The second month of 2022 is coming to an end, March is just around the corner, and as the first month of the year, there will be many new cars on the market. Let's take a look at what are the highlights of the new cars in February and March.
1. Wuling Capgemini adds 280T version priced at 115,800 to 125,800
On the evening of February 22, 2022, the 280T version of the compact MPV Wuling under SAIC-GM-Wuling was officially launched. The car's exterior, interior, and body dimensions have remained the same as in the past, and a series of new features, including 360-degree surround images, have been added.
Wuling Capgemini 280T exhibition car at the scene of the press conference (Image source: Gaz Auto)
The biggest difference between Capgemini's 280T version and previous models this time is that the machine adopts the Ling OS Lingxi system, and the user interface and functionality have been improved than before.
Wuling equipped capgemini 280T with Ling OS Lingxi car machine system (Image source: Gaz Auto)
In addition, Wuling is also the first time to put the self-developed 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the car. The engine has a combined output of 177 hp and a maximum torque of 290 Nm, an increase of 30 hp and 49 Nm over the past. Matched to this engine is an analogue 8-speed CVT gearbox.
The interior of the Wuling Capgemini 280T is basically the same as other versions (Image source: Gaz Auto)
The Capgemini 280T listed this time has two versions, CVT Premium and CVT Flagship, priced at 115,800 yuan and 125,800 yuan respectively.
2. BMW i4 landed on the domestic market and sold for 44.99 to 53.99 million yuan
On February 21, BMW officially announced that the BMW i4 was officially launched in Chinese mainland, and a total of two versions of the i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 were available, priced at 449,900 and 539,900 respectively.
In terms of appearance, the i4 is highly consistent with BMW's current 4 Series coupe, and the front of the car adopts a large-size double kidney grille with high recognition. The hatchback trunk lid and M-Sport kit, which comes standard throughout the series, make the vehicle more sporty. The i4 M50 version will have personalized configurations including Cerium gray trim parts exclusive to the M Performance model, M air-action bracketing, blue M high-performance brake calipers and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels exclusive to the M Performance model.
BMW i4 eDrive40 (Image source: BMW official)
In terms of power performance, the i4 eDrive40 is a single motor layout with a maximum output of 340 hp and 420 Nm of torque, respectively. m, 100 km/h accelerated in 5.7 seconds, CLTC has a range of 625 km/ h. The i4 M50's dual-motor layout is more powerful, with a maximum power and torque of 544 hp and 795 Nm, respectively, an acceleration of 3.9 seconds per 100 km/h, and a CLTC range slightly lower than the eDrive 40, reaching 560 km/ h.
BMW i4 M50 (Image: BMW)
3. BYD dollar PLUS listed price 131,800 to 159,800
On February 19, BYD Yuan PLUS was officially listed. There are 5 versions of the new car, priced at 131,800 to 159,800 yuan. As a compact SUV, it, like most BYD models, adopts the Dragon Face 3.0 design language, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The interior is a combination of black and white color block + red stitching, and the texture has been improved. The top-of-the-line model of the metaPLUS is equipped with a variety of driver assistance configurations including DiLink 4.0 4G intelligent network system, 15.6-inch adaptive flip-over touch screen and DiPilot intelligent driver assistance system. In terms of power, the car has a maximum power of 204 hp and a peak torque of more than 330 Nm. In meters, NEDC has a range of 430 km and 510 km for consumers to choose from.
BYD Dollar PLUS (Image source: BYD)
In addition, BYD Yuan PLUS is also BYD's first "strategic sea" global passenger model, which will land in Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East Africa and Europe in the future. At present, the yuan PLUS has entered the Australian market as ATTO3, with a starting price of 44,990 Australian dollars (about 204,100 yuan).
Renderings of ATTO 3 (Image source: BYD)
4. Porsche Macan T starts pre-sale priced at 618,000
Recently, Porsche China announced the price of the latest version of the Macan series, the Macan T: 618,000 yuan. At the Beijing International Auto Show in April, the model will be officially unveiled to the public.
Macan T's onyx gray paint is different from most Macans (Image: Porsche)
Positioned somewhere between the Macan and the Macan S, the Macan T's exterior uses onyx gray metallic paint not seen in other versions. In addition, there is a black inscription with the word "Macan T" on the fenders and the vehicle sill. The headrests of the front seats feature a striking Porsche shield pattern.
