E-Car Original enters 2022, and the automobile market will usher in a new round of development and change, accompanied by changes that are of course endless new products. Previously, we sorted out the most anticipated joint venture SUVs in 2022, and this article introduces the joint venture brand cars, including the new Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Lingdu L that have been unveiled. There are also mid-term modifications such as Toyota Asian Dragon and Audi A6L, as well as New Pure Electric Vehicles such as Beijing Benz EQE and BMW Brilliance i3.
As a preview in advance, during the Spring Festival, easy cars will also be launched on the chinese brand worth looking forward to, so stay tuned.
Domestic Mercedes-Benz EQE
On January 7, Mercedes-Benz announced its new car plan for 2022 in China, and the most noteworthy thing is Mercedes-EQ's first pure electric car produced in China based on the EVA platform, Beijing Benz EQE, which will soon meet with domestic consumers.
Mercedes-Benz EQE and Mercedes-Benz EQS share EVA electric vehicle architecture, using the latest design concept to create, the body shape is similar to Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe, in order to enhance the sense of sportiness of the whole vehicle. As a pure electric model, the Mercedes-Benz EQE has also been optimized in the wind resistance coefficient, which is only 0.2cd.
In terms of interior, Mercedes-Benz EQE and Mercedes-Benz EQS adopt a similar styling design, Hyperscreen super screen concept also appeared on EQE, Hyperscreen adopted a curved through-type design, from the driver's side to the co-pilot end, compared to Mercedes-Benz's previous dual screen design, can bring more shocking and luxurious visual experience. Its front panel features a curved glass design and integrates three OLED screens. In addition, the air conditioner air outlet is also integrated throughout the panel.
In the power section, the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 model unveiled at the Munich Motor Show has a maximum motor power of 215 kW and a maximum torque of 530 N·m. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack with a total capacity of 90.6kWh. It has a cruising range performance of 660km in WLTP conditions and more than 700km in CLTC conditions.
The all-new Ford Mondeo
On January 17, the new Ford Mondeo was launched in the world, the new car design work was undertaken by the Ford China Design Center, the latest family-style "potential energy aesthetics" design concept, the overall style is quite different from the previous generation of models, it looks more neat and stylish. The new car is expected to be available in April.
In terms of appearance, the new generation of Mondeo adopts the latest family-style "potential energy aesthetic" design concept, and also adopts the color matching of the two-color body. The 3D scale grille on the front face is wider and flatter, and the shape of the front bumper adds more spoiler design, making the new car look more sporty.
The side uses a slip-on design, and in terms of size, the new car has a length, width, width and height of 4935/1875/1500mm, and a wheelbase of 2945mm, which is the same as evos.
The rear design is more restrained than the EVOS, the through-taillight shape is more narrow and long, and the small black tail fin and the exaggerated diffuser shape under the bumper enhance the sense of sport.
In terms of interior, following the previously released Ford EVOS design concept, the dashboard, central control screen and co-driver screen composed of a triple screen up to 1.1 meters, the sense of science and technology has been improved, which is also Ford's latest family design language, through the outline of different types of looks more prominent, black and white color matching is more youthful.
The seats are treated with the popular "two-tone" combination, which echoes the style of the dashboard door panels, and also brings a youthful and sporty atmosphere from the outside to the inside.
The storage performance is decent, and it is worth mentioning the design of the wireless charging position, the charging panel is placed on the right side of the gear shift knob, while the two cup holders are arranged horizontally in front of the knob and the charging panel.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a maximum power of 175 kW of the 2.0T EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, which is expected to match the 8-speed automatic transmission.
SAIC Volkswagen Lingdu L
Lingdu L made its debut not long ago, as a new replacement model after nearly 7 years, it shows a considerable difference from the current Lingdu, the overall styling design is more personalized, and in terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.4T engine.
The new Lingdu L has two models, of which the red Lingdu L with the color name "Tianjiao Red" is the secondary top model, and the paint texture is very moist, while the other covered with "cigar gray" paint is the top model, and the paint surface is matte texture. According to the manufacturer, Lingdu L's "cigar gray" matte car paint can be obtained through optional packaging, which requires an additional payment of about 3-5 thousand yuan, which is cheaper than the later separate color change film.
Compared with the current model, the new Lingdu L has changed a lot in appearance. The new shape of the front of the car has changed Volkswagen's previous nesting doll operation, but adopted a new "Tiger Shark" design, which makes people feel novel and a little familiar, and this familiarity comes from SAIC Volkswagen's ID. series electric vehicles.
