Lexus announced sales figures for 2021, delivering more than 220,000 units a year
Lexus still maintains its import status, but its sales are far better than Acura, Infiniti and other Japanese high-end brands that have achieved domestic production, and often have to increase the price of the car.
Lexus China releases 2021 sales figures
Recently, Lexus China also announced its sales results for 2021, with a total of 226116 new cars delivered to users throughout the year, an increase of 1.1% year-on-year. According to Lexus official statistics, Lexus has achieved sales growth in the Chinese market for 17 consecutive years.
Lexus ES
The most distinctive technology of Lexus must be hybrid technology, and models equipped with hybrid systems often belong to Lexus's medium and high-end models, so electrified models can be Lexus's signature products. Official data revealed that Lexus delivered 87,606 electrified models in the Chinese market in 2021, an increase of 4.5% year-on-year and accounting for 38.7% of total sales.
Lexus UX300e
Of course, pure electric models like the UX300e also belong to the category of electrified models, and as for how many units it has sold, the data released this time is not announced. But one thing is certain, with the expansion of China's new energy vehicle market, Lexus will also introduce more plug-in hybrid models and pure electric vehicle models, and the plug-in hybrid version of Lexus NX400h+, which will be listed at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2021, is expected to make efforts this year.
Lexus NX400h+
Regarding the news that has been rumored in Lexus domestically, it seems to have stopped some recently, and Lexus has not officially recognized it so far. Looking at the import can still sell so well, and can be increased in price, the domestic matter is certainly not in a hurry for Lexus, and the only one who is anxious is always the consumer, who is willing to increase the price to buy a car in this case of short supply, which is obviously a willing to fight a wish.
So for now, we still don't have too many expectations for Lexus domestic production, even if we achieve domestic production, there is a great chance that we will have to increase the price.
Turn over or return to the light? Qoros 6 official chart released
After a period of silence, Qoros recently released the new A+ class car Qoros 6 at the Baoneng Automobile New Car Tasting Meeting, and on January 28, Qoros officially released the official map of Qoros 6.
Qoros 6 released at the Baoneng Automobile New Car Tasting Conference
Qoros 6 will provide both the fuel version and the pure electric version, the difference in their shape is whether there is an intake grille, the fuel version has a "big mouth", and the pure electric version closes the "mouth", which is easy to distinguish. The Qoros 6 has a length, width and height size of 4800/1874/1460mm and a wheelbase of 2820mm, which is close to the level of the B-class sedan.
Qoros 6 fuel version
Qoros 6 pure electric version
Like most of the self-owned brand models, Qoros 6 also has a lot of intelligent configuration, including face recognition system, OTA upgrade, intelligent driving assistance system composed of traffic congestion assistance system, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, blind spot detection and other functions, pure electric version is also equipped with a head-up display system, in short, find a way to stack configuration is it.
Qoros 6
According to official information, the Qoros 6 is equipped with a 1.5TGDI turbocharged engine, which is also emphasized by Mitsubishi's mature technology, with a maximum power of 130 kilowatts (about 177 horsepower), a peak torque of 260 Nm, a claimed acceleration of 8.5 seconds, fuel consumption of 6.4L/100km (unspecified working conditions), matching getrag's 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. In fact, in this year, it is better not to mention "Mitsubishi", after all, it does not have any technical advantages.
As for the pure electric version of the Qoros 6, it is equipped with Baoneng's self-developed Hongpeng power battery, the entry-level model uses lithium iron phosphate battery, the battery capacity is 53kWh, the mileage is 450km (unspecified working conditions), while the advanced version adopts a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 72kwh, with a cruising range of 600km (unspecified working conditions).
After Baoneng Group entered the subjective cause, in the first year, that is, in 2018, Qoros' sales did have a significant boost, and even the performance of monthly sales exceeded 10,000, which was also the highlight moment in the history of Qoros. However, after the peak, Qoros sales were sluggish again, and in December 2021, Qoros sales were only 66 vehicles. Although the Qoros 7, a new SUV model, was launched in September 2020, it only gave a small boost to overall sales for just three months.
GX5 BAG
Although Baoneng Group has not completely abandoned the Qoros brand, the upcoming Qoros 6 does not seem to have a replacement for the distinctive product highlights, it is just a product that others do, it follows. In addition, at the Baoneng Automobile New Car Tasting Meeting, Baoneng also announced the creation of a new new energy vehicle brand BAO, released a number of models, Qoros brand future development is probably still very bumpy.
Mass production began at the end of June this year, and the red flag MPV low camouflage spy photos were exposed
With the exposure of spy photos in the past two months, the first MPV of Hongqi has tended to be complete, in order to let us further understand the design details, recently netizens have exposed the low camouflage spy photos of Hongqi MPV, combined with the previous spy photos, basically can determine the appearance of its real car.
