With the rapid development of the auto market, the update and iteration of the automotive industry has also ushered in an acceleration, and major brands have made efforts to continuously innovate in order to seize the opportunity in the limited market. Recently, the 2024 BMW iX3, Audi Q5L, and Tesla Model Y have been unveiled, each bringing eye-catching upgrades. So, which of these three models are you more optimistic about?
BMW iX3
As a representative of the electrification transformation of traditional luxury brands, the BMW iX3 has had a high brand popularity since its launch, and due to its large terminal discounts, the BMW iX3 has been performing well in the market. With the launch of the facelifted model, is the BMW iX3 more worth starting?
The 2024 BMW iX3 also offers two versions to choose from: the leading model and the pioneering model, and the official guide price is the same as that of the 23 models. Compared with the 23 BMW iX3, the 24 models have not changed much in terms of exterior and interior, but the main change in this generation is the range of the vehicle. Both configurations of the new model are equipped with an 80 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery pack, and the leading CLTC has an all-electric range of 540 km, and the Pioneer CLTC has an all-electric range of 530 km, which can be seen to be 10 km and 5 km less than the previous model.
It can be seen that compared with the 23 models, the cost performance of the 24 models is not so high, especially at the level of the price reduction of the 23 BMW iX3 is close to 100,000, and it may be a better choice to start with the 23 models now.
Audi Q5
Speaking of BMW, how can there be no Audi, however, this time Audi is not upgrading its new energy model but Audi Q5. It is reported that the replacement Audi Q5 will debut in the second half of this year and is currently undergoing the final stage of development. Audi has said that it will only launch the Audi Q5 electric car after 2026, so the new Q5 may be the last generation of internal combustion models.
Judging from the exposed spy photos and renderings, the 2025 Audi Q5 split front grille is smaller but more aggressive, with blackened decorations on both sides that look sharper and the headlight cluster shape is narrower and more slender than the current model. The front of the car is pressed downward, and the rear oblique line is sharper, giving the car a sportier look.
However, the powertrain of the new Q5 has not yet been announced, but the high-performance model will be equipped with a 3.0T 6-cylinder engine with a maximum horsepower of 349Ps.
Tesla Model Y
Not long ago, the 2024 Tesla Model Y was officially launched, although the brand did not have any warm-up publicity, but as last year's "sales champion", the 24 new models still attracted a lot of attention. In this upgrade, the new car launched a total of 3 models, namely the rear-wheel drive version, the long-range all-wheel drive version and the Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version, with corresponding guide prices of 258,900, 299,900 and 363,900, which is consistent with the 23 models in terms of price.
In terms of appearance, the new car still continues the design style of the current model, and does not adopt the same design as the Model 3 mentioned on the Internet before, and the interior and configuration are almost the same.
In terms of intelligent driving, the 2024 Tesla Model Y has undergone a revolutionary upgrade. The new car is equipped with the latest HW 4.0 Autopilot intelligent driver assistance system, which abandons the traditional ultrasonic radar and instead uses seven high-definition cameras with 5 million pixels. This upgrade not only improves the vehicle's visual perception, but also increases the detection range from 250 meters to 424 meters through an ultra-long-range binocular camera, enabling the vehicle to obtain information about the road ahead earlier, thus greatly enhancing driving safety.
With the increasing electrification trend in the global automotive market, Tesla's Model Y is expected to further expand its market share in the new energy field compared to traditional luxury brands that are not transforming rapidly. However, it also depends on how brands continue to innovate and improve their products in a highly competitive market. However, whether it is a new force or a traditional luxury brand, their continuous innovation will undoubtedly bring new vitality to the market. Consumers' choices will be more diversified, and for today's car companies, whoever can better grasp market demand and technological innovation will be able to take the lead in the future competition.