As the footsteps of the New Year are getting closer and closer, the wanderers who have left home have also embarked on the way home. In the past year, the automotive industry has also experienced many tests, and under the dual pressure of repeated epidemics at home and abroad and chip shortages, the life of major car companies is not good.
However, it is gratifying that through the continuous growth of the new energy field and the efforts of independent brands, China's auto market has bid farewell to the "negative growth" era for three consecutive years, and automobile production and sales have increased by 3.4% and 3.8% year-on-year, respectively.
In the new year, the new energy field will become the strategic focus of major car companies to vigorously develop, while the profits of the traditional fuel vehicle market are still considerable. With the recovery of the car market, it is conceivable that in 2022, there will be more fierce market competition, and there will be more new cars to meet with everyone. This issue of Titanium Media has sorted out 6 of the most anticipated new cars in 2022 for everyone, unveiling the corner of the curtain of this "new car feast" for you in advance.
Toyota bZ4X
Information Point: Toyota's "Pioneering Work" of Electrification Transformation
New car highlights: based on the e-TNGA architecture, launched globally during the year
Toyota, which has always been not "enthusiastic" about electrification models, released 16 electric vehicles in one go at the end of last year, demonstrating its determination to fully electrify and transform, and the bZ4X model will become Toyota's first product for the global market.
According to official sources, the Toyota bZ4X will be built on the e-TNGA architecture and is expected to go on sale worldwide in 2022. The bZ4X is also not surprisingly a two-vehicle strategic model, which will be put into production at FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota respectively.
The Toyota bZ4X features a new design officially known as "Hi-Tech and Emotion", with its intricate lines outlining its unique futuristic feel. The interior of the new car focuses on simple science and technology, the use of a variety of environmentally friendly materials, and the oversized central control screen, showing a very exquisite sense of technology.
It is reported that the Toyota bZ4X front-wheel-drive version of the model has a cruising range of nearly 500km under the WLTC condition, supports 150kW of power in DC fast charging mode, and can be fully charged to 80% in 30 minutes. In addition, the new car will feature the X-MODE function developed jointly with Subaru and will be equipped with the newly developed Grip-Control Intelligent Multi-Traffic Adaptation System.
Smart Genie #1
Information point: The mass production version will be released domestically in 2022
New car highlights: Mercedes-Benz, Geely hand in hand to create, a smart you have not seen
A few days ago, the Smart Genie #1 concept car designed by Mercedes-Benz and jointly created by Geely for vehicle engineering research and development was first launched in China. The new car changed smart's previous design ideas and opened its electrification process with a new attitude. It is reported that the mass-produced version of smart genie #1 will be listed domestically in 2022 and sold to overseas markets at the same time.
The Smart Genie #1 concept car was designed by the Mercedes-Benz team and for the first time adopted the "sensual and sharp" design aesthetic. The through-type LED daytime running lights are connected with the headlights on both sides, widening the lateral visual effect of the whole vehicle.
The interior of the new car also focuses on the concept of minimalist light luxury, using a counter-opening door and a B-pillar-free design to further increase the interior space. The symmetrical four-seat layout provides ample room for occupants.
In terms of intelligent technology, the smart genie #1 concept car is equipped with a high-performance, highly integrated computing power architecture, which can centrally control the four core modules of infotainment system, driver assistance system, electric drive electronic control system, electronic/electrical system, etc., and more than 75% of the ECU electronic control units of the vehicle support remote continuous upgrade. At the same time, it is equipped with a 200KW motor, and the long-endurance battery also supports fast charging.
Cadillac LYRIQ
Information point: After-drive long-endurance deluxe version pre-sale of 439,700 yuan
New car highlights: The first pure electric vehicle under the Cadillac brand
Previously, cadillac LYRIQ, as the first pure electric vehicle model under the Cadillac brand, has opened pre-sale, and its after-drive long-endurance deluxe version pre-sale is 439,700 yuan. The car is also the first model created by Ultium Aotene's pure electric platform, with a range of more than 650 kilometers in the rear-drive CLTC.
Cadillac LYRIQ domestic version still continues the design elements of overseas models, and the highly recognizable front and middle mesh shape with embedded LED light strips is quite visually impactful. The exaggerated tail light group at the rear is combined with a rich horizontal rear line to make the rear shape of the whole vehicle more three-dimensional.
Cadillac LYRIQ interior retains the new generation of VCS intelligent virtual cockpit from the concept car, and the whole series is equipped with a 33-inch ring screen super retina screen as standard, integrating navigation, entertainment systems, lighting control and other functions. In addition, the new car will be equipped with the new generation of Super Cruise super assisted driving system developed by GM Group, which can complete automatic lane change and command lane change functions, and has the ability to iteratively upgrade OTA.