Red Flag MPV low camouflage spy photo
The Weibo netizen brought a dynamic body photo, you can find that the red flag MPV shape is very square, and the body is covered with many chrome trims, it looks like a good business atmosphere, and there are some white line decorations in the body D pillar position, which has a certain style. The rear of the car is also the same as the author previously speculated, it also uses a similar to the Hongqi H9 "four flat eight stability" through the taillights.
Red Flag MPV spy photo
Of course, the hongqi MPV more aura or from the front face, the huge straight waterfall grille actually occupies the entire front of the car, in order to enhance the aura, the hongqi vertical red flag logo also with the engine canopy to design a raised rib line. If you still don't have too much concept of the overall shape, we can also refer to the effect drawings drawn by the previous media, combined with this exposure, the two shapes are already very close, if there is a two-color body similar to the media drawing diagram in the future, then this MPV aura is simply invincible.
Red flag MPV renderings drawn by the media
Regarding the interior, the latest spy photo was also exposed, it can be found that many of the designs of the red flag MPV are relatively close to the red flag H9, the difference is that the red flag MPV central control screen has been changed to a suspension type, due to the consideration of the space, the center console operation station has become more compact, and the design route of a number of MPVs is closer. Similarly, its second row is also equipped with a leg rest function that can be lifted, and even the front seems to have a desk board configuration, which shows that the positioning of this car is not low.
Red Flag MPV interior spy photos
Although Hongqi still has not released any power information, according to the current power layout of Hongqi, it should also use a combination of a 2.0T engine + 8AT transmission, which we can also confirm from the previous B-MPV project plan of Hongqi. In addition, it is not excluded that there are 3.0T V6 models, after all, it can also be used to form a layout similar to the buick GL8 conventional model and high-end Evia model, which we will confirm for Hongqi.
Hongqi B-MPV vehicle project plan
When will Hongqi MPV be listed? I believe this is a problem that everyone is more concerned about, but at present we still can't tell you, but according to the previous bidding documents, Hongqi will open small batch production at the end of April this year (2022), and officially mass production at the end of June, and the listing time may be within these months.
Red Flag MPV Tender Documents
Overall, Hongqi's MPV competitors should also aim at high-end models such as Buick GL8 and Toyota Xena, of course, we prefer Hongqi to give a more competitive price, after all, there are not a few users who pay attention to this MPV.
Tesla's first wave of recalls in 2022, model 3 may have reversing image failure
Less than a month before the last recall, Tesla has opened a recall again, yes, this is Tesla's first recall in China in 2022, the protagonist is Model 3.
Tesla Model 3
The recall is not from the information released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, but from the recall announcement voluntarily released by Tesla on its official website, and the recalled vehicles are some imported Model 3s produced between October 4, 2018 and November 20, 2019, and some domesticAlly produced Model 3s from October 14, 2019 to December 27, 2020.
Tesla recall announcement
The reason for the recall, some Tesla owners have also previously feedback, is because after the Model 3 trunk cover is repeatedly opened and closed for a long time, it will cause excessive wear of the trunk wiring harness, resulting in the separation of the core of the coaxial cable, which may lead to the reverse image of the Model 3 not working, and there is a risk of collision if the judgment is not in place, fortunately, the problem does not cause personnel injury or collision accident.
Specifically how many vehicles need to be recalled, Tesla officials did not release data, but from the perspective of this recall production time, this basically covers most of the Model 3 produced by Tesla after entering China, Tesla also said that the number of recalls is huge, and it is necessary to arrange related coordination work, and will be recalled to Model 3 owners through the service center after preparation. However, at present, many car owners have received Tesla's recall notification SMS, which said that there will be service personnel to take the initiative to contact and make an appointment to check and repair.
Tesla recall information received by the owner
In the past year, Tesla's recall news at home and abroad has been countless, the author has not remembered that this is Tesla's first recall in the country, but basically some quality control problems, such as chassis steering knuckle out of hidden dangers, subframe bolts are not tightened hidden dangers, airbag collision does not open, steering failure, etc., these problems rarely occur in traditional car companies, it can be seen that Tesla in the accumulation of car manufacturing experience, or not as rich as traditional car companies, we also hope that Tesla in the future in product quality control to put forward higher requirements, Don't joke about the owner's life.
Mercedes-AMG CLE convertible version spy photos exposed
Recently, a group of Spy photos of the Mercedes-AMG CLE convertible version were exposed overseas, from the naming convention, cle can be seen as the successor version of the E-class double-door hardtop version and the convertible version, but according to the mercedes-Benz plan, it also replaces the position of the C-class double-door hardtop version and the convertible version. The model in the spy photo belongs to the high-performance AMG version.
Mercedes-AMG CLE Convertible Edition
The currently exposed spy photos do not show the shape of this car, but the canvas soft top suddenly reveals its identity as a convertible. Although its front and rear wheels use different wheels, they are obviously AMG sporty wheels, and the large perforated brake discs and multi-piston brake calipers know that its performance has been enhanced even if it has not been sprayed with bright colors.
