In the past, Japanese joint venture brands usually took the cost-effective route in China, and won the recognition of many consumers with the characteristics of durable leather and high retention rate. The online car market has sorted out 10 new Japanese brand cars that will be released or listed this year, including the new crown that will return to the domestic market in the form of imports, and of course, the domestic version of Nissan Pathfinder, which is very concerned. This large-size SUV, which is one size larger than The Jun, is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and is expected to start at around 300,000 yuan.
Toyota 15th Generation Crown
Estimated time to market: Mid-year
The online car market learned from a certain dealer of FAW Toyota that the 15th generation of crown has accepted reservations, with a deposit of 2,000 yuan, and is expected to be priced between 350,000 and 450,000 yuan, which is expected to arrive at the store in the middle of this year. The 15th-generation Crown front face is equipped with a large blackened grille with sharp LED headlight clusters on both sides. The side of the car features a long rear overhang and a short front overhang, emphasizing the sporty nature. The rear of the car is equipped with LED tail lights, and the high-end model adopts a two-sided exhaust design with a total of four outs.
In terms of interior, the 15th generation of Crown comes standard with lcd dashboards and a large multimedia central control screen. The new car is available in three specifications: 2.0T, 2.5L hybrid and 3.5L V6, of which the 2.0T matches the 8AT gearbox, the 2.5L and 3.5L are only available in hybrid versions, and the medium and high-end models are equipped with four-wheel drive systems. From the perspective of positioning, the 15th generation crown will be misplaced to compete for luxury brand B-class cars such as Audi A4L, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Nissan Pathfinder
Estimated time to market: Q4
Nissan Pathfinder is based on the same platform as the new Infiniti QX60, with an inverted trapezoidal grille at the front and a sturdy chrome bezel. The rear of the new car features rounded lines and straighter taillights on both sides, enhancing the transverse visual effect.
The interior of Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + a 9-inch floating central control screen, and supports the Carplay intelligent interconnection system, and the seats provide a 2+2+3 7-seat layout. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be equipped with the same 2.0T VC-TURBO engine +9AT gearbox as the new-generation Infiniti QX60. From the perspective of market positioning, its main competitors include SAIC Volkswagen Tuon, Changan Ford Explorer, Buick Encore Flag and other models.
GAC Mitsubishi New Outlander
Estimated time to market: September
The new Outlander's body exterior combines hardcore with avant-garde, and the interior is stylish and minimalist. Powered, the new car will be powered by a 1.5T engine code-named 4B40. Although the power of the 1.5T model has decreased compared to the 2.4L model, the peak power and peak torque of the 1.5T model are much earlier, which will bring better acceleration results. In addition, the new Outlander has also prototyped a hybrid system.
In terms of interior, the new car abandons the old design of the current model, and is equipped with a full LCD dashboard and a floating central control screen as standard, and the leather wrapping with diamond-shaped grain is used in the car, so that the atmosphere of the overall interior is more in line with the atmosphere of the times. From the perspective of positioning, after its listing, it will continue to compete with FAW Toyota RAV4, Dongfeng Nissan X-Trail, Dongfeng Honda CR-V and other models.
FAW Toyota GRANVIA
The online car market has learned that FAW Toyota will follow up with the domestic flagship MPV - GRANVIA. Domestic GRANVIA is most likely a new product codenamed 018D, after which there was news that the car was "Wildland", toyota GRANVIA front face using a large size inverted trapezoidal grille, with a headlight group similar to the Toyota Alpha shape, it looks full of aura. In terms of body size, with reference to the overseas version of the model, the length, width and height of the body are 5300× 1970×1990mm, and the wheelbase is 3210mm, which is much larger than the GAC Toyota Sai na.
In terms of interior, Toyota GRANDVIA is equipped with mechanical instruments and embedded central control screens, and the cabin is spacious and has plenty of storage space. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor of the same model as Xena. From the perspective of positioning, after its listing, it will mainly compete with Buick GL8 ES Luzun and even higher-level Aivia models.