There are two special places in the front part of the car, the first is that it adopts the design of the current SAIC Volkswagen mainstream front-through LED light strip + luminous Logo, and the contour shape of the headlights is also similar to the models of the ID. series. Among them, the top model also adopts IQ.LIGHT headlight technology. The second is that the position of the intake grille of the central net is lower than that of most current fuel vehicles, located at the front bumper, and it uses a starry embellishment, which looks more delicate.
The new Lingdu L is based on volkswagen group's MQB EVO platform and is positioned as a compact sedan, in line with the current model. Its length, width and height are 4784/1831/1469mm, the length of the car is 15mm longer than the current model, and the wheelbase is 2731mm, which is 7mm longer than the current model. Due to the new Lingdu L's design similar to a clamshell bonnet, this also reduces the area of its front fenders. And this design we can also see on the current Volkswagen CC and Porsche Macan.
Compared with the front design, the design of the rear part of the car is more angular, which is very Volkswagen's family style. The taillights adopt the currently popular through-channel design, with the same brand logo that can also emit light, which echoes the front of the car very well. The interior of the taillights adopts a more three-dimensional design structure on both sides, so the lighting of the taillights can be seen from both the rear and the side.
The interior of the new Lingdu L is somewhat similar to the eighth generation of golf, which is also based on the MQB EVO platform. However, in the local area, the new Lingdu L still has some unique designs. Its air conditioner outlet with horizontal integrated shape and the design of the suspension double screen also make the interior more technological. The interior of the new Lingdu L has two color styles of red/black and gray/black of this shooting, with different interior materials, the overall display effect is still very good.
The steering wheel adopts SAIC Volkswagen's latest 3-spoke styling design, and the "Volkswagen" logo in the center is flattened. The steering wheel of the top-of-the-line model is wrapped in leather and has a heating function. The multi-function buttons on both sides have a touch vibration feedback effect, which is also the more mainstream design style of SAIC Volkswagen.
The floating double screen adopts the design of the left and right screens. Among them, the full LCD dashboard located on the left is 10.25 inches in size and can be switched between different display interfaces. The size of the central touch LCD screen is 12 inches, using the MOS 3.2 intelligent car machine system, including conventional navigation, online music, voice control functions, etc., and the display effect of the UI is also more delicate. In addition, Apple CarPlay/Baidu CarLife mobile phone interconnection is also available on the new Lingdu L.
Manufacturers call the new Lingdu L seats "shell-type sports wrapping seats". The seats of both models are painted in black/red/gray, and the leather cladding and red stitching make the seats have a good texture. The front seats of the top-tier models have electric adjustment and ventilation/heating functions, while the second-top models only have the main driver's seat electric adjustment function, and the passenger seat is manually adjusted.
The new Lingdu L will still be equipped with a 1.4T engine codenamed EA211, with a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 250 N·m, matching the 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission, and the small and exquisite electronic shift lever shape is also consistent with other MQB EVO platform models. According to the manufacturer, the 1.5T engine that everyone is more concerned about will be introduced and replaced by the 1.4T engine currently installed in the later stage. In terms of chassis, the new Lingdu L uses a suspension structure with front McPherson and rear multi-link.
Brand new domestic BMW i3
In the previously released declaration information, BMW Brilliance i3 can be said to be the most eye-catching car of the BMW brand, the new car is equipped with a 70.27kWh ternary lithium battery, NEDC endurance of 526km, will also be listed within the year.
The new car is based on the 3 Series long wheelbase version, compared with the BMW 3 Series, the BMW i3 front and rear light group shape has been adjusted, and the closed front grille design and exclusive rim shape are adopted, and the details are added to represent the blue element of the pure electric model. According to the declaration, the new rear axle is equipped with air suspension as standard and is available with 18- and 19-inch rims.
The domestic i3 has undergone the upgrading of the "new energy" style at the design level, and the closed double kidney grille and the new style of wheel shape are refreshing. Judging from the declaration information, the length, width and height of the new car are 4872x1846x1481mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2966mm, which is 5mm longer than the domestic long axle 3 series wheelbase.
In terms of power, BMW Brilliance i3 is equipped with a motor with a power of 250kW, matching the ternary lithium battery pack produced by BMW Brilliance, and the maximum speed of the car is 180 km / h.
