[Aika Car New Car Review Original]
Previously, we have made a forward-looking summary of the models of German and Japanese brands that will be launched in 2022, and in this article, we will summarize the blockbuster models that Chinese brands will launch in 2020. Compared with the German and Japanese models listed in a year or more than a dozen models, Chinese brands have dozens of blockbuster new cars to be listed this year, which is not considered a mid-term redesign or replacement model. And these new cars, whether they are pure electric, hybrid or pure fuel models, there are many of them. Today, let's start with a pure electric model and see if there is a model you like.
◆ Nezha S
The debut of Nezha S was at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the new car is the first model based on Nezha's new self-developed platform architecture, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter and officially launched at the end of the year.
From the appearance point of view, Nezha S adopts the design of the coupe, the overall appearance is young and sporty, the shape is very avant-garde, and the sense of technology is very strong, the closed front face plus the split LED headlight group, so that the entire front of the car has a high degree of recognition. The side of the body is equipped with hidden door handles and large rims with low wind resistance, which also creates a sporty atmosphere. The rear of the car is also the popular through-type taillight design, large slip back shape.
At the beginning of the year, Nezha officially released the interior renderings of Nezha S, using a new design idea, although the use of multi-screen design, but not the joint screen design, the central control uses a vertical screen, equipped with a full LCD dashboard, the co-driver also formulated an entertainment screen, multi-screen superposition to enhance the sense of science and technology It is reported. It is reported that Nezha S will be equipped with 13 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 millimeter wave radars and 2 laser radars. L4-level autonomous driving can be realized in specific scenarios.
In the power part, Nezha S provides two versions of models to choose from, namely, pure electric models, and the mileage of pure electric models can reach 800km, and the mileage of extended range models can reach 1100km. In terms of charging, the high-voltage ultra-fast charging of Nezha S can reach a maximum of 240kW fast charging power, achieving 80% recharge in 20 minutes and 150km in 5 minutes.
◆ Fei Fan R7
Feifan R7 is a medium and large pure electric SUV under the Feifan brand, the first appearance was also in the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, but at that time it was not called Feifan R7 but called ES33, officially finalized at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, unveiled as a mass production version, and then officially named R7 at the Guangzhou Auto Show.
In terms of appearance, the Feifan R7 uses smooth and natural body lines, closed grille, through-type light strips, sharp headlights, so that the front of the car is very rich in layering. The side of the body uses a coupe design, and the slipback shape with the black suspended roof gives a strong sense of movement, while the side is also equipped with hidden door handles and a unique large-size rim. The tail is made of through taillights and is blackened, and the details are also very unique, and the recognition after lighting is very high.
It is reported that the new car has 33 high-performance perception hardware, including lidar, high-precision maps, visual cameras, millimeter wave radar, 4D imaging radar, 5G-V2X and other "six-fold fusion" perception system, with all-weather, multi-dimensional perception capabilities.
At present, the interior of the Feifan R7 and the three-electric system have not yet been announced, and it is expected that more information will be exposed at the Beijing Auto Show in the first half of the year. As for the listing time, it is expected to be officially listed at the end of this year.
◆ Euler Lightning Cat
Euler Lightning Cat was developed based on the pure electric architecture of the lemon platform, and was officially positioned as a "200,000-level supercar" by Euler. On the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology some time ago, the declaration map of the lightning cat was also exposed, which means that the car is getting closer and closer to the listing. According to previous news, Euler Lightning Cat will be officially put into production in the second quarter of 2022, and it is reported that the price of the new car will be around 200,000 yuan.
Designed by former Porsche designer Eamon Delta, the Lightning Cat has a sleek and sleek body and a rounded overall shape with a somewhat retro charm. But don't be fooled by its rounded shape, thinking that this is only the size of a compact car, in fact, its length, width and height dimensions are 4871 * 1862 * 1500mm, the wheelbase is 2870mm, has reached the size of a medium-sized car.
There is no interior news in the declaration information this time, but with reference to the interior of the previous concept version of the model, we can see that it will use a more retro three-gun barrel is a circular instrument, equipped with a sizeable suspension central control screen. The overall simplicity is very simple, except for a few regular operation buttons, there are no extra physical buttons.
Powered, the known news is that the Lightning Cat will be powered by a single motor with a power of 150kW (204 hp), using a battery from Hive Energy Technology. In the future, it is likely to launch a four-wheel drive version of the model that uses dual motors.
