It's a new week. April 2022 has come to the end of the year, and for the automotive industry, a huge auto show has not arrived as scheduled due to the epidemic. Although the Beijing Auto Show was postponed, the new car release plans of major car companies were not postponed with the postponement of the auto show. After statistical summary, there will be a number of new cars on the market this week. There are new cars, concept cars, including the new generation of BMW 7 Series, the new generation of Range Rover and other models that can affect the car circle. In this article, we will visually present the information of heavy new cars for everyone through combing.
● Starway S
Listing time: April 19
Information point: high value, strong power, another domestic sports SUV
Starway S will be officially launched on April 19th. The new car is positioned as a mid-size SUV, and the previous pre-price range was 160,000-170,000. After the launch of the car, it will be compared with a series of models such as the Star Yue L and the Changan CS75 PLUS in the automobile market.
In terms of appearance, the new car continues the family-style design language. The front face features a polygonal banner grille design with a black trim strip connecting the sharp and narrow LED headlight clusters on both sides. The Starway S is painted with an exclusive sports kit and blackened elements in 12 details such as the front grille, front fog light frame, exterior mirrors, luggage rack, shark fin, rear tail light, wheel hub and so on.
In terms of sides, the waistline of the new car continues to the rear, coupled with the suspension roof design, the embellishment of the silver trim strips in the side windows, the large-size multi-width wheels (embedded with red calipers), the through-type tail light group echoing the front face, the bilateral single exhaust layout, etc., the fusion of these elements improves the recognition of the vehicle while creating a sense of strength and sports atmosphere for the new car. The new car has a length, width and height of 4690/1885/1706mm and a wheelbase of 2715mm. Compared with the current Lingyun, the body length has been reduced by 90mm, the body height has been reduced by 24mm, and the wheelbase has been reduced by 85mm.
In the interior part, the overall design remains unchanged, and the central control adopts a dual-screen design, equipped with a three-frame flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel with an electronic barrier. The steering wheel and air conditioning outlets and other places have added a strong sense of sporty orange lines to embellish, and the minimalist design of the whole vehicle takes into account the sense of intelligent fashion and economic practicality. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with active braking, 360 panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, automatic parking, steep slope slow descent, sports appearance kit, induction trunk, flipped material seats, Sony speakers, automatic air conditioning and other configurations. The high-end model is also equipped with L2+ automatic assisted driving, reversing side warning, steering wheel shift, 64-color atmosphere lights, negative ion generator, etc., to meet the needs of most people.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with the "Heart of China" top ten - 2.0TGDI star core power engine, and the transmission part matches the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine has a maximum power of 261Ps and a peak torque of 400 N·m. The Starway S is powered by the front McPherson rear E-shaped four-link independent suspension system, tuned by BENTELER's master chassis. At the same time, the Starway S is equipped with Bosch's latest 9.3 version of ESP body stabilization system.
● Audi concept car Uransphere
Published: April 19
Information point: Audi's latest interpretation of the concept of the future of mobility
Originally scheduled to debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Audi Urbansphere concept was now being released online at 12:00 p.m. on April 19. As the name suggests, the Urbansphere concept is designed for urban use, with reference to the car habits of the Chinese market, designed for the crowded urban environment, and hopes to cause a lot of repercussions in the Future in the Chinese market. As can be seen from the official trailer, the urbansphere will adopt a folio door design, a two-row seat layout with a large and comfortable interior space, and as for the urbansphere's model setting, it may be the first pure electric MPV of the Audi brand.
Urbansphere is a new generation of concept cars jointly developed by Audi Beijing Design Center and its headquarters in Germany, targeting the Chinese market, considering the local car environment, and combining the feedback provided by consumers on vehicle use, hoping to meet the expectations of car purchases, so that the car is no longer just a means of transportation, but a comfortable and comfortable moving tool. The car will be equipped with Audi's advanced autonomous driving assistance, so that passengers can enjoy the new experience of technology transportation without operating the steering wheel and pedals. In terms of appearance, the front water tank cover and rear line of this concept car are soft, and there is no obvious sense of stitching gap. Headlights and taillights are Audi's best dynamic light and shadow with diamond checks, highlighting the exquisite design. The taillights adopt a penetrating style and have a unique welcome mode, which can display complex light patterns and patterns, and the front shield-shaped closed grille is covered with LED light sources, forming a highly highly technological appearance.
