the contest is not limited to one or two core models. Whoever can quickly lay out market segments will also seize certain strategic opportunities. Judging from the real car at the auto show, changan CS55’s product competitiveness is still good, such as its individual appearance, youthful interior and good configuration at present. It is likely to become a hot-selling model in the compact SUV market like Changan CS75. You know, the latter sold 25/20,000 vehicles in the first two months of this year.
The price of changan CS35 is 65,900-97,400 yuan, and the price of Changan CS75 is 92,800-162,800 yuan. In fact, the main models of changan CS35 are in the range of 70,000-80,000 yuan, and the main sales models of Changan CS75 are in the range of 100,000-110,000 yuan. We predict that the core models of changan CS55 will focus on the compact SUV market of about 90,000-100,000 yuan. Models such as Geely Emgrand GS and Baojun 560 will be competitors of changan CS55, and changan CS55 can be described as Alexandria.
● Wuling Hongguang S3
New car features: the first SUV of Wuling brand
Time to market: within 2017
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially released its first SUV model-Wuling Hongguang S3, which has a wild design and is expected to adopt a 7-seat layout. It is reported that the new car will be officially listed this year.
As the first SUV of Wuling, the front face of the new car is designed to get rid of the idea of MPV or micro-surface models, which looks slightly domineering. At the same time, the headlight group is connected with the grille, and the fog lamp and the front enclosure design also highlight the hardliners.
Compared with the front of the car, Wuling Hongguang S3 still has some micro-surface shadows on the side of the car body, which does not have the domineering feeling of SUV, and the visual effect of the smaller rim is relatively simple. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4655/1735/1780mm (1790mm for high-profile models) and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The body width of 1735mm is indeed a little narrow for a medium-sized SUV. With the body height of 1780mm, the proportion is not harmonious.
The tail of the new car presents the visual effect of the suspended roof, and the taillight group uses LED light source, which looks very chic and more exquisite than other products of Wuling, but it still lacks the heavy feeling of some SUVs. In addition, according to the official, the new car is a 7-seat SUV.
Wuling Hongguang S3′ s interior adopts two-color color matching design, which has certain vitality. At the same time, the popular floating central control display screen also appeared on the car, and its air conditioning outlet is also equipped with a quartz clock, which has a certain sense of grade. In addition, configurations such as electronic handbrake also appeared on the car.
In terms of power, the new car will provide 1.5L and 1.5T engines. Refer to Baojun 730. The maximum power of these two engines is 112 HP and 150 HP respectively, and the peak torque is 147 Nm and 230 Nm respectively. At the same time, the car uses the driving form of engine front and rear drive, and the rear wheel is equipped with independent suspension, which is commendable.
Editor’s comment:In 2015 and 2016, Wuling Hongguang series vehicles created a total sales volume of 655,000 vehicles and 650,000 vehicles respectively, maintaining the best sales record of a single domestic passenger car, and the car has occupied the top position in the MPV ranking for a long time. Therefore, Wuling Hongguang has always been regarded as a "magic car" by netizens, and everyone is very much looking forward to the SUV that Wuling will launch.
However, after the official appearance of the car, from the comments of netizens, everyone’s evaluation of the appearance of Wuling Hongguang S3 is not very positive. "A good news and a bad news, the good news is that Wuling is out of the SUV, and the bad news is long!" It is the evaluation of the appearance of the car by most netizens. The appearance has always been a matter of opinion, but if you want to be an "explosive" model, high value is indispensable. Can a new car that lacks the spirit of "SUV" become an explosion with the signboard of Wuling Hongguang? We will wait and see whether it can surprise people in terms of selling price.
● GAC Chuanqi GS7
New car features: medium-sized SUV/ pre-sale: 155,800-229,800 yuan.
Time to market: It is expected to be listed in June-July.
Just like CS55 above, GAC Chuanqi GS7 is also a new car to fill the market segment. In fact, this car was officially released in north american auto show in January, and it finally came to its real place-China after more than three months.
Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS7 locates a medium-sized SUV. As the younger brother of GS8, the height and width of this car are consistent with it, but the length and wheelbase are shortened by 80 mm. Although the positioning is relatively low, the appearance of this car has not changed much. The front face design from Zhang Fan’s team is atmospheric and exquisite, which is very high-grade.
Due to the shorter body, the design of Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS7 C pillar will be somewhat changed. For example, the hidden D pillar on GS8 is cancelled, and the folded chrome decoration adds a sense of fashion. In the detail design of the tail, this car is completely consistent with the GS8, and I believe everyone is familiar with it.
