A few days ago, Nissan officially released pictures of a new generation of Jinke, the new car has undergone huge changes in the appearance, interior, etc., the body size is also larger, the power will be equipped with a 2.0L engine, and for the first time to provide a four-wheel drive system. It is reported that the new car is expected to be officially unveiled during the next New York Auto Show, and will be the first to be launched overseas this summer.
In terms of appearance, the front grille of the new generation of Jinke adopts a banner-style trim match, and the size is also very large. The headlights and daytime running lights are connected to a multi-spoke grille, which is very beautiful and has a strong integrity. The floating roof and smooth waistline give the new generation of powerhouses a sportier look. The light cluster at the rear echoes the front of the car, which is very recognizable.
The interior part, the new generation of Jinke has changed the style of the old style, and is also catching up with the pace of the times, the central control is a two-piece large screen design, and the air conditioning control panel area is more refined. In addition, the central control is also designed with horizontal lines, and the overall feeling is simple and atmospheric.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new generation of Jinke are 4366/1801/1626 (1631) mm, and the wheelbase is 2657mm (2664mm four-wheel drive). The space performance of the current Jinke is not bad, and I believe that the new generation of models will be better in terms of space performance.
In terms of configuration, it is reported that the new generation of Jinke will be equipped with Nissan Safety Shield 360 system as standard, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring, blind spot monitoring, rear intersection warning, lane departure warning, etc. The top-of-the-line variant also gets ProPILOT Assist, a Bose Personal Plus 10-speaker audio system, and more.
The new generation is expected to be powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a maximum horsepower of 141 hp and a maximum torque of 190 Nm, and a CVT gearbox. It is worth mentioning that for the first time, the new car will offer a four-wheel drive system and the addition of a "snow" driving mode.
However, in the domestic market, the current Jinke is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 122 hp and a peak torque of 143 Nm, and the transmission part is a CVT gearbox. In terms of power, it can only be said to be mediocre, and it is just a daily commute.
Judging from the current information, the change of the new generation of Jinke is still quite big, and the overall route is to be younger and more technological, which is also the direction of many current models to explore, and it is possible to be forgotten if it does not go further.
For example, in the domestic small SUV market, the sales of Honda XR-V, Binzhi and other models in the early years were very strong, and Nissan Jinke also played well. Today, the sales of Geely Binyue, Lynk & Co 06, Trumpchi GS3 and other models are rushing to the front, while Honda XR-V, Binzhi and other models are inadequate. As for Nissan Jinke, its average monthly sales last year were less than 1,000 units.
The reason for this is that the product cannot meet the preferences of today's young consumers. Most of the self-owned brand models that have rushed out of the small SUV market are young or sporty in terms of styling design, which can reflect their personality, and the configuration is naturally in place, and the power is not ambiguous. In addition, their starting prices are generally lower, which brings a higher value for money, and consumers will naturally figure it out in the comparison.
However, the new generation of Jinke is still quite exciting, the car will be the first to be launched overseas this summer, what will enter the country is not yet known. If it enters the country in such a state, coupled with a reasonable price, Jinke may change the current situation.