◆ Euler Ballet Cat
Euler Ballet Cat is a brand new model based on the lemon platform, positioning pure electric compact car, its biggest highlight is the use of a similar design to the Volkswagen Beetle, retro I look plus cute naming combination, it is estimated that it will capture a lot of female consumers.
In terms of shape, the rounded body is extremely retro, the overall shape is very similar to the Volkswagen Beetle, but there is a difference in details, the front of the car uses horseshoe headlights, the following is an exposed chrome bumper, combined with the mussel-type front hatch commonly used in classic cars, the flatbread type aluminum alloy wheels, the overall recognition is very high. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the ballet cat are 4401*1867*1633mm, and the wheelbase is 2750mm. It is reported that the mass production version of the model will launch 9 kinds of solid colors, 16 kinds of chromatic colors a total of 25 color choices, enough to meet the different needs of consumers.
In the design of the interior, retro and modern technology have a good combination. The steering wheel shape is very retro with a sense of age, but the large joint screen composed of LCD dashboard and central control has added a lot of technology to it. At the same time, the central armrest also uses a shiny design, which is very clever.
In terms of power, the Euler Ballet Cat uses front-wheel drive, its drive motor has a maximum output of 126 kW (171 hp), and is loaded with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, which is available in two range versions of 400 km and 500 km.
Nezha S/Fei Fan R/Lightning Cat/Ballet Cat
◆ WM M7
The WM M7 is the first car of WM Motors, which was officially unveiled in October last year, after the WM M7 has completed a number of tests in the extremely cold environment of -30 ° C, which indicates that the car is one step closer to the official launch.
From the appearance point of view, the WM M7 highly restores the design of the WM concept car Maven, the design of the front face is very recognizable, and the shape of the headlights is very flat and extends to both sides of the body. The side of the body is a slipback design, and it is also equipped with a suspended roof. The design of the tail is relatively conservative, with flat and slender tail lights that echo the front face.
The design of the interior is simply minimalist to the extreme and based on the design concept of "zero button" interaction, the only physical button on the central control is the i-Rota super knob used for the first time, in different scenes, the volume of multimedia is adjusted, and the air conditioning temperature in the car is controlled. And in front of the passenger seat, the WM M7 also uses the world's first i-Surf technology skin, which can customize the information to achieve "communication" with the user.
It is understood that the WM7 has as many as 32 sensors, including 3 autonomous zoom super-visual range lidar, 5 millimeter wave radar, 12 ultrasonic radar, 7 8 million pixel ultra-high-definition cameras, 4 surround view cameras, and 1 independent high-precision positioning module, forming a 360° all-round fusion perception network, which can achieve L3 level automatic driving in the full-speed domain, L4 level automatic driving in specific scenarios, and the new car supports 5G interconnection.
In terms of power, the specific three-electric parameters of WM have not yet been announced, and it is expected that the WM M7 will be equipped with the third-generation Living Motion three-electric energy system of WM, and the comprehensive cruising range of NEDC will exceed 700km.
◆ Avita 11
Avita is a high-end intelligent electric vehicle brand launched by Changan Automobile, Huawei and CATL, which will operate independently as a high-end independent brand in parallel with the existing Changan brand. Its first model is the Avita 11, which is expected to be officially released in the second quarter of this year.
In terms of appearance, the overall shape of Avita 11 is very futuristic, with a rounded and wide front end and a staggered array of LED light groups on both sides, which is highly recognizable. On the side of the body, the lines are smooth and the proportions are coordinated, and the large size of the rim and the design of the slipback are quite a bit of a crossover model. The tail design is extremely simple, and the slender through taillights are very eye-catching.
It is reported that Avita 11 will be equipped with Huawei Hongmeng system, and will also use Huawei HI (Huawei Inside) intelligent car solutions and the latest electrification technology in the Ningde era. Equipped with 3 lidars, 6 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 13 cameras, it is expected to be very powerful in intelligent driving.
In terms of power, the official did not announce the specific power parameters, but according to official information, the new car has a high-voltage overcharge capacity of more than 200kW, with an acceleration of less than 4 seconds per 100 kilometers and a cruising range of more than 700km.