In the interior design part, the design of GAC Chuanqi GS7 is still exactly the same as that of GS8, but there are some differences between the interior style and GS8. For example, GS7 uses a carbon fiber-like panel, while GS8 uses a wood grain material that is easy to create a sense of luxury. The positioning and style orientation of the two are clear at a glance.
In the power system, this car is still equipped with a 2.0T engine (4B20M1) independently developed by GAC, with a maximum power of 201 HP (148kW) and a peak torque of 320 Nm. The transmission part is matched with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Editor’s comment:To put it simply, Chuanqi GS7 is a shortened version of GS8, so we have seen too many familiar designs on this car body, especially from the front, some consumers may not be able to tell the difference between GS7 and GS8. I think the launch of this car is just right: the GS8 is indeed recognized by many consumers, but the price of 163,800-259,800 yuan is not cheap for many China brand consumers.
The "gameplay" of the GS7, just like the ordinary version and the Plus version of Apple’s mobile phone, provides the same design and power, but the size is smaller, and the configuration may be lowered to some extent, but the price is within the range that many consumers can afford. Chuanqi GS8 has sold more than 10,000 vehicles per month so far (in the first four months of 2017), which is a good result in the medium-sized SUV market of China brand. However, if the arrival of GS7 can still bring some surprises in the final price, the editor thinks that it will not be a dream to sell more than 10,000 vehicles per month.
● WEY VV5
Features of the new car: it provides two styles of appearance and a strong sense of luxury in the interior.
Time to market: within 2017
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At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, WEY officially released two series of VV5 models, namely V5C and V5S, in which V5C is more inclined to the positioning of the city, while V5S is more inclined to sports. In fact, VV5 is the new name of WEYW02, a compact SUV that was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show. It is reported that the new car is expected to be officially listed this year.
The front face of WEY VV5 5 continues the design of previous WEY W02 models, and the exaggerated honeycomb grille with angular full LED light source headlights on both sides creates a very impactful front face shape. In addition, the front bumper shape of VV5s is more sporty, and the air inlets on both sides are more exaggerated, giving people a visual effect of a performance car.
The tail shape of WEY VV5 5 is very full and heavy. Moreover, the taillight group of the car adopts full LED light source, which has excellent visual effect after lighting and reflects each other with the previous daytime running lights. In addition, the VV5s also uses a bilateral exhaust layout with a total of four outlets, which has a strong sense of movement. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4462/1857/1638mm and the wheelbase is 2680mm respectively.
The interior of WEY VV5 looks simple and scientific, and the circular air outlet is matched with the popular 9-inch floating central control display, which has excellent visual effect. In addition, the new car adopts streaming media rearview mirror, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, parking assistance, uphill assistance, seat heating and other configurations.
In the seating space, the experiencer with a height of 180cm sits in the front row and has three fingers of head space. Keeping the front row motionless, when the same experiencer sits in the back row, he can get more than 2 fists of leg space, and the distance from the head space to the skylight is only 3 fingers. Overall, the car’s head space performance is relatively general.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine code-named GW4C20, with a maximum power of 197 HP (145kW) and a peak torque of 315 Nm, which is consistent with the brand-new Haval H6 model. In terms of transmission system, the new car will match the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.
Editor’s comment:As the second model of WEY brand, VV5 can be regarded as a reduced version of VV7. We can see from our previous real-shot articles that the car completely got rid of the shadow of Haval brand in terms of exterior design, interior materials, configuration and the creation of luxury, and it has no small advantages compared with competitors of China brand at the same level. However, the chassis and powertrain from Haval H6 have also become the "criticized" point of the car. Haval H6 has unparalleled influence in the SUV field, so WEY VV5, which has a close relationship with Haval H6, has a hot-selling foundation to some extent. If it can have a reasonable price in the future, I believe WEY VV5 will have a good sales volume.
● Ruifeng S7
New car features: entry-level medium-sized SUV/ pre-sale: 10.98-15.18 million yuan.
Time to market: It is expected to be listed in May.
Jianghuai Automobile’s layout speed in the SUV market is still quite fast. From Ruifeng S2mini to Ruifeng S5, especially in the small SUV market, three products are laid out at once, which shows its good intentions. However, JAC needs a model that can be called a facade, and that is this Ruifeng S7. Jianghuai announced the pre-sale price of the car at this auto show: 10.98-15.18 million yuan.
The design of JAC Ruifeng S7 has distinctive JAC characteristics, and the front grille with a bottle mouth is highly recognizable. The shape of headlights on both sides and triangular fog lamps are also very similar to the details of JAC Ruifeng S3. On the side, the shape of this car is not too special, and the personalized two-color rim is one of the few highlights.