The electric concept car offers Audi's largest interior to date, and as can be seen from the teaser, the B-pillarless gate design provides ample knee space and head space for the two rows of seats. Audi says the new car will turn the interior into a mobile world of experiences without steering wheels, pedals and displays. The Urbansphere concept car was developed in close collaboration with Audi's design studio in Beijing and its headquarters in Ingolstadt, interpreting the car as a third living space.
In terms of power, at present, Audi has not officially announced the detailed power parameters of the new car, but with reference to the data of the Audi Grandsphere concept car released earlier, it is equipped with a 120kWh battery pack, the mileage is more than 750km, and the new urbansphere concept car may use the same power configuration as it.
● The new generation bmw 7 series
Listing time: April 20
Information point: The latest powertrain, technology and styling will be a subversive generation of BMW 7 Series
On April 20, the new generation of BMW 7 Series will be officially unveiled online along with the BMW i7. The new car will be available in three models: engine version, pure electric version and plug-in hybrid version, becoming the first large-scale sedan of luxury brands to provide full power. At present, BMW has done a good job of secrecy for the new car, and there is no unconalmounted spy photo of the car, and we can only summarize the highlights of the new car based on known information.
According to the new generation of 7 series hypothetical drawings drawn by foreign media, we can see that its classic double kidney network design features will be further enlarged, the line outline will also be raised to 8 edges, and it will also be equipped with a BMW ring-shaped glow grille similar to the BMW 8 Series model, which interprets the classic design elements of BMW and has a high degree of recognition.
In the same way, the BMW i7 also has elements that inherit the classic BMW brand. The double kidney grille is not as stingy as the iX, but tends to be stretched square, and the inside is a vertical straight waterfall trim, similar to the BMW fuel car we are familiar with. In addition, the i7's grille frame is made of crystal glass, and the lighting elements are embedded inside, which adds a conspicuous recognition at night.
Judging from the exposed domestic road attempts, the waist line of the new generation 7 series side is very simple, and the smart lines outline the huge and dignified aura of the whole car, especially the C-pillar area at the rear of the car is very thick, and the corners of the rear door triangle window have also become sharp. The wheel hub has a two-tone banner design that looks very atmospheric, with an expected wheelbase of more than 3.2 meters. The BMW i7 still continues the mature and stable silhouette of the 7 Series as a large executive sedan.
In the interior part, the all-new Generation 7 Series is expected to be highly similar to the i7. First of all, the center console is equipped with the latest joint screen design of the BMW family, which is composed of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 14.9-inch touch central control display, and the car system is equipped with the latest iDrive8 system. The new car once again brought the crystal element design to the extreme after the crystal barrier, and the central control part adopted a through-through crystal decorative strip and a through-surface screen. The detailed design will highlight the difference, and the BMW i7 will have a stronger sense of luxury and refinement, such as the armrest decoration of the co-driver, and the BMW i7 is covered with exquisite and high-grade diamond cutting technology.
Matching the through-screen is the wrap-around interactive light strip. BMW designers have proactively laid out the surround interactive light belt throughout the cockpit, with crystal-cut, crystal-clear, multi-functional control elements above it that combine visual and tactile controls such as controlling ventilation and opening storage compartments. Through the latest generation of iDrive operating system, car owners can also set the driving characteristics and atmosphere of the vehicle according to personal needs, switch multiple settings of the carriage, and enjoy a personalized multi-sensory experience.
