2022 has not yet arrived, and some car companies have been unable to sit still. In particular, several popular models, such as Volkswagen Sagittarius, Wuling Capgemini and Changan CS75 PLUS, have successively released additional equipment information. Sagitar to the new 1.5T engine, Capgemini also to engage in the new 1.5T, CS75 PLUS to use the UNI series of design, and ready to be equipped with 8AT standard throughout the series, are big moves.
Although everyone is talking about electrification, these cars are undoubtedly still responsible for sales, and their inner roll is naturally more serious.
What are the highlights of these new cars? What impact will they have on the automotive market in 2022? Let the kung fu car take everyone to see it together.
(1) New 1.5T column installation, Sagitar stable A+ benchmark
As a "veteran" in the automotive market, Sagitar has almost always been a benchmark model in the A+ market, and it is also an evergreen in sales. But in recent years, as competitors have upgraded, its status seems to be a bit unsaved. Therefore, at the Guangzhou Auto Show in mid-November this year, Volkswagen took the lead in unveiling the 2022 Sagitar, saying that it wanted to regain the lead.
From the appearance of the design, the 2022 Sagitar and the current model is not much different, is still a classic hexagonal grille, the two sides of the headlights integrated, but the outline of the LED light group is more conspicuous. The side lines are simple and bright, but the upward waist line gives people a swooping visual effect, and the overall appearance is still atmospheric and stable.
The new car has fine-tuned the body size, the length, width and height size reached 4791 * 1801 * 1465mm, the wheelbase is 2731mm, compared with the current model and a lot of increase, although it is A+ class positioning, in fact, the space has not lost a lot of B-class cars.
The biggest selling point of the 2022 Sagitar is that it is equipped with the latest EA211 1.5T EVO engine, which is also the first time volkswagen has introduced this new 1.5T engine into China. As Volkswagen's latest small-displacement turbocharged engine, it uses the VTG variable-section turbocharging system and the 350 bar high-pressure common rail fuel injection system, of course, the cylinder active shut-off technology, which is a great improvement in technical terms compared to the current 1.4T.
The specific performance is that the power has increased from 150 horses to 160 horses, and the maximum torque range has been expanded to 1300-4500rpm, which can basically ensure the power of the entire medium and high-speed range, and the fuel consumption has also been reduced by 10%-15%, which is converted to the real car, which is about 1L/100km. Considering that the old 1.4T is already quite fuel-efficient, this progress is still very impressive, basically ensuring that the fuel consumption performance of the new Sagitar is in the first class.
The interior design of the new car has also changed considerably, using the latest LCD instruments and suspension central control, and the sense of technology has been improved. The details are also greatly adjusted, such as the use of stitching technology in a larger area of the car, there are more advanced atmosphere lights, and even the style of the mechanical gear rod has been updated, and the improvement is still relatively large.
As for the intelligent configuration, the 2022 Sagitar is not small, the biggest selling point is equipped with the latest generation of Travel Assist L2 level driver assistance system, ACC, lane keeping, lane change assist and other functions are more powerful, can make driving more relaxed and worry-free.
Although the official did not position the 2022 Sagitar as a big replacement, but the space, interior, performance has been comprehensively improved, basically the most advanced set of Volkswagen has been taken in, the sincerity is still very sufficient, it can be said that it has once again established its own A+ level positioning.
(2) Wuling Capgemini, the new 1.5T+ hybrid are coming
As of the end of November 2021, Wuling Capgemini, which has been listed for just one year, has exceeded 90,000 units in cumulative sales, and its large four-seat family car positioning is quite accurate, successfully gaining a share in the fiercely competitive MPV market.
As is customary, Capgemini will launch a facelift model in the first quarter of 2022, and recently, the new car declaration chart and spy photos about it have also been exposed.
There has been a slight upgrade in the appearance of the new car, the main change is the use of a larger size of the grid grid, the grille inside the use of a new dot matrix decoration, there is a good three-dimensional sense. Then there is the front and rear bumper shapes that have been through-treated, and there is a visual effect of stretching width.
The biggest change in the new car is still equipped with the latest 1.5T engine, with a maximum horsepower of 177 horses, which is 30 horses higher than the current model. Although the torque parameters of the new engine are not reflected in the declaration information, according to experience, this engine should be the same as the engine of the new Baojun RS-5 300T version, so that its maximum torque should be around 290Nm, which is 40Nm higher than the current model. And the new engine is equipped with the latest electronically controlled turbocharger, the maximum torque range will be expanded to 1500-3500rpm, its emergence will make Capgemini's power experience greatly improved.
In addition, Wuling officially revealed that the new Capgemini will add a hybrid version, equipped with a hybrid system composed of LJM20A engine + motor, this 2.0L naturally aspirated engine uses advanced technologies such as Atkinson cycle and DVVT, thermal efficiency is as high as 39%, and the power experience of the whole system will also be greatly improved. The fuel consumption in the urban area will drop to about 5.5L/100km, which is quite in line with Capgemini's home positioning.
The interior design of the new Capgemini retains the layout of the current model, but it will be improved in terms of materials, such as adding a fur-like material to the central handrail box, and the material in the central control area will also be upgraded. The new car will also carry out some humanized additions, such as the addition of a back desk board, which has a stronger business flavor.
Overall, after the success of the original model, Capgemini's revamp is more than comfortable, and it is expected that the competitiveness will be greatly improved.
(3) The second generation of Changan CS75 PLUS, completely UNIZED?
When it comes to Changan CS75 PLUS, many people first think of it and H6's grudge. That's right, it's been one of the best-selling SUVs in recent years, keeping up with the H6. Its second-generation model recently made its debut and is equally appealing.
Originally, CS75 PLUS was the famous "Yan Dog", and the new model was upgraded on the basis of the old model, using an updated design language. The classic through-line light cluster of the front face has become more slender, the front grille is larger in size, and the three-dimensional feeling is better, a bit of a UNI series feeling. The entire body line of the new car has become more rigid, especially the ribs of the hood have become more prominent, giving people a feeling of a hard-hitting SUV, and the sense of grade is stronger.
The dimensions of the new car have not been announced, but it can be determined that the wheelbase is still 2710mm, and it is expected that like the 2022 Sagittarius, it is a fine adjustment of the body size with the wheelbase unchanged. In terms of power, it is still the two classic engines of blue whale 1.5T and 2.0T, and the parameters remain unchanged, but the power configuration of 1.5T upgrades the gearbox to the Aisin 8AT transmission, which means that its shifting will be smoother and the economy will be better, which is still relatively leading in the same level.
In terms of internal design, the second-generation CS75 PLUS has also been upgraded, and the overall style is closer to the UNI series, and the sense of grade is more prominent. The new yacht-style electronic barrier is very eye-catching, the double 12.3-inch curved screen display effect is also very prominent, and it is also equipped with the latest intelligent network connection system developed by Changan and Tencent, which is faster than the old model and has better touch sensitivity.
Overall, the main upgrade of the second-generation CS75 PLUS is still the face value plus and the addition, the biggest surprise is that the 1.5T version is also equipped with an 8AT engine, the same level can completely shout, who else?
(4) Kung Fu shooting
It can be seen that car companies are basically thinking of danger in times of peace. Although these cars are very popular models nowadays, the remodeled models have given enough sincerity, the increase in raw equipment, and the obvious improvement in appearance, especially Sagitar and Capgemini are replaced by the latest powertrain.
At least to illustrate a point, this 2022 is really worth waiting for, what do you think?