In the domestic automobile market, "three-cylinder engine" is a more sensitive topic, no matter how the price configuration, as long as it is equipped with a three-cylinder engine, it is basically inevitable to be fiercely complained about by the majority of car fans. Seeing that Chinese consumers are so determined, some car companies are finally "conscience discovery", these cars will launch a four-cylinder version, can they save the market?
Changan Ford Focus
Once upon a time, the Fox was also one of the most famous players in the market with the Volkswagen Golf, and the shape of the hatchback, coupled with strong power and excellent chassis tuning, was one of the best in the sports car. However, with the full implementation of ford's three-cylinder engine and the dual impact of the brand reputation crisis in the domestic market, sales continued to decline, and the two models of sedans and hunting models failed to help sales.
(Pictured is the current Ford Focus hatchback version)
(Pictured is the new Ford Focus hatchback version)
As Changan Ford gradually increased its emphasis on the Chinese market, successively launching a number of blockbuster models such as EVOS and the new generation of Mondeo, the four-cylinder version of the Ford Focus has also been put on the agenda. Judging from the road test photos obtained earlier, in terms of appearance, the grille of the new Focus has been further enlarged, the headlight style has been changed, and the front face looks more sporty. In terms of interior, the current design style is roughly followed, with a full LCD instrument with a floating central control screen, and will be equipped with Changan Ford's latest car engine system. More importantly, the declaration information shows that the maximum power of the 1.5T engine equipped with the car is 130kW, which is only 2kW more than the current 1.5T three-cylinder model, which is not obvious compared to the mainstream models of independent brands, and can only be expected to have surprises in pricing.
(Pictured is the interior of the current Fox hatchback version)
(Pictured is the interior of the new Fox hatchback version)
Lynk & Co 06
The sales volume of the Lynk & Co 06 is not bad, with monthly sales of about 5,000 vehicles, but there is still a clear gap compared to the head of the GUANGQI Honda Binzhi and the Dongfeng Honda XR-V. For the Lynk & Co brand, if it wants to seek longer-term development, it must further make up for its shortcomings.
(The picture shows the new Lynk & Co 06 declaration figure)
At present, the entire Lynk & Co 06 series is equipped with a 1.5T three-cylinder engine, the maximum power is 130kW, the maximum torque is 255 Nm, and the performance of the book parameters is not bad. Given the attitude towards the three-cylinder engine, a four-cylinder version is imperative. The latest issue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declaration directory appeared in the new Lynk & Co 06 figure, the new car in the appearance of the design and no obvious changes, the focus is on will be equipped with a new 1.5T four-cylinder engine, the maximum power of 133kW, compared to the three-cylinder version slightly improved, do you think Lynk & Co 06 has the opportunity to launch an impact on the hegemony of "Honda Twin Star"?
(The picture shows the parameter table of the Lynk & Co 06 declaration figure)
Geely ICON
In order to give full play to the advantages of multi-brand technology sharing and reduce research and development costs, Geely has also tried to introduce the three-cylinder technology of other brands into the brand models, and the three models of Binyue, Binrui and ICON have tried three-cylinder engines. Binyue and Binrui two cars have appeared in the three-cylinder version and four-cylinder version of the coexistence of the situation, and the two major versions have their own focus, forming a complementary, in their respective market segments have a good performance, but ICON has only three cylinder version, sales performance is also the worst.
Geely ICON's exterior design is a bit ahead, the front of the car adopts a more square shape, the grille opening is not large, integrated into some rectangular elements, and the overall body is more coordinated, the split headlights look more fashionable, and now it is also one of the trends. The side uses more flat straight lines to enhance the tough style, and the suspension roof has a better sense of movement, which should be able to get more young people's likes, but because the pricing is not cheap, plus the three-cylinder engine, it has led to an embarrassing sales situation. The good news is that from the declaration chart of the new ICON, the new car will be equipped with the same 1.5T four-cylinder engine as the Lynk & Co 06, which will have the opportunity to improve its market positioning.
If the four-cylinder version of Geely ICON arrives as promised, it will form a new "small SUV combination" with Geely Binyue and Lynk & Co 06, and the competitive pattern of the independent small SUV market may undergo major changes. The transformation from three cylinders to four cylinders, some people say that it is a choice forced by market pressure, and some people say that it is a compromise between new technology and old technology, but respecting user needs and providing more than one choice is not a kind of progress? Do you think that after the four-cylinder version of the above model is launched, can it help sales? Talk about the comments section. (Text/UVIS Auto Ride)
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