In 2024, do you still buy a fuel car?
In 2023, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles will reach 35.7%, indicating that the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the Chinese market is increasing rapidly. In 2024, the Federation of Passenger Cars predicts that the penetration rate of new energy vehicles will reach 40%, and in time, new energy vehicles will be "five to five" in the Chinese market with fuel vehicles. At that time, will you still buy a fuel car?
Let's not rush to make a conclusion first, and then decide after looking at the new fuel vehicles that will be launched in 2024.
Tiguan L Pro
As can be seen from the exposed pictures, there is a clear difference between the Tiguan L Pro and the Tiguan L on the front face, and the Tiguan L Pro's through-type light strip is similar to the Volkswagen "ID. series" pure electric vehicles, and the matrix headlights of the IQ series are used to make the front of the car more sharp.
It is worth mentioning that the Tiguan L Pro is still available in the regular version and the R-Line version. The regular version is decorated with three horizontal chrome strips below the front and flanked by standard-style air intakes, while the R-Line model is accented with a blacked-out mesh grille and fang-shaped air intakes on either side for a sportier character.
The Tiguan L Pro will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 137kW and 162kW respectively, and the subsequent new cars will also have 1.5T + 48V and plug-in hybrid models.
As the name suggests, the Tiguan L Pro is more like a younger and intelligent version of the Tiguan L, and its launch will allow SAIC Volkswagen to penetrate deeper into the younger demographic.
The all-new Passat
Following the Tiguan L Pro, SAIC Volkswagen's all-new Passat will be launched in the third quarter of 2024.
The all-new Passat will have a 2.0T fuel, a plug-in hybrid model consisting of a 1.5T + 48V mild hybrid and a 1.5T + drive motor, and three models with different powertrains can be selected. Judging from the Passat's past performance in the Chinese market, it has always been that the sales of the 2.0T fuel version model are better, and it is naturally suitable for the new Passat, after all, the strength of gasoline-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid sedans Japanese cars and domestic cars is too strong.
At the moment, the overseas version of the Passat has been released, but it is nothing more than a travel version. As we all know about the situation in the Chinese market, the Passat Touring is unlikely to enter the Chinese market, and will only be sold as a sedan in China.
Specifically, the design tone of the new Passat is very close to that of the Tiguan L Pro, with the front face "ID." The color is very strong, the light strip and headlight cluster are very similar to the Volkswagen ID. series car, and with the four banner-style trim strips below, the original calm image of the Passat is no longer there, see if you can accept it?
The all-new Magotan
Not only SAIC Volkswagen has a move, but FAW-Volkswagen also has a move in 2024, and the new Magotan will be officially launched.
As a replacement model, the new Magotan has a sportier exterior compared to the current model. In particular, the multi-level enveloping and rear-extending headlight clusters under the front face, as well as the through-type taillight clusters that are narrowed to the middle, give people the feeling that it is more like a sporty mid-level sedan, which can be said to be like Lingdu L, rather than focusing on the mature and stable Magotan.
The huge change in appearance may be related to the current car buying group, and the new Magotan will also develop towards a younger generation. If you compare it to the all-new Passat, the all-new Magotan does not have an "ID." but retains the spirit of fuel vehicles.
In terms of power, the new Magotan will be equipped with a 2.0-liter high-power engine with a maximum horsepower of 162 kW. As for whether the new Magotan will continue to launch the 1.4T model, we will need to wait for it to be launched.
Nissan Exploration
The pre-sale price is 239,800-279,800 yuan, Nissan Tanlu has opened pre-sale a few days ago, and there are two models that will be released when it goes on sale, which should further reduce the bottom price.
The biggest highlight of Tanlu is the large space and rich seat layout.
Its length, width and height are 5130mm, 1981mm, 1774mm, wheelbase of 2900mm, and has a 6-seat and 7-seat layout, in the current medium and large SUV market, the ideal L series of new forces, Wenjie M7, as well as the traditional forces Volkswagen Tourang, Lanjing have 6-seat and 7-seat model options, and Nissan has always had shortcomings in this regard, and the arrival of Tanlu is conducive to strengthening Nissan's competitiveness in this market in 2024.
In terms of power, the Tanlu adopts a 2.0T+9AT with a maximum horsepower of 252 hp and a peak torque of 376N·m, and also has a timely four-wheel drive system. They allow the Exploration to have a more balanced power delivery and fuel economy, as well as stronger off-road passability than ordinary urban SUVs.
