[Aika Car New Car Review Original]
The hottest market segment in 2021 is still SUV, sales and attention have exceeded the car, and the Chinese brand SUV model is even more popular this year, with a variety of "new faces" to earn enough eyeballs. Yesterday my colleague Mr. Luo has introduced the chinese brand new / replacement of key SUVs for everyone [click to review], today's article is more exciting, from the Volvo SPA platform architecture of Lynk & Co flagship SUV, equipped with Toyota THS hybrid technology Trumpchi medium SUV, these new products are considered to be the crown of their respective brands. I hope that these new models recommended today can bring some new ideas to everyone's car purchase.
Lynk & Co 09
Price: 26.59-32.09 million yuan
Positioning: Medium and large SUV
In terms of appearance, Lynk & Co 09 is based on the Volvo SPA module architecture, the new car adopts a highly family-recognizable exterior design, and the front face adopts many vertical design elements. The new car adopts a new Starlight matrix headlight, using a full LED light source, matrix light source with AFS follow-up steering function, and the far/low beam module inside the headlight is composed of 84 LED lamp beads. In terms of the rear, the new car adopts a penetrating European wing crystal taillight group, a bilateral exhaust layout with a total of four out, a lower encirclement design diffuser shape, and a black paint treatment, making the new car look more sporty.
In terms of interior, the interior of Lynk & Co 09 adopts a symmetrical design, and the new car adopts a 12.3-inch intelligent LCD instrument, a 12+6-inch Lynk-Mate dual-screen central control, a 12.8-inch full-color W-HUD head-up display, a 2×1.4-inch LCD knob screen composed of a cloud-based intelligent control six-panel screen, which applies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which supports face ID recognition, four-tone area voice interaction system, and digital key (mobile phone App + Bluetooth + NFC). It is worth mentioning that Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with an advanced driver assistance system.
In terms of seat layout, Lynk & Co 09 adopts a six-seat and seven-seat layout, the length, width and height of the new car are 5042 * 1977 * 1780mm, the wheelbase is 2984mm, through our test driving team colleagues on the Lynn & Co 09 evaluation [click to understand the interior and space for more news], the performance of this new car in terms of storage is still good.
In terms of power, Lynk & Co 09 is equipped with MHEV and PHEV two power versions, the whole series is equipped with a Drive-E 2.0T engine, of which the Lynk & Co 09 MHEV model is a drive-E 2.0TD T5+ 48V (BSG) light hybrid system, the maximum power is 187kW (254 hp) / 5500rpm, the maximum torque of the engine is 350Nm / 1800-4800rpm, equipped with a mechanical full-time four-wheel drive system. The Lynk & Co 09 PHEV model is composed of Drive-E 2.0TD T8 engine and P1+P4 dual motors, with the blessing of two electric motors, the maximum output power of the system is 317kW (431 horsepower), the peak torque is 659Nm, the battery capacity is 18.83kWh, the NEDC pure electric cruising range is 80km, and the WLTC pure electric cruising range is 60km, equipped with intelligent electric four-wheel drive. In terms of gearbox, the entire Lynk & Co 09 series is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission.
Summary: Lynk & Co 09 comes from the Volvo SPA platform architecture, and Lynk & Co 09 was officially listed at the fifth anniversary celebration of the Lynk & Co brand, and for the Lynk & Co brand, Lynk & Co 09 is the flagship and benchmark. In terms of competitors, the opponents of Lynk & Co 09 in terms of price and positioning are GAC Toyota Highlander, Ideal ONE, Volkswagen Tuon, Buick Encore Banner, Ford Explorer and other models, and the market segment where Lynk & Co 09 is located can be described as strong as a cloud.