At the tail, JAC Ruifeng S7 uses two exhaust ports on both sides, and the rear spoiler on the roof is also more personalized. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of this car are 4790/1900/1760mm and the wheelbase is 2750 mm.
In terms of interior design, JAC Ruifeng S7 creates a certain sense of luxury by learning from many mature designs. The large-size LCD screen in the center attracts people’s attention, while the shape of the air outlet under the air conditioner may be associated with other models by many people. This car is equipped with engine start and stop, steep slope descent, dual 12V+USB power supply, dual-zone air conditioning, seat heating/ventilation and so on. The overall configuration is not low. In the seat layout section, this car will provide 5 or 7 seats to choose from.
In terms of power, 1.5T and 2.0T engines will be provided. The maximum power of 1.5T engine is 174 HP and the peak torque is 251 Nm; the maximum power of 2.0T engine is 190 HP and the peak torque is 300 Nm. Both engines will be equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Editor’s comment:Unlike the GS7 and other models mentioned above, the positioning of medium-sized SUVs such as JAC Ruifeng S7 is lower, as are BYD S7, Damai X7 and Zotye SR5, which will compete with many compact SUVs of China brands to a certain extent.
So, what are the advantages of Ruifeng S7? The first is space. This car is positioned as a 5/7-seat SUV, and its size is in the middle and upper level at the same level, so it is practical for home use. In addition, it is a practical configuration, which will provide seat heating, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone air conditioning, panoramic image, front and rear parking radar, electric tailgate and so on. However, JAC’s brand influence is not very strong, and similar products like BYD S7 are not excellent in sales, so we put a question mark on the market performance of this car first. After all, at the same price, many compact SUVs of China brand are really good, and the space and configuration are not too bad.
● New Chinese V3
New car features: both internal and external designs have changed.
Time to market: It is expected to be listed in July.
Since its listing, China V3 has achieved remarkable results, with the highest monthly sales volume reaching around 18,000 vehicles, and its sales volume finally maintained at around 8,000 vehicles in the second half of 2016. Will the launch of the new "brand-new" V3 bring new performance to this car?
The changes in appearance of the new Chinese V3 mainly focus on the front face. The new car adopts a more exaggerated big mouth design, while the interior is decorated with multi-frame chrome plating, which is more perfectly integrated with the headlights with open eyes on both sides, and is more fashionable than the current models.
At the rear, the design of the new car has also been adjusted, and the new rear bumper design is more concise, with the simple and fashionable style of urban SUV. At the bottom, there are two vents on both sides just for decoration, but the real vents are also two vents on both sides.
Inside the car, the highlight of the new Chinese V3 is the large-size color central control touch screen, which is also a popular design at present. I believe that this design will only appear on some models, and it will become a differential configuration, and not all consumers can accept such a big screen.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with the same 1.5L and 1.5T engines as the current models, with the maximum power of 112 HP and 150 HP respectively and the maximum torque of 145 Nm and 220 Nm respectively. In terms of transmission, it is matched with 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic manual transmission.
Editor’s comment:There are still many changes in the new Chinese V3. The brand-new appearance should be more fashionable, and the large-size LCD screen, which is popular at present, has also been added to the center console. I believe that in addition to these, the configuration of the new model will also be adjusted. What kind of surprises will there be? Let’s continue to wait. However, to the regret of many consumers, automatic transmission models still use a 5-speed automatic gearbox. However, in the previous test, the performance of this gearbox was quite satisfactory. In most cases, the timing and speed of gearbox shifting were satisfactory, and the shifting was gentle and smooth during daily driving. It can be seen that this gearbox is still competent, and everyone does not have to worry too much. Then the question is, will the face-changing V3 bring better sales? Let’s wait and see.
● Dongfeng demeanor MX3
New car features: brand-new design
Time to market: It is expected to be listed within this year.
As a brand-new compact SUV, Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 boldly adopts a different style from previous models in terms of design. The front face design of the new car is very fashionable, and the interior of the air intake grille adopts more abundant design elements, which are integrated with the headlights on both sides. The front bumper design of the new car incorporates some chrome decoration, which is just good.
The new car is equipped with personalized double five-spoke wheels. The length, width and height of the new car are 4506/1806/1642 (1670 after adding luggage rack) mm, and the wheelbase is 2630mm, which is very similar to the size of dongfeng fengshen AX5. It is positioned as a compact SUV.
