In the past 2021, the domestic auto market can be described as "headwind". According to data released by the Association of Passenger Vehicles, passenger car sales in 2021 totaled 21.482 million units. Among them, the performance of independent brands is very eye-catching, with annual sales exceeding 9.5 million units, accounting for 44.4% of the total sales of passenger cars. In contrast, the joint venture brand, affected by the international chip production, the price fluctuation of raw materials of all parties and other factors, has caused the sales volume of the joint venture brand to decline, and the market share has dropped from 51.1% in 2020 to 45.6% in 2021.
Despite this, the domestic automobile consumer market is still dominated by joint venture brands. Entering 2022, joint venture brands have released their own product launch plans. It can be said that in 2022, major car companies will continue to exert efforts, and as consumers, we will also see many new models, and there are more choices for car purchases. Below, we will bring you a few blockbuster models, all of which are from joint venture brands and will be listed within this year, and you may be considering changing cars, and you will find the model you want from.
BMW Brilliance X5L
BMW Brilliance's action in this year is not small, and traditional fuel and new energy products are "two-pronged". Among them, the attention of the domestic BMW X5L is very high, after all, it is the BBA, the first to complete the domestic, extended medium and large SUV. This move, in addition to proving the BMW brand's emphasis on the Chinese market, it is difficult to say that the launch plans of Mercedes-Benz and Audi will not have an impact.
The appearance of the domestic BMW X5 L adopts the same design as the import, and in terms of body size, its length, width and height are 5060mm, 2004mm and 1779mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3105mm; the length of the current imported model is increased by 130mm, the body height is increased by 3mm, and the wheelbase is lengthened by 130mm.
The interior part is no worse than the imported version, equipped with full LCD instruments, M steering wheel, solid wood decoration and crystal gears. With the wheelbase lengthened, the BMW X5 L will certainly get a wider rear seating space than the current model.
The BMW X5 L will be available in 2.0T and 3.0T displacements, with a maximum power of 200 kW for the 2.0T four-cylinder engine and a maximum power of 272 kW for the 3.0T in-line six-cylinder engine, both of which are matched by an 8-speed automatic transmission. The domestic BMW X5 L will definitely be competitive in pricing, and is expected to be in the range of 558,000-758,000 yuan, thus affecting the pattern of the luxury medium and large SUV market, and the car is expected to be officially listed in the second half of this year.
BMW Brilliance i3
BMW Brilliance also has a blockbuster model in this year's new energy product line, based on the pure electric version of the current BMW 3 Series design, BMW named it "i3"; although it is all "i3", but different from the imported small car, this car will adopt the same appearance design as the BMW 3 Series, the headlights are upgraded to a new style, adapting to the closed grille of pure electric vehicles. The body size of the car is 4872mm, 1846mm and 1481mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2966mm; but in terms of size, it has increased compared with the fuel version of the 3 series.
The most concerned is still the power part of this model, BMW Brilliance i3 will be equipped with BMW's own drive motor, the maximum power of 250kW, and equipped with a capacity of 70.27kWh of ternary lithium battery pack, its NEDC comprehensive cruising range of 526km. In addition, the car will also use air suspension. There is nothing to say about the dominance of the BMW 3 Series in the market segment, but this time the conversion of pure electric identity is obviously eyeing the share seized by the domestic Tesla Model 3. If the pricing of domestic i3 is reasonable, it will cause a lot of pressure on competitors.
Changan Lincoln Lincoln Z
In recent years, the Ford family's brands have not performed very well in the domestic market. This year, Lincoln, as a luxury brand under the group, also began its domestic car program. The first model is the Lincoln Z, which is positioned as a mid-size car, which is not only the successor model of MKZ, but also a special version of China, based on the ZEPHYR concept car. Lincoln Z adopts the latest family design, the styling positioning tends to be younger, the body length, width and height are 4982mm, 1865mm, 1485mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2930mm; the body size belongs to the standard B-class body. The interior part is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD display, and the through-design of the connection with the central control screen is not only full of technology, but also puts a lot of effort into the human-computer interaction system.
