With the arrival of the new year, the competition in the domestic auto market has become more and more fierce, and major car companies have launched new models to compete for more market share. This time, let's take a look at the four highly anticipated MPV models that will be launched in 2024.
红旗HQ9 PHEV
The Hongqi HQ9 PHEV will be officially launched in February as the representative work of the Hongqi brand in the MPV field. The exterior design follows the Hongqi family-style design language, and the waterfall front face and the headlight group complement each other, highlighting a strong sense of luxury. The design of the two-sided electric side sliding doors on the side of the car and the combination of chrome trim strips make the car even more unique in appearance. In terms of size, the previously announced declaration information shows that the length, width and height of the new car are 5222/2005/1935mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm.
Regarding the interior design, it is clear from the previously exposed spy photos that the new car is basically the same as the fuel version. The design of the center console is more traditional, with a large floating screen, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, and a floating center console, with only some adjustments in the color scheme. However, it is not ruled out that the possibility of using a shell mule cart during the testing phase is not ruled out, so it may be possible that the official will bring some surprising changes to consumers in the future.
In terms of power, the HQ9 PHEV is equipped with a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a comprehensive system power of 210kW, a comprehensive peak torque of 440Nm, and a 0-100 acceleration time of 8.3 seconds. The range part is equipped with CATL's ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 20.14 kWh, an all-electric range of 73 km, and a fuel consumption of 2.4 liters per 100 km. The overall performance is not much different from the low-endurance version of the DENZA D9, and it is expected that a long-endurance version will be launched in the future.
In addition, the car is also equipped with a Level 2 autonomous driving system to provide users with a more convenient driving experience. Judging from the brand positioning and the price of the fuel version of 358,800-538,800, this Hongqi HQ9 PHEV can achieve good market performance in the current MPV market with its high-end and luxurious appearance design and advanced power system, as long as the price is not too high.
Ideal MEGA
As a new-era MPV model that pays more attention to the shaping of space and technology, the Ideal MEGA will be released on March 1. The exterior design part is believed to be very familiar to everyone, so I will not elaborate too much here, anyway, the overall style is mainly simple and atmospheric, and the front of the car retains the iconic flawless star ring light design of the ideal car family, with smooth body lines and a drag coefficient as low as 0.215Cd. The body size is 5350/1965/1850mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3300mm.
Entering the car, the Ideal MEGA presents a series of user-friendly designs. The second-row individual seats offer a variety of comfort layouts such as zero-gravity mode and full reclining mode, while being equipped with a 50W wireless charging panel. The interior of the car is also equipped with a large panoramic canopy and independent air conditioning vents. Not only that, but the human-computer interaction and urban NOA assisted driving functions of Li Auto will be upgraded, and these changes are expected to be directly applied to Li MEGA to provide passengers with a more comfortable riding experience.
In terms of power, the MEGA is built on an 800V platform, with a peak power of 400kW and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 5.5 seconds. Based on the previous information, the new car will also be the first model equipped with a 4C Kirin battery after the cooperation between Li Auto and CATL. To this end, all parties have carried out a series of optimization strategies in their battery systems, giving full play to the advantages of the maximum 5C charging rate and the super charging network, and can achieve a range of 400 kilometers in only 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
As a "non-mainstream" model, the ideal MEGA can give consumers a deep impression on both the exterior and the "new three major parts" of the interior part, and has shown strong competitiveness in terms of intelligence, energy replenishment efficiency, and scientific and technological configuration. Even though the pricing may be relatively high, the market performance of new cars should surprise everyone based on the current consumption level of Chinese people.
Buick GL8 pure electric version
The Buick GL8 electric version is a new flagship MPV model launched by the Buick brand in the Chinese market, and is expected to be launched in 2024. As the flagship model of the Buick brand, the GL8 electric version will use the Auton platform, demonstrating Buick's ambition and strength in the electric era. Although detailed power and configuration information has not yet been announced, it is expected that the new car will inherit the luxury temperament of the GL8 family and be re-optimized and upgraded in an electrified way to cope with market competition.
Although in the context of the continuous rise of independent brands, this former domestic MPV boss is gradually feeling the pressure, but with the blessing of Autoneng, the pure electric version of GL8 still has a chance to turn around, depending on the actual product performance and price in the future, I believe this is also one of the most concerned issues for many potential MPV consumers.
LEVC翼真Xspace
I still remember that in December last year, a new MPV model called the LEVC brand appeared in the latest declaration catalog of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The brand, known as "London Electric Vehicle" in Chinese, was wholly acquired by Geely Holding Group in 2013, and the TX5 and other models currently released in the UK market are mainly engaged in the taxi business.
As the brand's first high-end pure electric MPV, the LEVC Xspace is expected to be released in early 2024. The exterior design of the car is full of technology and adopts a space-oriented architecture (SOA). The front windshield has a large inclination angle, and the headlights have a unique shape, presenting a streamlined design. The body size is 5316/1998/1940mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3185mm, showing an atmospheric and dynamic appearance. The sleek lines of the vehicle and the divergent design of the tail lights at the rear add a touch of futurism.
Judging by the optional drawings, the car can also be equipped with an optional monochrome body, four styles of wheel styles, and an eight- and six-seat interior layout. Among them, 8 seats adopt a four-row seating mode, and the fourth-row seats can be kept level with the platform when stowed state, which ensures the use of space in the trunk to a certain extent. The six-seater version has a more conventional three-row layout, and the space performance is expected to be very exaggerated.
According to the declaration information, in terms of power, Yizhen Xspace is equipped with a motor from Weirui Company, with a maximum power of 200kW. Using CATL's CTP battery system integration technology, it can deploy 73-120kWh battery packs with a range of more than 600km. In order to meet the demand for fast charging, it supports 30-minute fast charging from 10% to 80% charging efficiency. In addition, the vehicle also provides a variety of L2-L4 autonomous driving assistance technology solutions to further improve the driving experience and safety performance.
Overall, these MPV models that will be launched in 2024 have unique advantages in terms of exterior design, interior space, intelligent configuration and power performance. This also indicates that the MPV market will usher in more fierce competition in the new year, and we look forward to the launch of these new models to provide consumers with more choices and a better experience.
Editor/Sugeng