SAIC-GM will sell more than 1.33 million new cars in 2021, increasing the average transaction price of each brand by 6%-10%

Jiwei Network news, on January 7, SAIC-GM issued a document saying that the total sales of 1331567 cars in 2021, an increase of more than 5 percentage points over the proportion of high-end models in 2020, and the average transaction price of each brand increased by 6%-10%.

Among them, the sales of Buick's mid-to-high-end models accounted for 60%; the GL8 series refreshed the annual sales record, an increase of 8.4% year-on-year; and the annual sales of Buick Encore Banner increased by 47.2%.

For the sales of the Chevrolet series, the article said that the sales volume of large vehicles composed of Maribal XL, Chevrolet Trailblazers and Explorers increased to 48.3%; Chevrolet Patrol sales increased by 91% year-on-year.

Cadillac set a new record for sales in China, with cumulative sales of 233117 vehicles in the whole year; Cadillac CT5 increased by 37.9% year-on-year; Cadillac XT6 increased by 43.1% year-on-year.

SAIC-GM said that from 2021 onwards, it will accelerate the opening of a new chapter in the strategic transformation of the future. It is reported that in 2021, SAIC-GM will focus on future travel and start a new journey of high-quality development, which is embodied in the following aspects:

(1) Launch a new division standard to present a new look. Demonstrate the awakening of positive transformation of enterprises and the vitality of innovative development.

(2) Announced the electrification and intelligent networking strategy for 2025. Lay out the leading technology and strategy in the field of "electrification, intelligence and networking", and promise to invest more than 50 billion yuan in the field of new technologies for electrification and intelligent networking by 2025.

(3) Open the "first year" of ultium. Introduce a smarter, safer and more performance Aoteneng electric vehicle platform to bring consumers a new electrified driving experience. The first domestic model of Aoteneng electric vehicle platform was unveiled, and cadillac luxury pure electric medium and large SUVLYRIQ pre-sale - the hourly order exceeded 2,000.

(4) Create a full-link new energy complete system capability. Aoteneng Super Factory was completed and put into operation, and the Pan Asia New Energy Test Building and The Guangde Battery Safety Laboratory were opened.

(5) Comprehensively upgrade the internal combustion engine system and develop in the direction of intelligence and electrification. The introduction of the eighth generation of Ecotec's new 1.5T engine, large-scale popularization of 48V light mixing technology, to achieve intelligent and electrified internal combustion engine system comprehensive upgrade.

(6) Multi-round function upgrade of the vehicle interconnection system. The "In-Vehicle Interconnection System Upgrade", which will be launched in mid-to-late November 2021, covers a number of new applications and upgrades of vehicle functions for a total of 1.37 million products under the three major brands, further enhancing the "happiness index" of the user's vehicle experience.

(7) The new generation of VIP intelligent electronic architecture and intelligent driver assistance technology are widely used in its models.

(8) The brand influence continues to increase. Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac's three major brands and products ranked first in 9 survey reports of the Chinese automotive market in 2021, and won many awards in the 2021 China Automotive User Satisfaction Evaluation (CACSI).

(9) Adhere to the harmonious development of people, vehicles and society. For the 17th consecutive time, it has been awarded the "China's Most Respected Enterprise" for the 13th consecutive time on the "China Csrcity List".

SAIC-GM also revealed that it will fully accelerate the transformation in 2022 and will usher in a number of heavy scientific and technological transformations.

(1) In the field of new energy, buick and Chevrolet's new energy products based on the Aoteneng electric vehicle platform will be unveiled in 2022, and these products will bring consumers a wealth of choices with their leading edges of smarter, safer and more performance, and set a technical benchmark for joint venture brand electric vehicles.

(2) In the field of intelligent assisted driving, some models of Buick GL8 will add ILC driver command lane change function; more models will be equipped with traffic congestion assistance system; parking assistance system will add smart key or mobile APP remote parking function; the new generation of Super Cruise super assisted driving system will add new features such as command lane change and automatic lane change; in the next 5 years, it will gradually cover Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet brand models. And through continuous iterative updates, safe and reliable assisted driving journeys are within reach.

(3) In the field of intelligent cockpit, the new generation of VIP intelligent electronic architecture will open up the "cloud, tube, terminal"; the new generation of VCS intelligent cockpit system will enter the market, with 5G and V2X vehicle-to-road collaboration technology to bring intelligent, efficient, seamless connection of multi-dimensional experience and rich functions; multiple in-vehicle interconnection system OTA upgrades every year.

(4) In terms of marketing innovation, service innovation and channel innovation, SAIC-GM will continuously optimize the marketing system with new ideas and new thinking to continuously meet consumers' beautiful expectations for smart travel.

SAIC-GM said that in 20222, it will press the "acceleration button" of transformation and innovation through scientific and technological empowerment; at the same time, it will maintain high-quality development and steady progress through system support, and move forward in the direction of "leading smart travel and achieving a better life". (Proofreading/Andy)