The "Daily Car News" column will bring you all kinds of fresh and hot new cars and industry information in the automotive industry, and you are welcome to continue to pay attention. Today's car news includes the new Zhijie S7 will be launched on April 8, the official picture of ZEEKR MIX will be released, the domestic Ford Liema will start pre-sale, the share price of Li Auto will fall by more than 10%, the new AMG A35 L will be listed, the first batch of JAC Yttrium will be 3 favorite version off the assembly line, Wuling Binguo limited-time event, MG. EA's pure electric architecture platform is tested for the first time.
The new Zhijie S7 will be launched on April 8
More features will be added
Recently, we learned from relevant channels that the new Zhijie S7 will be launched on April 8. The newly launched new Zhijie S7 will be equipped with more upgrade functions. For reference, the current Zhijie S7 will be launched in November 2023, with a total of 4 models and a price range of 249,800-349,800 yuan.
The car has exceeded 10,000 units in December, but there were subsequent delivery problems for some reasons. In response to these situations, Yu Chengdong, executive director of Huawei, CEO of Device BG, and chairman of Intelligent Vehicle Solution BU, said at the just-concluded 2024 China Electric Vehicle 100 Conference that the Zhijie S7 cooperated by Huawei and Chery has delayed its listing and mass production due to chip shortages and factory relocation, and is expected to return to normal from April.
Zhijie will transfer the new car to Chery's new "Super Plant 2" exclusive production line, which can return to normal production and support the new Zhijie S7 to achieve more functional upgrades.
To briefly recap, the Zhijie S7 is built on the EOX high-end new energy platform, and the whole system is equipped with an 800V high-voltage platform as standard, equipped with Huawei's Turing intelligent chassis, HarmonyOS 4 intelligent cockpit, and HUAWEI ADS 2.0 high-end intelligent driving assistance system
It is positioned as a medium and large sedan, with a length, width and height of 4971/1963/1477mm and a wheelbase of 2950mm.
Among them, the price of the Pro standard aviation version is 249,800 yuan, equipped with a rear-mounted single motor, a maximum power of 292 horsepower, a capacity of 62 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and a pure electric range of 550km under CLTC working conditions.
The price of the Max long-voyage version is 289,800 yuan, equipped with a capacity of 82 kWh ternary lithium + lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the pure electric range under CLTC mode is 705km.
The Max+ long-haul version is priced at 319,800 yuan, equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 100 kWh, and has a pure electric range of 855km under CLTC mode.
The Max RS four-wheel drive flagship version is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a combined system power of 496 horsepower, an acceleration time of only 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h, and a ternary lithium + lithium iron phosphate battery pack with a capacity of 82 kWh, with a pure electric range of 630km under CLTC mode. It also comes with 20-inch wheels and Brembo high-performance brake calipers.
Comments:The new Zhijie S7 will be launched after Xiaomi SU7,It is expected that the price will be aimed at Xiaomi SU7,So I still hope that Xiaomi SU7 is priced a little lower,Drive the market involution。
The official picture of ZEEKR MIX was released
Define a large five-seater crossover SUV
The fifth product of ZEEKR is officially named ZEEKR MIX. In terms of design, it adopts the latest family design similar to ZEEKR 007, although it resembles an MPV in shape, but the official definition is that it is a crossover SUV with a large 5-seat space, and it is likely to be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show.
In terms of styling, ZEEKR MIX continues the Hidden Energy minimalist design language of ZEEKR 007, but the front face has more rounded lines. The most outstanding part of the front of the car is the 90-inch STARGATE integrated smart light curtain, which is reported to be independently controlled by 75 automotive-grade high-power chips, which may create different light languages.
From the side, the front end of the car appears very short, with a "four-wheel, four-cornered, "front round, rear" design with very short front and rear overhangs, similar to go-karts, and the benefits of this design can maximize interior space and improve handling. The length, width and height of ZEEKR MIX are 4688/1995/1755mm, but the wheelbase reaches 3008mm, which can also ensure that the interior of the car is spacious from this wheelbase number.
However, many people are most concerned about its appearance is the way to open the door, and it is rumored that the driver's side is expected to use the traditional front door + side-sliding rear door, while the passenger side is expected to use a side-opening side-sliding door. If it can be realized, ZEEKR MIX will create a new styling gameplay for SUVs.
Secondly, the interior is also full of expectations, according to the early spy photos, the front center console armrest box is disconnected from the center console, and the armrest box can be expanded, so that the front row forms a three-seat layout. And ZEEKR has previously applied for a patent for this seat design.
