In the automotive market, not all models can get good sales, and some high-quality models have become unpopular models in the market due to small brand awareness and few terminal sales channels. Today, we're going to focus on niche models that sell for around 350,000, namely the Volkswagen Arteon SR, DS9 and Genises G80.
Volkswagen Arteon SR
The manufacturer guidance price is 348,000
Authentic crossover
Volkswagen Arteon SR is the original imported car of the domestic version of the Volkswagen CC hunting version, and the new car adopts the R-Line sports kit, and the overall style is more sporty. Priced at 348,000 units and limited to 140 units, it is suitable for consumers who like the original taste.
The front face of the new car is still the popular style we are familiar with, using a banner front grille design, the headlight group of the double L design is well integrated with the front grille, and what is more special is that the center of the grille adds an LED light strip, which brings a strong sense of science and technology after lighting. The overall shape of the side is slender and smooth, with a double waistline design and a borderless door shape, combined with the gradually narrowing rear window, to create a ready body posture. The rear is shaped by a large hatchback, a small tail wing is also designed at the tailgate, the taillights are decorated with dot matrix layout inside, and the bottom is equipped with chrome decoration of bilateral exhaust pipes. The new car adds an exclusive color scheme to Phantom Blue.
In terms of interior, the new car is basically the same as the domestic CC hunting car, but the details are distinguished, such as the seat is not treated with a diamond check, but a banner texture, and an R-word logo is added to the seat back. Like Volkswagen's latest style of three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, full LCD instrument panel and embedded central control screen are not absent.
In terms of power, the new car is slightly different from the domestic CC hunting version, equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a maximum engine output of 140kW and a maximum torque of 320N·m.
2022 DS 9
Manufacturer guidance price 25.49-3449 thousand
Stick to the romance of the French car
DS 9 recently launched the 2022 new car, as the annual redesign model, the new car in the design to maintain the same, using DS's latest family design language, the 2022 model all new Paris gray car paint.
The front face features a polygonal grille design and an interior complemented by interwoven mesh chrome trims for a sleek youthful look. The sharp headlights are added to the fang-type LED daytime running lights, the visual effect is more eye-catching, and the interior of the through-type lower grille has been blackened, which enhances the sense of movement of the whole vehicle. The side uses the current popular hidden door handle, which is more technological. The tail is designed with 3D diamond-shaped taillights, which are highly recognizable after lighting, and the bottom is equipped with a bilateral double exhaust layout.
The overall design of the interior is relatively simple, and a large number of diamond-shaped elements are used to design, showing a delicate and luxurious texture. It adopts flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel, equipped with 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 12.3-inch central control screen, and built-in DS CONNECT intelligent interconnection system. The fuel version is equipped with LED headlights, 12.3-inch LCD meters, openable panoramic sunroof, front seat heating, 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, driver attention assistance, front and rear parking radar, blind spot monitoring and other configurations; the opera version also provides DS night vision system, 360° panoramic image, automatic parking assistance, DS magic carpet adaptive suspension, inductive electric trunk, FOCAL, ELECTRA premium audio and mobile phone wireless charging and rear seat heating/ventilation/massage and other high-end configurations.
In terms of power, the DS 9 fuel version is equipped with a 1.6T engine with a maximum power and peak torque of 215 hp and 300 Nm respectively, matching the 8-speed manual transmission.
2023 GeniseyS G80
Manufacturer guidance price 36.38-45.78 million
Medium and large sedans in the benchmark BBA
Geniseis is Hyundai's high-end luxury brand, and this is the brand's third entry into China, which can be called more and more frustrated. 2023 Geniseth G80 has ushered in the official listing, as a Korean luxury brand, it is more cost-effective than Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6L in terms of price, while compared to the BBA appearance is more personalized, the interior is also exquisite and luxurious, the power performance is also good.
As an annual remodel, the 2023 Genisesy G80 continues the design style of the current model, the front face of the large size of the shield-shaped network is very visual impact, and the "Wings of Inspiration" LED split headlights are also very recognizable. The G80 has a slipback shape with a simple and smooth side silhouette, giving it a touch of sportiness in its business style. The taillights also use a split design, which echoes the headlights, and the overall visual effect is rounded and full, in addition to the bilateral two-out exhaust layout.
The interior has also not changed, the 12.3-inch 3D naked-eye dashboard, 14.5-inch horizontal touch screen with electronic knob shift, bringing a good sense of technology. NAPPA leather, solid wood trim panels, leather two-tone steering wheel and other designs create a simple and luxurious interior atmosphere. The new car is also equipped with Thegensis infotainment system, which supports voice recognition vehicle control, Baidu Map, QQ music and other functions, and is equipped with The Genesis digital key, mobile phone wireless charging, 360 ° panoramic image, 10 airbags, intelligent headlights, driver fatigue monitoring system, blind spot collision assistance system, adaptive cruise and highway driver assistance system, etc. According to the model, it also provides electric suction doors, 12-inch high-definition wide-level display system, Lexicon luxury sound system (18 speakers), rear passenger sensing system and other functions.
In terms of power, the 2023 Geniseys G80 continues to be equipped with a 2.5T engine, the maximum power is 304 horsepower, the maximum torque is 422 Nm, matching the 8-speed automatic transmission, the new car adopts the rear-drive layout, and the full-time four-wheel drive system worth 20,000 yuan is optional.
Of the three niche models introduced today, the Volkswagen Arteon SR is a limited edition of the original imported car, suitable for consumers who like the original taste. The DS 9 retains the unique romantic atmosphere of the French car in the design, and although the brand awareness is not high, the quality of the vehicle is still good. The GeniseyS G80 is also less well-known in China, but if you want to buy a medium and large car with a higher cost performance, you can still consider it.