Macan T's welcome pedal inscription and seat headrest coat of arms (Image: Porsche)
In terms of power, the Macan T is equipped with a 718 same 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum power output of 265 horsepower and 400 Nm, a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission responsible for transmitting power to four wheels, and accelerating from 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds. Thanks to the small-displacement turbocharged engine, the Macan T's front axle is 58.5 kg lighter, and the car's name is an indirect tribute to the 1968 Porsche 911T (Model F). The Sport Chrono Sports Bag and Sport Response Sport Response Snap Twist, which are usually required as an option, are standard in this version. The car can also be equipped with optional Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension, and the body height can be reduced by about 10 mm.
5. Xiaopeng P5 adds 2 versions and 4 models priced at 164,700 to 193,300
Xiaopeng Automobile has recently added two new specification versions of 460+ and 510, a total of four models.
Among them, the 460E+ and 460G+ have increased the wheel hub from 17 inches to 18 inches compared with the previous 460E/460G specification models, and the NEDC battery life has shrunk slightly to 450 kilometers, and the price has increased by 2,000 yuan.
Xiaopeng P5 (Image source: Xiaopeng)
The difference between the endurance of the 510G and 510E models and the 550G/550E is only the endurance, although the first two have a shrinkage of 40 kilometers, but the price has plunged sharply, so consumers can spend 5,000 yuan less.
In addition, the four versions of the additional P5 cannot be equipped with the XPILOT 3.5 driver assistance system, but the final price has been reduced by 20,000 yuan.
6. Ruilan Maple Leaf 60S listed at a starting price of 139,800 yuan
Ruilan Automobile announced on February 23 that the brand's new car, maple leaf 60S, was officially launched. The car has two specifications, the Easy Edition and the U-Line Edition, and the price is starting from 139,800 and 169,800 respectively.
Maple Leaf 60S price (Image source: Ruilan Auto)
Ruilan designed the GBRC power exchange module platform for the car, which supports two modes of vehicle and body sales. In terms of appearance, the maple leaf family design such as the closed grille and segmented waist line can also be seen on the car, and the side shape is similar to that of the Emgrand GL.
In terms of power system, the model uses a power battery developed by Guoxuan Hi-Tech, neDC has a range of 415 kilometers, and the power will be driven by a 136 hp, 230 Nm. meters of permanent magnet synchronous motor. The car supports charging and replacing, users can choose 30 minutes DC fast charging, or 60 seconds in the Geely swap station.
7. Lincoln Z will be available in March at a price of 255,000-342,000
The Lincoln Z, unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2021, is officially pre-priced at 255,000 to 342,000 yuan. As changan Lincoln's first domestically produced medium-sized car, the design of the Lincoln Z is almost the same as that of the concept car. Z stands for Zephyr, and the name of the series dates back to the 1940s. In terms of appearance, the Lincoln Z adopts a slipback design, with a body length of 4982 mm and a wheelbase of 2930 mm. The design of the through-line headlights and taillights is consistent with lincoln's aviators and other models.
Changan Lincoln Z (Image source: Changan Lincoln)
The interior of the car adopts a 12.3-inch dashboard + 27-inch 4K display, supporting multi-touch and independent split screen.
The interior of Changan Lincoln Z (Image source: Changan Lincoln)
In terms of power, the Lincoln Z series is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 246 horsepower and a maximum torque of 276 Nm. In addition, the car is equipped with an intelligent driver assistance system including PCA anti-collision assistance system and vehicle-road coordination as standard.
8. SAIC Volkswagen new Weiran opened pre-sale
On February 22, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last November officially opened the official pre-sale, and the official plan is to officially put the car on the market on March 13.
The front face of the new Weiran (Image source: SAIC Volkswagen)
In terms of appearance and styling, the front face is still a popular family face with 6 chrome strips, and the tail and side have not changed much from the current model. The interior is still based on the design style of the current model, and the biggest change is that the center console has been replaced with a large floating display.
Weiran's body sides and interior (Image: SAIC Volkswagen)
In terms of power, the new SAIC Volkswagen Weiran series is equipped with a standard 2.0T engine, and the output is divided into 330TSI low power and 380TSI high power versions, each with a maximum power of 186 hp and 220 hp, a maximum torque of 320 Nm and 350 Nm, matching a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.
9. Ford Mondeo ST-Line version opens small range bookings
On February 24, Changan Ford officially showed the media a new generation of Mondeo ST-Line version. The car will be available for small-scale bookings from February 25 to March 17.
