With the advent of the new energy wave, the domestic mini-car market has been successfully empowered by electricity and glowed with new brilliance, and the newly promoted "popular fried chickens" such as Hongguang MINEV, Chery QQ Ice Cream, and Ben E-Star National Edition have not only attracted the hot discussion and pursuit of many consumers in China, but also have a considerable "fan" effect in overseas markets. However, for many "nostalgic" consumers, although there are many high-quality "scooter" products at their fingertips, there are still some miniature models that are the existence of "white moonlight" that cannot be touched by the heart, such as Mazda's new Carol.
This miniature car, born in 1962, although it has been married to Suzuki Alto as a brother of the opposite sex since the second generation of the model (a rebranded model), the problem of homogenization has not affected the two-way development, and even has a 1+1>2 effect on the market. Now, with the recent landing of Suzuki's ninth generation Alto, the eighth generation of Mazda Carol has naturally arrived as promised.
It is reported that the eighth generation of Mazda Carol will launch THREE models, GL, GS oil-electric hybrid and GX oil-electric hybrid, and the price positioning is similar to that of the new Alto hybrid version, ranging from 998,800 yen (about 55,600 yuan) to 1.3035 million yen (about 72,600 yuan), and is expected to start selling in mid-January this year.
The eighth generation of Mazda Carol is the same as Suzuki Alto in terms of appearance and shape, which is a combination of "box" + headlights, giving people a pragmatic retro style. To distinguish it from the latter, the eighth-generation Mazda Carol eliminated the through-line chrome trim in the middle of the front headlights, and the soaring seagull LOGO added a bit of sportiness.
The interior does not have too many fancy embellishments, due to cost constraints using a large number of hard plastic, mechanical pointers + liquid crystal display combination instrument + physical buttons highlight its pragmatic properties. Although it looks a bit rudimentary, it is extremely generous in terms of configuration, automatic air conditioners, 6 airbags, and basic ADAS system, etc., and we try to take care of consumers as much as possible in terms of safety and comfort.
In terms of power, there is a 0.66L three-cylinder fuel version and a 0.66L gasoline-electric hybrid version, the former with a maximum power of 34kW and the latter with a maximum power of 36kW, and due to the isU integrated starter generator, the fuel consumption per 100 km can be as low as 3.61L. In terms of drivetrain, the entire range is equipped with CVT continuously variable transmissions and is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.
Finally: the cost performance of the eighth generation of Mazda Carol can be said to be unquestionable, fuel-saving and convenient parking, as well as emotional blessings, this kind of car even in the context of domestic electric dominance, I believe there will be a certain market. Unfortunately, according to the past practice, this K-Car is most likely to be "unattainable", and it can only be enjoyed by the screen.