GAC Trumpchi's new generation GS8
Price: 18.68-246,800 yuan
Positioning: Medium SUV
Fuel version
Dual engine version
In terms of appearance, the new generation of GS8 provides two appearance styles for consumers to choose, of which the fuel version (Pilot Series) adopts the official "Spread Wing" design, the dual engine version adopts the official "Dragon Wing" design, and the overall design adopts the family design language of Star Diamond Diamond Shadow. On the side of the body, the new car adopts a photomold curved design, compared to the old model, the new generation of GS8 has increased the body length by 145mm and the wheelbase by 120mm. The rear of the new generation GS8 incorporates many hexagonal, diamond-shaped and other geometric elements, and the rear of the new car adopts the LED taillights created by the official "Star Diamond Diamond Shadow" design language, equipped with a bilateral exhaust and chrome decorative strip, making the new car look more atmospheric.
In terms of interior, the interior of the new generation GS8 adopts a wrap-around design, equipped with GAC's latest super-sensor interactive intelligent cockpit, the new car adopts the classic three-spoke steering wheel, equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, 14.6-inch central control screen, and the car-machine system is equipped with ADiGO 4.0 intelligent IoT system, including OMS, navigation, entertainment, OTA and other functions. In addition, the interior of the new car offers 32-color mood lights.
In terms of seat layout, the new generation of GS8 provides a "2 + 2 + 2" six-seat layout and "2 + 3 + 2" seven-seat layout, with the liberalization of the birth policy, consumers in the choice of medium-sized or medium-sized SUVs, pay special attention to the space in the car, more consumers will consider six-seat, seven-seat layout models, space utilization is relatively high, the new generation of GS8 launched six-seat and seven-seat versions is to cater to the needs of consumers.
In terms of power, the new generation trumpchi GS8 offers two power options, the Pilot Series is equipped with a new 2.0TGDI engine with a maximum power of 185kW (252 hp)/5250rpm and a peak torque of 400Nm/1750-4000rpm, matching Aisin's 8-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid version is equipped with Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, the engine maximum power is 140kW (190 hp) / 4500-5000rpm, the maximum torque is 320Nm / 1500-5000rpm, the dual-engine two-wheel drive premium version of the motor has a total power of 134kW (182 hp), the total torque of the motor is 270Nm, the total power of the dual-engine four-wheel drive premium version motor is 174kW (237 horsepower), and the total torque of the motor is 391Nm. Match the E-CVT gearbox.
Summary: Do you have such a feeling, the speed of Chinese brands in the new model "push out the old" can be seen, few models can go through many years of test, ushered in a new generation, model sales are not good, the market feedback after the launch is not satisfactory, the final fate is to stop production, disappear, if which models can usher in four years of new generation, then this car can be called "the light of domestic goods". The new generation of GS8 is the second generation of the family model, but also the heavy model of GAC Trumpchi this year, Toyota THS hybrid technology adds a lot of color to it, with a new appearance, interior design, so that its competitiveness has been further enhanced.
Changan UNI-K
Price: 14.59-18.49 million yuan
In terms of appearance, Changan UNI-K continues the borderless family design language, the front grille gradually spreads from the central hexagonal triangular element to the surroundings, full of scientific and technological sense, while the new car adopts a split headlight group, using an LED light source with a flowing water turn signal function. Changan UNI-K adopts a slip-back design and is equipped with a hidden door handle. In terms of the rear, the tail design of the new car outlines a strong sense of layering through the lines, adopts an integrated through-LED taillight group, equipped with a spoiler and a bilateral total of four circular exhausts, adding to the sporty attributes of the new car.
In terms of interior, Changan UNI-K steering wheel shape is novel, up and down are flat bottom design, the new car adopts a new "3 + 1" quadruple screen design, that is to say, the car is equipped with four screens, the full LCD instrument is composed of three screens, from left to right are 3.5/10.25/9.2 inches, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch central control LCD screen, integrated Internet of Vehicles, navigation, voice recognition control, Bluetooth and OTA upgrades, gesture operation can achieve answering calls, Functions such as adjusting the volume level. In addition, the new car adopts aircraft cabin gears, which further enhance the texture of the interior.
In terms of seat layout, Changan UNI-K adopts a classic five-seat layout, and the length, width and height of the new car are 4865 * 1948 * 1690 (1700) mm, thanks to the wheelbase of 2890mm, which makes the new car have a good space, especially the leg space of the rear passengers is more generous.
