In 2021, affected by the epidemic and chip shortages, the supply of vehicles was insufficient, the discounts were reduced, and the enthusiasm of consumers to buy cars rose slightly, which led to some car companies struggling, and sales declined, far from meeting expectations, but this difficult year has also drawn a satisfactory mark. With the arrival of 2022, the automotive circle is about to usher in the dawn of dawn, and many blockbuster new cars are about to debut, igniting the enthusiasm of the auto market.
On New Year's Day 2022, the domestic SAIC Audi A7L shiny listed, and launched 5 45TFSI models, priced at 45.97-51.97 million yuan, plus the previous launch of 6 55TFSI models, priced at 59.97-77.77 million yuan, a total of 11 models for consumers to choose, this treatment only appears on the Audi A6L, which shows that SAIC Audi has high hopes for this car.
Although the domestic Audi A7L does not have an imported version of the Audi A7 slip-back design, it retains the design of borderless doors, matrix headlights, through-type taillights, etc., while the size of the vehicle has been improved, catering to the needs of domestic consumers, both with the appearance of the Audi A7 and the comfort of the Audi A6L.
In addition, the entry-level version is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, the second low with the above standard quattro four-wheel drive, these are the selling points of SAIC Audi A7L, if the follow-up can take the FAW-Volkswagen Audi price-for-volume marketing strategy to ensure a certain degree of preferential strength, the future or will be the bmw 5 series and Mercedes-Benz E-class the biggest competitor.
As the third model of the UNI series and the first sedan of the UNI series, Changan UNI-K has attracted much attention since its debut, with an avant-garde and stylish front face, 18-inch wheels, hidden door handles, slipback design, through taillights, electric lift tail wings and bilateral four-out exhaust, making the new car known as "domestic Porsche Panamera".
In addition to the high value, the interior of Changan UNI-V is also very luxurious and high-tech, using a visual design that touches the heartstrings, a racing-like full LCD dashboard, a sporty steering wheel, a suspended central control screen and a high-end yacht-style electronic gear bar, with a very rich sense of layering.
In addition, the new car's 2750mm wheelbase also provides ample ride space, and will be equipped with a 1.5T engine, the maximum power of 188 horsepower, peak torque or 300 Nm, 100 km/h acceleration time is expected to be more than 7 seconds, the maximum speed will reach 205km/h. The road crashes the Honda Civic, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard and other models should be a big problem. At the same time, officials said that the new car may also launch a 2.0T power version in the future.
Lincoln Z officially debuted at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show and announced the pre-sale price range, which is 255,000-342,000 yuan. The new car is Lincoln's first domestic sedan and the successor of the Lincoln MKZ, which will recast the light of the Lincoln sedan. Although the Lincoln Z is positioned as a medium-sized sedan, its size is close to that of medium and large cars, its length, width and height are 4982/1865/1485mm, and the wheelbase is 2930mm, which is no less than the extended BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class models.
The overall shape still follows the design concept of the American luxury atmosphere, and integrates the design elements that consumers like today, like the headlight design of the through-type LED before and after, the slip-back style shape used on the side, with a slender and sharp waist line running through this body, which is extremely elegant and fashionable.
The interior is the biggest highlight of the new car, using a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 27-inch through-screen ultra-long screen design, while the steering wheel uses touch buttons, so that the entire interior shows a full sense of technology and luxury, more like the style of a new car. In terms of power, the whole series is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, the maximum power is 246 horsepower, the peak torque is 376 Nm, and the transmission system matches the 8-speed manual transmission, and the drive mode is the front-mounted front drive.
In November 2021, the new Ford Mondeo declaration map was exposed, changing the previous Martin face shape and adopting a new design language, causing many controversies. In particular, the design of the rear of the car is complex, and it is complained that it is too strong, losing the original stable and important image of Mondeo. Although there are many appearance slots, but the domestic value of the size has been greatly improved, the new car length, width and height are 4935/1875/1500mm, the wheelbase reached 2945mm, compared with the same level of Camry and Accord and other models to form a good dimensionality reduction blow.
Pictured is the interior of the Ford EVOS
Although the interior has not yet been announced, but with reference to Ford EVOS, it is equipped with a huge one-piece screen, the length reaches 1.1 meters, of which the LCD dashboard is 12.3 inches, the multimedia display is 27 inches, with super visual impact, the same as lincoln Z.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 238 horsepower and a peak torque of 376 Nm, surpassing the power parameters of the current model. In terms of transmission system, it is expected to match the 8-speed manual transmission. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the price range of the current 1.5T model is 192,800-213,800 yuan, and the discount is 40,000 yuan, and it is expected that the starting price of the new model will not be super high by 200,000 yuan.