The ninth-generation Camry
Since the all-new Passat and the all-new Magotan will be launched in 2024, how can there be no ninth-generation Camry?
On January 1, the new Camry has opened pre-sales, with a pre-sale price of 173,800-208,800 yuan, and the new car will be officially launched in March. Although the pre-sale price of the new Camry is quite conscientious, in the face of pressure from the new Passat and the new Magotan, as well as the rise of domestic mid-size sedans, its official price will have room to fall.
The new Camry has three exterior shapes, of which the LE shape is an integrated grille, which mainly reflects the new energy hybrid style, while the SE shape is a global design, mainly emphasizing the sporty atmosphere, as for the XSE shape, the main high-end means more sporty luxury. In terms of power, the ninth-generation Camry will be equipped with Toyota's fifth-generation 2.0L and 2.5L intelligent diesel-electric hybrid systems, which will take into account both power and fuel consumption.
What's more, the new Camry's car machine system also uses 8155 chips + 128G memory for the first time, and has 64 colors of ambient lighting and 6 fragrances. No matter how you look at this kind of configuration, it is completely tailored for Chinese users. In addition, the new Camry also uses the swing valve on the Lexus LM model, which can further improve the roll stiffness of the rear suspension, further improve the support of the rear end, and improve the stability and safety of the vehicle when cornering and changing lanes.
The new Camry has undergone a comprehensive level in terms of appearance, intelligence, and chassis, and in the fuel mid-level sedan market, Camry's position is also quite prominent, will it be the fuel car you want to buy in 2024?
Ford Bronco
Although the Ford Bronco is still an imported model, it will be officially produced in China next year and is expected to be released in the spring of 2024.
In terms of appearance, the Ford Bronco is really hard and handsome, and at the same time very retro, although the current hard-line SUVs are all in this style, but the Ford Bronco gives people a really different feeling. At the same time, the design of the soft-top convertible can also make the passengers in the car have a special fun when doing outdoor off-roading.
Unfortunately, the interior of the Ford Bronco is still too plain, far from the luxury and technology of the current domestic hard-core SUV, such as compared with the Tank 400 and the Formula Leopard Leopard 5. It may not be that the Ford Bronco is not good enough, but that the domestic hard-core SUV market is too volatile.
In terms of power, the Ford Bronco is equipped with a 2.3T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 202kW, which is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The new Prado
Prado is once again in China, and in 2024 it will be officially launched in China.
The all-new Prado, like most hardcore SUVs on the market, has a retro styling, with a boxy body structure and round headlight clusters that are very different from the previous generation Prado.
It is worth mentioning that although the interior of the new Prado is still practical, the level of intelligence has been greatly upgraded, and it has begun to support wireless mobile phone interconnection, digital keys, etc., which can only be said to be a big gap compared with the intelligence of domestic hard-core SUVs, but it is not easy for conservative Japanese cars.
In terms of power, the new Prado for the Chinese market will be equipped with a hybrid system composed of 2.4T+ motors, with a maximum power of 330 horsepower and a maximum torque of 630Nm, which is matched with an 8AT manual automatic transmission, and has full-time four-wheel drive, transfer case, central differential lock and other configurations, its fuel consumption and performance are worth looking forward to. Although it is not a pure fuel vehicle, it does not use a plug-in hybrid system, which is believed to attract some purchases.
全新宝马X2 （M35i）
The all-new BMW X2 M35i has a blackened grille, front bumper, mirrors, and window trims, and a bright paint color scheme, giving the overall impression of sportiness and fashion. Similarly, the rear of the car is quite aggressive, with blacked-out taillights, exaggerated diffusers underneath and double-sided exhaust pipes, which makes the car a tough one to mess with when viewed from the rear alone.
The interior of the car is BMW's latest family design, and the dual screen means that it will definitely be equipped with the same iDrive 9 system as the BMW i7/i5/7 system. In terms of materials, the center console and seats of the BMW X2 M35i are made of a lot of suede and carbon fiber-like materials. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 317 horsepower and a 0-100 acceleration time of 5.4 seconds.
The arrival of the all-new BMW X2 and BMW X2 M35i is also a satisfactory gift from BMW in the era of electric vehicles for Chinese users who like fuel vehicles in 2024. Its sales will certainly not be high, but something is better than nothing, and what you want is BMW's attitude towards the internal combustion engine.
Summary: Tiguan L Pro, all-new Passat, all-new Magotan, Nissan Tanlu, ninth-generation Camry, Ford Bronco, all-new Prado, all-new BMW X2, will you still buy fuel cars in 2024 after having them?
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