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As a mid-term modification of Ford's seventh-generation carnival, the official map of the new carnival family has been released a few days ago. The new car continues to launch the normal version, the Active crossover version and the ST model. To reflect the difference, Ford designed a different style of front grille detail for each model, and upgraded the LED headlights to the standard of the entire series. The new car starts at £16,670 in overseas markets, or about 150,000 yuan, and is scheduled to be delivered in early 2022.
From left to right, they are the new Carnival Normal Edition, Active Crossover Edition and ST
New car features:
The picture is the new carnival ordinary version, the internal structure adjustment of the new car headlight group, and the LED light source is standard
The rear is equipped with a one-sided single-out exhaust
In line with the design principles of the pre-remodeled model, Ford designed different styles of front grille shapes for the regular version, the Active crossover version and the ST model, thus trying to distinguish the attributes of different models. In detail, the regular version of the new Carnival ST-Line and the new Carnival ST front grille are both black honeycomb grid shapes, but the ST front grille has a larger effective intake area and a red ST logo. The interior of the front grille of the new Active crossover version is treated with black vertical banners, and the styling style is obviously different.
The new Carnival ST is a short-axle three-door version of the body form, the official model color matching is the new color, and the other two new colors are boundless blue and berry color
The gun gray rim size of the official model is 18 inches, and this rim is optional and comes standard at 17 inches
In addition, the three models of the new Carnival are significantly different in the design details of the front and rear bumpers. The sporty ST version uses more offensive details, with a large rim, red brake calipers, one-sided dual-out exhaust, etc., and the new Carnival ST is a three-door version.
The Active crossover chassis has a slight increase in ground clearance
The full set of unpainted exterior kits gives the vehicle a crossover style similar to an SUV
Based on the official chart, the new Carnival Ordinary Edition and the Active Crossover Edition are both five-door body forms, of which the Active Crossover Edition adds black wheel eyebrows, black side skirts, roof rack longitudinal rails, etc. The regular version of the new carnival decoration level is more conventional, and does not tilt towards sports or crossover styles.
The picture shows the INTERIOR OF ST, which is colored in black as a whole, supplemented by red stitching
The dashboard is upgraded to a full LCD display
The new Carnival ST is equipped with sports seats
In terms of configuration, the new carnival will upgrade the LED headlights to standard, the high-end version of the model is matrix LED headlights, and the LED tail light source is optional. In addition, the new car is upgraded with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, and the ST model is equipped with sports front seats.
The new Carnival ST can "break 100" in 6.5 seconds
In terms of power, the new Carnival ST and Puma ST are equipped with the same 1.5T EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 197 horsepower, a peak torque of 320 Nm, and a transmission system matching a 6-speed manual transmission. It is reported that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, with a maximum speed of 230 km / h. As an exclusive configuration, the new Carnival ST is equipped with a Track mode, which when activated, the traction control system is turned off and the electronic stability control system is set to "Moderately Skiddable Mode". In addition, the Quaife mechanical limited slip differential requires an additional option.
The regular and Active crossover versions of the new Carnival are equipped with a 1.0T engine or a 1.0T+48 volt mix system
For the regular version and the Active crossover version, both products are equipped with a 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which is divided into three tunings, the maximum power is 99 hp, 123 hp and 153 hp, of which the medium and high power versions are combined with a 48-volt mixing system. The drivetrain is mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Intergenerational Relationship/Competitor/Market Environment:
2004 Ford Fiesta
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As early as 2003, Carnival was introduced into China as the first model of Changan Ford. Although the car is named after a carnival in China, the actual prototype of the car is Ford's first-generation Ikon. It was not until 2009 that the sixth generation carnival of Gen Zheng Miao Hong officially entered The country. Judging from the release of the model, the car is a mid-term redesign of the seventh generation carnival.
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