"The picture shows the Dongfeng style MX3 interior spy photos"
"The picture shows the interior of dongfeng fengshen AX5"
The interior of this car was not officially unveiled at the auto show, but judging from the spy photos of the interior we exposed before, the design of the new car is basically the same as that of dongfeng fengshen AX5, so there is not much surprise. According to the information previously declared, Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 will be equipped with skylights, reversing images, side airbags/air curtains, and top luggage racks.
In the power system, this car will be equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine (code-named DFMA16) with a maximum power output of 124 HP (91kW), which is also used in dongfeng fengshen A60, dongfeng fengshen S30 and other vehicles. In addition, it is officially announced that this car has a top speed of 170km/h and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.1L/100km.
Editor’s comment:At present, Dongfeng Fengdu brand has two SUVs, namely, Dongfeng Fengdu MX6 and Dongfeng Fengdu MX5. The former is familiar, but it is actually a rebranded version of Lao Qijun, while the latter is a brand-new model designed by Zhengzhou Nissan Modeling Director Mr. Yamazaki Gang. It comes from the same technical platform as dongfeng fengshen AX7, and its chassis structure is basically the same. It can be said that Dongfeng Fengdu is a product that is widely used by the group resources.
Today’s MX3 also gives us a surprise in appearance, and its styling design is really eye-catching. However, judging from the exposed interior, it is consistent with dongfeng fengshen AX5, with the same wheelbase and similar body size, which makes us doubt that this car is actually the brother model of Fengshen AX5. Sharing the platform is understandable, which is an effective way to quickly launch products and reduce R&D costs. However, there is still a lack of sincerity in copying the interior. Since the exterior is completely new, why not change the interior?
● Landwind X2
Features of the new car: changan CS35/ with a rebranded version/estimated starting from 70,000 yuan.
Time to market: listing in July
Landwind can be known to many people because of Landwind X7. This car "borrowed" many design elements of Land Rover evoque, and became a topic of discussion among people. At this Shanghai Auto Show, Landwind brought a brand-new small SUV-Landwind X2. Let’s find out.
The front face design of Landwind X2 is indeed very individual, but it makes people feel deja vu, which is somewhat similar to the shape of Mitsubishi Outlander, and the double U-shaped chrome trim is impressive.
You may be familiar with the side design of Landwind X2. Don’t think you are mistaken. Its lines, roof rack and exterior rearview mirror are exactly the same as CS35. Its length, width and height are 4160/1810/1670mm and its wheelbase is 2560mm, which is exactly the same as that of changan CS35.
In the interior part, Landwind X2 brings some new things, and the flat multi-function steering wheel looks very sporty. The configuration of the new car is very rich, equipped with reversing images, cruise control and ESP body stability system, etc. The multimedia system has the functions of navigation, Baidu CarLife mobile phone interconnection and vehicle condition display.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 1.5T and 1.6L engines, of which the 1.6L engine has a maximum power of 125 HP and a peak torque of 160 Nm, and the transmission is matched with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 156 HP and a peak torque of 215 Nm, and its transmission is matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This kind of power is completely consistent with CS35. Similarly, the rear suspension of this car also comes from Changan.
Editor’s comment:I believe you have seen that Landwind X2 is actually a rebranded version of changan CS35, but the front face and interior of the new car have been adjusted. I believe many people will wonder why Landwind built this car based on changan CS35. In fact, Landwind brand belongs to Jiangling Holdings Limited, which was established by a joint venture between Changan Automobile and Jiangling Group, so Landwind and Changan also have a certain blood relationship. According to media reports, Jiangling Holdings Co., Ltd. bought changan CS35’s car technology from Changan Automobile, so we got the Landwind X2 we saw.
This move is a win-win situation for both parties. For Changan, it has been four years since the launch of changan CS35, and this car is close to the middle and late stage of the product cycle. The replacement model based on the new platform has been put on the agenda, and the old model has been transferred to other manufacturers for production and sales, although it will have a certain impact on the current products in the short term, but the overall impact is not expected to be great; For Landwind, the introduction of this product will enhance its competitiveness in the small SUV market. After all, CS35 is a product with a monthly sales of nearly 20,000, and the direct introduction of the model also saves the cost of research and development. It is hard to say whether Landwind can gain a foothold in the small SUV market with this business. After all, the brand influence is weak, and it is still an older product. We learned from relevant channels that the starting price of this car may start at 70,000 yuan, which is lower than that of CS35, which is a good start.