Lexus pure electric SUV
Expected time to market: second half of the year
The Lexus Pure Electric SUV RZ 450e can be considered a pure electric version of the Lexus NX and will be released at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The front face of the new car features a closed "hammer-like" grille, and the headlights are similar to the Lexus NX. The lower part of the headlights is treated with heterochromatic color, and it is speculated that it may be equipped with intelligent driver assistance hardware. From the perspective of positioning, its future will mainly compete with Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz EQC and other models.
Infiniti QX55
The Infiniti QX55 is positioned as a luxury mid-size coupe SUV with a trapezoidal chrome grille on the front, a honeycomb shape inside, slender LED light clusters on both sides, and black air vents on both sides of the bumper. The rear is equipped with a black spoiler and a bilateral two-out exhaust design below.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a classic two-barrel mechanical instrument, and the central control area is composed of two large LCD screens, and the scientific and technological atmosphere is directly full. The seats use a red and black color scheme to create a strong sense of movement. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T VC-TURBO engine with variable compression ratio technology, and the drivetrain will match the CVT gearbox. From the perspective of positioning, after its listing, it will compete with BMW X4, Audi Q5L Sportback, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and other models.
The new generation infiniti QX60
Estimated time to market: Q1
The new generation QX60 is domestically produced by Dongfeng Infiniti, positioning luxury medium and large SUV, and the official pre-sale price range is 450,000 yuan to 660,000 yuan. The front face is equipped with a large trapezoidal mid-mesh with a newly designed LED headlight group on both sides, and the tail is equipped with a through-type light group design, and the upper part is equipped with a shark antenna and a sports spoiler.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch suspended central control screen and a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, and the steering wheel is flat-bottomed. The central control area retains the touch buttons for air conditioning adjustment. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T VC-Turbo turbo engine, the transmission system matches the 9-speed manual transmission, and the fuel consumption under the WLTC standard is 9.6L/9.8L (two-wheel drive/four-wheel drive) for 100 kilometers. From the perspective of positioning, its future will compete with Lincoln Aviator, Volvo XC90, Lexus RX and other models.
Dongfeng Honda 11th generation Civic hatchback version
The picture shows the overseas version of the 11th generation Civic hatchback
The new Civic hatchback version is positioned as a compact sports sedan, the front face of the new car is consistent with the 11th generation of the Civic, equipped with a honeycomb-shaped blackened grille, the tail adopts a newly designed taillight shape and is designed with a penetrating LED strip, and the lower exhaust is changed to a square bilateral design with a total of two outs. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be equipped with a 1.5T high-power engine of the 11th-generation Civic sedan model. Judging from its positioning, it will compete with FAW-Volkswagen 8th generation golf in the future.
Changan Mazda's new CX-5
Expected time to market: March
The new Mazda CX-5 features a blackened grille on the front face, and with a new dual L-shaped headlight set on both sides, the overall visual impact is stronger. The side is equipped with multi-spoke style sports wheels.
In terms of interior, the new car is still equipped with a mechanical LCD dashboard, the size of the central control screen has been upgraded from the original 7 inches to 10.25 inches, and it supports the latest in-vehicle interconnection system. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be equipped with 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines, and the transmission system is matched with a 6AT transmission. From the perspective of positioning, its future will compete with Changan Ford Ruiji and GAC Toyota Veranda.
FAW Toyota New Asia Dragon
In terms of appearance, the new Asian Dragon mainly optimizes and upgrades the front face, of which the interior of the imitation hammer front grille is adjusted from the current dark gray to black, and the headlight shape has also been redesigned, and the L-shaped light strip is added below to look more exquisite.
In terms of interior, the central control area of the new Asian Dragon is more concise, and the large-size multimedia touch screen is replaced, and the touch button of the air conditioner below is retained. In terms of power, it is expected that the new Asian Dragon will continue to be equipped with 2.0L, 2.5L, and 2.5L hybrid engines code-named A25H. The drivetrain is expected to match the CVT continuously variable transmission, the 8AT automatic transmission and the E-CVT hybrid transmission. From the perspective of positioning, its future will compete with SAIC Volkswagen Passat, GAC Honda Accord, GAC Toyota Camry and other models.