In terms of power, the ZEEKR MIX is equipped with a TZ235XYC01 drive motor produced by Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 310 kilowatts and a maximum speed of 180km/h.
Comments: At present, the cheapest ZEEKR X under ZEEKR has a starting price of 189,800 yuan, and it is expected that the price of ZEEKR X may be more than 200,000 yuan, what do you think?
Pre-orders for the domestically produced Ford Lie Horse have begun
The pre-sale price range is 300,000-450,000 yuan
On March 22, the domestic Ford Lie Ma announced the pre-sale price, the new car will be launched in a total of seven model versions, the pre-sale price range is 30-450,000 yuan, and will be officially launched at the end of April (the Beijing Auto Show opened on April 25). The new car is positioned as a medium-sized hard off-road SUV with a wheelbase of 2950mm, a non-load-bearing body structure, and a 2.3T engine, matched with a 10AT gearbox, and equipped with full-time four-wheel drive.
From the outside, the Ford Lie is a standard hard-core off-road SUV with very retro prototype headlights, rugged wheel arches, off-road MT tires, an external spare tire, a tow hook (which can be fitted with a winch), a removable roof, and more. In addition, the new car is equipped with frameless doors for added style.
In terms of car color schemes, Volcanic Black, Snow Peak White, Dune White, Rock Cliff Gray, Angry Waves Blue, and Swamp Green (Everglades Edition only) are available.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Ford Lie are 4825/2070/1990mm, and the wheelbase is 2950mm. In terms of off-road parameters, the ordinary non-big foot version has an approach angle of 38 degrees, a departure angle of 31 degrees, a passing angle of 22 degrees, a minimum ground clearance of 237/242mm, and a maximum wading depth of 800mm. The Bigfoot version (Badland/Everglades) has an approach angle of 45 degrees, a departure angle of 37 degrees, a passing angle of 26 degrees, a minimum ground clearance of 273 mm, and a maximum wading depth of 850 mm (with wading hose 925 mm).
In terms of interior, it is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 12-inch LCD central control screen, which displays professional off-road information, and the central control screen is equipped with Ford's SYNC+ intelligent interconnection system, with a built-in 8155 chip, which supports CarPlay and voice control, as well as richer function expansion and better stability.
In terms of power, the domestically produced Ford Bronco is equipped with a 2.3T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 275 horsepower and a peak torque of 429 Nm, and the transmission system is matched with a 10AT gearbox, with a maximum speed of 161km/h. In addition, the new car is also equipped with Dana front/rear electronically controlled mechanical differential locks, EMOD intelligent full-time four-wheel drive system, Bilstein three-stage nitrogen shock absorber, G.O.A.T. all-terrain intelligent management system, intelligent anti-roll bar disconnection and other functions, the off-road performance can be described as very strong.
Comments: Judging from the pre-sale price, the domestic Ford Flame will compete with models such as the Tank 400Hi4-T, the Formula Leopard Leopard 5, the Tank 700Hi4-T and the new Toyota Prado. Relatively speaking, the domestic Ford Flame is the only one of them that uses pure fuel power, and it may be difficult to occupy an advantage in terms of energy consumption, but its off-road configuration is very rich, and it can be competent for high-intensity off-road, which is very suitable for fans who pursue extreme off-road.
Li Auto's stock price fell by more than 10%
Li Xiang's internal reflection is the reason?
On March 21, Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, issued an internal staff letter, reflecting on the rhythm of Ideal MEGA and the desire for sales, and at the same time making targeted adjustments to product management, dealers, charging network layout and sales expectations, which once again aroused widespread attention and heated discussions from all walks of life, and won the support of many netizens, feeling Li Xiang's honesty.
However, Li Xiang's reflection does not seem to be recognized by the capitalists, and shortly after the opening of the Hong Kong stock market on March 22, the share price of Li Auto fell all the way, as of 14:51 in the afternoon, the stock price fell by more than 10%, and the Hong Kong stock price was 120.8 Hong Kong dollars, with a total market value of less than 240.6 billion Hong Kong dollars. Before the listing of Ideal MEGA on March 1, the Hong Kong stock price of Ideal Auto was HK$182.9, with a cumulative decline of 34% and a market value of more than 100 billion yuan.
