In the blink of an eye, it has come to 2022, and in the face of the new energy trend, it seems that large-displacement fuel vehicles have come to an end. But if we look back at the new cars listed in China in 2021, we will find that in fact, large-displacement, multi-cylinder cars have not been discontinued, and there are still many six-cylinder new cars listed in China! Let's take a look at the six-cylinder new car launched in China in 2021 based on price, from cheap to expensive!
Hyundai Paristi this car may not have been heard of by some students, it is a 7-seat medium and large SUV imported into China by Hyundai Motor, priced at only 298,880-32.98 million yuan. Although this car is the price announced in September 2020, due to the impact of the epidemic production capacity and import procedures, the real domestic sales and delivery will actually begin in 2021.
The length, width and height of Paristi are 4980/1975/1775mm, the wheelbase is 2900mm, compared with the benchmark model of the 7-seat SUV in the domestic market, Toyota Highlander, Parristi is 15mm longer, 45mm wider and 25mm taller than The Highlander, and the wheelbase is also 50mm longer than the Highlander. Considering its pure import status, the pricing of less than 300,000 is really sincere.
What is more sincere is that the Paristi series is equipped with a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated engine as standard, matching the 8AT gearbox. The large-displacement V6 self-priming and multi-gear AT transmission are rare in the family car market in 2021. While the 272 hp, 336N·m parameter doesn't look impressive, the 8.4-second 0-100km/h acceleration capability has little advantage over Highlander's 2.5L hybrid. At the same time, the technology of this V6 engine is not advanced, and there is no direct injection technology in the cylinder that is very popular at present, not to mention the advanced technology such as variable valves and double circulation designed to optimize fuel consumption. Despite this, the smoothness and confidence of the large-displacement V6 still makes it fundamentally different from those four-cylinder competitors. The price of less than 300,000 makes the pure imported Paristi the cheapest six-cylinder new car in 2021!
The Tank 500 is definitely one of the most concerned domestic cars in 2021. After all, after the gradual silence of Japanese off-road vehicles, the Great Wall carried the banner of domestic off-road vehicles. After the success of the launch of the Tank 300, the Tank 500, a high-end model called "domestic land patrol" by fans, came into being. At the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2021, the pre-price of the tank 500 was officially announced. The new car is fully equipped with a 3.0T V6 engine, and the pre-sale price ranges from 335,000 to 395,000 yuan.
In addition to the relatively scarce positioning, another reason why the tank 500 has attracted much attention is that it is equipped with a 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine that is very rare in domestic cars, with a maximum power of 354 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 N·m, matching the Great Wall's self-developed 9AT gearbox.
It should be known that this 3.0T engine is the latest product independently developed by the Great Wall, which uses the current very mainstream dual injection and dual cycle technology, which can achieve both fuel efficiency and power output. At the same time, in order to meet the needs of low torque when off-road, as well as accurate throttle control when climbing, the Great Wall's 3.0T engine also uses two low inertia small turbines with VGT variable section technology, which can bring extremely excellent power response, and can output 500 N·m maximum torque in a wide range of 1500-4500 rpm, and at 1000 rpm idling, it can have a torque output of 320 N·m. It is also the world's first mass-produced engine with twin VGT turbines.
For users who prefer large displacement off-road vehicles, the Tank 500 is definitely an option worth considering. After all, the price of more than 300,000, if you buy a second-hand Toyota Prado with a smaller size, it is either a 4.0L model with an age of more than 10 years and no guarantee of vehicle condition; or a 2.7L model with an age of about 5 years, which can be called a mobile roadblock and extremely weak power. In any way, they cannot be compared to the tank 500 of the 3.0T V6.
In June 2021, FAW-Volkswagen launched a new medium-sized SUV with a price of 299,990-39.99 million yuan. Based on the MQB Evo platform, Lanjing can be understood as Tuon's sister car, with a length of 5152mm and a wheelbase of 2980mm, it has become the largest SUV in the world by the Volkswagen brand.
We will not dwell too much on its size and space, focusing on its power. Lanjing currently offers three power specifications, including 2.0T Low Power (330TSI), 2.0T High Power (380TSI), and 2.5T V6 (530TSI). In terms of parameters, the maximum power of the three specifications is 186, 220, 299 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 320, 350, and 500 N·m, respectively. Among them, the version equipped with a 2.5T V6 engine is a top-mounted model with a price of 399,900 yuan, and it is also one of the few joint venture V6 models listed in 2021 that is priced at less than 400,000 yuan.