◆ Hengchi 5
Once upon a time, Hengchi Automobile was also unlimited scenery, and last year's Shanghai Auto Show released 9 models in one go, almost achieving full coverage of cars, SUVs and MPVs. Today, only the Hengchi 5, positioned as a compact SUV, is the closest to the market.
On February 11, hengchi 5 appeared again in the 353rd batch of "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Product Announcements" vehicle new product publicity list on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. From the outside, Hengchi 5 also adopts the design commonly used in electric vehicles with closed middle grid and split headlight groups. The sides of the body are flanked by a suspended roof and concealed door handles. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Hengchi 5 are 4725*1925*1688mm, and the wheelbase is 2780mm.
In terms of power, Hengchi 5 will be equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 150 kW (204 hp), and the cruising range can reach 700 km. Officials said that Hengchi 5 will be benchmarked against luxury brand models such as Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Finally, Hengchi 5 may be the last straw for Evergrande Automobile.
◆ Zhiji L7
Zhiji Automobile is a high-end electric vehicle brand jointly launched by saic motor, Alibaba and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech in Pudong New Area, the first pure electric car is Zhiji L7, positioned as a medium and large pure electric car, with a pre-price of 408,800 yuan. At present, the Beta Experience model has officially rolled off the production line and is expected to start delivery in April.
In terms of appearance, the overall feeling is simple and atmospheric. The front of the car uses an enclosed air intake grille, and the headlight group with a "∑" shape on both sides is very recognizable, and the effect is outstanding when lit. The side-through waistline extends from the front door to the taillights and features concealed door handles and a camera on the front fenders. The tail is designed with a penetrating tail light, and there is also a smart lighting system inside the tail light, which can display custom content. According to the previous social security information, the length, width and height of Zhiji L7 are 5098 * 1960 * 1482mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3100mm.
In terms of interior, the car adopts a minimalist design, completely invisible to the physical buttons, a 39-inch through-through central control screen is very eye-catching, and the NVIDIA Orin X chip is built-in. On the operating system, the new car is equipped with the IMOS operating system of Zhiji Automobile, which can realize a multi-screen interactive experience, flexible and changeable, and users can freely customize.
In terms of intelligent autonomous driving, the new car will be equipped with NVIDIA Xavier (30~60 TOPS), 15 high-definition vision cameras, 5 millimeter wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radar fusion perception solutions to achieve full scene, over-the-horizon and all-road condition perception.
In terms of power, the Zhiji L7 is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, the maximum power of the permanent magnet synchronous motor located in the front axle is 175 kW (238 hp), the maximum power of the permanent magnet synchronous motor located in the rear shaft is 250 kW (340 hp), and the acceleration time of 0-100 km/h is 3.9 seconds. It is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 93 kWh and a NEDC cruising range of 615 km.
WM M7/Avita 11/Hengchi 5/Zhiji L7
◆ Xiaopeng G9
Officially unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Xiaopeng G9 is Xiaopeng's first medium- and large-sized pure electric SUV, and will also become the flagship model of the Xiaopeng brand. It is reported that the Xiaopeng G9 will officially open pre-sale during the Beijing Auto Show in April, and deliver the first batch of new cars as early as August.
Using the new brand LOGO of Xiaopeng G9, the family"X ROBAT FACE" design concept is continued in the exterior design, and the through-day running lights are used above the front, while the bottom is a through-channel air intake, and the lidar on the left and right sides is perfectly integrated into the headlight design. The proportions of the sides are very harmonious, and the tall body makes the aura of the whole car very sufficient.
In the hardware and software part, the Xiaopeng G9, which is positioned as a medium and large pure electric SUV, is built based on the X-EEA 3.0 electronic and electrical architecture, equipped with the XPILOT 4.0 intelligent assisted driving system, which supports assisted driving in the city and can also achieve higher-level autonomous driving functions in the future.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with the XPower 3.0 power system, but the specific power information has not yet been officially announced. However, the Xiaopeng G9 will be the first mass production car based on the 800V high-voltage SiC platform in China, or will support a maximum charging power of 480kW, and will achieve overcharging for 5 minutes in the future and the ability to replenish energy of more than 200km.
◆ Hongguang MINIEV Convertible Edition
As soon as Hongguang MINIEV was launched, it was popular all over the country, and the sales volume was directly crushed to the top position in the sales of new energy models in 2021. The convertible version of the concept car was first unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show last year, and has since been photographed many times, and then appeared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for declaration. The new car is expected to be officially launched in the second quarter of this year.