As for which power the Mercedes-AMG CLE convertible version uses, there is no exact news, but the possibility of equipping the V8 engine has become very small, because there was news that Mercedes-Benz will cancel the V8 engine in 2022, and the specific reason is not clear. Thanks to its shared platform with the new C-Class, it is possible to be equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine equipped with an electric motor and a full-time all-wheel drive system.
Mercedes-Benz has a huge model family, but with the development of the automobile market demand, many models have lacked the need to exist, so Mercedes-Benz is gradually compressing and merging various derivative model products, especially like coupe models and convertible models that pursue individuality, their own sales are not large, so they have become the object of key integration.
Mercedes E-Class Convertible
In addition, Mercedes-Benz is also developing new energy models, so it is necessary to compress the product line of traditional fuel vehicles in order to spend more resources on the research and development of new energy models. As an automobile brand with a history of more than 100 years, it also needs to follow the development of the times and progress.
The highest rise of 13,000 yuan, sales soared 3.5 times Nezha car, really a bit of a drift
In 2021, the domestic new energy vehicle market is very eye-catching, with 2.989 million units, an increase of 169% over 2020, although most of the sales contribution comes from several new energy vehicle companies in the head, but the contribution of some second-tier new energy brands cannot be ignored.
The HkMACC announces sales of passenger cars in 2021
For example, Nezha Automobile achieved sales of 64,773 vehicles in 2021, up 353.8% year-on-year, and finally survived in many new power brands that were on the verge of closure.
Nezha Automobile sales in 2021
But in 2022, China's new energy vehicle subsidies ushered in a further decline, so many new energy vehicle companies also followed the price increase, Nezha automobile is also the same, but the author believes that Nezha automobile this wave of increase seems to be a bit excessive, Nezha U Pro part of the highest increase reached 13,000 yuan, the overall adjustment of 3000-13000 yuan range, while Nezha V Pro and Nezha V part of the model is raised by 2000 yuan, please see the following table for details.
The price increase of some models of Nezha Automobile
Why overstatement? According to the national subsidy policy for new energy passenger vehicles in 2022, the subsidy for pure electric vehicle models with a pure electric mileage of 300-400 kilometers is adjusted to 0.91 million yuan, while the subsidy for models with a pure electric mileage greater than or equal to 400 kilometers and priced at less than 300,000 yuan is adjusted to 12,600 yuan. That is to say, the reduction of subsidies in 2022 is 3900-5400 yuan, so it is inevitable that each car will rise by three or five thousand.
Nezha U Pro
But you look at the model of Nezha Car, Nezha U Pro 400 Brisk Edition, 400 Industry Custom Edition, 500 Industry Custom Edition actually rose by more than 13,000 yuan, the key is that you give some configuration upgrades are good, the increase is also relatively acceptable, but Nezha Car did not do this, this 10% price increase can directly dissuade many consumers who are considering Nezha Car, after all, in the price of 10-20 million yuan, there are many mainstream electric vehicles to choose from.
Originally as a second-tier new energy vehicle company, Nezha Automobile has always been known for its cost performance, especially in the same configuration, basically less than Xiaopeng Automobile and GAC Aean less than 20,000 or 30,000 yuan, which is also the main selling point of Nezha Automobile in the face of market competition, but this sharp price increase, and then whether its sales can maintain such a radical in 2021 depends on the creation of Nezha Automobile.
Female friends are estimated to like it, and Nissan Machi's successor is coming
Dongfeng Nissan once introduced a small car, called Machi, due to sales reasons, Machi in the domestic update to 2015 model after the discontinuation, but looking at the world, Machi is actually a best-selling car, in Japan and European markets, Machi sales have exceeded 6 million.
Dongfeng Nissan Machi
And recently, Nissan Micra (domestic for Ma Chi) successor trailer exposed, this time it transformed into a pure electric small car, just in the domestic two years of pure electric car development momentum is very strong, into an electric vehicle it also does not have to consider emission requirements, do not know whether this time Dongfeng Nissan consider the introduction.
Nissan Micra successor
This new car is from the CMF-BEV platform to build, I have to say, this value looks quite cute, its design language and BMW MINI some similar, there are two huge oval headlights at the front of the car, the difference is that it has a vertical daytime light design on both sides of the bumper, it looks like a child crying visual sense, very characteristic.
Similarly, it also has the same round light design at the rear of the car, but overall, if it were not for the Hanging Nissan logo, it would almost be mistaken for a MINI electric car.
Because it is a trailer, Nissan did not bring its interior and power and other information, but foreign media said that from the CMF-BEV platform support parameters, the car mileage will exceed 400 kilometers, and due to the cost advantage brought by the platform, coupled with Nissan's improvement of battery technology, this car will have a very affordable price.
So will it be domestic in the end? From the perspective of Dongfeng Nissan's new car planning in 2022, its main task is to launch more e-POWER models, continue to Xuanyi e-POWER, this year (2022) will also bring Jinke e-POWER, and before 2025 to launch 10 electrified models, of which 7 are e-POWER models and 3 Zero Emission pure electric models, this new pure electric small car is included, we have to wait for Nissan to reveal.