This 2.5T V6 engine uses Volkswagen's classic 15-degree angle VR6 structure, which is Volkswagen's VR6 engine specially built for the horizontal platform, code-named EA390. It is worth mentioning that the EA390 engine has two versions, in the European market, using a 3.0T VR6 design, which was previously planned to be equipped on the high-performance version of the Arteon (called CC in China), but later due to European emission regulations and other restrictions, this engine has not yet been officially installed. The 2.5T version used by domestic Lanjing and Tuon is a reduced cylinder version launched in response to domestic emission taxes, fuel consumption and other policies. Despite this, the relatively large displacement and the existence of six cylinders still give the Volkswagen Landscape a more adequate base than the competitors of the same level of four cylinders.
Isn't it tempting enough to buy a powered V6 engine and a Volkswagen package where space is at the top of the three-row SUV for a guide price of 400,000?
For new cars of non-luxury brands, six-cylinder engines may not be much, but in luxury brand models, six-cylinder cars are still relatively common. For example, in March 2021, Changan Lincoln officially launched the domestic navigator, priced at 328,880-47.88 million yuan. Navigator positions a mid-size 5-seat luxury SUV built on the same platform as Ford's Sharp, while the powertrain offers a 2.0T four-cylinder engine and a 2.7T V6 engine. Among them, the starting price of the 2.7T model is 418,800.
This 2.7T engine is believed to be familiar to everyone, after all, as early as 2015, when Ford Ruijie was listed domestically, it was already equipped with this machine. As a transverse V6 engine, Ford's 2.7T engine actually uses a twin-turbo structure rarely seen in a transverse platform, and uses direct injection in the cylinder and integrated exhaust manifold. These technologies are definitely very advanced in 2015, but if you look at it from the perspective of 2021, it is really not a highlight.
Note, though, that this machine is one of the very few twin-turbo V6 engines that can use 92 gasoline. After all, this engine is also used in overseas markets on pickup trucks such as the Ford F-150, and there is also a certain demand for fuel adaptability. On the Voyager, this V6 engine can output 322 horsepower, 500N·m of power, with 8AT gearbox, can easily achieve 6.5 seconds to break the acceleration capacity, although there are not too many gimmicks in technology, but the displacement, horsepower are large enough, power does not need to worry at all.
As the first model of SAIC Audi, the A7L launched in 2021 is definitely a controversial existence, after all, the change from a hatchback coupe to a sedan extension sedan is too big for fans to accept and reasonable.
However, such a change is not necessarily a bad thing, because Chinese consumers' recognition of luxury cars is far more than hatchback coupes, and the real target users of A7L are those young and middle-aged users who are influenced by their elders in the family and originally want to buy A6L, but feel that A6L is somewhat old-fashioned. At this time, an A7L with a more elegant and handsome appearance, frameless doors, and at the same time without departing from the essence of the sedan is extremely suitable.
In addition to the styling, another highlight of the A7L is the power, the early release of the model is all equipped with 3.0T V6 engine, the maximum power of 340 horsepower, the maximum torque of 500N·m, 0-100km/h acceleration only takes 5.6 seconds, instantly with the 190 horsepower 2.0T A6L gap, high-end positioning is undoubtedly highlighted. Because of this, the starting price of the A7L listed earlier reached 599,700 yuan, which is more than 50,000 yuan more expensive than the 3.0T A6L. Although later in order to lower the threshold, SAIC Audi launched a model equipped with a 245 horsepower 2.0T engine, priced at 459,700 yuan, the high-end image of the A7L has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As for this 3.0T V6 engine, it is actually an old regular customer of the Volkswagen Group, code-named EA839, which is a product jointly developed by Audi and Porsche, and is currently widely used in all the models of the Volkswagen Group including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley and other vertical platforms. In fact, the EA839 is an upgraded and optimized engine based on the previous 3.0T V6 supercharged EA837. For example, the booster system was replaced by a more efficient turbocharging, and a dual-cycle system was added, as well as a larger valve lift. After the power has been increased from the 333 hp and 440N·m of the old supercharged to 340 hp and 500 N·m, it has also brought lower fuel consumption and emissions, which is the most important V6 engine of Volkswagen today.