Lincoln Z
Lincoln Z has been unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show and opened pre-sale, launching two series of 7 models, with a pre-price of 25.50-34.20 million yuan. As Lincoln's first domestic sedan, the Lincoln Z is based on the Zephyr concept car and will only be sold in China.
In terms of appearance, Lincoln Z basically continues the design of the concept car, the front face adopts the Lincoln family design concept, and the "horizon through" LED headlight design keeps pace with the times, running through the star flare forward grille, with Lincoln's iconic LOGO, which improves the recognition.
On the side of the body, the simple and bright lines outline the streamlined body, and the sharp waist line jumps from the front fender to the rear of the car, and the back shape creates a coupe posture that is ready to go. The rear is also designed with through taillights, which echo the front of the car. In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4982/1865/1485mm, and a wheelbase of 2930mm.
In terms of interior, the layout of the center console is simple and atmospheric, and the interior color of black and white color is not only more fashionable, but also makes the interior of the car look more atmospheric and elegant. The new car adopts 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 27-inch through panoramic screen, through the suspension audio, minimalist central control multi-function knob and futuristic steering wheel and other designs, to bring users a light visual perception and sense of technology.
In terms of configuration, a total of 7 models of the new car were launched, and according to the difference in version, it differed in rim style, front radar, front protection shape, grille shape, rear bumper shape, front combination light, side rear radar, exterior rearview mirrors, bright window frame decoration strips, etc.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a Maverick 2.0GTDI four-cylinder turbocharged engine modeled CAF488WQC, with a maximum power of 175 kW, and the drivetrain is matched with a new 8-speed automatic transmission.
New Toyota Asian Dragon
FAW Toyota's new Asian Dragon will be listed as soon as the first quarter of this year, after the ministry of industry and information technology declaration map has been exposed, as a redesigned model, the new car is mainly for the front face styling details have been slightly adjusted.
In terms of appearance, the new Asian Dragon will launch two styles, adjusted for the large-mouth grille inner mesh shape, the matrix grille corresponds to the ordinary version of the model, the honeycomb grille corresponds to the sports version of the model, with the new style of wheel shape, the tail change comes from the exhaust to the hidden layout.
In terms of interior, compared with the previous model, the biggest difference is the cancellation of the central control screen physical button, the overall screen is larger, in addition to providing a full LCD instrument, but it should not be the standard of the whole series, and the overall sense of science and technology is improved.
In terms of configuration, the 2.0L model adds TSS2.5 zhixing safety system, co-pilot keyless entry, mobile phone wireless charging, 10.1-inch central control screen, full LCD instrument, etc.; 2.5L adds dual color-blocking sports seats and automatic anti-glare inner rearview mirrors on the basis of 2.0L; the 2.5L hybrid model is equipped with 12.3-inch full LCD instruments.
In the power segment, the new Asian Dragon is expected to continue to be equipped with 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.5L hybrid systems, and the transmission part is matched with CVT, 8-speed automatic and E-CVT transmissions.
FAW-Volkswagen new Sagitar
As the benchmark model of the domestic A+ class sedan, the new Sagitar was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year, the new car is still built on the MQB platform, the appearance and interior have been upgraded accordingly, the shape is biased towards the detailed design of the Passat, and the sense of seniority of the whole vehicle has been improved a lot.
As a modified model, the new Sagitar is still based on the Volkswagen MQB platform. The front face is still a new type of family front face and the light group design of the open corner, the lower bumper adopts the opening design of the horizontal penetration style, and uses the all-black material, which effectively increases the visual width and sense of movement of the front face, and the atmosphere of the entire front face is perfectly integrated with the youthful movement.
In terms of details, the interior of the light group is an IQ.Light matrix lamp source and a "C" shaped LED daytime running lamp, with the vertical fog lamp below, giving people a feeling of excitement. All series are equipped with headlights that are automatically turned on, and high-end models such as the front flow water turn signal, AFS follow-up steering, and automatic adjustment of the headlight height are also available.
On the side of the body, the waistline of the new car is straight and smooth without losing the sense of strength, following the overall design style of the current model. In the body size part, the size of the new car reached 4791/1801/1465mm, and the length was increased by 38mm compared with the current model, becoming the longest in the same class, with a wheelbase of 2731mm, which was almost a cross-level space advantage.
