In 2021, the overall performance of independent brands is good, with cumulative retail sales of more than 8 million vehicles, a year-on-year growth rate of more than 20%, and a market share of 41.2%. In the blink of an eye, 2022 has arrived, in the new year, what surprises will independent brands bring us? Recently, according to the existing information, Yipinjun has screened out 8 new cars of independent brands that are absolutely unmissable.
Tank 500
Expected time to market: March 2022
The Tank 500 is tank's second production model, and as you can see from the name, the car will be larger, stronger and more luxurious than the Tank 300.
The Tank 500 continues the tank's value proposition of "Iron Man Tenderness", combining luxury and off-road. The design concept of the new car originates from the classical Chinese cultural architecture, which is neutral and atmospheric, strong and dignified. In terms of interior, the selection of materials, the quality of craftsmanship, and the color matching all reflect the benchmark level of this level. In terms of power, the tank 500 is the first to build the Great Wall's self-developed 3.0T V6+9AT powertrain, with the top four-wheel drive system, the road performance is equally strong as the off-road performance.
The strong product value of Tank 500 perfectly interprets the product philosophy of tank brand "strong is justice", sets a new benchmark for Chinese luxury brands, and constantly promotes the image upgrade of new categories of off-road SUVs.
Beijing Motor Cube
Expected time to market: April 2022
Mosaic is the world's first fuel SUV equipped with Huawei's smart cockpit, which is scheduled to be officially launched in April 2022.
Although the Rubik's Cube is a fuel vehicle, its exterior design is very close to the electric vehicle. The interior is the same, indicating that the car will be mainly selling points for technology and intelligence. The new car is equipped with Huawei's smart cockpit, which can not only interact with Huawei's smart terminals, but also interconnect with smart homes. In addition, it supports more than 100 apps, as well as lip recognition. In terms of power, it is equipped with the "China Heart" 2021 top ten engines - the Magic Core Power 1.5T engine, with a thermal efficiency of up to 39.2% thermal efficiency, taking into account both power and fuel consumption.
Rubik's Cube can be called the intelligent benchmark of fuel vehicles, combined with the pre-price of 110,000-150,000 yuan, it will be a masterpiece of Beijing Automobile to promote scientific and technological equality, and bring users a new travel experience in the era of intelligence at a price of more than 100,000 yuan.
Changan UNI-V
Estimated time to market: Q1 2022
In 2021, the Changan UNI series has accumulated sales of more than 120,000 vehicles under the premise of only two models, and the explosive models have begun to appear. This year, the UNI series will further expand its product line, and its new sedan, UNI-V, will be on sale.
The UNI-V is the first sedan in the UNI series, and the new owners play a sporty style, adopt a very radical design, and offer a sporty version. The new car's powertrain is also outstanding, using blue whale's new generation NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power rating of 138 kW and a peak torque of up to 300 N·m.
The arrival of UNI-V not only enriched the product line of the UNI series, improved the current situation of relying too much on SUVs to fight the market, focused on sports and performance, and also opened the precedent of Chang'an's "sports car".
Chery OMODA 5
Estimated time to market: Q2 2022
Chery's previous impression was "technical control", and other aspects were not very good. But the arrival of OMODA 5 has finally brought all aspects of Chery up to date.
OMODA 5 is positioned as a "new generation of hardcore tide running SUV", which adopts Chery's cutting-edge design concept "Art in motion", showing avant-garde style and trend beauty, and is affectionately known as "Yan value tiger" by Chery insiders. In addition, in terms of power, intelligent technology and other aspects, new cars have reached a new height.
As the first masterpiece of Chery Automobile's OMODA series, OMODA 5 will kick off chery's new round of young products, and will use Chery's cutting-edge technology and design to bring the new travel experience they are looking forward to for a new generation of young people.
BYD destroyer 05
At the end of 2021, BYD Ocean Network released two major product sequences, one is a pure electric marine life series equipped with e platform 3.0 technology, and the other is a warship series equipped with DM-i super hybrid technology. The Destroyer 05 is the first mass production model in the warship series.
Destroyer 05 positioned A+ class sedan, which adopts the design language of "marine aesthetics", the overall appearance is very high-end and atmospheric, catering to the aesthetics of modern young people. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with DM-i super hybrid technology, including a 1.5L high-efficiency engine for Xiaoyun-plug-in hybrid and a DM-i special power blade battery, with 7.3s acceleration per 100 kilometers and a power loss of 3.8L/100km.
In the destroyer 05, people feel a more distinct new energy attribute, as well as a younger product positioning, which will help BYD better promote and popularize new energy models.
Wei Pai fulfilled his dream
During the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, Weipai brought a new car with a very retro appearance - a dream, which attracted many people to stop and watch. Now, the car is about to officially launch.
The dream looks retro, but in fact it is quite intelligent, this sense of contrast is the biggest highlight and fun of the new car, breaking most people's inherent impression of smart cars. The new car is equipped with a high-end intelligent system to create a full-touch intelligent interactive experience, bringing consumers a smarter and more convenient new experience. At the same time, with the blessing of the DHT hybrid system, the new car will be more energy-saving and environmentally friendly.
Realizing the dream is a bold attempt by Weipai on the road of innovation, opening up a new category with retro design as the shape and the core of technology empowerment, highlighting the luxurious and high-end quality at the same time, but also providing a unique choice for the trendy family who now hopes to use the car to express their life propositions and highlight their personality.
Haval Cool Dog
Expected time to market: within 2022
In 2020, Haval developed a new model with the chassis of the third-generation Haval H6 - the Haval Big Dog. With a friendly name and a retro look, the car was popular with consumers as soon as it was listed. In January this year, the Haval Dog series ushered in the second model , the Haval Cool Dog, and the new car continued to adopt a retro exterior design, while incorporating more cool elements.
The Haval Cool Dog continues the "daring power aesthetic" design of the concept car, and the functional battle robe style looks very cool. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 135 kW, matching a 7-stop wet-type dual-clutch transmission.
As a car company focusing on SUVs, Haval's models are prone to overlapping positioning. As a result, Haval has changed to a personalized product line strategy in recent years, and each car has its own clear positioning. Haval Cool Dog focuses on "cool" sense of car, will be with the Z generation of young people "release the tide, with the courage to move forward."
Red Flag LS7
Among domestic brands, it seems that only Hongqi has always insisted on taking the high-end route. And after years of persistence + hard work, today's Hongqi has gained a firm foothold in the high-end market. This year, Hongqi will bring a new large SUV, the Hongqi LS7, to challenge the higher level of the market.
The length of the Hongqi LS7 is more than 5.6 meters, combined with the design of the family tough style, it can be described as dignified and noble, and the atmosphere is magnificent. Matching the huge body is the 4.0T V8 engine independently developed by Hongqi, which has a maximum power of 265kW, and the performance can be described as very powerful.
As a high-end top SUV of its own brand, Hongqi LS7 will carry the mission of high-end development of Hongqi brand after listing, and even shoulder the heavy responsibility of leading the upward movement of independent brands.