From the appearance point of view, the Hongguang MINIEV convertible version as a whole adopts the overall design of the hard-top model, the roof adopts the soft-top convertible design, due to the existence of the convertible structure, the car adopts a single-row two-seat layout, and the roll cage is slightly higher than the headrest, which can play a certain protective role. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 3059*1521*1614mm, and the wheelbase is 2010mm, which is larger than the Hongguang MINIEV macaron, and the curb weight has also increased by 225kg.
In terms of interior, there is no spy photo exposure at present, and it is expected to continue the interior design of the existing hard-top model. As for the concept car interior at the Shanghai Auto Show, I personally think that the reference is not significant, after all, such an interior is a bit too luxurious for The Hongguang MINIEV.
Powered by a 30 kW (40 hp) electric motor, the new car is 10 kW (13.5 hp) higher than the existing model. The battery uses a 230Ah lithium iron phosphate battery provided by Henan Penghui Power Supply Co., Ltd.
◆ BYD dollar PLUS
The BYD Yuan PLUS debuted at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show as a compact SUV and is the first pure electric SUV model for the BYD e Platform 3.0. At present, the yuan PLUS has announced the pre-sale price of 13.28-15.28 million yuan, a total of 4 models, and it is expected that the official launch time will be the first quarter of this year.
In terms of appearance, BYD Yuan PLUS uses the family's latest Dragon Face 3.0 design language, and the front of the car uses the "Yuan" logo written in seal font. The body side adopts a slip-back design, and the wind resistance coefficient is only 0.29Cd. The tail is made of through taillights, and the LED light source is used inside. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the yuan PLUS are 4455*1875*1615mm, and the wheelbase is 2720mm. The new car will be available in 5 body colours, including Adventure Green, Surf Blue, Climbing Grey, Ski White, and Parkour Red.
The interior design is the biggest highlight of this car, from the hands of interior design director MichelLe Paganetti, adding many "gym" design elements, barbell design of the wind tone outlet, gripper style door handle, etc., are very personal. The size of the LCD meter is not large, but the UI layout is compact and the display is clear. The 15.6-inch central control screen adopts a suspension design and can be rotated, and has a built-in DiLink 4.0 intelligent networking system.
In terms of power, BYD Yuan PLUS will be equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 150kW (204 hp) and a peak torque of 330Nm. The battery will be equipped with lithium iron phosphate blade batteries, and depending on the model configuration, the battery capacity is 50.1kWh and 60.5kWh, respectively, and the corresponding cruising range is 430km and 510km.
◆ BYD seals
BYD Seals are also from BYD's Ocean Net Matrix, and the Dolphin, which has been listed so far, is the first model of the Marine Life series in the Ocean Net Matrix. The SEAL is likely to be the second model in the series, and the new car is expected to be officially unveiled in March.
At present, there is no official picture of this car released, and the online exposure is only a test vehicle in the state of camouflaged car. From the exposed road test spy photos, we can still see that the overall line of the car is relatively simple and smooth, and the middle of the front cover is concave, which is quite similar to the earlier Ocean-X concept car. According to the previously exposed internal data, we can see that the length, width and height of its body may be 4770*1860*1460mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
In terms of power, from the currently known information, SEAL may provide both a single-motor model with a rear-drive and a two-motor model with four-wheel drive. The rear-drive low-power version has a maximum power of 150 kW (204 hp), the high-power version has a maximum power of 180 kW (244 hp), and the total power of the front and rear axle motors of the four-wheel drive model may reach 360 kW (490 hp).
Written in the end: Among the blockbuster pure electric models to be listed this year, there are both traditional manufacturers, new power brands, and even the first models launched by new brands. However, from the perspective of appearance and interior design, closed grilles, split headlights, hidden door handles, through-line central control screens and minimalist interior design are used, which inevitably makes people feel some uniformity and aesthetic fatigue. In these models, the endurance has generally reached 700km, and they are all focused on the field of intelligent driving, and the hardware sensors on the body are more than one. In terms of the product itself, the blockbuster new cars listed this year have a strong product strength, which is not a good thing for consumers, as long as there is enough "roll" between car companies, then the benefits are naturally consumers.
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