In recent years, many domestic family cars that focus on young sports have emerged, such as Lynk & Co 03, MG6, GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard and Changan UNI-V, which are models specially created for young users, which are not only outstanding in appearance and performance, but also cheaper than one, and the competition is very fierce.
Recently, another sports car is about to be launched, it is a new family car from Chery, or named Arrizo 8. From the naming, it is also clear that the car will be positioned above the Arrizo 7, and from the latest official release of the picture, the new car will also use a dual front face layout to meet the needs of different car buyer groups. It is reported that the price range of the car or between 100,000 and 150,000 yuan is expected to be released in the second quarter of this year.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new design language, the front face is equipped with a large air intake grille, the shape is similar to the Lexus spindle design, and a large number of diamonds are used inside to modify, and the visual effect is very exquisite and atmospheric.
In addition, the new car also uses a through-line decorative strip connected to the middle LOGO and the two side headlights to further enhance the visual width of the front face.
On the side of the body, the new car adopts a standard slip-back style, with a slender multi-section waistline and a large multi-spoke wheel shape, showing a very good sporty atmosphere.
In terms of size, the official has not yet been announced, but from the perspective of the momentum of the vehicle, the length of the car is expected to exceed 4 meters 8, the wheelbase is more than 2 meters 8, in order to reduce the dimension of Changan UNI-V and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard and other models, and Geely Xingrui to maintain the same level.
The rear of the new car adopts the most popular through-type taillight design, the triangular taillights on both sides echo the headlights, and the interior also adopts a segmented LED light group, which resembles a piano button and is somewhat similar to the Audi matrix LED headlights.
In addition, the model released this time adopts the exhaust style of bilateral single out, while the previously released model adopts a bilateral total of four exhaust gas layouts.
In terms of interior, the new car also adopts the latest design language of the family, using a large number of curves, light and shadow and other fashion elements, with a 24.6-inch double screen design, creating a scientific and technological fashion atmosphere. In addition, in order to highlight the sense of luxury, the interior of the new car also adopts a black and off-white double color block design, and is equipped with wrap-around leather seats, which looks warm and comfortable.
It is worth mentioning that the seat adjustment button of the new car is placed on the door panel, which has a sense of sight of the Mercedes-Benz model, and the elegance also enhances the sense of grade of the new car.
In other aspects, the new car is also equipped with a flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel, a penetrating air conditioning outlet, and a delicate electronic shift lever, and the overall design is not inferior to other sports cars. At the same time, the hollow design is also adopted under the center console, which ensures a certain storage capacity.
In terms of configuration, from the known information, the new car is equipped with seat memory and electric seat adjustment functions, fatigue monitoring, face recognition and other functions (there is a camera on the A-pillar). It is reported that the new car will also be equipped with Lion 5.0 car machine system, 10 airbags, AR real-life navigation, support for wireless mobile phone mapping function (wireless CarPlay + Huawei Hi car) and L2 level assisted driving function.
In terms of power, according to the information that broke the news, the ordinary version of the model will be equipped with a 1.6TGDI engine, which has won the "China Heart" top ten engines, and the comprehensive performance is very outstanding. For reference, this engine has a maximum power of 197 hp and a peak torque of 290 Nm on other Chery models. In terms of drivetrain, it is expected to match a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
In addition, the new car is also expected to launch a stronger sports version, will be equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, which is also a member of the "Heart of China" top ten engines, one of the strongest engines independently developed. The engine has a maximum power of 254 hp and a peak torque of 390 Nm, with a drivetrain or mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
In terms of price, the information disclosed on the Internet is between 100,000 and 150,000 yuan, this price is still relatively reliable, the current price range of GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is 983-13.18 million yuan, the price range of Changan UNI-V is 10.89-13.19 million yuan, and the price range of Geely Xingrui is 113,700-15.27 million yuan. And these cars have a common feature, the starting configuration is not low, so the pressure to Arrizo 8.
At present, Chery is developing vigorously in the SUV market, and its Tiggo 8 series and Tiggo 7 series already have a high voice in the market, especially the Tiggo 8 series, with stable monthly sales of tens of thousands, and last year's cumulative sales reached 161,083 vehicles, and the Tiggo 7 also achieved a good result of 91,331 vehicles in 2021.
However, in the car market, Chery is weak, only arrizo 5 series and Arrizo GX are on sale, Arrizo 5 series performance is quite remarkable, last year's cumulative sales of 20,697 vehicles. And Arrizo GX has a feeling of being forgotten by the market, last year's sales were not more than a thousand, can't help but sigh, to know that it has won 72,500 good results in 2019, it is also a good hand has been broken, mainly because Chery's focus is on the SUV.
Now after occupying a place in the SUV market, Chery has once again made efforts in the sedan market. From the currently known information, the appearance and interior design of the Arrizo 8 car are quite eye-catching, coupled with Chery's excellent engine, and Chery brand endorsement, you think this car is how, may wish to discuss it together.