As one of the new hot spots in the new car industry, the audience of MPV models has been relatively limited, and many people have the impression of "nanny cars", and there is a large distance between them and volkswagens. However, with the gradual liberalization of domestic fertility policies and changes in people's demand for cars, large space and multiple seats have gradually become important considerations when choosing a car, so MPV ushers in new development opportunities. Although Trumpchi M8 and M6 perform relatively well in terms of sales, when it comes to high-quality MPV, everyone often mentions star models such as Buick GL8, Odyssey and Alpha, and domestic forces are often selectively ignored and become the pain point of independent car companies.
But this situation will soon be broken, according to the latest news, Hongqi is about to join the MPV battle, its first model will be as soon as June this year to open the mass production mode, the official listing has entered the countdown stage. Many people are looking forward to new cars, after all, as the big brother of domestic car companies, Hongqi has developed a new strategy in recent years. Models such as the H5 and HS5 have all become sales stars and have shown strong competitiveness in many fields. In addition, its reputation among the Chinese people has gradually warmed up, and many people regard driving a red flag car as a fashion trend, and also strive for a living space for new cars to seize the opportunity.
A few days ago, Hongqi's first MPV road test spy photo was exposed, which triggered heated discussions from many parties. Although the surface of the car body is covered with a lot of camouflage material, we can still see the main design idea. The car is quite similar to the Hongqi H9 in the front face, which adheres to the latest family language of hongqi, emphasizes the combination of business and fashion, and the visual perception is more unique. The domineering straight waterfall type net is very eye-catching, not inferior to a large number of opponents in the aura, even the Buick GL8 is slightly inferior in front of it. The sharp headlight group on both sides is embedded with LED light sources, which has a good illumination effect. The top of the hood is also more rounded and accentuates the industrial feel. It is estimated that some people will think that the family attributes of the car are not very obvious, which will affect its opening of sales.
Coming to the side, the new car pays attention to the straight and smooth use of lines, focusing on simple style. However, it shows a significant upward posture at the A-pillar, and the athletic properties are enhanced. The design of the D pillar of the car is very distinctive, covered with up to ten horizontal chrome trim strips, which means "perfect", which is not only full of personality, but also enhances the overall recognition. Compared with the large body, the size of the road test wheel hub is relatively small, and it is estimated that different specifications will be available after the listing. The rear of the new car is layered, the through-type taillight group is very wide, and it ends with an arrow-like layout at both ends, and the effect is good after lighting. The rest of the layout is very flat, highlighting the restrained temperament.
Previously, the spy photos of the first MPV interior of Hongqi were also exposed, and the overall situation did not disappoint the outside world. Its main body is based on black, the fusion of more chrome elements, the visual effect is more stable, whether it is a family or business reception is very suitable. The three-panel multi-function steering wheel is of moderate size, and the red flag LOGO in the middle is very eye-catching. The perimeter of the buttons is outlined with chrome trim strips, which is significantly improved in grade. The large-size suspension touch LCD screen is not absent, and it is estimated that the car machine system will be the latest research and development achievement of Hongqi. It retains some of the traditional physical buttons and knobs below, making it easy to use some functions such as air conditioning during driving. Considering that the size of the MPV is relatively large, it is more difficult than the general model when driving, so the new car will focus on strengthening the driver assistance system to reduce the probability of danger.
In terms of space, although the specific data has not yet been exposed, the first MPV of Hongqi will obviously not pull the crotch. Compared with rivals such as Elfa, the new car not only does not fall behind in external dimensions, but also shows the deep foundation of Hongqi in internal utilization. The car's armrest box is divided into upper and lower parts, which can hold more objects. The second row is equipped with two aviation-style seats, which are not only very elaborate, but also support rich functions such as multi-directional adjustment, so the driving experience is needless to say. Interestingly, its handrail box also extends backwards for a larger range, which can play a role as a small bar and improve convenience.
Of course, people are very concerned about Hongqi's first MPV power system, it is estimated that the early new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, and the addition of 48V light mix system, which can bring a more comfortable driving experience and more affordable fuel economy. Of course, in order to compete with rivals such as Buick GL8 and Toyota Xena, it will also add a 3.0T version in the later stage to enhance the overall competitiveness and win more consumer attention. In fact, in the eyes of many people, the new car may be further floating in price, touching the same field as Alpha and Mercedes-Benz V-Class, and showing strength in a more high-end battlefield. I believe that after the official launch, it will be recognized by many Chinese people, when we will see a lot of red flag MPVs shuttling between the streets and alleys, but also to encourage more domestic car companies to join the battle.