The stock price plunge has a lot to do with Li Xiang's reflection and decision-making adjustments, in which Li Xiang changed his sales target for 2024 to a year-on-year increase of 50-70%, which is calculated according to 376,000 units in 2023, that is, 564,000-639,200 units, and the original annual sales target of 800,000 units. The adjustment may have sparked concerns among investors about the company's market prospects, which could affect its profitability and market competitiveness, as the company will not be able to meet its original sales target.
The full-year gross margin guidance for 2024 remains at ≥20%, and the gross profit margin for 2023 is 22.5%, which is higher than Tesla's (17.6%), which can be said to be the most profitable among the new power brands. As a comparison, NIO's gross profit margin in 2023 is 5.5%, and Xpeng's gross profit margin is 1.5%.
The sales guidance for Ideal MEGA has been lowered to 2,000 units/month, and is expected to gradually increase to 4,000-5,000 units/month. Before MEGA went public, Li Xiang repeatedly emphasized that MEGA should be the champion of all categories with sales of more than 500,000, that is, surpassing BMW X5, with monthly sales of 8,000+. The downward revision of the sales guidance of Ideal MEGA may cause investors to doubt the company's performance in the high-end market, fearing that it will not be able to achieve its expected profit target.
Comments: The ideal MEGA incident also reflects how cruel the market is, when you sell well, you can cover up all the shortcomings, and once the sales are less than expected or the market ignores the factors, these originally ignored shortcomings will be magnified, become the focus of the public, and even ridiculed or smeared by some netizens.
- AMGA35 L4MATIC
The price is 411,300 yuan
A few days ago, the new Mercedes-AMGA35 L4MATIC officially launched, the price of the new car is 411,300 yuan, an increase of 1,900 yuan compared with the old model, mainly due to the addition of a mobile phone wireless charging panel, and other aspects are completed consistently. In terms of power, it will continue to be equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
In terms of appearance, although it is the entry-level model of the Mercedes-AMG family, the overall design style of the AMG A35 L is not understated, with a waterfall grille, AMG 19-inch twin five-spoke wheels, gray brake calipers, perforated brake discs, blackened rear wing and a double-sided single-outlet exhaust layout, highlighting the sporty attributes.
In terms of body size, the new Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC has a length, width and height of 4630/1796/1416mm and a wheelbase of 2789mm.
In terms of interior, the luxury atmosphere is relatively strong, equipped with a dual-screen layout composed of a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 10.25-inch central control screen, equipped with MBUX intelligent car machine system, supporting CarPlya/Android Auto, multimedia voice control, mobile APP remote control, 4G network, and OTA upgrade. In addition, it is equipped with AMG-style sports seats and a "Dragonfly" AMG steering wheel, the latter of which is equipped with an AMG control package to improve playability.
In terms of power, the new AMG A 35 L 4MATIC continues to be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine equipped with a 48V ISG mild hybrid system, where the engine produces a maximum power of 306 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm, while the electric motor can provide an additional 14 hp and 150 Nm of torque when accelerating. In terms of drivetrain, it is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, equipped with a timely all-wheel drive system and track start mode, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. In terms of chassis, it adopts the form of front MacPherson type rear multi-link independent suspension.
Comments: It was learned from Guangzhou dealers that the old AMG A 35 L 4MATIC has a discount of about 70,000 yuan, and the price is still quite beautiful within 380,000 yuan. However, in this new energy era where horsepower and acceleration are not valuable, performance cars like the AMG A 35 L 4MATIC are actually becoming less and less popular, and its higher discount also reflects some trends in the current automotive market.
Of course, for consumers who are keen to drive and pursue the ultimate handling experience, performance cars like the AMG A 35 L 4MATIC still have an irreplaceable position.
On March 22, one week after its launch, Wuling Motors launched a discount for the anniversary of Wuling Binguo, with a maximum discount of 10,000 yuan and a starting price of 55,800 yuan. At the same time, from now until April 30, users can order Wuling Binguo for 99 yuan through the official channel of Wuling on the whole network, and enjoy the triple gift of buying a car, including no pressure gift: financial discount or replacement policy of 2000 yuan / unit (choose one of the two); worry-free gift: free 3.5kW AC charging pile (with installation conditions); guarantee gift: the first non-operating owner of the three-electric lifetime warranty.
Wuling Binguo is positioned as a small pure electric vehicle, with exquisite and fashionable shape, rich color choices, and a variety of car colors such as milk coffee white, morning glow pink, light bay green, and breeze blue to choose from.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Wuling Binguo are 3950/1708/1580mm, and the wheelbase is 2560mm, which has certain advantages in the same level of models. At the same time, the rear seats support 5/5 equal proportions, and have a 790L ultra-large capacity trunk after the whole is folded down, as well as 15 intimate storage spaces.