In addition, the new generation will be equipped with BMW's new Theme Mode (My Modes) and the latest generation of BMW iDrive operating system, bringing users an immersive experience while also meeting their personalized driving needs. BMW's My Modes modes include: Personal, Sport and Efficient. As long as the different driver activates this function, all the settings of the vehicle will become the driver's favorite mode, such as driving mode, interior atmosphere, seat adjustment, etc.
The newly designed panoramic star-orbit sky-screen audio and video entertainment system is also the first technology. The rear of the new BMW 7 Series and i7 models will be equipped with a 31-inch 8K giant screen cinema, in which the panoramic display is cleverly integrated into the car's headliner system and extends to the front seat backrest. However, this equipment is not the standard of the whole car system, and it will only appear in high-end or top-end models in the future. At the same time, the new car will also provide 5G network connection, high-definition webcam, 128GB internal hard disk, Bluetooth headset and smart remote control and other configurations.
The new BMW 7 Series will be available in three options: internal combustion engine, plug-in hybrid and pure electric, making it the only multi-powertrain luxury large car in its class. The 7 Series, based on the CLAR platform, features a new generation of high-efficiency internal combustion engines that meet the latest Euro 7 emission standards. The normal power version will be dominated by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder twin-turbo engine, with high and low power tuning versions. The drivetrain is mated to an 8-speed manual transmission, and some models will also offer an xDrive all-wheel drive system; the top-of-the-line power-out version, which will be powered by a 4.4T V8 twin-turbo engine, will reach a maximum power of 644 horsepower, which even exceeds the 6.6T V12 engine (585 horsepower) used by the old BMW M760.
The BMW i7 will be powered by the same fifth-generation eDrive technology as the BMW iX, equipped with a 120kW·h battery pack. According to the official introduction of the new BMW i7, it has an endurance of more than 600km (WLTP conditions), and the maximum cruising range under EPA conditions can reach 491km.
● The new generation of Range Rover
Listing time: April 21
Information point: for the first time, 7 seats of design are provided, and the shape and appearance are innovative and retain classic elements
The new generation of Range Rover will be officially launched in the Chinese market on the evening of April 21, and the new car will launch the first version and the model extended version, after the official pre-sale price range is 209.88-251.88 million yuan. The exterior of the body will inherit the classic design language of the Land Rover family, while incorporating modern design to create a new model that is more youthful and atmospheric.
In terms of appearance, the new car still adopts the Land Rover brand family design style, and the most obvious change in the front part of the car is the lower encirclement, not only the size is more exaggerated, but also two silver decorative strips are added to highlight the sense of refinement. The LED headlight group on both sides has obtained a new design, the lower part adopts a two-segment light strip design, the interior is blackened, and the welcome light is also integrated, and the official said that the beam emitted by the new light group can reach a distance of 500 meters. The vents on the bottom bumper are of a penetrating design, and there are no separate air intakes on either side. The new car will be available in up to 24 colour schemes to choose from.
The overall design of the body side of the new generation Range Rover is very smooth, using hidden door handles, the front and rear side fenders are wide out of the body, and the large-size wheels with dense spokes make the whole vehicle have a very heavy momentum. New cars will still be available in both standard wheelbase and long wheelbase sizes. The standard wheelbase body size is 5052x2047x1870mm with a wheelbase of 2997mm, while the long-wheelbase version measures 5252x2047x1870mm with a wheelbase of 3197mm.
The tail change is the most pronounced, with a minimalist design. Equipped with a new style of vertical segmented light strip, and a turn signal strip on both sides of the brand letter logo, the light group is in a pure black color when extinguished, and the design may continue in other models.
Available in five colour schemes and three materials, the interior features a new steering wheel, a 13.1-inch suspended central curved screen and a large HUD head-up display. The center console function buttons are adjusted to touch + solid button design. The previous lifting electronic gear shift mechanism was abolished and the traditional design was adopted. The rear is also equipped with a rear entertainment system, including two 11.4-inch independent touchscreens behind the front seats, and an 8-inch seat control touchscreen on the central armrest. In terms of seat layout, in addition to the four- and five-seat versions, a 7-seat layout version will be available for the first time, and additional seats will be available at the rear tailgate.
