With the official domestic listing of Toyota Xena, the MPV market has ushered in a new boom, which shows that after the best-selling of SUVs, MPV products that meet the needs of Chinese consumers also have extremely high market demand.
Today, we will bring you the current global market, some have been listed or will soon be listed, there is the potential to become a blockbuster MPV new car, including Chinese brands, overseas brands and new car-making forces brand, the power system although pure electricity occupies the mainstream, but also covers the traditional fuel, fuel +48 volt light mix, plug-in hybrid, extender hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
● Lantu Dreamer
The Lantu Dreamer is expected to go public within 2022. As the second model launched by Lantu, the Dreamer is positioned in the high-end medium and large MPV, which is the same as the first model Lantu FREE, providing pure electric and extended range hybrid two power for consumers to choose.
Lantu Dreamer adopts a more square shape design, and the purpose of this is also to create a more sufficient seating space for the car. At the same time, the area of the front net is much larger than the previous Lantu FREE, and the straight waterfall chrome trim and the through-type LED headlight group also look very compatible, and the overall visual effect is very domineering.
In terms of size, as an MPV model body size is also very important, and the lantu dreamer's length, width and height are 5315x1980x1810mm, the wheelbase reaches 3200mm, the body length of more than 5 meters 3, the width of nearly 2 meters and the wheelbase of 3 meters 2 also show that there is a very spacious riding space in the car, such a size is almost the size of the Mercedes-Benz V-class, which can fully meet the space needs of home and business travel.
The tail shape is also a stable and mature style, of which the tail light is the design focus, and the multi-layer L-shaped LED light source structure is used internally, and the effect after lighting is very exquisite.
In terms of interior design, the car's entire center console shape is mainly based on technology and luxury, the most eye-catching is a large through-line screen, and the center console is covered with leather, supplemented by a large number of rose gold decorations for embellishment, further enhancing the texture of the car.
The rear of the vehicle is the biggest highlight of the car, the rear of the four-seat version of the model is equipped with two independent aviation seats, TVs and independent lifting high-pitched heads, this car is also equipped with a through-type small table board in the rear, the size and area are larger than the independent, as a representative of business travel, Landu also equipped this car with 5G on-board lightspeed entertainment and office systems. The new car is equipped with separate sunroofs in both the front and rear rows, and the rear roof is also equipped with a starry sky roof, further enhancing the sense of luxury and ambience.
In terms of power, according to the latest declaration information, the new car is expected to be equipped with an extended-range hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine, electric motor and battery pack, of which the engine power is 100 kilowatts and the peak power of the drive motor is 130/160 kilowatts. Among them, the top version of the model has a powerful acceleration performance of 5.9 seconds to break the hundred.
● Hongqi new MPV
Hongqi's new MPV is scheduled to start mass production in June and is expected to be available in the second half of 2022. The new car features a tall body design similar to that of toyota Alpha, with more room for interior space and a more luxurious interior. According to the new car planning previously announced by the official, the internal code name of Hongqi's first MPV is "C095", which belongs to the ranks of Q-series Hongqi commercial vehicles.
In terms of appearance, Hongqi's new MPV continues the family design language, with a huge straight waterfall grille occupying almost the entire front face, and the hood is Hongqi's iconic red logo, which extends all the way down to the middle of the grille. In addition, Hongqi's new MPV also adopts split headlights, and the function of turn signals is also integrated on the exterior mirrors.
The tail shape is very square and looks quite powerful. Like the Hongqi H9, Hongqi's new MPV also uses the popular split headlights. In addition, through the pictures, we can see that the interior adopts a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, and the second row of seats looks very spacious, which is expected to bring a good comfortable riding experience.
In the power part, it is expected that Hongqi's new MPV is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine plus a 48-volt light hybrid system power combination, while also providing a more high-end 3.0T supercharged V6 engine, and the transmission system is expected to match the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
● Zeekr new MPV
Extreme Kr new MPV is also expected to be listed in 2022, the car code name EF1E, also the main high-end pure electric medium and large MPV market, the future will be named ZEEKR 002, considering the huge body size, can accommodate a larger battery pack, it is expected that the main model mileage will remain at about 600 km.