In terms of power, the Changan UNI-K adopts blue whale's new generation 2.0T engine, with a maximum power of 171kW (233 hp) / 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 390Nm/ 1900-3300rpm, matching Aisin's 8AT transmission.
Summary: Changan UNI-K as a new medium-sized SUV launched by the UNI series, its product strength is beyond doubt, the appearance and interior design is in line with the aesthetics of young consumers. In terms of competitors, Changan UNI-K's main competitors are Wei brand VV7, Trumpchi GS8, Xingtu TXL and other models.
Lynk & Co 09/Changan UNI-K/New GS8
Gilly Star Cross L
Price: 13.72-18.52 million yuan
Positioning: Compact SUV
In terms of appearance, Hoshigoshi L uses a classic polygonal grille, straight waterfall mid-mesh and headlight groups on both sides, making it look very family recognizable. The interior of the new car's headlight group adopts double-layer LED daytime running lights, the whole series is equipped with LED light source as standard, the front surround adopts a penetrating heat dissipation opening design, and the chrome decorative strip in the middle plays a bit of a sunny stroke, making the front face look more fashionable. The new car features a through-the-waist design, with the front and rear wing panels slightly protruding from the body, combined with the wide black eyebrows and five-spoke large-sized rims to make the new car look more sporty. From the rear point of view, Hoshikoshi L adopts a through-type taillight group, and the rear surround of the rear of the car is embellished with a penetrating chrome decorative strip, from the overall design point of view, Hoshikoshi L is more targeted at young consumer groups after its launch.
In terms of interior, the interior design of The Star Yue L is simple, and the new car adopts a multi-functional steering wheel with a two-color leather design, which looks more stylish. In addition, the new car's full LCD dashboard, central control multimedia touch screen, co-pilot display using three 12.3-inch large screen design, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, equipped with Geely Galaxy OS car machine system, in front of the co-driver of the 12.3-inch screen, in addition to watching video and listening to songs, you can also install an entertainment expansion App.
In terms of seat layout, The Star Etsu L is positioned as a compact SUV with a five-seat layout, and the new car is mainly launched for young consumer groups, so at present, it has not launched a six-seater and seven-seat version. Hoshikoshi L has a length, width and height of 4770*1895*1689mm and a wheelbase of 2845mm.
In terms of power, the Geely Xingyue L comes from the CMS architecture, the new car is equipped with a Drive-E series 2.0TD engine, the two-wheel drive version is equipped with a 2.0TD low-power engine, the maximum power is 160kW (218 hp), the peak torque is 325Nm; the four-wheel drive version is equipped with a 2.0TD high-power engine, the maximum power is 175kW (238 hp) / 5500rpm, and the peak torque is 350Nm/1800-4500rpm. In terms of gearbox, it matches a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and an 8-speed manual transmission.
Summary: As a blockbuster model launched by Geely this year, the Sales Volume exceeded 10,000 units in the early stage of listing, and achieved good results. The biggest highlight of the interior of Xingyue L is the use of three 12.3-inch large screens, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip with the blessing of the smart cockpit is a highlight of the new car, while it has a good exterior design and power system, 13.72-18.52 million yuan of price, just with the joint venture brand to fight a "price war".
GAC Aion AION Y
Price: 10.96-15.76 million yuan
Positioning: Pure electric compact SUV
2021款AION Y
At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, GAC Aion AION Y was officially launched, and on November 1, it launched a chronological redesign model, and the new car was further adjusted for configuration to enhance the overall competitiveness. In terms of appearance, as the annual redesign model, the 2022 AION Y continues the design of the old model in terms of appearance, adjusting the internal shape of the headlight group to make it more recognizable after lighting. The new car features hidden door handles, with DC fast fillers and AC slow fillers located at the fenders on either side of the front. With a full and square tail, AION Y is a pure electric compact SUV that is very suitable for the aesthetics of young consumers.