It is worth mentioning that the Volkswagen Group's EA839 engine has two versions, in addition to the aforementioned 3.0T V6 single turbo version, there is also a more powerful 2.9T V6 twin-turbo version, which is currently used in Audi RS 4, RS 5, S6, S7, Porsche Panamera, Macan S and other models. Both engines are built with the same cylinder block, both with a bore of 84.5mm, but the 2.9T version reduces the stroke from 89mm to 86mm. The shorter stroke gives the 2.9T version better high-rev performance, and the redline speed has been increased from 6400 rpm to 6700 rpm at 3.0T. In addition, the 2.9T version also added a turbocharger, and added a cylinder wall DLC layer, replaced with lightweight crankshafts, connecting rods and other accessories, and finally made this 2.9T engine can burst out 450 horsepower, 600 N·m power, both horsepower and torque are about 100 more than the 3.0T version!
In April 2021, Toyota lived up to expectations and finally officially introduced the new generation of Supra to the domestic market. The new Supra is built on the same platform as the BMW Z4, and the powertrain is powered by 2.0T and 3.0T engines from BMW. Among them, the 2.0T version is priced at 496,000 yuan, and the 3.0T version is 626,000 yuan. Perhaps because the Japanese performance car has been too serious in recent years, Supra has instantly become the darling of fans after being listed in China, and even once there was a grand situation of raising the price to pick up the car. Among them, in addition to the handsome shape design of Supra and the historical emotional component, it also has a great relationship with its use of BMW 3.0T engine.
The Supra's 3.0T engine is no different from the 3.0T B58 engine used by many BMW models, with a maximum power of 340 horsepower, a maximum torque of 500 N·m, and a ZF 8AT gearbox, 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.3 seconds, the performance is still very good. At this time, coupled with the exquisite adjustment of the Toyota GR department for vehicle handling, and the rigidity of the hard-top two-door structure itself is stronger than the BMW Z4 convertible structure, the Supra is stronger than the "genuine" BMW Z4 in both straight-line acceleration and track ability. Because of this, the Supra, as a model with a Toyota logo, can actually sell the car at a reasonable price, while the BMW Z4, as a luxury brand, even has a discount of about 30,000 in the case of a price of 629,800 and Supra...
At present, this generation of Audi SQ5 was actually released overseas as early as January 2017, but due to emissions and other reasons, SQ5 has not been able to access the domestic market. It was not until the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show in July 2021 that Audi introduced the SQ5, which has completed its mid-term restructuring, into China, priced at 632,800 yuan. Since the Audi Q5 does not have an RS series product line, the SQ5 is currently the best performer in the Audi midsize SUV, and the competitors are the BMW X3 M40i and the AMG GLC 43.
As for the 3.0T V6 engine installed in the SQ5, it is actually the same engine as the Audi A7L mentioned earlier. Just as a high-performance SUV, the SQ5 has slightly increased its power, from 340 hp to 354 hp, and the maximum torque remains unchanged at 500 N·m. Matching ZF 8AT transmission and the mechanical quattro four-wheel drive system, it accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds for a very strong performance.
At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021, BMW's new generation M3 and M4 were officially launched in China. In overseas markets, the new M3/M4 is available in a 480 hp regular version, as well as a 510 hp Thunder version, and a 460 hp manual version that is still under development. In the domestic market, the M3 and M4 currently sold are the most powerful thunder versions at this stage. Among them, the M3 Thunder Edition is priced at 84.99-89.99 million yuan, and the M4 Thunder Edition is priced at 87.99-99.99 million yuan. In terms of power, the M3/M4 Thunder Edition adopts the S58 3.0T in-line six-cylinder twin-turbo engine, with a maximum power of 510 horsepower and a maximum torque of 600 N·m, with an 8AT gearbox. The rear-drive version accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the model equipped with the M xDrive system takes only 3.5 seconds.
In addition to the exaggerated shape and super rigidity of the body, this generation of M3/M4 has also significantly improved its power compared with the previous model. One of the most core improvements is the new S58 engine. Compared with the B58 3.0T engine used in non-M Power models, the S58 engine used in M Power has a comprehensive improvement in technology and specifications.