According to the news currently available, the new PPV of Extreme Kr is expected to be based on the PMA1 pure electric platform, the wheelbase is expected to be between 3100-3300 mm, and it is likely to have three rows of seats, as well as an electric sliding door design that facilitates the loading and unloading of rear passengers, while considering the product practices of Geely, Lynk & Co and ZEEKR brands, it is expected that it will also have an interior design that is willing to pile up materials.
● BYD high-end brand MPV
BYD's high-end brand may be released during the 2022 Beijing Auto Show in April, when its products will be the first to launch hardcore off-road vehicles and MPVs, the price range is expected to range between 500,000-1 million, the new car will be built on the basis of the new model platform, with a new brand logo at the same time will build an independent dealer network.
Regarding BYD's high-end brand MPV products, we know that Zhao Changjiang, director of the byddir Auto's high-end brand preparation office, posted on social media: "How to define a large 7-seat MPV, in addition to the 2+2+3 layout of the seat, let's talk about what important configurations are needed?" "The purpose is actually very simple, that is, I hope to listen to the opinions of potential users and create products that are more in line with market demand."
After the release of Weibo, netizens have also contributed ideas, and the important configurations mentioned by everyone include DM-i supermix technology, the third row of child seat safety interfaces, the third row of seats supporting voice recognition function, the second row of independent seats with massage function and 50w wireless fast charging technology and other configurations. Zhao Changjiang then responded: "Received a lot of suggestions, then we will discuss the details of one aspect at a time, I hope that everyone will actively participate in building high-end cars for everyone." ”
Based on the information currently known, considering the high-end brand positioning of the new MPV, it is expected to focus on the large 7-seat medium and large MPV market of IKEA, using a 2+2+3 seat layout, and the body size is expected to be comparable to that of Toyota Xena, with a length of about 5100 mm and a wheelbase of about 3100 mm.
In terms of power system, although BYD has not yet given clear news, it is not difficult to speculate, relying on the accumulation of technology in the field of hybrid and pure electricity, high-end MPV products may simultaneously launch plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions of models, of which the plug-in hybrid version of the model is expected to be stable at about 200 miles, and the comprehensive endurance of oil and electricity is expected to be 800-1200 kilometers; the pure electric version of the model is expected to have a mileage of between 500-800 kilometers, with fast charging technology, which may be based on the e-platform 3.0 architecture.
● Volkswagen ID.BUZZ
Not long ago, Volkswagen CEO Diess said on social media that the mass production version of Volkswagen ID.BUZZ will be unveiled on March 9. The new car will be built on the MEB platform, positioning pure electric compact MPV, and future production cars may provide three rows of seats to easily meet the needs of multi-person travel.
According to the current layout of Volkswagen's electric vehicle products for the Chinese market, there is no possibility of domestic production in the short term, but if the market demand is high enough, it may be imported and introduced, and the domestic price will naturally not be cheap.
From the Volkswagen ID.BUZZ the previous trailer we can see the effect of the headlamp lighting, the front part of the LED light source connected to the headlight is the latest design concept of the Volkswagen family, which can already be seen on many new cars, but the Volkswagen logo in the trailer is not lit, so the question now is whether there will be a logo that can mark the glowing model in the future.
In terms of design, Volkswagen ID.BUZZ as a pure electric MPV model, both sides of the body are equipped with sliding door design, which is a very practical configuration, not only convenient for rear passengers to get on and off, but also more conducive to loading luggage or other items.
Previously, Volkswagen ID.BUZZ interior spy photo exposure, can be found to have a similar layout with ID.4, in addition to the new flat Volkswagen logo on the steering wheel, the car also has two screens, namely the full LCD dashboard and the central control screen, in addition to the knob-type shift lever set up near the dashboard, the B mode on the knob, indicating that it is equipped with energy recovery function.
In terms of powertrain, according to previous reports, it is expected that there will be three options, namely the entry model of the single-motor rear-drive version with a maximum power of 200 horsepower, a medium-sized model with unknown parameters, and the dual-motor four-wheel drive top model with a power of 300 horsepower, which may be equipped with a 111 kWh battery pack and a cruising range of about 550 kilometers.
● Mercedes-Benz EQT
At the 2021 Munich Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz EQT concept car was officially released, and this year's mass production version will be launched. As a pure electric home MPV, the Mercedes-Benz EQT concept car was developed by Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi, and the WLTP has a range of 265 kilometers.