The Ford Mondeo ST-Line version, developed by Ford China's design team, is more sporty than previous models, with a red body and a large scale grille. The newly redesigned front bracket, red brake calipers and ST-Line badge enhance the legibility of this edition.
Ford Mondeo ST-Line (Image source: Changan Ford)
In terms of interior, st-Line is consistent with the ordinary version of Mondeo, using a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument cluster and a 27-inch 4K central control screen, supporting AI voice recognition and multi-touch and other interactive methods.
The interior of the Mondeo ST-Line is not much different from the regular version (Image: Changan Ford)
In terms of powertrain, the Mondeo ST-Line will be equipped with a 2.0T in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 238 horsepower, matching an 8-speed manual transmission.
10. Weipai Mocha DHT-PHEV will be listed soon The pre-price range is 299,000 to 315,000 yuan
Great Wall's Weipai Mocha DHT-PHEV has begun pre-sale, and the official offers two configurations, the smart version and the performance version, with a pre-price positioning of 29.90 to 315,000 yuan.
In terms of appearance and styling, Mocha DHT-PHEV is based on the Great Wall's self-developed lemon platform, and its design language is similar to other coffee family members, only distinguished on the tail label. The interior of the car is consistent with the fuel version of mocha.
Weipai Mocha DHT-PHEV (Image: Weipai)
Interior of mocha DHT-PHEV (Image: Wei Pai)
In terms of performance, the Mocha DHT plug-in hybrid uses a 1.5T in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 156 horsepower, and the single motor with it has a maximum power of 177 horsepower, and the dual motor can reach 254 horsepower. In the end, the single-motor smart version has a combined power output of 395 horsepower, while the dual-motor performance version can reach 483 horsepower, and both versions use a 2-speed DHT transmission. Thanks to a 39.67 kWh ternary lithium battery, the plug-in hybrid medium-sized SUV has a pure electric range of 204 km. In terms of fuel economy, the mocha DHT plug-in hybrid version has a minimum fuel consumption of 5.55 liters.
11. The second generation of Changan CS75 PLUS is listed at a pre-price of 12.79 to 154,900
On February 28, 2022, the second-generation Changan CS75 PLUS new car was officially launched, with a pre-price of 127,900 to 154,900 yuan. The new car is available in a total of 6 configuration versions for consumers to choose from. As a compact SUV, the total sales volume of the Changan CS75 series has exceeded 1.5 million units, while the CS75 PLUS has sold well in 2021, reaching 274,742 units, ranking second in the SUV sales list, second only to the Great Wall Haval H6.
The second generation of CS75 PLUS has two very different styles of grille (Image source: Changan Automobile)
Compared to the 2021 first-generation CS75 PLUS, the biggest difference between the two is that the front face design has been adjusted. One of the front faces is an inverted trapezoidal matrix grille with a diamond-shaped protrusion, and the other is a V-shaped three-dimensional grille, which consumers can choose from the main grille style according to personal preference. In terms of size, the wheelbase of the second-generation Changan CS75 is the same as that of the first generation, still 2710 mm, the body length is 4700 mm, and the body width is 1865 mm.
In terms of interior, the new second-generation CS75 PLUS has undergone a slight upgrade. The interior style is in line with the first-generation CS75 PLUS. The Changan design team made modifications to details such as steering wheel buttons, button knob distribution around the barrier, and through-air conditioning outlets. In terms of configuration, the second-generation CS75 PLUS comes standard with panoramic driving imagery, 6 airbags, a 12.3-inch dual-panel display and a panoramic sunroof.
Interior details of the new CS75 PLUS (Image source: Changan Automobile)
In terms of powertrain, the Changan CS75 PLUS has two sets of powertrains to choose from, namely a 1.5T or 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the former with a maximum power of 188 horsepower and the latter with a maximum power of 233 horsepower, both matching Aisin's 8-speed automatic transmission.
summary:
In the first week of March, mocha DHT and the second generation of Changan CS75 PLUS can be described as stealing the limelight. Next, Ford's Lincoln Z and new Mondeo ST-Line will also attract the attention of many young and middle-aged consumers. These new cars have their own unique shapes, functions and powertrains, which can better meet the needs of consumers and enrich their choices. A series of new vehicles, including mocha DHT-PHEV, can further reduce the carbon footprint of the car and give users a relatively more flexible travel experience.