● Siwei X3
New car highlights: Siwei’s first compact SUV
Time to market: within 2017
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, Siwei Auto officially released its second SUV-Siwei X3, which positioned a compact SUV and adopted a brand-new design style. It is reported that the car is expected to be officially listed this year.
In terms of appearance, the design language of Siwei X3 is completely different from that of Siwei X7. The front face adopts a three-banner air intake grille, and the chrome trim of the middle net is integrated with the internal structure of the headlight group, which expands the horizontal visual effect of the front of the car. The lower edge of the front bumper of the new car is decorated with silver fender, and the black surrounding of the side skirt of the whole car and the roof rack all emphasize its SUV identity.
The side effect of Siwei X3 is like a heightening MPV, which lacks the sense of design that some SUV models should have, and the size of double five-spoke wheels is small, and the visual effect is relatively simple. The new car’s square tail shape can bring excellent head space, but it lacks some bright spots in design. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4615/1790/1820mm and the wheelbase is 2725mm respectively.
As for the interior, Siwei X3 adopts all-black color scheme, and chrome-plated decoration is adopted in the center console and air outlet of air conditioner, which enhances the interior texture. In addition, the center console of the new car is equipped with an LCD screen, the size of which is smaller than that of Swix7, and there are many function buttons and control knobs below.
In terms of power, the Sway X3 will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine which is the same as the Sway X7, with a maximum power of 156 HP and a peak torque of 230 Nm, and the transmission may be matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox. In terms of suspension, the new car uses the structure of front McPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, which is in line with the mainstream level of this level.
Editor’s comment:Siwei X7, the first SUV—— of Siwei, has achieved an average monthly sales of more than 5,000 vehicles since its launch, which is quite good for a "new brand". As the second model of the Sway brand, the Sway X3 does not adopt the design style similar to that of the Sway X7, which shows that the Sway car has not formed a clear family style at present.
At present, Siwei X3 has not brought too many bright spots in design and configuration. In the face of the increasingly fierce competition in the low-end compact SUV market, this car needs to make more efforts in cost performance. We will also wait and see whether the price of the car after listing can surprise us.
● BAIC brand new Saab X55
New car features: adopt a brand-new design style.
Time to market: within 2017
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, BAIC’s new Saab X55 model was officially unveiled. The new car adopts a brand-new design language, and its style is the same as that of the OFFspace D70 concept car released in the same period, and its shape is very fashionable. It is reported that the new car will be officially listed this year.
In terms of appearance, Beiqi Sic Bo’s new X55 has undergone a new design, which has greatly changed compared with the current models. The front face is more radical and sporty. The headlight group is simple in shape, and the whole front has a strong sense of hierarchy.
The side shape of the new Sic Bo X55 still has the shadow of some current models, but the blackened C-pillar and D-pillar create the effect of suspended roof, and the redesigned double five-spoke wheel rim is very dynamic. In addition, the exterior rearview mirror of the new car is painted in black, which looks sporty.
Compared with the current models, the shape of the rear of the new car has also changed greatly. The thick chrome trim strips divide the rear of the car into two parts, which makes the layering more clear. At the same time, the shape of the taillight group of the new car is also very design-oriented, and it is believed that it will have a good visual effect after lighting.
The new Sic Bo X55 adopts a redesigned center console, and the suspended central control panel with a large area of wood grain decoration makes the new car more classy and much more beautiful than the current model. Beiqi LOGO-shaped air conditioning outlet is very novel, and the air conditioning and multimedia control area below it can be seen that it draws on the design style of Mercedes-Benz brand models, and the sense of grade has been improved again.
At present, the official has not released the power information of the car. According to the current model, the new car is equipped with 1.5L and 1.5T engines, and its maximum power is 112 horsepower and 150 horsepower respectively. In terms of transmission, a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT gearbox is available.
Editor’s comment:The current Beiqi Sic Bo X55 was officially put on sale in January 2016, and at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017, Beiqi launched its replacement model. This update speed is really terrible. At the same time, from the aspects of appearance, interior, configuration, etc., the new Sic Bo X55 is obviously improved compared with the current models, and it is also more in line with the tastes of young people nowadays. This also makes us look forward to the dynamic feeling of the car. However, after the brand-new Sic Bo X55 goes on the market, what will happen to the current Sic Bo X55? Will two generations of models be sold under the same roof? We will continue to pay attention to this.
● Na Zhijie’s new small SUV
New car highlights: Na Zhijie’s first small SUV
Time to market: the fourth quarter of 2017
At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, Na Zhijie released its brand-new small SUV model, but the name of this car has not been officially announced.It may choose between the excellent 5 SUV and the dazzling 5 SUV.The new car was officially launched in the fourth quarter of this year.