In terms of body size, the domestic Cadillac LYRIQ is 5003/1977/1637 mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 3094 mm, positioning itself in a luxury pure electric medium and large SUV. In terms of power, the domestic Cadillac LYRIQ first launched only a single-motor after-drive version of the model, equipped with a drive motor with a maximum power of 255 kilowatts and a peak torque of 440 Nm, and the CLTC operating range exceeded 650 kilometers.
Xiaopeng G9
Information point: Equipped with a new LOGO, it is expected to be released within this year
Highlights of new cars: The first mass production car based on the 800V silicon carbide platform in China
At last year's Guangzhou Auto Show, Xiaopeng officially brought its first model with a new LOGO logo - Xiaopeng G9. According to the official positioning, the car is the first product designed for both international and domestic, using X-EEA 3.0 electronic and electrical architecture, and it is also the first mass production car based on the 800V silicon carbide platform in China.
The Xiaopeng G9 is designed with purity, extreme and pioneering as the design concept, and the front face design of Xiaopeng Automobile's iconic X Robot Face is very visually recognizable with the through-line light strip. The side and rear shape of the new car is quite stable, which is a good display of the majesty that a medium and large SUV should have.
The X-EEA 3.0 electronic and electrical architecture adopted by the Xiaopeng G9, its high-fusion hardware architecture of central supercomputing + regional control, can be equipped with a higher performance chip, supporting higher-level intelligent auxiliary driving and more powerful intelligent cockpit, Xiaopeng G9 will therefore become the first mass production vehicle to support the XPILOT 4.0 intelligent auxiliary driving system.
In terms of power, Xiaopeng G9 is equipped with XPower 3.0 power system, which is the first mass production car based on the 800V high-voltage SiC platform in China, and will achieve overcharging for 5min and the ability to replenish energy of more than 200km in the future, while the maximum efficiency of the electric drive system can reach more than 95%.
Changan UNI-V
Information point: The reservation price of the top model is 134,900 yuan.
New car highlights: The first sedan in the UNI sequence, launched in early 2022
After the launch of two SUV models in succession, the Changan UNI series finally has to be deployed in the sedan market, and this time we ushered in the first car of the Changan UNI series - UNI-V. The car has previously announced the opening of blind booking, and the booking price of its top model smart pilot is 134,900 yuan.
The UNI-V is the first sedan in the UNI series, which continues the classic borderless grille design of the UNI family as a whole, with a forward grille combined with a long, narrow and sharp headlight for tension. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4680/1838/1430mm, and a wheelbase of 2750mm.
Changan UNI-V interior main sense of impressment design elements, local use of jumping color embellishment, add passion and vitality. The instrumentation, center control, seat, and central armrest area are all asymmetrically designed. In addition, Changan UNI-V is equipped with a high-level intelligent driver assistance system, which integrates full-speed domain adaptive cruise and intelligent channel recommendation and trigger lane change functions. The addition of 360° high-definition panoramic image + 180° chassis perspective and driving recorder functions can monitor the surrounding conditions of the vehicle in real time and improve the safety of narrow road meetings and other scenes.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 188 horsepower and a maximum speed of 205km/h. At the same time, officials said that the new car may also launch a 2.0T power version in the future. The transmission is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Domestic BMW X5L
Information point: provide 2.0T, 3.0T two power
Highlights of the new car: The wheelbase has been lengthened by 130mm
A few days ago, we obtained the declaration information of the domestic BMW X5L from the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the wheelbase of the new car has been extended by 130mm, and the power side provides 2.0T and 3.0T power options.
The domestic BMW X5L displayed in the declaration map maintains the design elements of the current BMW X5 model, and the classic double kidney grille is matched with the narrow and long headlight group, which is highly recognizable. In addition, we can clearly see that the rear of the car is marked with the words "BMW Brilliance" and "Li", further proving that the new car will be domestic and extended.
In terms of body size, the new car length, width and height are 5060/2004/1779mm, and the wheelbase is 3105mm, compared with the current model, the body length is increased by 130mm, the body height is increased by 3mm, and the wheelbase is extended by 130mm.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 3.0T turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 272 hp and 370 hp, respectively, and the transmission system is still matched with an 8-speed manual transmission. In terms of configuration, the new car can be equipped with different styles of exterior components, including window trim, roof trim, brake calipers, exhaust trim and so on.
Written in the end, of course, this year's blockbuster models will certainly not stop there, after which there will be many models including the ideal X01, the new generation of Qashqai, GAC Aion LX PLUS, The Euler Ballet Cat, the new generation of Lingdu and many other models will be released soon. I believe that whether in the field of new energy or the traditional fuel market, 2022 will be a "big year" for car companies, and friends who want to buy cars can wait patiently for a wave.
(This article was first published on the Titanium Media App, author/often laughs)