In terms of styling, the front face of the Mercedes-Benz EQT concept car adopts the design of the Mercedes-Benz EQ family, the area of the middle network is very impressive, and the daytime running lights are very sharp. The area of the vehicle's sliding doors is very large, reaching a length of 4945 mm. The rear of the vehicle is a relatively straight shape and is equipped with the popular through-type taillights.
The interior design of the new car is mainly based on use, and the use of white, black and blue elements, the effect is still more eye-catching. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a floating central control screen and an LCD dashboard to enhance the sense of technology, in addition, the new car will also be equipped with MBUX entertainment system and panoramic sunroof.
In the power part, the Mercedes-Benz EQT concept car is equipped with a set of front-mounted drive motors, with a maximum power of 74 kilowatts, and is equipped with a 45 kWh battery pack, and the WLTP working range is 265 kilometers.
● Hyundai STARIA FCEV
Hyundai STARIA FCEV is expected to be unveiled in 2023, the biggest highlight is equipped with hyundai's latest hydrogen fuel cell technology, considering the current Chinese market pure electricity and hydrogen fuel-based, two-pronged new energy strategy, the future of this and Volkswagen Matway level of medium and large MPV is also likely to be introduced into the country, after all, the country is also one of the few in the world that plans to open a large number of hydrogen refueling station network construction places.
STARIA's car name combines the two words STAR and RIA, hyundai STARIA will take "human progress" as the vision, create intelligent mobility solutions, and lead the future of travel, the new car adopts a design concept similar to "spaceship", in order to bring more freshness to consumers.
In the interior, the cockpit can provide 64-color mood lights, has a full LCD dashboard, has a large and eye-catching display in the middle, and the wide central armrest can also reflect the width of the body on the side. It is reported that STARIA is equipped with driver-centric functions and futuristic design elements, which can bring a new experience to the driver and occupants, while making the time during the journey more valuable.
STARIA can provide 2-seater, 7-seater, 9-seater and 11-seater models, the most luxurious version of which will adopt a more luxurious seat configuration, with a one-click relaxation mode, using a similar aircraft business class seat style, allowing VIP passengers to obtain a high degree of convenience and comfort that supports electric adjustment.
The modern STARIA FCEV is expected to be equipped with a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell system, and thanks to the latest technology, the volume of the car's hydrogen fuel cell system is 30% smaller than that of the Nexo medium-sized SUV that also uses the hydrogen fuel cell system, although there is no accurate official data yet, and it is expected that the car's NEDC range will be stable at about 800 km.
● MINI VISION URBANAUT
Mini Vision UrbanAUT concept car may be mass production as soon as 2025, for the MINI brand, this new pure electric MPV will be a new direction of exploration, in addition to the current small car and SUV product lineup, further enrich the future product lineup of MINI, the car is expected to have more innovative designs, is a product similar to volkswagen ID.BUZZ concept.
Production version of the hypothetical diagram
Electrification and automatic driving are the core of change in the field of automobile manufacturing in recent years, MINI's new pure electric MPV will undoubtedly aim at the future autonomous driving traffic field, and its body shape is also very in line with the pure electrification era, the mechanical layout is minimized, and the space is maximized.
VISION URBANAUT concept car
In terms of power system, the previous VISION URBANAUT concept car is mainly based on the concept of pure electric environmental protection, considering that the car may not be mass-produced in 2025, so it is likely to use pure electric systems at that time. In the period from 2025 to 2030, as autonomous driving technology develops, it may also become one of the main choices for self-driving taxis when people commute in the future.
● Summary
It can be seen that in the era of new energy and electrification transformation, pure electricity, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology will become the main force in the future, the energy transformation brought about by the drive and vehicle manufacturing technology upgrades, has begun to see the beginning, these future-oriented MPV new cars almost have high energy efficiency, advanced networked human-computer interaction technology, advanced automatic driving auxiliary capabilities of the commonality, and pure electric vehicle models occupy the mainstream of the new energy era, in the foreseeable future for a period of time, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology will also go hand in hand.
At the same time, it is exciting that after Toyota Xena, there will be Chinese brands such as Lantu, Hongqi, Extreme Krypton, ANDD high-end brands in the future, and will successively launch more competitive products of the same level in 2022, and full market competition can bring consumers more cost-effective new cars.