In terms of interior, the 2022 GAC AION Y continues the minimalist interior design style, creating a young and stylish interior atmosphere through the design of a large number of rounded rectangles and a variety of color elements. The new car adopts a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster (the entry-level version is equipped with a 3.5-inch dashboard) and a 14.6-inch central control screen, and the UI interface of the car system is clearly displayed, and the operation is convenient and easy to use.
In terms of seat layout, GAC Aion AION Y is positioned as a compact SUV with a five-seat layout. In terms of storage, the new car has a front door panel storage slot, a front cup holder, a front row of machine slots, a central aisle storage slot, a front armrest box, glove box and other storage space, and the rear seats support a 4/6 ratio of reclining, and the overall space of this new car can meet daily household use.
In terms of power, the 2022 GAC AION Y is equipped with motors with a maximum power of 70 kW (95 hp) and 135 kW (184 hp), a maximum torque of 225 Nm, a lithium iron phosphate battery pack with a capacity of 55.5 kWh and 63.98 kWh, and a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 76.8 kWh, and the comprehensive operating range of NEDC is 410 km, 500 km and 600 km, respectively. It is worth noting that the GAC AION Y is the first model in the GAC Aion family to be equipped with a magazine battery, with better batteries and more perfect thermal management technology, which can pass the needle prick test.
Summary: GAC Aion AION Y is the first model launched after the independence of the Aion brand, and the "Y" in the name of AION Y is a comprehensive description of the English word "young", which means that this car focuses on young consumer groups.
MG ONE
Price: 10.78-129,800 yuan
MG ONE-α version
MG ONE-β version
In terms of appearance, MG ONE adopts a dual exterior design, MG ONE-α version of the forward grille uses a radial shape of the middle mesh design, which is the style design of the main sports route; while the MG ONE-β version of the forward grille adopts a large number of horizontal line designs, and the front grille will also be equipped with gray skid plates on both sides, focusing on the style design of the technology fashion route. On the side of the body, mg one adopts a design outlined by multiple waist lines to create a swooping body posture that makes it look more sporty. At the same time, the B-pillar, C-pillar and D-pillar of the new car adopt a hidden design to create a visual feeling of the suspended roof. In terms of the rear, there is no difference in the body side lines of the two versions of mg one, and the tail light group with a new style design echoes the headlight group, and compared with the front face, the tail design of the MG ONE has some medium distance.
In terms of interior, the screen of MG ONE surrounds the driver, adopts a 30-inch intelligent surround design triple screen, equipped with the Zebra Roselle intelligent cockpit system jointly developed by SAIC and Ali, which can achieve free cross-screen interaction, deep semantic recognition, intelligent human-computer interaction, intelligent human-machine co-driving, etc. The new car is also equipped with high-end intelligent driver assistance, all-scenario unmanned intelligent parking, and vehicle OTA.
In terms of seat layout, the MG ONE is positioned as a compact SUV with a "2+3" five-seat layout, after my colleagues experienced the new car and expressed their affirmation of the storage space of the new car, which can meet the needs of daily family cars.
In terms of power, the MG ONE is equipped with a MEGA Tech 1.5T turbocharged high-power engine with a maximum power of 133 kW (181 hp) and a maximum torque of 285 Nm/1500-4000 rpm, which matches the CVT continuously variable transmission.
Summary: MG ONE is based on MG's new SIGMA architecture, as the first new car on the platform, launched two appearance styles, the α version and the β version for sports and technology fashion to distinguish, affected by the epidemic, the early MG ONE only launched a α version, another β version has been opened blind, planned to be listed next year.
Written in the end: This article brings you the introduction of 6 models, Lynk & Co 09 developed from volvo SPA module architecture, the new generation GS8 equipped with Toyota THS hybrid technology, and the Hoshikoshi L based on the new CMA architecture, which are very representative in various brands and market segments, and are all models worthy of recommended attention. Well, we introduced this article to this for everyone, I hope that through our introduction today, at the end of the year when the small peak of car purchase comes, we can provide more card friends with some reference for car purchase.
Geely Star Yue L/Eian AION Y/MG ONE