Since entering the domestic auto market in 2007, Volkswagen Magotan has maintained a relatively stable performance in the mid-size car market. However, in the past two years, under the impact of domestic new energy vehicles, the models under the joint venture brand need to carry out a "facelift" if they want to achieve good results in the market, after all, the current market can no longer support sales by relying on "brand power".
Recently, the new Volkswagen Magotan has also begun to appear one after another, and some configurations have also been "exposed", the facelift of the new car is relatively large, whether it is from the exterior and interior design, configuration and intelligence have been upgraded, and FAW-Volkswagen's slogan of "oil and electricity go together" is consistent. So, what are the specific upgrades of the all-new Volkswagen Magotan and is it still a qualified option in the mid-size car market?
The appearance of the new Volkswagen Magotan adopts a more youthful design style, the style of the front face is decent, the grille adopts a layered design, which enhances the layering of the front face, the rib line on the cabin cover is more prominent, the headlight group design is angular and angular, the internal lens is a rectangular style, which supports the LED light source from far and near, and the middle of the air intake grille is decorated with a slender trim strip, which further stretches the visual length of the front of the car. The size of the air intakes in the middle has been upgraded to match the grille for a more harmonious look, and the true air vents on both sides are designed to comb the airflow.
Some details of the body have also been upgraded, adding the design of fixed triangular windows on the C-pillar, the smooth and smooth design of the attitude design of the whole body, the perimeter of the window is wrapped with chrome trim, the prominent waistline extends from the position near the A-pillar to the rear of the car, the skirt design at the bottom of the door is more concise, the shape of the rearview mirror is rounded, equipped with turn signals, and the multi-spoke wheels are more sporty, and the new car should offer a variety of wheel styles to choose from.
The shape of the rear of the car is close to the Volkswagen Lingdu L, but the overall lines are outlined more toughly, the prominent line design on the trunk lid presents the visual sense of the ducktail, the tail light group adopts a through-type design, the internal lens design is more thoughtful, and the car logo can also be lit, the car logo is decorated with a letter logo below, and the reflective light strip adopts a through-type design, which further enhances the recognition, and the license plate area is designed on the rear bar.
The interior design of the new Volkswagen Magotan is a bit like the meaning of the ID series, the interior can be described as a sense of grade and technology, the center console has a clear sense of hierarchy, and is inclined to the driver's side, some areas are wrapped in soft and leather materials, and the stitching is also relatively clear. LCD instrument panel, suspended central control screen, co-pilot entertainment screen of the joint screen design to enhance the sense of science and technology, at the same time, the built-in car machine system of the central control screen should be consistent with the car machine system of the Volkswagen Tiguan L PRO, MOS3.0 This car machine system is rich in functions, the UI interface design is more exquisite, and the card interface + map background layout is in line with our car habits.
The new car adopts the design of the pocket gear, which can enrich the performance of the storage space, the shape of the multi-function steering wheel is rounded, the control console area is tilted at a certain angle, the charging interface, storage space, cup holders, etc. are equipped, and the small details are handled in place. In addition, the high-end model is also equipped with a head-up display system, Harman Kardon audio, ambient lighting, etc., which can improve the experience of using the car.
The all-new Volkswagen Magotan has a wheelbase of 4990/1854/1487mm and a wheelbase of 2871mm. The new car has a generous seat shape, the front seats support heating/ventilation/massage functions, and the rear seats support angle adjustment, which also supports heating/ventilation functions, which can improve the driving experience.
In terms of power, the new car provides a 1.5T, 2.0T engine, a 1.5T engine, a maximum output of 160 horsepower, the transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, the 2.0T high-power engine has a maximum output of 220 horsepower, and the transmission system is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, both of which are more efficient. In addition, it is reported that the new Volkswagen Magotan will be equipped with DJI Intelligent Driving, so the intelligent driving ability will be improved and the IQ can be realized. Pilot intelligent assisted driving, the level of intelligent driving assistance has reached L2+.
Judging from the upgrade information of the new Volkswagen Magotan obtained so far, the adjustment of FAW-Volkswagen is positive, the exterior and interior design are younger, the configuration is sincere, and the performance of intelligence and intelligent driving has also been improved, and there is no problem from the perspective of product power. So, the next key part is the price, will the price of the new Magotan give sincerity?