In terms of power, the new generation of Range Rover will first introduce the new domestic Range Rover as a fuel version, and the PHEV version may be launched later. Among them, the model extended version adopts a 3.0T turbo-boosted L6 engine equipped with a 48V light hybrid system, with a maximum power of 294kW, a maximum torque of 550N·m, and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds; the first version uses a 4.4T twin-turbo V8 engine with a maximum power of 390kW, a maximum torque of 750N·m, and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 4.7 seconds.
● Maserati Grecale
Published: April 21
Info point: The cheapest Maserati SUV, entry-level 2.0T engine
Maserati Grecale will officially go public on April 21, after its domestic debut on March 25. As Maserati's second SUV, the new car is positioned as a luxury mid-size SUV, the benchmark model is BMW X3, Porsche Macan and Range Rover Star Vein, the starting price of 60,000 pounds announced in overseas markets, and the starting price of the Grecalle fuel version model is expected to fall into the range of 650,000-700,000 yuan, becoming the cheapest Maserati model ever. Among them, the delivery time of the fuel version is the second half of this year, and the release time of the pure electric version of Folgore is the second half of 2023.
Maserati Grecale is based on Alfa Romeo's Giorgio platform and is positioned below the levante mid-sizeD SUVs. The new car is available in three exterior styles, named GT, Modena and Trofeo. In terms of appearance, it inherits many design elements of the MC20, including headlights similar to the mc20's silhouette, a straight waterfall water tank fence and leaf sheet heat dissipation fin holes. The front face adopts a family straight waterfall grille design, and the central trident logo is very recognizable.
The side lines look relatively simple, and the blackening treatment around the window, coupled with the multi-width wheel hub below, enhances the sense of sportiness to a certain extent. Classic elements such as the three-hole "shark gill" heat dissipation hole and the Maserati LOGO of the C-pillar are retained. The body sizes were 4859 mm, 1979 mm, and 1659 mm, respectively, which were larger than the Macan and X3. In terms of hub size, different versions have different data. The GT version comes with 19-inch wheels, the Modena is 20", and the Trofeo is 21". The rear tracks of The Modena and Trofeo are wider, with an increase of 34mm.
The rear part of the car looks very layered, the slender chrome trim is perfectly connected with the taillights on both sides, the taillight group using LED light sources has a good degree of recognition after lighting, the blackened rear surround of the lower area, plus the exhaust layout of the bilateral double out, which further enhances the overall sense of movement.
Brown interior version
The interior styling of the new car has changed greatly, and it is different from other Maserati brand models, using for the first time an up and down screen consisting of a 12.3-inch central control screen and an 8.8-inch LCD control panel below. In front of the driver, it is equipped with a new steering wheel and a full LCD instrument, and the gear shift mechanism has also been changed to the popular electronic button type. In terms of configuration functions, it supports L2-level assisted driving, and the car machine system jointly developed with Tencent supports voice control, intelligent network connection, and OTA functions.
In terms of space, its rear passenger space is larger than other models on the same platform, and the trunk volume reaches the largest 570L in the same class.
In terms of power, there are three known power versions, the highest performance version of the Trofeo is equipped with a slightly adjusted Nettuno V6 engine on the MC20, which can output 530 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in only 3.8 seconds. The two four-cylinder hybrid versions, named GT and Modena, are powered by 2.0T engines with different power tunings, with the entry-level GT model having 299 hp and the Modena model having 330 hp.
summary
The above several cars, there are new cars, there are concept cars, will be listed or unveiled this week, the majority of large brand blockbuster models, I believe that there will be great expectations for the car circle and fans. In particular, the new generation of BMW 7 Series and the new generation of Range Rover are the benchmarks in their respective levels. New scientific and technological configurations and research and development results will bring new experiences to the life of automobiles. Of course, in terms of domestic cars, Xingtu Lingyun S meets the needs of some car buyers who pursue personalized sports SUVs with sporty design shapes and 2.0T power.