1. Sina Auto reported on December 22 that the 2022 BYD Song Pro DM-i was listed in Shenzhen, and a total of 5 models of new cars were launched, with a price range of 13.48 to 159,800 yuan. The new car is positioned as a compact SUV, which is also the mainstay of BYD's umbrella, and with the support of the DM-i system, its acceleration time of 0-100km/h is only 7.9 seconds. On the previous pre-sale day, the number of new car orders reached 18,116 units. As a redesign, the new car has been upgraded for the exterior and interior, and the overall appearance is more stylish. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5L high-efficiency engine dedicated to Xiaoyun-plug-in hybrid, the thermal efficiency of the engine is as high as 43.04%, matching the lithium iron phosphate blade battery with a capacity of 8.3kWh or 18.3kWh, the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only 4.4L, and the comprehensive endurance is up to 1090 kilometers.
Independent car review: With the growth of the DM-i family, BYD's new energy model sales account for a rapid approach to 100%, perhaps before long, BYD will completely end the era of pure fuel vehicles.
2. "Yuchen Says Car" released a newsletter on December 22, pointing out that Dongfeng Honda's new Ai Lishen will be listed on December 30, which will bring users a new evolution in four major areas and reshape the new value of high-end MPVs. The new car adopts Honda's new styling design, the matrix type large grille is connected to the heavy bonnet, and the stiff waist line on the side is matched with 18-inch multi-spoke wheels, exuding a powerful aura. The new car adds a new Burgundy red and white interior, and the fully upgraded 7-inch LCD screen and 10.1-inch central control screen are clearer.
Autonomous car review: As Honda's flagship MPV model in China, Alishen has been entertaining users with continuously advanced high-end quality since entering China in 2012, and presumably this new model launched at the end of the year will also bring a new wave of heat.
3. "Automotive Workshop" reported on December 22 that the Zhiji L7 Beta Experience Edition will roll off the production line on the 26th of this month, and the mass production version will be delivered in the first half of next year. The most attractive thing about the Zhiji L7 is its sci-fi appearance, the new car is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, and the maximum cruising range is 615km. At present, the "Angel Wheel" version of Zhiji L7 has officially opened pre-sale, and the pre-sale price is 408,800 yuan.
Independent car review: As a new car-making force jointly created by SAIC Motor and Alibaba, the biggest attraction of Zhiji Automobile L7 is not the model design, but its innovative new way of playing, through the collection of rough for additional services consumption deduction. Maybe for young people, this will be a good entertainment choice.
4. "Go Light" wrote on December 22 that The Renault Brilliance Gold Cup has stopped paying wages, in addition to medical insurance, the rest of the insurance and provident fund are also suspended, and employees can apply for voluntary resignation, 1-2 days can terminate the labor contract. Meanwhile, suppliers of the Renault Brilliance Gold Cup said the company had been sued by suppliers for months in arrears.
Autonomous car review: Originally there was a problem with the parent company of Brilliance Group, and now in addition to BMW Brilliance, brilliance's other joint ventures seem to have transformation problems.
5. "Futu" released a newsletter on December 22, pointing out that from the pictures of Xiaomi cars flowing out of the Internet, the appearance of the new car is simple, the whole is like a mirror, in addition to the necessary dividing line, the whole car is quite smooth. Xiaomi Auto 1 has 4 versions, the price range is 14.99 to 299,900 yuan, of which the top model is equipped with four-wheel drive three-motor, 100 kilometers of acceleration of 2.9 seconds. The smart car will support the smart life of Mijia, equipped with Snapdragon car specification chip and Xiaomi's self-developed car chip.
Independent car review: Xiaomi Auto has not further news flowed out so far, and the only news is also concentrated in Xiaomi Group's investment in chip companies, autonomous driving companies, etc. If Xiaomi Auto really launches a mass-produced model, then the market attention will certainly not be low.