As a classic model of FAW-Volkswagen, Sagitar has been introduced into the domestic market since 2006, and has quickly become popular in the compact car market with many advantages, becoming the first choice for many family users. After the replacement in 2019, based on the Volkswagen MQB platform, the size of the vehicle has been improved in the front, laying its hegemonic position in the A+ market.
After the mid-term redesign, Sagitar was officially unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, and the new car was mainly slightly adjusted for the appearance and the interior was greatly adjusted. Among them, the appearance of the new car is more youthful and fashionable, and the details are more exquisite, which is more in line with the aesthetics of current consumers. The interior changes are more obvious, the overall style of the center console and the central control screen have been upgraded and improved, and the sense of grade and technology have been improved a lot.
In terms of power, the new car continues to be equipped with 1.2T and 1.4T engines, with a maximum power of 116 hp and 150 hp respectively, and a peak torque of 175 Nm (1.2T manual), 200 Nm and 250 Nm, respectively. The drivetrain is mated to a 5-speed manual or 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission. In addition, the new Sagitar will also be equipped with the EA211 1.5T EVO engine with a maximum power of 160 horsepower.
At the same time, SAIC Volkswagen Langyi will also usher in a mid-term redesign, the overall change is basically similar to Sagitar, all using the latest family-style design language, it is expected to be equipped with a more luxurious interior layout, and the power side also continues the 1.2T and 1.4T engines of the current model.
Talking about the BYD destroyer 05 car, I believe many people are relatively unfamiliar, it is a new model of BYD, once named "BYD F5", later named destroyer 05, which is also another bold attempt by BYD in naming. The new car is positioned as a compact sedan, using a new design language, which is different from the design style of the existing Dynasty series and the series of models on sale on e-net, and is more sporty.
In terms of body size, the new car is 4780/1837/1495mm in length, width and height, respectively, reaching the A+ level, but its wheelbase is only 2718mm, which is decent in the same class. The interior is still based on BYD's family design language, equipped with an 8.8-inch full LCD display and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, and a 15.6-inch floating multimedia touch screen, which is also equipped with adaptive rotation technology.
In terms of power, the YAD destroyer 05 is equipped with a special 1.5L engine for Xiaoyun-plug hybrid, with a maximum power of 110 horsepower, a peak torque of 135 Nm, and a thermal efficiency of 43.04%. It is also equipped with an EHS electromix system with a maximum power of 197 hp and a peak torque of 325 Nm. The suspension is a front McPherson rear torque beam, plus DM-i's dedicated power blade battery, and the range is 46 km and 96 km under WLCT conditions.
At present, BYD Han only has pure electric EV models and plug-in hybrid DM models, in the future, BYD will also launch super plug-in hybrid DM-i models, which will further expand the product matrix and enhance market competitiveness. At present, BYD Han MD-i has completed the declaration, and from the declaration information, the appearance design and body size of the new car will be consistent with the existing Han DM.
In terms of power, Han DM-i will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of 1.5T engine + motor, of which the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 102 kW (139 hp), the peak torque is 231 Nm, and the electric motor is rated at 70 kW, the peak power is 145 kW (197 hp), and the peak torque is 325 Nm. Pure electric mileage or 52 km 112 km, comprehensive fuel consumption of 0.8L / 100 km, in the case of full fuel, the cruising range is expected to reach 1000 km.
The last one is the new Civic TYPE R, which will debut at the 2022 Tokyo Modified Auto Show on January 14-16, 2022, and according to previous online information, the new Civic TYPE R is expected to be introduced by Dongfeng Honda for domestic sales. The new car is based on the eleventh generation Civic hatchback version, and the exterior adopts a more sporty design.
In terms of power, as a reference, the previous generation model is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 320 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm, and the transmission is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission. However, foreign media predict that the new car is expected to be equipped with a hybrid system with a maximum power of 400 horsepower, and the transmission system still matches the manual transmission.
Written in the end: with the listing of these models one after another, this year's car market is expected to usher in a better year, consumers also have a richer choice, like Changan UNI-V and BYD destroyer 05 these two new models, basically belong to the unlisted fire situation; and like Sagittarius, Langyi and BYD Han DM-i these three cars will continue the highlight performance of the current model; Audi A7L, Lincoln Z and Mondeo are the powerful works of car companies, product selling points are many; Civic TYPE R is a pure driver's car, Meet the needs of young consumers. With so many blockbuster new cars, which car are you most looking forward to?