When we think of leopards, we often think of them running freely in the vast grassland. Whether it's muddy mountains or open grasslands, leopards are always agile and can show incredible speed when it comes to hunting. This innate agility and agility has now been inherited in the automotive world, and it is the Formula Leopard car.
In November last year, the first masterpiece of the Formula Leopard brand, the Leopard 5 model, officially entered the market. The Leopard 5, which was highly anticipated and rivaled the top-of-the-line off-road model "Big G", quickly won the hearts of consumers upon its launch and quickly became the most eye-catching focus on the streets. Today, the Leopard 5 has been reduced to a real supporting role, because Formula Leopard has once again launched three new cars, and these three new cars can be called "hot".
However, I would like to insert a sentence here, the official announcement of the official assembly of the Formula Leopard product matrix, and the definition of the major models in the form of homophonic stalks is given - "5839",
Leopard 5: "5 can't", the optimal solution for new energy off-road, the dream of perfect both life and distance.
Leopard 8: "8 Directions Mastery", the in-depth solution of the hard-core flagship, the dream of self and family beautiful advancement.
SUPER 3: "3 points into the eye", bold solutions with smart personality, freedom and the pursuit of infinite dreams.
SUPER 9: "One Color 9 Tops", the ultimate solution of performance aesthetics, the dream of the ultimate fusion of speed and art.
Okay, let's get to the point, the first thing that catches our eyes is the new flagship SUV model of Formula Leopard - Leopard 8, it can be said that this new car is about to be unveiled on BYD's DMO super hybrid off-road platform, according to the official introduction, this new car is positioned as a large SUV, with spacious interior space, equipped with three rows of seats, equipped with a Yunlin-P chassis, providing passengers with a comfortable riding experience.
The exterior design of the Leopard 8 is similar to that of the U8, both of which adopt the classic box-like shape, and the design of the three watchtowers on the roof is not only practical, but also symmetrical. The lidar device in the middle is particularly conspicuous, while the large grille with three chrome decorations blends in with the headlights on both sides, showing a domineering attitude that is not angry. As for the interior, although there are not many details exposed, it is said that the car will use a lot of high-tech equipment.
In terms of powertrain, the new car relies on the powerful performance of the DMO off-road platform and adopts a non-load-bearing body structure, aiming to achieve the perfect balance between off-road performance, fuel economy, safety and comfort.
Here we would like to mention the DMO platform, its full name: Dual Mode Off-Road super hybrid off-road platform, which is an off-road technology platform with electric drive as the core.
Not only does the platform support longitudinally mounted 1.5T and 2.0T engines, but both engines are high-powered versions designed for plug-in hybrid systems, with advanced technologies such as high compression ratio, high thermal efficiency and high-pressure fuel injection system, making this hardcore off-road vehicle achieve low energy consumption while maintaining strong power.
It is expected that after the Leopard 8 is launched, it will compete fiercely with the large hard-core off-road models on the market, such as the Tank 700Hi4-T, the Warrior 917 and other models. In addition, this new car will definitely have a more outstanding performance in terms of intelligence, so according to the configuration and the positioning of these competitors, we can reasonably speculate that the price of the Leopard 8 may be set at a price range of about 500,000 yuan.
After that, a SUPER 3 concept car with stylish styling also arrived.
It can be said that this new car draws on the design essence of "Star Wars Armor" with its positioning as a compact SUV, and is equipped with a unique "Star Wars chassis", promising to provide drivers with an unprecedented driving experience.
In terms of exterior design, the SUPER 3 abandons the style of the Leopard 5 and presents a new visual impact. The front of the car is inspired by a space battleship, with a vibrant black front grille and a built-in LCD screen that displays useful information such as charging status.
The side lines are clean and sharp, with a raised waistline that gives the car a strong sense of movement, while black wheel arches enhance the muscular look on the sides. It is worth mentioning that the roof of the car is specially set up with a drone take-off and landing platform.
As for the rear design, the new car has a cross-shaped taillight layout, while the off-road vehicle's iconic "little school bag" has been retained. The sporty style is further accentuated by a two-section rear wing at the rear. In addition, the vehicle has a strong potential for customization.
In terms of powertrain, the new car is built on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform and is equipped with the Yunnan-P intelligent body control system. Designed to achieve the best balance between dynamic performance, fuel efficiency, safety and comfort, it continues the core configuration of off-road vehicles.
If you price the SUPER 3, you can see that there is no model in this market segment that is firmly in the dominant position. It is worth noting that the upcoming launch of the Tank 300 Hi4-T Edition heralds a fierce competition in the compact plug-in hybrid hardcore SUV segment.
Referring to the pricing strategy of the Leopard Leopard 5 and Tank 300, I predict that the starting price of the SUPER 3 may be set at around 220,000 yuan. Such pricing can not only demonstrate BYD's strength in cost control, but also reflect its consistent cost-effective advantages.
Finally, the highlight of the Super 9 was unveiled, and many people believed that many people did not expect this car.
As a pure electric sports car designed by BYD's chief designer Iger, the SUPER 9 leads the trend of the new electric era with its Speedster model's open roof design. Officially, it praised its design pinnacle as "the ultimate emotional interpretation of performance" and "the pure pursuit of speed".
In terms of exterior design, in terms of design, the SUPER 9 shows a dynamic and combative appearance. Its characteristic headlights merge with the curves of the fenders, creating a smooth landscape. As a sports car, the SUPER 9 features a striking floating double-wing butterfly door that not only enhances its appeal, but also increases its practicality.
At the underbody, the designers have cleverly integrated two functional blades, the so-called hovering blades, designed to optimise aerodynamics.
In addition, the nine-spoke wheel design not only echoes the "9" in the car's name, but also adds a unique style.
Inside, the new car is inspired by the "space cockpit", and the SUPER 9 is a Speedster model with a dual-cab layout and an open roof to achieve the ultimate in performance. From above, the car's beauty and power are evident, and it is committed to excellent aerodynamics and extreme structural lightweight.
In particular, the dashboard area of the vehicle, the so-called "carbon fiber matrix skeleton", adopts an innovative mechanical hollow design, which achieves the goal of lightweight while ensuring the strength of the body.
As for the dynamics, Formula Leopard has not yet revealed specific details about the car, and we look forward to more information at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show.
Write at the end
The Leopard 5 will undoubtedly take a back seat tonight, and the newly released three Formula Leopard models have thoroughly demonstrated BYD's boundless creativity in the field of off-road and sports. This conference not only proved to the world the rise of domestic car brands, but also further blurred the boundaries with international brands, and even surpassed them in some aspects. They put the dream of driving a luxury performance car within reach.
On a night like this, do you also feel excited and sleepless, proud of this huge leap forward for the domestic car brand?