[News-Oxcart Network]
Recently, a screenshot of a document suspected of Changan Auchan brand's 2022 auto show plan was exposed on the Internet.
The figure shows Changan Auchan's new car release and listing plan in 2022, including five models, namely Auchan Z6, Auchan Z6 PHEV version, codename A158 model, Auchan X5 Black Samurai and Changan Auchan X5 MCA version. At the Beijing Auto Show, we may be able to see three new Auchan cars, and the other two will be released at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The specific information is shown in the figure.
In the above planning, the most familiar name is Changan Auchan X5. As the top pillar of Changan Auchan, Auchan X5 has accumulated sales of 128,672 vehicles in one year of listing, with an average monthly sales of more than 10,000 for 12 consecutive months. Such a brilliant performance makes the series of models the most valued, so that in 2022 the series of models will have two big moves.
Changan Auchan X5 Black Samurai
Not long ago, Changan Auchan official micro exposed a set of Auchan X5 magic reform - cloud tour black samurai version of the trailer, although the model is only an official modification case, but the Auchan brand model planning in the Changan Auchan X5 black samurai is likely to be the mass production version of this modified car.
According to the trailer, this modified car has been blackened in the whole car, which has the style of an evil villain. Exaggerated aerodynamic front lip was added to the front of the car, and the red "S" logo was quite eye-catching. The wheel hub was changed to a black dense banner shape, and the temperament was low-key but not lacking in sportsmanship. Storage bins have been added to the roof rack, and the same black paint echoes the bodywork, which is both practical and visual.
The launch of the Black Samurai model can reflect Changan Auchan's greater emphasis on young consumer groups, attracting this niche consumer through personalized appearance. Judging from the actual results of the model, the appearance temperament of the new car is indeed online. But I am afraid that the new car will also be equipped with the Blue Whale 1.5T engine, the power will not be improved, and the same power will form a short board in a car that is mainly sporty. In addition to "pulling wind" and "visual tension", it is better to have some hard power.
Changan Auchan X5 MCA (mid-term redesign)
We don't know much about this brand new model of the Auchan X5. However, MCA is often translated as Mid-Cycle Action, which translates as a mid-term revamp. That is to say, Changan Auchan X5 will bring mid-term remodeling models at next year's Guangzhou Auto Show.
The picture shows the current Auchan X5
The Changan Auchan X5 was launched in November last year and has only been around for a year now. By next year's Guangzhou Auto Show, it will usher in the third year of the model life cycle. For this node, considering the competitive pressure brought by the same level of Changan CS55 PLUS, Geely Boyue and other models, it is almost time to change to the mid-term redesign.
For the redesigned Auchan X5, the new car is expected to be adjusted in appearance and upgraded in configuration. In terms of power, it may continue to use two powertrains of 1.6 liters of naturally aspirated air and 1.5T turbocharging.
Changan Auchan Z6
The two cars belong to the same car series, and next year's Beijing Auto Show will first bring the Auchan Z6, and the plug-in hybrid version will be followed by the listing at the guangzhou auto show.
For the name Z6, we are not familiar with it, and we can only judge that the new car is the first model of the Z series newly opened by Auchan based on the name. However, the recent reporting list of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed more information about the new car to us.
The appearance of the new car adopts a design concept similar to that of the Changan UNI family, and the shape is very close to changan UNI-K, which may indicate that Auchan's new Z series is positioned at a higher end, similar to the status of the Changan UNI series in the Changan family. Other models of the Z series in the future may also have an avant-garde exterior design.
In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4699/1890/1660 (1680) mm and a wheelbase of 2795 mm. The size of the new car is similar to the X7 PLUS currently on sale at Changan Auchan. The power is expected to remain the Blue Whale 1.5T engine.
Changan Auchan Z6 PHEV version
Now that the new series has been launched, Auchan will also rely on the Z series family to reach higher heights, and the new model will also bring a PEV plug-in hybrid version.
However, at present, changan and changan auchan models on sale do not have models equipped with plug-in hybrid systems. Only the previous previous generation of CS75 has launched a plug-in hybrid new energy version of the model, but due to the relatively expensive price, sales are not optimistic. At present, several major independent brands, including BYD, Great Wall and Geely, have highly competitive hybrid systems, which undoubtedly bring a lot of pressure to Chang'an. Changan is also preparing to step into the new energy market and launched the Avita pure electric high-end brand. So after several years of polishing, will Changan bring a new hybrid system to compete with other competitors? We can hold out a glimmer of hope.
Code-name A158
As for the new model, which is code-named A158, no relevant information has been left at present.
Could the new car be a brand new model of the Auchan Z series? We will continue to follow and update the story.
Comments:
Changan Auchan X5 series is still highly competitive in the market of compact SUV under 100,000 yuan. Changan Auchan accurately grasped this point, updated the model in a timely manner, and adopted a diversified development direction, which may further expand the advantages of the X5 series in the future. Moreover, Changan Auchan, as a sub-brand of Changan Group with a more people-friendly positioning, also keeps up with the trend of rejuvenation, bringing personalized modified models and models with a high sense of technology. Chang'an Auchan in 2022 is still worth looking forward to.