"In December last year, the level of automobile production and sales ranked at the highest level of 2.83 million units in the whole year, and the problem of insufficient supply of superimposed chips still exists, and the automotive industry is still facing great pressure in the same period of this year." The China Automobile Association reminded at this month's data conference. For the Chinese auto market, the next month is crucial. In view of this, the major car companies have entered the sprint period, and incidentally a shower of new car listing rain has been blown.
Among them, SAIC MG launched the "Zhichao Technology SUV" MG ONE to crack the homogenization choice of consumers; GAC Trumpchi launched the new second-generation GS8 to reshape the image of high-end SUVs of Chinese brands. In addition, Infiniti launched a new generation of QX60, showing a new way of thinking about Chinese consumers; Weipai launched the latte DHT, setting a new benchmark for intelligent SUVs with "high-end six senses of comfort".
Based on the SIGMA architecture, MG ONE cracks the homogenization choice
On December 2, MG's first "Zhichao Technology SUV" MG ONE digital sports series MG ONE-α was launched, and there were 3 versions of the new car, with a price range of 107,800-129,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, MG ONE-α front face design three-dimensional sharp, all linear and profile visually point to the grille, more prominent in the front face theme in the grille three-dimensional sense; The interior is full of science and technology, and the 30-inch "polyline-shaped" triple screen design is very eye-catching; The new car is equipped with a new power combination - mega Tech 1.5T high-power engine and MEGA Tech CVT325 high-torque stepless transmission.
In recent years, thanks to the first generation of architecture to create MG 6, MG ZS and other star models, SAIC MG has always maintained a state of growth. According to the data, in 2020, MG sold a total of 297,300 vehicles, an increase of 10.15% year-on-year. Since entering 2021, the growth rate of MG has further expanded. In the first half of this year, SAIC MG sold a total of 156,600 vehicles, an increase of 57.07% year-on-year.
Nowadays, based on the second-generation architecture SIGMA to create MG ONE officially unveiled, SAIC Passenger Car Deputy General Manager Sun Yijiong confidently said that MG ONE not only came out with the image of a new tide car, but also came with the tide of intelligence, trend, technology, sports and grid multi-dimensional, and will become an industry-leading product to solve the dilemma of "inner volume" and "homogenization" of young people's car selection.
Reshaping the image of China's high-end SUVs The new second-generation GS8 is fully equipped
On December 12, GAC Trumpchi's new second-generation GS8 was launched, and the new car offers a total of 6 configuration models with two power types, the dual engine series and the pilot series, and the price range is 186,800-246,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new second-generation GS8 provides two kinds of grille shapes, "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings", equipped with "Eye of Conquest" headlights, which are very eye-catching; The central control is simple in shape, two large LCD screens are the core of the cockpit, and carry a new generation of ADiGO 4.0 intelligent driving interconnection ecosystem. In terms of power, the Pilot series is equipped with a 2.0T+ Aisin 8AT powertrain, and the maximum torque of the engine is 400 Nm; The Dual Engine Series is equipped with the 2.0TM+ new fourth-generation enhanced THS II Toyota Hybrid System.
As a representative work of GAC Trumpchi's impact on high-end, GS8 has been favored by consumers since its listing in 2016, and its monthly sales once exceeded 10,000 vehicles, but with the fierce competition in the SUV market, the model fell into a downturn.
The new second-generation GS8, born on the GPMA-L platform of GAC's global platform modular architecture, has once again been given high hopes. GAC Trumpchi said that the new second-generation GS8 gathers the latest and most cutting-edge technology and research and development strength, has the three core advantages of strong power, high technology and ultra-luxury, and will lead high-end luxury with innovative technology and reshape the image of China's high-end SUVs.
Better understand Chinese consumers Infiniti's new generation QX60 is listed
On December 16, Infiniti's new generation QX60 opened pre-sale, and the new car provided a total of three models, with a pre-sale price range of 450,000-660,000 yuan.
The new generation infiniti QX60 innovatively incorporates the design inspiration of "poetry and painting", with a layered origami-shaped front grille, smooth roof and side lines, which is highly recognizable; The interior adopts a theater-style seat layout, the second and third rows of seats can be folded 40/60, and the steering wheel, center console, door panel and first and second rows of seats are covered with semi-aniline process top leather material; The world's first mass-produced 2.0-litre VC-Turbo variable compression ratio turbocharged engine, mated to a 9-speed manual transmission, ensures efficient power while taking into account fuel economy.
As Infiniti's flagship model, the new generation QX60 not only opens a new journey for the brand, but also demonstrates Infiniti's unwavering long-term commitment to the Chinese market and valued Chinese users. Gao Zhenghao, executive deputy general manager of Dongfeng Infiniti Automobile Co., Ltd., said, "The new generation of QX60 deeply integrates Infiniti's insights and thinking about the life experience, family experience and driving experience of Chinese users, and is a product that better understands Chinese consumers. ”
Establish a new benchmark for smart SUVs Weipai Latte DHT focuses on high-end comfort
According to media reports, the Weipai latte DHT will be officially listed on December 17. The new car opened pre-sale at the Guangzhou Auto Show, and a total of three models were launched, with a pre-price of 162,800-182,800 yuan.
The front face of Wei brand latte DHT adopts a huge middle mesh, the inside of the grille is integrated with the WEY brand LOGO, and the lower bracket is subject to sporty treatment; The air outlet and instrument on the T-type center console are highly separated, and the leather smart seat can realize temperature adaptation and scene linkage; In terms of power, the first 1.5T intelligent hybrid DHT technology, through the intelligent switching of the control system, achieved a total system power of 175 kilowatts, a torque of 530 Nm, an acceleration of 7.5 seconds per 100 km, and a fuel consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 km.
As a new model of Weipai's main "new generation of intelligent DHT SUV", Latte DHT and Macchiato DHT form a "smart mixed double male", through the first 1.5T lemon intelligent DHT, and increase the sense of intelligence at the user perception level, bringing subverting the five senses of traditional fuel models "high-level six sense comfort", bringing users a new driving experience of "fast, smooth, quiet, provincial and intelligent", setting a new benchmark for intelligent SUVs. (China Economic Network reporter Jiang Zhiwen)