The rear part of the car has added more textured details on the basis of the ability, the biggest change has adopted a new shape of the taillight, the lighting of the full LED light source is very eye-catching, and the lighting of the brake lights presents an "X" shape, which has a good recognition. The rear bumper has been redesigned with a penetrating bilateral chrome concealed exhaust trim that provides a nice touch of sophistication to the rear.
The interior part basically continues the layout of the current model and the excellent ergonomic design, but the changes are very obvious, the whole series is equipped with the latest style of the family's Micro-fiber multi-functional flat-bottom steering wheel, and the new 12-inch suspension central control screen and through-type air outlet design are used, and the air conditioning control area is also updated to the family's new touch buttons.
Compared with the previous dullness, the sense of technology and texture of the whole vehicle has been greatly improved, and it is more energetic and youthful. Practical features such as one-button start, automatic parking and engine start-stop and drive mode selection are also available. But unfortunately, although the shape of the gear handle has been updated and the grip is better than the spherical shape, it has not been able to use Volkswagen's recent "paddle" electronic gear shift mechanism, which is somewhat regrettable.
The new Sagitar is still equipped with a full LCD instrument, the interaction logic and performance are handy, and the high-resolution display effect with the delicate UI interface is also practical enough. The display effect is more abundant than that of traditional mechanical instruments, so that the driver can more intuitively view various information related to the vehicle.
At the same time, the navigation screen projection function of the dashboard also provides a lot of convenience for daily driving, no longer distracted to tilt your head to look at the mobile phone or the central control screen, which also has a plus point for driving safety.
The central control screen adopts a 12-inch suspension design, the resolution reaches 1720 * 860, the display effect is clear, the operation control is also very smooth, and supports gesture control. Functions such as online navigation, voice control, and support for CarPlay, 360-degree panoramic imaging, tire pressure display, etc. are all available.
Of course, as the benchmark of the A+ class family car, the new Sagitar adopts a semi-perforated detail design in the front central armrest. In addition, the entire range of models is equipped as standard with a panoramic sunroof with a very good "window ratio" to provide transparent light inside the car. At the same time, in order to provide sufficient safety for car owners, the new Sagitar is also equipped with a full range of head side air curtains.
In the power segment, the new car will continue to be equipped with 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI engines with a maximum power of 85 kW/110 kW respectively, and a 1.5 TSI EVO engine will be introduced in the future.
FAW Audi's new A6L
Not long ago, the information of the new Audi A6L appeared in the ministry of industry and information technology declaration directory, the new car and the current model in the appearance of the slight adjustment, and the current model is not much different from the current model.
From the picture, it can be intuitively seen that the chrome-plated decorative parts on the new Audi A6L are no longer the shape of the whole line, but the intermittent design method. Silver trim strips have also been added to the rear bumper to make the rear of the car no longer look monotonous. The overall change of the new A6L still follows the details of the change, and the overall change is not large.
The power part is still maintained in the current configuration, the 2.0T low-power engine has a maximum power of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, and the 45TFSI model is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 165 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. 55TFSI model with a maximum power of 250 kW and a maximum torque of 500 Nm.
SAIC Volkswagen's new Langyi
The declaration information of the new Volkswagen Langyi has also been disclosed before, and the front face design of the new car has been slightly adjusted to look more stylish, and it continues to be equipped with 1.5L, 1.2T and 1.4T engines.
In terms of appearance design, the biggest change in the new Volkswagen Langyi is reflected in the front face design, the shape of the headlamp is sharper, similar to the new Volkswagen Sagittarius and other models, using the latest family design, while the style of the front bar is also different, the whole car looks fresher and more fashionable.
In terms of powertrain, the new Volkswagen Langyi will continue to supply 1.5L, 1.2T and 1.4T engines with power and torque of 83 kW/ 145 Nm, 85 kW / 200 Nm and 110 kW / 250 Nm respectively.
FAW-Volkswagen new Bora
After a slight adjustment of the appearance of the new Bora, it looks more stylish, and the powertrain will continue to be equipped with 1.2T and 1.4T engines.
In terms of appearance design, the exterior design of the new Volkswagen Bora is more fashionable, the forward grille and headlights adopt a new shape, which looks more fresh than the current model, and the local shapes such as taillights and rear bars are also different, which is more in line with the preferences of current young consumers.
In terms of power system, according to the news currently available, the new Volkswagen Bora will be equipped with a 1.2T engine with a power of 85 kW and a torque of 200 Nm, while there is also a 1.4T engine with a power of 110 kW and a torque of 250 Nm, and both powertrains are matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.