The Lincoln Z is equipped with the Maverick 2.0GTDI four-cylinder turbocharged engine model CAF488WQC, with a maximum power of 175 kW and a maximum torque of 376 Nm, equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and this model is likely to be available in a hybrid version. Lincoln Z completed its debut last year and announced a pre-sale price range of 255,000-342,000 yuan. Therefore, the car is expected to be officially launched in the first half of the year. After the listing, the Lincoln Z will assume more sales performance of the Lincoln brand, and this model will also compete with jaguar XE L, Cadillac CT4, Volvo S60 and other competitors.
Changan Ford Mondeo
In addition to the luxury brand Lincoln, Changan Ford also has a blockbuster model launched. After nearly 10 years of silence, the all-new Ford Mondeo was officially unveiled in January 2022. As the fifth generation of the Mondeo series, the new Mondeo adopts the design style of Ford EVOS, split headlights, through-the-day running lights, the shape is full of technology and fashion.
The new Mondeo is 4935mm, 1875mm and 1500mm in length, width and height respectively, and has a wheelbase of 2945mm, which is much larger than the old model. The interior adopts a suspended center console design, using a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, plus a 27-inch central control large screen connected to directly fill the sense of technology.
In terms of power, the new Mondeo will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 175 kW, matching the 8-speed automatic transmission. The chassis section still uses a front McPherson independent and rear multi-link independent structure.
SAIC Volkswagen Lingdu L
As the long-term sales crown of the joint venture brand, volkswagen has unabated ambitions in the domestic market, and in January this year, SAIC Volkswagen revived the former Lingdu model and renamed it "Lingdu L" for its debut. This new car was born on Volkswagen's MQB EVO platform and is still positioned as a compact car. Adopting a new design language, unlike the facialization of other Volkswagen models, the rounded lines, frameless doors and hatchback shape of Lingdu L are highly recognizable. The length, width and height of the new car are 4784mm, 1831mm and 1469mm respectively, and the wheelbase has reached 2731mm.
In the interior part, Lingdu L also closely follows the mainstream trend, using a joint screen design and a through-channel air outlet, and also draws on the design elements of the ID. series. Lingdu L will launch a 1.4T displacement model, the EA211 model engine has a maximum power of 110kW, a maximum torque of 250Nm, and is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is still the golden partner of the Volkswagen system. In addition, the new car adopts a front McPherson-style independent, rear multi-link independent suspension structure, which is believed to be what the majority of consumers are willing to see. Lingdu L is expected to be officially launched in March, SAIC Volkswagen has brought Lingdu back after 7 years, focusing on differentiated design and more technological positioning, which is likely to attract another wave of attention as the most unique Volkswagen car.
Dongfeng Nissan Qashqai
After introducing the German and American brands, the Japanese system certainly cannot be idle. In 2022, Dongfeng Nissan will launch a new generation of Qashqai. This is another "long time not seen" model, the new Qashqai is based on the Nissan CMF-C platform, positioned as a compact SUV. The new car adopts the latest family design language in appearance, the front face is highly recognizable chrome decorative strips, LED split headlights, and the unity of the front face is very prominent. The length, width and height of the new Qashqai are 4436mm, 1869mm and 1618mm respectively, and the wheelbase has reached 2666mm, which is much larger than the old model. It seems that the performance of the ride space is bound to become a major selling point for the new Qashqai.
The overall design of the interior part is similar to that of X-Trail, using a 9-inch suspension central control screen, with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument to create a strong sense of technology. The new Qashqai is equipped with a 1.3T engine with a maximum power of 103 kW, which is also the same engine as the Mercedes-Benz A-class, and is jointly developed by Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi and Daimler. The transmission part, matched with a CVT gearbox, is expected to have a four-wheel drive version for consumers to choose. Speaking of Dongfeng Nissan's Qashqai, the purchase boom of small SUVs has subsided in recent years, and in terms of joint venture brands, GUANGQI Honda's Binzhi performance has been good. This time, Dongfeng Nissan obviously does not want its opponents to continue to occupy this market segment, although this market is not as good as before.
In fact, there will be more new models launched in the joint venture brand in 2022. The article lists only a few of them that are representative and have attracted much attention. Nowadays, the automobile consumer market is affected by a number of external factors, and the pattern has changed greatly. If the wafer problem is not alleviated, or the consumption upgrading trend continues, then the joint venture brand will still face the same challenges as last year.