"The picture shows Na Zhijie’s new small SUV exploration map"
The front face of the new car adopts a big mouth design similar to that of Rui 3, the middle net is painted in black, the headlights on both sides are sharp in shape, and the black decorative strip running through the front fender extends backwards from the outer corner of the headlights, which makes the headlights look very sharp. On the whole, the front shape of the new car not only continues the family characteristics, but also increases the unique personalized detail design.
"The picture shows Na Zhijie’s new small SUV exploration map"
On the side, the new car adopts a slip-back design similar to that of the excellent 6 SUV. The front fender molding is transformed into a waistline from the front door and extends backwards, while the second waistline is drawn backwards from the upper edge of the chrome-plated molding behind the black front wheel brow. In addition, the new car is also equipped with double five-spoke large-size aluminum alloy wheels and roof rack. Overall, the new car has a strong cross-border atmosphere.
In terms of power, we expect that the new car will share the PSA Group’s 1.6T engine with the new You 6 SUV, with a maximum output of 167 HP and a peak torque of 240 Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.
Editor’s comment:From the current point of view, the design of Na Zhijie’s new small SUV is very dynamic and outstanding, which conforms to the aesthetics of young consumers, and the car is expected to be equipped with a 1.6T engine from PSA, so the power of the car will also be guaranteed. In the past six months, the average monthly sales volume of all models owned by Na Zhijie is only about 2,500, and the excellent 6 SUV model accounts for 80% of all sales. In such a big environment, Na Zhijie needs a brand-new model to drive the sales of its models. At present, this brand-new small SUV has this foundation. However, in other aspects, we will wait and see whether the car can surprise us.
● zhongtai t300
New car features: the design style tends to be original.
Time to market: within 2017
The 2017 Shanghai Auto Show officially opened. At this auto show, the T300 production version of Zotye Auto was officially unveiled. The new car is positioned as a compact SUV with a 1.5T engine.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car adopts a banner-style hexagonal air intake grille with a slender headlight group, which looks more original. From the side, the new car is painted in black from A-pillar to D-pillar, creating the effect of suspended roof, and the body lines are relatively smooth. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the car body are 4405mm/1830mm/1640mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2610m m.
In terms of interior, the new car connects the central LCD screen with the dashboard area, and there are air conditioning outlets and storage compartments arranged below, which makes the overall shape clean and concise. The configuration part of the car is equipped with electric adjustable seat, keyless entry, one-button start, electronic parking, cruise control, induction wiper, anti-glare interior rearview mirror and so on.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 142 HP and a peak torque of 205 Nm, which is matched with a 5-speed manual or CVT gearbox.
Editor’s comment:Speaking of Zotye Automobile, I think everyone is familiar with it. This should be a domestic brand with a very hot topic in the last two years. Because the SUV model SR9 launched before has a high similarity with Porsche Macan, Zotye has also been jokingly said by many netizens that "it depends on Zotye whether you can drive Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley, etc. in the future" and so on.
However, Zotye Auto has found a new development strategy. The T300 launched this time can be said to be the beginning of its own design style. We will not discuss whether this model looks good for the time being, but this step in the right direction is undoubtedly very successful. T300 has a very high degree of originality, and it also incorporates China’s characteristic textures in many details, which are very worthy of recognition. In the future, I hope that the new car can still continue the sales strategy of low price and high allocation, and its market performance is worth our expectation.
● Zotye T700
New car features: the design style tends to be original.
Time to market: May 2017.
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, Zotye’s new medium and large SUV, Zotye T700, was officially unveiled, and the new car will be officially launched in May.
The biggest highlight of the car is that it has more original designs, and the appearance design of the whole car is very sharp. The chrome-plated stars are added to the large hexagonal front middle net to create a certain sense of grade. All-LED headlights are basically standard for this class of cars. The electric pedal is equipped under the car door, and the sense of luxury arises spontaneously.
The center console adopts a symmetrical design, and the central control screen is still very eye-catching. The all-LCD five-link instrument panel is similar to Porsche. The models listed in the early stage are all 5-seat models, and 4-seat and 7-seat models will be launched in the later stage.
In terms of configuration, Zotye T700 is equipped with, for example, seat heating/ventilation, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise, electric suction door, rear automatic air conditioner, etc., and the configuration is quite rich.
