Can't sit still! 4 joint venture hybrid new cars are killed, less than 200,000 can buy four-wheel drive
Those who often pay attention to new cars may have noticed that in recent months, many joint venture brands have come up with HEV hybrid models. Compared with PHEV new energy hybrid models that can be plugged in, although HEV hybrids have the advantages of being light and compact, do not rely on infrastructure, and hardly need to consider battery attenuation, they also cannot enjoy the policy tilt of PHEV new energy hybrid models in licensing and purchase tax, nor can they feel the happiness of short-distance pure electric low-cost transportation.
It can only be said that the choice to invest in HEV hybrid models at this stage is a two-legged strategy for the joint venture brand, after all, the policy is likely to be modified in the future, and HEV hybrid models are more competitive outside the Chinese market. So, what are the joint venture HEV hybrid models that will soon debut in China and will have strong competitiveness? Today we will take stock.
Nissan X-Trail e-POWER
This generation of Nissan X-Trail models can be described as being miserable by the 3-cylinder engine, although the chassis and sound insulation have been improved, but from the previous generation of more than 20,000 units a month, to now only sell 3 figures a month, it is simply from the sky to the ground. However, after the launch of the X-Trail e-POWER model, this situation may be able to change.
After all, the power system mode of X-Jun e-POWER is very similar to the logic of the range extension new energy model, the engine is only responsible for driving the generator to generate electricity, and then the electrical energy passes through the battery, inverter, drive motor, and finally completes the output on the wheel, everything is connected in series. However, since it is driven entirely by the motor, the four-wheel drive system consisting of front and rear motors can also precisely adjust the output under the wheels.
The maximum output of the front and rear motors of the X-Trail e-POWER is 150kW and 100kW, respectively, and the acceleration performance is good, but the fuel consumption of the WLTC test reaches 6.36-6.43L/100km. And X-Jun e-POWER also opened up the guidance price of two models this time: super-hybrid dual motor four-wheel drive supreme version 199,900 yuan, super hybrid dual motor four-wheel drive luxury version 189,900 yuan, the price is definitely full of sincerity.
Ford Mondeo Hybrid
This generation of Mondeo can be described as the pioneer of the price war, the manufacturer's guidance price only starts at 159,800 yuan, but the entry-level model can see 8-speed automatic transmission, electric sunroof, active closed grille, keyless entry + one-button start and other configurations, and if you come to the sub-low-end model, it adds Co-Pilot360 automatic driving assistance system, upgraded leather and fabric mixed seats and electric adjustment of front seats. At the same time, the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and the 27-inch center console multimedia screen were upgraded.
It is foreseeable that the configuration of the Mondeo hybrid version of the model will definitely not be low, after all, the cost of the hybrid system is higher than pure fuel power, and the price is no longer advantageous, of course, to the smooth comfort of the hybrid as the selling point, to create a more advanced car enjoyment. Combined with the 2945mm wheelbase data of the Mondeo model, the competitiveness should be quite good.
From the recent declaration data of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, it can be seen that the Mondeo hybrid version will use a 1.5T turbocharged engine as the basis for the hybrid system, with a maximum output of 140kW, but more data including fuel consumption has not yet been announced.
Toyota Lingshang Dual Engine
Toyota Lingshang is a special model for the Chinese market, although it is also a sister car of the Asian Lion, but in fact, the wheelbase of Leiling has been lengthened by 50mm to 2750mm, and replaced with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with CVT continuously variable transmission to better meet the needs of the Chinese market.
Seriously, because Ling Shang's 50mm extension is exactly in the B-pillar position, the improvement of rear space is very obvious, but Toyota never expected that the reputation is too good at this time has become an obstacle to selling cars, Ling Shang, such a model that lacks foreign reputation, sales can only hover around 1,000 units per month.
As a result, at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show, Ling Shang, equipped with Toyota's latest generation of THS hybrid technology, was unveiled, with the comprehensive power of the new system increased by 12%, and the acceleration capacity of 0-60km/h increased by 14%, and the performance was quite excellent. It's just that looking at Ling Shang's monthly sales, Toyota is likely to hesitate again and again to put Ling Shang Shuangqing into production.
CX-50 line also hybrid version
In order to respond to the market demand of the new era, the maverick Mazda chose to take out the Mazda CX-50 line, continue to cater to fans with an attractive and beautiful design, and add more crossover elements to meet practicality, and also won the highest safety evaluation of IIHS's "Top Safety Pick +" with hard power. When the pre-sale of the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show opened, the pre-sale price of 15.98-212,000 yuan also highlighted Mazda's sincerity.
However, the output of the 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine is not only not as smooth as that of the turbocharged engine, but also the advantages of the smoothness of the naturally aspirated engine in the new energy era. However, Mazda also reserved a back hand, that is, it is ready to borrow the power system of the dual-engine series from Toyota, but there is no actual car and declaration at present.
Given that Toyota RAV4 Rongfang has used a hybrid system based on a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, the power specifications of the Mazda CX-50 Xingye are likely to be on par with this, and the comprehensive power of the 163kW system of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is also enough.