If you look at it from the current point of view, the Sagitar that entered the Chinese market in 2006 is nothing more than an ordinary car with a sense of age, then you may not realize that 16 years ago, the famous PQ35 platform, laser welded body, as well as multi-link suspension, standard ESP and 6-speed manual transmission, brought shock to the entire market.
In every age, Sagittarius rejects mediocrity. In the past 16 years, as the body size has gradually moved closer to the B-class car, Sagitar has become a pioneer in the A+ market. Under the increasingly stale competition, the new Sagitar has been reborn, bringing more powerful competitiveness and vitality to Sagitar, and once again opening up the distance with competitors in the same level of market.
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The best in its class
Under the consumer market's demand for comfort, the new Sagitar, although still positioned as an A+ class model, has raised the body size to a degree close to the B-class market. After the extension, the new Sagitar has a body length of 4791mm, which is also the largest body size model in the market.
Based on the new design, the new Sagitar has also become more avant-garde in terms of styling design. The design concept of "Vast Interstellar" perfectly blends the interstellar mysteries of science fiction with the romance of German industrial design, avant-garde and dynamic and full of futuristic quality.
The most intuitive difference from the previous generation is the grille of the new Sagitar front face. The clever combination of IQ.LIGHT intelligent matrix LED headlights and front grille exterior atmosphere lights broadens the visual lateral malleability of the front face while also making the overall shape of the new Sagitar extraordinary. Echoing the aesthetic design of Xinghui, the new Sagitar's six-sided line swooping front cover fits perfectly with the grille façade, forming a beauty similar to muscle lines, amplifying the visual impact of the front face.
The waistline of the whole vehicle is connected from end to end, making the new Sagitar look quite elegant. The C-pillar shape and more slender body shape similar to the coupe style add a trend-setting sports atmosphere to the car shape. The rear of the body is an echo of the front face. The textured horizontal chrome trim provides a strong visual effect of horizontal extension, while the slightly upturned tail wing shape and double exhaust pipe decoration highlight the new sagittarius nature of movement.
Thanks to the increased body size, as well as the new interior design concept and more solid interior materials, the comfort of the interior space of the new Sagitar has also been greatly improved. The new semi-suspended interior design, the wrap-around center console, and the first 12-inch large central control screen and other more quality configurations also give a new style to the new Sagitar. At the same time, facing the individual needs of the young user market, the new Sagitar also provides users with three interior styles to choose from, making this model with a history of 16 years in the Chinese market more vitality.
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The new engine has "black technology"
If styling and interior design give the new Sagittarius an aesthetic renewal, then in terms of powertrain, the new Sagitar renewal relies entirely on technical strength.
It is understood that the new Sagitar, which will be launched in May, will become the first model in the Chinese market to be equipped with a Volkswagen EA211 1.5T EVO engine. It is worth noting that this engine has slightly improved the displacement of the current Volkswagen 1.4T engine, and has achieved greater fuel economy while significantly improving the thermal efficiency of the engine.
The biggest feature of the EA211 1.5T EVO engine is the use of variable-section turbine technology. This technology first appeared on Porsche's engine, by installing the adjustable turbine interface of the diversion vane, in different working conditions, the cross-sectional area of the exhaust gas inlet can be changed, the direct benefit is that you can enjoy the push back feeling brought by the increase of the turbine, but also take into account the performance of the turbine at low speed and high speed, alleviating the problem of turbine hysteresis.
At the same time, the new Sagitar EA211 1.5T EVO engine has also optimized the in-cylinder structure, and the low-power version adopts the Miller cycle, has a more compact combustion chamber, and the fuel consumption is reduced by a large step compared to the 1.4T engine, so that the fuel consumption of the new Sagitar is reduced to less than 5L per 100 kilometers. According to the data, the EA211 1.5T EVO engine is rated at 160 hp and has a peak torque of 250 Nm. The maximum power of the 110kW (150Ps) of the current 1.4T engine has been improved, and the peak torque remains consistent.
Greater power, lower fuel consumption, the new Sagitar equipped with the EA211 1.5T EVO engine, can be said to redefine the power and fuel consumption ceiling of the A+ class sedan market. Let users use lower car costs to enjoy a more passionate driving feeling. Technology, so that the new Sagitar users no longer need to face the "fish and bear paw can not have both" dilemma.
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The evolutionary history of the Trailblazers
In the 16 years since its launch in 2006, Sagitar has been a leader and pioneer in its market segments.
With its authentic Ashkenazi ancestry, sagittarius set off a wave in the Chinese passenger car market in 2006, and Chinese users have a new choice with excellent quality, leading technology and outstanding performance. Two years later, with the EA888 1.8TSI engine and many leading technology configurations, Sagitar has injected a sporty connotation based on the quality reputation.
With the gradual deepening of the understanding of volkswagen brands in the Chinese market, almost all Volkswagen brand models ushered in rapid growth around 2010. In 2012, Sagitar, which was replaced by the new Bauhaus design concept, was eye-catching in multiple dimensions such as aesthetics, technology and craftsmanship, and became the first choice for market segments immediately after listing.
The launch of the 2015 version of Sagitar has raised the quality standard of the A+ class to a new height. Similar to the shock of the Chinese market in 2006, Sagitar's upgrade has once again triggered competitors to follow suit, which in turn has directly promoted the further development of the A+ market segment.
As the most well-known model in the market segment, Sagitar has always stood in the core camp. Today, 16 years after its listing, Sagitar is still the undisputed king of the A+ market with cumulative sales of more than 3.5 million vehicles.
The only one who can beat yourself is yourself. As a witness from PQ35 to MQB platform, you can clearly see the evolution of the times and technology in each generation of Sagittarius. It is foreseeable that the new Sagitar based on the MQB A2 platform has undergone large-scale upgrades and innovations in appearance, interior design and powertrain, which is bound to further consolidate its position in the A+ market.