In terms of power, Zotye T700 will be equipped with 1.8T and two 2.0T engines, of which the 1.8T engine has a maximum power of 177 HP and a peak torque of 245 Nm. Mitsubishi 4G63S4T 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 190 HP and a peak torque of 250 nm. SAIC’s 2.0T direct injection turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 220 HP and a peak torque of 350 Nm. In terms of transmission system, the 1.8T engine is matched with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox; The two 2.0T engines are matched with 6-speed dual-clutch gearboxes.
Editor’s comment:As far as products are concerned, Zotye T700 has excellent comprehensive strength: high appearance value, high configuration, large space, and the engine’s book data does not look bad in power performance. In terms of design, it is really trying to be original in appearance, and the previous SR9 has made great progress. In the interior part, although some familiar designs can still be clearly seen in the new car, I believe that it is not difficult to solve these problems by replacing the current steering wheel and gear handle and optimizing the UI design of the two screens. Although T700 is not 100% original design at present, we can already see Zotye’s initiative to change from it. I believe that in the near future, Zotye can also launch a completely independent design and make people shine.
● Chery brand-new Tiggo 5
New car features: brand-new appearance design
Time to market: the second half of 2017 is planned.
Chery’s brand-new Tiggo 5 was also officially unveiled at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. The new car is a production version of the previously unveiled Chery concept β concept car. According to the news we learned before, the new car will be officially launched in the second half of this year.
Chery’s brand-new Tiggo 5 is the second SUV model from T1X platform after Tiggo 7. This car has absorbed many elements of the concept β concept car, such as the headlight shape and the design inspiration of the front air intake grille composed of multiple groups of diamonds, all from the concept car, which also makes the brand-new Tiggo 5 have a very young and dynamic design.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4338/1830/1645mm and the wheelbase is 2630mm respectively. Compared with the current model, the wheelbase of the new car is increased by 20mm, but the length of the car body is reduced by 173mm, the width is reduced by 11mm and the height is reduced by 95 mm.
In terms of interior, Chery’s new Tiggo 5 adopts the latest interior style of Chery family, which is more in line with the aesthetics of young consumers. According to the information obtained before, the new car will be equipped with leather seats, one-button start, engine start and stop, rear seat proportional tilting and multi-function steering wheel.
In terms of power, Chery’s new Tiggo 5 will use the same 1.5T turbocharged engine as the Arrizo 5 SPORT. According to the declared data, the maximum power is 147 HP (108kW).
Editor’s comment:Speaking of the domestic compact SUV market, the mainstream brand models below 100,000 yuan are highly competitive. The Chery Tiggo 5 model has been performing well in this class before, and it has also accumulated a good user reputation. This replacement model, the new Tiggo 5, has many bright spots in appearance, and the interior has also been completely upgraded. However, at present, the listing of the new Tiggo 5 will compete with the Tiggo 7 for the compact SUV market. However, due to their close pricing, it will inevitably produce some internal friction. We will wait and see what its market strategy will be in the future.
● Lingke 01
New car features: brand-new brand, first production model
Time to market: the fourth quarter of 2017 is planned.
A few days ago, the first model of the Lectra brand-Lingke 01 quasi-production carOfficially released, this is also the first time that the Lexus brand has been released in China. The car will be produced in the Luqiao base of Geely Group in the future, and will be officially listed in China in the fourth quarter of this year, and will enter the European and American markets in 2019.
The Lexus 01 quasi-production car released this time is based on the Lexus 01 concept car released in Berlin last year. The overall appearance design of the new car has not changed much. The large-mouth air intake is expected to be a Lexus family-style design, and the design of the "L-shaped" LED daytime running light inside the split headlights is inspired by the light of the Arctic.
From the side, the new car maintains the style of the previous concept car, adopts a two-color body design, and the black roof and silver decorative strips look very fashionable and unique. In addition, the new car is also equipped with brand-new ribbed spokes. The new car is based on CMA (Compact Modular Architecture), and its wheelbase is 2734 mm.. It is worth mentioning that the CMA architecture is led by Volvo Cars and jointly developed by Geely Automobile and Volvo Cars. In the future, Volvo’s brand-new 40 family models will be born on this platform.
At the rear, the lines of the LECK 01 quasi-mass production car are very smooth and layered, and the taillights are also L-shaped, but the internal light group will be slightly adjusted. The shape of the rear bumper echoes that of the front bumper, and it is equipped with two exhaust ports on both sides.
In the interior design part, because the design of the Lectra 01 concept car itself is very close to mass production, the Lectra 01 quasi-mass production car will not bring too many changes, and it looks with a touch of Nordic style and a sense of design.