In terms of block structure, the S58 engine has a bore x-stroke of 84.0x90.0mm, while the B58 has 82.0x94.6mm. Students familiar with the engine bore stroke should be able to see that the S58 has a shorter stroke and a larger bore, which can bring higher speeds and sustained explosive force in the mid-to-late section, which is typical of high-performance engines. At the same time, in order to ensure lightweight weight, the cylinder head of the S58 engine is also made of 3D printing, the piston is made of lightweight material, and the crankshaft and connecting rod are made of forging process. What's more, the B58 is a single-turbo engine, while the S58 uses two low-inertia turbos that not only deliver higher boost values, but also have an extremely good power response. Because of this, the S58 engine can burst out 510 horsepower, 600 N·m power, and this is not the upper limit of the S58.
You know, at present, BMW has only released the Thunder version of M3/M4 models, and the higher performance GTS models have not yet been released, which means that this 3.0T twin-turbo engine even has the potential of the original factory to test 600 horsepower! Considering that the new generation of AMG C 63 next door has been confirmed to use a 2.0T four-cylinder plug-in hybrid system, and Audi's next-generation RS 4/RS 5 has not been heard, the new BMW M3/M4 may be the most worthwhile high-performance mid-size sedan to buy!
On January 29, 2021, on the 135th anniversary of the birth of Mercedes-Benz, the new generation of S-Class was listed in China, and the price range at the time of listing was 899,800 yuan to 1,818,800 yuan. The non-Maybach version of the new S-class is equipped with the M256 series 3.0T straight six turbo engine in China, a 48V light mixing system based on ISG motors as standard, and a set of eBooster electric superchargers from BorgWarner. That is to say, this straight six engine adopts a double supercharged structure of turbocharging + electric supercharging.
According to the different versions, the new S Class has launched three sizes of S 400 L, S 450 L and S 500 L in China, with a maximum power of 313, 367 and 435 hp and a maximum torque of 450, 500 and 520 N·m. The drivetrain is equipped with a 9AT gearbox, and different versions of the 0-100km/h acceleration is between 5.9-5.5 seconds.
The latest 2022 model of the S class, due to displacement tax and other reasons, in China, the S 400 L and S 450 L these two power from 3.0T straight six to 2.5T straight six, but the starting price has risen from the original 899,800 to 917,800 yuan. Although the displacement has been reduced by 0.5L, the new 2.5T straight-six engine has not changed in terms of power parameters and acceleration capability. And in terms of technology, this Chinese special 2.5T engine is no different from the previous 3.0T, still using a pulley-free design, through the ISG motor located at the end of the engine flywheel, combined with the 48V light mix system to achieve the start and stop of the vehicle, electrical system load and other functions. And the engine also eliminates the traditional cylinder liner structure, through the use of nano-coating technology in the cylinder wall, while ensuring durability, to achieve the purpose of reducing weight and internal friction.
At the same time, the aforementioned BorgWarner eBooster is also a highlight of the Mercedes-Benz M256 engine, thanks to the existence of the 48V light mix system, the vehicle has a stronger electrical load capacity than the traditional 12V battery, so Mercedes-Benz engineers in the rear end of the traditional exhaust gas turbocharger, and installed an electric supercharger driven by the motor, in the exhaust gas turbine does not establish positive pressure conditions, through the electric turbine to make up for the low torque and power response of the vehicle. The addition of electric turbines has also made Mercedes-Benz's M256 engine a rare engine that will mass-produce electric turbines on a large scale.
Some friends may question: DBX does not seem to be a new car listed in 2021 ~ Yes, in fact, as early as November 2019, dbX equipped with a 4.0T V8 engine has been listed, and the price at that time was 2.378 million yuan. As as the first SUV model of Aston Martin, DBX, with the innate gentlemanly temperament of aston Martin's niche ultra-luxury brand and elegant and sporty style, has distanced itself from slightly exaggerated models such as Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Bentley Bentayga, and has gained the love of the rich around the world.
It is also thanks to the hot sales of DBX that Aston Martin delivered 2,901 new cars worldwide in the first half of 2021, of which DBX exceeded 1500 units, accounting for more than half of the brand's sales. In the Chinese market, nearly 70% of Aston Martin's sales come from DBX, which is enough to see its success. However, for domestic users, the latest DBX V8 model guidance price of 2.368 million yuan, coupled with optional configuration, luxury tax and other costs, landing at least more than 3 million. So in November 2021, Aston Martin launched a relatively "people-friendly", IN-line six-cylinder DBX Straight-Six model, priced at 1.898 million yuan, 470,000 cheaper than the V8 model. This is why DBX appears in this article.
