There are quite a few new cars on display at the Shanghai Auto Show, and these new cars will be launched this year, including the first new cars in May. The big coffee also briefly interpreted the highlights and prospects of these new cars to see if they are worth buying and whether they have the potential to sell.
Chery Tiggo 9
Pre-sale price: 160,000 yuan
Size: 4820/1930/1710 (1699) mm, wheelbase (2820mm)
Power: 2.0T+7DCT/8AT (192kW)
Previously, Chery divided high-end models under the Xingtu brand, but from the sales point of view, the Xingtu brand did not have too outstanding results. Now Chery has also launched the more high-end Tiggo 9, which is younger and more refined in design than the Tiggo 8 series, which will be pre-sold on April 29 and launched in May.
From the perspective of product power, the new car is similar to Tiggo 8 in size, and space is not a strong point. However, the materials and configuration of the new car are obviously much better, and the sense of luxury is obvious to all. The biggest improvement of the new car is still in the gearbox, the new car uses the Aisin 8AT gearbox, which is more popular than the dual-clutch on the previous Tiggo high-end SUV.
Big coffee comment: On the whole, the product power of Tiggo 9 is higher than that of Tiggo 8, but its price is also a lot more expensive. Compared with competing products such as Xingyue L, Hongqi HS5 and GAC Trumpchi GS8, the cost performance of Tiggo 9 is not too prominent, and the big coffee also expects its official price to be reduced after listing.
Mazda CX-50 line also
Pre-sale price: 15.98-212,000 yuan
Size: 4785/1920/1638mm, wheelbase (2815mm)
Power: 2.0T+7DCT/8AT (192kW)
As early as November 2021, Mazda released its CX-50, but the car was developed according to the North American market, so some adjustments were made to adapt to the domestic market, and finally entered the domestic market after more than a year. The car is currently sold in the same unit as the CX-5, with a different focus.
From the perspective of product power, one of the major advantages of the new car is its body size, which is also what North American and domestic consumers pay attention to. And compared to the CX-5, the CX-50 line also has a more wild appearance, higher ground clearance, and has a certain cross-country ability. And in terms of configuration and materials, the CX-50 line is also improved compared to the CX-5.
Comment: Now Mazda has gradually discontinued CX-8, CX-4, Artez and other models, so it is also urgent to supplement new products. The CX-50 line is also more reasonable in terms of price, much lower than CR-V and RAV4. But in terms of disadvantages, CX-50 does not come up with new technology, 2.0L and 6AT are a bit outdated, and there is no four-wheel drive version.
New Jetta VS5
Preliminary Price: None
Size: 4418/1841/1616mm, wheelbase (2630mm)
Power: 1.4T+6AT (110kW)
As a joint venture brand between FAW and Volkswagen, Jetta launched three models after independence, and the Jetta VS5 is its main entry-level SUV with a price of 100,000. Although there is not much innovation in technology, as an MQB platform, the Jetta VS5 also uses a lot of mature technology to build.
The new model has not changed much, on the one hand, a new body color scheme has been added. On the other hand, the configuration has been upgraded, such as upgrading the size of the central control screen and the vehicle system. USB Type-C ports, rear exhaust vents and other features will be added, while the Honor Edition model will be equipped with 360-degree panoramic images and front door ambient lights.
Big coffee comments: As a "facelift" product of the Volkswagen MQB platform, the Jetta VS5 does not have much room for upgrades, so the new model only adjusts the configuration. However, the new car is equipped with the same engine as the Audi Q3, as well as the multi-link rear suspension, and the driving quality is still guaranteed. The disadvantage is that the new car needs to add No. 95 gasoline, and the materials are somewhat cheap.
Harvard Thunder Dragon MAX
Preliminary Price: None
Size: 4758/1895/1725mm, wheelbase (2800mm)
Power: 1.5L + motor
In the past two years, Great Wall has been promoting the lemon DHT hybrid system, but due to high fuel consumption and large size and weight, the models equipped with this system have not sold well. Now Great Wall has also launched a new Hi-4 hybrid system, and the Thunder Dragon MAX is the first model equipped with this system.
The interior and exterior design of the new car is different from other models of Great Wall, and the three large screens in the car plus the new generation of Coffee OS intelligent cockpit system look more technological. The biggest selling point of the new car is the power system, which is replaced with a 1.5L engine, although the power is weaker, but the fuel consumption is also better.
Big coffee comments: Although there are currently 8 products of Haval compact SUV, Great Wall is obviously not satisfied with this, and has also launched a new model Thunder Dragon MAX. But too chaotic product lines are not a good thing for Great Wall, and it is expected that some hybrid models will be discontinued this year and focus on the more economical and younger Thunder Dragon MAX.
All-new NIO ES6
Preliminary Price: None
Size: 4854/1995/1703mm, wheelbase (2915mm)
Power: Front motor (150 kW), rear motor (210 kW)
As a product launched in 2018, the NIO ES6 was indeed amazing at the time, but it seemed a little mediocre after a few years of rapid technological change. Now the new NIO ES6 is also about to be launched, based on the second-generation technology platform NT2.0. The new vehicle will be launched in late May and delivered immediately.
From the perspective of changes, the highlights of the new car mainly lie in horsepower and computing power, and the power adopts the same powertrain as ET5, and the breaking time is only 4 seconds. The driving assistance adopts the same configuration specifications as the ES8, and also comes with the enhanced pilot assistance NOP, but it costs 380 yuan per month.
Big coffee comment: NIO sold 31,041 vehicles in the first quarter of this year, basically the same as last year, but for new energy vehicle companies, if they do not advance, they will retreat. NIO continues to solve the sales problem this year, and the new NIO ES6 also undertakes the volume target, given that NIO already has a discount range of 20,000 or 30,000, the starting price of the new NIO ES6 may be set within 350,000 yuan.
Big coffee summary
After the price war in March and April, the price of many new cars is now more conscientious, and these new cars also bear the purpose of volume under the brand. For consumers, these new cars also cover all levels and needs, and they can consider buying according to their own circumstances.