Express News Today's Car News:
1. Lotus's first SUV was named ELETRE
2. Geely's mid-term reform of Jiaji spy photos exposed
3. Dongfeng Fukang ES600 listed
That's it! Called ELETRE, Lotus's first SUV debuted worldwide on March 29
Remember the Lotus that was acquired by Geely? Their first pure electric SUV model TYPE 132, recently not only released a preview, but also officially announced the name OFTRE, on March 29, 19:30 IN BRITISH DAYLIGHT TIME, that is, March 30, 2:30 Beijing time, the car will also be officially launched.
Lotus ELETRE trailer
Lotus ELETRE named
From the official spy photos released by Lotus, it can be seen that the body shape of the ELETRE is very flat, and the windows are particularly narrow, and such a design may be as depressing as a prison in the car. Of course, Lotus has built sports cars for so many years, and now suddenly built an SUV, must also want to give users a feeling of driving a sports car, practicality? Who cares?
Lotus ELETRE official spy photo
Through the official detailed trailer, it can be seen that ELETRE uses many innovative design elements that were not available in previous Lotus models, and is even equipped with lidar, which has the temperament of a new car-making force. In addition, its steering wheel shape is still quite a sports car flavor, and there is something like a paddle shifter, which seems to hide a special purpose for pure electric vehicles.
ELETRE is based on the EPA architecture, the previously released power information shows that it will use the front and rear dual motors of all-wheel drive form, the maximum horsepower will reach about 600-700 horses, 0-100km/h acceleration time in less than 3 seconds. At the same time, it will also be equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 120kWh, using a newly developed 800V high-voltage charging system, which will charge up to 80% in just 20 minutes.
In addition, ELETRE will also be domestically produced in Wuhan in the future, and the plant is expected to be put into operation in the fourth quarter of this year, and ELETRE will be the first model to be produced at the plant. There is no doubt that ELETRE domestic production is an important measure for Lotus, but at present, the new forces of domestic car manufacturing are gathered, and many brands claim to be luxury brands, ELETRE uses the positioning of luxury SUVs for packaging, and it is certainly not so easy to grab a little share in this highly competitive market.
Lotus ELETRE patent diagram
Lotus ELETRE domestic project plan information
Moreover, Lotus is originally a relatively niche brand, only people who have a certain understanding of cars know this brand, even if there is now Geely's "gold lord father" behind the support, if the marketing can not keep up, I am afraid that it will become the object of ridicule by Weilai Automobile.
Hardcore daddy car, Geely mid-term revamp Jiaji spy photo exposure, sure not to scare crying children?
Recently, the Internet exposed a set of Geely mid-term modification of Jiaji spy photos, and the previous main atmosphere of high-level and stable style is not the same, the revised Jiaji completely replaced with a fierce front face design, just like the style of Geely Boyue X, this set of family style is sure not to scare children to cry?
Geely changed the Jiaji spy photo in the middle of the period
Geely cash Jiaji
GilliBoyue X
At the same time, Geely's designers made a big stroke to re-modify the rear shape of the car, not only using the popular through-type taillight design, the bumper shape also has a "ghost fire" atmosphere, and the logo of "Jiaji L" on the tailgate seems to indicate that it even has to change its name.
Logo of Jia ji L
The mid-term modification of the interior of Jiaji does not seem to be as obvious as it looks, but it still finds that there are many differences. First of all, the color scheme was changed to blue and black, and the center console decoration board seems to have a gradient color, which is still relatively rare. Secondly, the gearing area has also adopted a new design, the electronic gear lever is closer to the driver's position, and more storage space is added, and the convenience will also be improved.
Geely mid-term revamped Jiaji interior spy photos
Geely's current Jiaji interior spy photo
As an MPV with the attributes of a "Daddy Car", is this radical styling style really okay? In fact, this style is probably already a trend, and the recently sold GAC Trumpchi M8, it also specially launched a more exaggerated master series. Therefore, the mid-term modification of Jiaji is only following the pace of fashion.
GAC Trumpchi M8 Master Edition
Historical sales data of Geely Jiaji
Geely Jiaji's sales have not been very good, and the monthly sales of last year and so far have not exceeded 2,000 units, if a more radical front face can be exchanged for sales, even if the redesign is worth it. However, the reason why Geely Jiaji sells poorly is probably not only the problem of appearance, but also because the product is not in line with the actual needs of consumers, and only by making changes in the product, Geely Jiaji has the opportunity to rise.
Grandpa Qinghui! Dongfeng Fukang ES600 is listed, and it is a cheap pure electric version of the Peugeot 408
Dongfeng Fukang's new pure electric vehicle model, The Fukang ES600, was officially launched on March 28, and its official guidance price is 153,800 yuan, and there are two models of rental version and online version, respectively, and the price is the same. However, the naming of the model version has actually shown that this car is mainly facing the B-end travel market, that is, to do online ride-hailing cars and taxis.
Dongfeng Fukang ES600
To put it bluntly, the Beverly Wilshire ES600 is a pure electric version with the Dongfeng Peugeot 408 shell, and it is also the Dongfeng Peugeot 408 before the mid-term redesign. Its body length, width and height dimensions are 4750mm/1820mm/1518mm, the wheelbase is 2730mm, and the body height is somewhat higher than that of the Peugeot 408.
Dongfeng Peugeot old model 408
The design of the interior is generally the appearance of the Peugeot 408, but the central control screen has been changed to a vertical style, and the mechanical gear handle has also been replaced by a gear shift knob. Although the sense of patchwork and cheapness have become more obvious, some functions are more in line with the actual needs of the car, such as the car machine system it is equipped with integrates functions such as autoNavi online navigation, online entertainment, mobile phone interconnection, reversing image, etc., which may not be available on the previous beggar version of the Peugeot 408.
Dongfeng Fukang ES600 interior
Dongfeng Peugeot old 408 interior
It is equipped with a maximum power of 110 kW electric motor with a peak torque of 230 Nm. At the same time, it is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 53.59kWh, and the cruising range is 430km under THE CONDITION OF NEDC, as an operating model, such a battery performance may not have any advantages, and I don't know if it is enough.
Dongfeng Fukang ES600 charging port
Dongfeng Fukang ES600 gear shift knob
Dongfeng Fukang ES600 electric drive system
I think that at that time, the name of Shenlong Fukang can be described as well-known, and it is one of the "old three things", which originally had a high status. Today, it has evolved into a separate brand and remodeled some retired models into pure electric vehicles, and although the individual user market is not optimistic about this product, it can still play its value in the B-end travel market. Therefore, although everyone has no chance to drive the Dongfeng Fukang ES600 car, when taking a taxi, you may be able to hit one.