In terms of power, the DBX Straight-Six model is equipped with a 3.0T straight six engine from Mercedes-Benz, with a maximum power of 435 horsepower and a maximum torque of 520 N·m, matching a 9AT gearbox, accelerating 0-100 km/h for 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 259 km/h. For comparison, the 4.0T V8 model has a maximum power of 550 hp, a maximum torque of 700 N·m, a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 291 km/h. More attentive students should have found that the PARAMETERS OF THE DBX'S STRAIGHT SIX ENGINE ARE exactly the same as the Mercedes-Benz S 500 L introduced earlier. This is because the DBX's 3.0T engine is actually a Mercedes-Benz M256. Not only that, the 4.0T V8 engine used in the current Martin model is also Mercedes-Benz!
The most expensive six-cylinder car in China in 2021 is Ferrari's new plug-in hybrid sports car 296 GTB released in June 2021 and listed in October, with a guidance price of up to 2.988 million yuan! Students familiar with the Ferrari name should be able to see the hint in its "296" model name, the new sports car "deserved" to be equipped with a 2.9L V6 engine. But in fact, its engine displacement is 2992ml, according to the global common calculation rules, this engine should be classified as 3.0T. So why doesn't Ferrari call it the "306 GTB"? This is because the "X0X" model naming method has all been registered by Peugeot, so Ferrari can only take a back seat and use the "296" name.
The 296 GTB is Ferrari's only production-produced road V6 sports car in more than 50 years since ferrari launched the Dino 246GT in 1969, and is an important step towards a new era for Ferrari. The 3.0T V6 twin-turbo engine on the 296 GTB, code-named F163, is the product of Ferrari's new development and has nothing to do with the Ferrari 2.9T V6 used by Alfa Romeo Giulia. With a bore x stroke of 88mm x 82mm, the F163 is a typical short-stroke high-rpm engine with a top speed of up to 8500 rpm, which is a very exaggerated number for turbocharged engines.
In terms of cylinder angle design, the F163 does not use the mainstream 60° or 90° angle, but adopts a rare 120° angle design. The advantage of this is that the engine can make the overall height lower, resulting in a lower center of gravity, and the larger space in the middle of the cylinder angle can also provide more space for the two turbochargers. The two turbines in the middle of the F163 engine cylinder are from the well-known Japanese turbocharger manufacturer - IHI, made of lightweight materials, the supercharger speed can reach 180,000 rpm, plus the turbine is arranged in the middle of the cylinder angle, with a shorter pipeline, so the power and response performance are impeccable. Coupled with the common 350bar high-pressure direct injection, dry oil pan, lightweight crankshaft and other designs common to supercar engines, the engine finally has 663 horsepower, 740N·m power output, which is enough to kill most of the 4.0T V8 engines!
In addition, the 296 GTB has a plug-in hybrid system, between the V6 engine and the 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, installed a 166 hp P2 motor, which can be connected to the engine flywheel by a set of multi-plate clutches. When the clutch is combined, the motor can be used to drive the gearbox for torque compensation or kinetic energy recovery when braking, while after the clutch is disconnected, the motor can directly drive the gearbox for pure electric travel.
Because of this, the 296 GTB's system has a combined power of 830 horsepower, even 30 more than the 812 Superfast with its own V12 engine! At the same time, the 296 GTB also has a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 7.45kWh, which can achieve a pure electric endurance of 25km. However, according to domestic regulations, only models with a pure electric mileage of more than 43km can be counted as plug-in models, so the 296 GTB cannot be green in China. But for those who can afford to buy a 3 million Ferrari sports car, it seems that they will not be trapped by the indicator problem... Not to mention a supercar, especially a supercar with red paint, if you hang a green license plate, it is really strange to think about it...
With the promotion of the global energy conservation and emission reduction environment, almost all manufacturers have now joined the camp of a 2.0T to the end. At the same time, the domestic market has long been not the same as in the past, and it can casually spend more than 200,000 yuan to buy a V6 large displacement self-absorption. So even though there are still many six-cylinder new cars on the market in 2021, their high starting price has long been irrelevant to the word "close to the people". Maybe in another 10 years, everyone will start to miss the three-cylinder car...