The interior design takes into account both fashion and retro, using a dual 10.25-inch floating large screen design, the overall tone is based on two color-block designs, and the materials are also more elegant, using large-area soft cladding materials and chrome trim strips, showing a more luxurious visual effect.
In terms of power and range, Wuling Binguo offers 203km/333km/410km range versions for selection, with motor power of 30kW and 50kW respectively. In terms of charging, Wuling Binguo has both fast and slow, and fast charging only takes 35 minutes (at room temperature, SOC 30%-80%).
Comments: Since its listing, Wuling Binguo has won the favor of the majority of users by virtue of its product strength such as beautiful shape, large space, energy saving, high safety, good driving and excellent service, and the cumulative sales have exceeded 250,000 vehicles. From January to February this year, the cumulative sales volume was 19,833 units, second only to the BYD Seagull in the segment.
The first batch of JAC Yttrium 3 Beloved Edition production cars officially rolled off the assembly line
The new model is expected to be officially launched on March 30
On March 22, it was officially learned that the first batch of JAC yttrium for the 3 favorite version of the production car officially rolled off the assembly line, and the new car may be officially launched on March 30. As a facelifted model, the new car offers three types of endurance models of 330km, 405km and 505km, of which the 330km endurance model is a new addition, which will further lower the threshold and the price is expected to enter the range of 70,000 yuan.
JAC Yttrium 3 is built on the DI platform and positioned as an A0-class pure electric sedan, which will be launched as early as June 2023, with a total of 8 model configurations and a price range of 89,900-127,900 yuan. The upcoming JAC yttrium is the 3 favorite version, and its appearance will continue the design of the current model, with the main "bubble universe aesthetics" in the design, and the two-tone body, the front face of the "angel eye" dream headlights are dazzling, containing 137 LED lamp beads.
The sides of the car maintain clean lines, not too flashy or overly decorated, and the large side windows and the straight roof also improve the visibility and seating space of the passengers. The taillights are designed with four rounded corners, and the LED lamp beads inside have a very unique lighting effect, echoing the front face.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4025/1770/1560mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2620mm.
In terms of power, for reference, the current JAC Yttrium 3 is equipped with two specifications of motors with a maximum power of 70 kW and 100 kW, and provides lithium iron phosphate battery packs with a capacity of 41 kWh and 51.5 kWh, with a pure electric range of 405 km and 505 km respectively. This time, the Yttrium 3 Beloved Edition will add a 330km range version.
Comments: JAC yttrium 3 in the early stage of the market, achieved relatively good results, monthly sales continued to exceed 2000 units, but the follow-up with the facelift of competing models, and the adoption of price reduction and allocation strategy, JAC yttrium 3 competitive advantage has had a certain impact, sales began to decline. This time, the JAC yttrium will be launched as the 3 favorite version, and its price may have a big surprise.
MG. EA's pure electric architecture platform is tested for the first time
Final preparations for the launch of the first model
A few days ago, it was learned from Mercedes-Benz officials that the first AMG.EA pure electric architecture platform independently developed by AMG for high-performance pure electric vehicles was tested in the winter in northern Sweden, and its entire system and various components are undergoing intensive and rigorous trials.
Officially, the AMG.EA pure electric architecture platform will also be rigorously tested at multiple test sites on all continents around the world, covering different altitudes and climate zones, so as to ensure excellent and consistent performance under different driving conditions.
AMG. The EA pure electric architecture platform is independently developed by Alphabach and is also one of the three major pure electric vehicle architecture platforms of Mercedes-Benz in the future, the other two are the medium and large pure electric passenger car platform MB.EA and the pure electric MPV and light commercial vehicle platform VAN.EA. Among them, the AMG.EA pure electric architecture platform model will be equipped with innovative axial flux motor technology, which is lighter, more compact, with higher output torque density and stronger power performance.
The Vision AMG Concept, the first model based on the AMG.EA electric architecture platform, has made its world premiere in 2022, while the Vision One-Eleven Concept with an axial flux motor has also made its world premiere in 2023.
The winter test will be a new model, or a mid-to-large electric sedan with a four-door layout, which is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan. Despite being wrapped in thick camouflage, the silhouette of the car predicts that it will be an all-electric version of the Mercedes-AMG GT four-door model. We will continue to report on more information about the new car. (Text: Wu Qixing, Pacific Motor)