In addition, the new car also uses a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, and the center console uses a 10.2-inch LCD screen, which integrates most functions, thus reducing physical buttons. The compact electronic shift lever is even more unique for the new car. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with 360 images, front collision warning, automatic braking, pedestrian recognition, ACC adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, and reversing side assistance system. In the future, new cars will not provide optional services, but as many as 20 models with different configurations will be provided for consumers to choose from.
The new car is based on CMA modular architecture jointly developed by Geely and Volvo, so it can provide a variety of power systems in terms of power, including 1.5T three-cylinder gasoline engine, 2.0T four-cylinder gasoline engine, hybrid system and pure electric system. In terms of transmission, the new car offers six-speed manual transmission, six-speed automatic transmission and seven-speed dual clutch transmission. In addition, the new car will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system in the future.
Editor’s comment:LYNK&CO brand was officially released in Germany in October last year, but at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, the official announced its Chinese name as Lectra. As a high-end brand of Geely Automobile, the brand positioning of Lectra is higher than Geely brand and lower than Volvo brand of Uni-President Group, which makes it have a very clear competitive goal. The sword refers to overseas mainstream brands headed by Volkswagen.
With the official release of the Lectra 01, we have seen the Lectra with full confidence. According to the official schedule, this model will be officially launched in the fourth quarter of this year, and it is planned to enter the European and North American markets including Germany. So far, the official has not revealed too much about the construction of its physical sales channels and the brand’s publicity planning in China. Whether it can become a dark horse in China market, there are still many uncertain factors, such as the acceptance of its unique appearance and the sales strategy in the domestic market. Of course, we also wish that as a brand of China, Lectra can become a vanguard and truly open the international automobile market.
● Dongfeng fengshen AX4
New car features: stylish design and accurate market positioning.
Time to market: September 2017.
At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, dongfeng fengshen unveiled the brand’s first small SUV——AX4, which is expected to be officially launched in September this year.
The appearance of dongfeng fengshen AX4 is very young, especially its front grille, daytime running lights and headlight group are integrated, and the visual effect is very unique. And the car’s front fog lamp design is also very chic, huge in size, with a dazzling chrome-plated frame next to it.
In addition to the unique shape of the front face, the visual effects of its side and rear are equally eye-catching. The shape of the lower fender on the side of the car is very linear, and the D-pillar and the trunk adopt a large-area contrast color design. The rear fog lamp and the chrome-plated frame around it adopt the style that echoes the front fog lamp. Generally speaking, the car’s appearance can be described as "very fashionable". Even in the field of China brand small SUV, the appearance of dongfeng fengshen AX4 is very eye-catching. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4195/1780/1622mm and the wheelbase is 2580 mm.
In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with a brand-new in-vehicle intelligent interconnection system, and also equipped with in-vehicle Wi-Fi function. In addition, such as ESP body stability control system, tire pressure monitoring, reversing images, front side airbags, side air curtains, and low-speed anti-collision systems are all available. Therefore, in terms of configuration, the performance of China brand vehicles is generally better now, which can basically be significantly better than that of joint venture brand vehicles with the same price.
In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a 1.6L (engine model DFMA16) naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 124 HP and a 1.4T (engine model DFMA14T) turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 140 HP. In terms of suspension, the new car uses the structure of front McPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, which is in line with the mainstream level of this level.
Editor’s comment:Dongfeng fengshen AX4 and AX3 both belong to the small SUV market, but the difference between them is still obvious. AX3 is relatively conservative in shape and is aimed at relatively mature consumers. The AX4 is undoubtedly a product that has turned to young consumers in an all-round way. It is more like a shape designed for the post-90 s group. It should be said that the AX4 is impressive in appearance, and the exaggerated shape is more visually impactful, which is exactly what young people want. In the future, it is not difficult to occupy a place in the small SUV market if it can be equipped with equipment suitable for young consumers and competitive prices.
Full text summary:In this article, we introduce 16 China brand SUV models (excluding new energy vehicles) that will be launched in the second half of the year. Many of them are highly concerned and are likely to become explosive models. For example, Changan’s brand-new compact SUV-changan CS55 and GAC Chuanqi GS8′ s smaller version-Chuanqi GS7, and SAIC-GM-Wuling’s first SUV-Wuling Hongguang S3. There are many other models to watch, among which WEY and LINKE, two high-end brands, have also launched brand-new SUV models VV5 and LINKE 01, and their market performance will become a real teaching case for many China brands to develop upwards. That’s all for this issue. If you want to buy a China brand SUV this year, but the products currently on the market can’t enter your eyes, I hope this article can bring you reference. (Text/car home Li Changning/Wang Yibing/Chen Hao)