On January 10, GAC Toyota's new TNGA luxury medium-sized SUV, Weissa, was officially launched. The car is equipped with 2.0L gasoline, 2.5L dual engine hybrid two major power, providing two four-wheel drive options, launched a deluxe version, premium version, supreme version a total of 6 models, the price range of 216,800 yuan - 303,800 yuan.
This means that in just 5 days, GAC Toyota quickly launched two new SUVs to quickly enrich its SUV product matrix. Analysts pointed out that with the continuous enrichment of products, GAC Toyota has opened a sprint of millions of annual production and sales at an unprecedented speed and with the high value of its products.
Wei Sa focuses on light luxury to enhance the tone
As a new model with multiple blessings of "TNGA architecture + dual engine hybrid technology + high QDR gene", the core of Wesa is leading the consumption trend of SUVs with high value.
In terms of body size, WISA is 4780mm/1855mm/1660mm in length and width, with a wheelbase of 2690mm, adopting the design concept of "Refined-tech Simplicity", the headlights are sharp, and the "double L-type" light strip has a strong sense of extension, which further enhances the wide body feeling; the tail slender one-line taillights and through-type high brake lights.
Compared with other SUVs, WESA fully strengthens the light luxury configuration, and the large-area premium leather wrapping dashboard, center console, inner door panel and other places within reach, the steering wheel, gear lever, door armrest, etc. are covered with leather fabrics. It is equipped with Toyota's world-first advanced dimmable panoramic canopy, which can switch between the dimming mode and the transmission mode in 1 second, and both modes can block more than 99% of ultraviolet rays.
In terms of intelligent interconnection, the 12.3-inch color TFT multi-function information display (full LCD) + 12.3-inch color central control touch navigation display + 10-inch HUD head-up display system to achieve three-screen linkage, the car system interface is simple and easy to understand, in line with user habits, easy to operate.
In terms of powertrain, WESA is equipped with two major powertrains of 2.0L and 2.5L HEV, both of which are available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. The 2.0L model adopts a 2.0L Dynamic Force engine with a thermal efficiency of 40%, which matches the simulated 10-speed Direct Shift-CVT gearbox, and the fuel consumption of 100 km in comprehensive working conditions (NEDC) is as low as 5.9L; the 2.5L dual-engine model adopts the new fourth-generation THS II. Toyota hybrid system, and the TNGA 2.5L Dynamic Force engine has a thermal efficiency of 41%, matching the new generation of E-CVT electronic stepless transmission system. The fuel consumption of 100 km of comprehensive operating conditions (NEDC) is as low as 4.5L, and the cruising range can reach more than 1000 km.
The 2.0L four-wheel drive version is equipped with DTC intelligent four-wheel drive system, and the 2.5L HEV four-wheel drive version is equipped with the unique E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system of the same level, which adopts the front and rear axle dual drive motor design, which can intelligently realize the front and rear axle drive force 100:0-20:80 wide range adjustment. In addition, Wesa is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense (Toyota Collision Avoidance Assistance Kit), including PCS pre-collision safety system, DRCC dynamic radar cruise control system, LTA lane tracking assistance system and AHB automatic adjustment high beam system, which can achieve quasi-L2 level automatic driving, and is also equipped with the same ICS intelligent radar belt auxiliary brake system of luxury cars, which can monitor obstacles in front and rear when parking, and issue a beep alarm to the driver. And automatically brake in case the driver fails to react in time.
At the beginning of the year, we will sprint to millions of production and sales
In less than a week, two new SUV models entered the market, behind which GAC Toyota launched a comprehensive impact on the scale of one million.
Analysts pointed out that with the addition of Weisa, the GAC Toyota SUV family has expanded strongly. It not only achieves full coverage from large SUVs to small SUVs, from mainstream SUVs to trendy SUV segments, but also forms a lineup of all-engine powered products including GAS, HEV, PHEV, and EV. So far, the GAC Toyota SUV family has established a "pyramid" layout of SUV high-value products led by Highlander, Wissa and Velanda as the backbone, and Fenglanda and C-HR as the base plate, so as to further meet the diversified needs of users in the new era.
More critically, GAC Toyota continues to promote brand evolution and focuses on the construction of system capabilities for production and sales of millions of units. With high-grade product experience, Wesa will further help GAC Toyota to develop a high-end SUV segment, providing a strong impetus for impacting annual production and sales of 1 million units.
[Reporter] Guo Xiaoge
【Author】 Guo Xiaoge
【Source】 Southern Press Media Group South + client