Summary of key new cars launched in May, led by BYD Hiace 07EV / SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L Pro

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2024-05-01 07:03Posted in Beijing Automotive Creator

The spring breeze in May swept in, gently taking away the auto show craze in April. In the automotive market, the heat has not diminished, but has a tendency to heat up. This month's Zhiji L6, Lynk & Co 07 EM-P, Nezha L pure electric version, BYD Hiace 07, Volkswagen Tiguan L Pro, etc., which have attracted a lot of attention this month. Without further ado, let's take a look at what these new cars really have to offer!

BYD Hiace 07EV

Expected availability: May 10

The Hiace 07EV was built by a design team led by BYD's global styling director, Wolfgang Iger. Externally, the new car continues to be designed with a marine aesthetic. The front face continues the design of the Ocean X concept car, using a large number of line cuts, with two raised rib lines on the front hatch, enriching the layering and three-dimensional sense of the front of the car. The sleek lines on the sides create an elegant stance, while the raised shoulder line and the simple and powerful double waistline design further enhance the sense of speed.

The tail is also full of movement, with rich straight lines and agile curves intertwined to form a strong visual impact. It is worth mentioning that the BYD logo on the tail can also be illuminated at night. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4830 * 1925 * 1620 mm, and the wheelbase is 2930 mm.

In terms of interior, it can be seen that the Hiace 07EV continues the family design language, and the new car adopts a center console design with straighter lines, and the leather wrap highlights the texture of the interior. In addition, the very familiar large floating central control screen and the embedded full LCD instrument cluster are not absent. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel.

In terms of equipment, the new car is equipped with a head-up display, crystal electronic shift knob, wireless charging for mobile phones, Dynaudio audio, leather sports seats, rear air conditioning vents, and rear seat ventilation/heating. It is worth mentioning that the new car will also be equipped with BYD's "Eye of the Gods" high-end intelligent driving system.

The Hiace 07EV will also be equipped with the Eye of the Gods high-end intelligent driving, with a number of driving functions such as lane keeping, lane piloting, lever lane changing, traffic sign recognition, and intelligent speed limiting. If the vehicle is not in the condition to change lanes due to the close distance, the system will actively accelerate and decelerate under the premise of ensuring safety, and then take the initiative to initiate lane change after increasing the safety distance. Not only that, when there is a vehicle in front of it, Hiace 07EV will intelligently select the appropriate lane change time according to the situation of the road dotted solid line, road congestion, etc., and actively keep a safe distance from the next vehicle.

In terms of power, Hiace 07EV provides two power options: single motor and dual motor four-wheel drive, of which the single motor provides two kinds of power: 170kW and 230kW, and the maximum power of the front and rear motors of the dual-motor four-wheel drive version is 160kW and 230kW respectively. The single-motor version has a range of 550 km and 610 km, respectively, while the all-wheel drive version is equipped with an 80.64 kWh battery pack for a range of 550 km.

In addition, the new car is also equipped with many cutting-edge BYD technologies, such as CTB battery body integration technology, front double wishbones, rear five-link independent suspension, Yunnan-C intelligent body damping control system and iTAC intelligent torque control system.

上汽大众全新途观L Pro

Expected availability: May 15

On the outside, the new car will be offered in two different design styles of the front face, the front grille of the new car is closed, and it is equipped with a continuous LED light cluster to connect the two headlights. The difference is that the front bumper of the R Line version will have a diamond-shaped mesh structure, with polygonal ventilation and heat dissipation openings on both sides, and the overall shape will be more sporty. The other version of the front bumper adopts a three-spoke style ventilation and heat dissipation opening, and the sides are equipped with longitudinal ventilation openings for a more stylish shape.

On the side of the body, the new car adopts a relatively flat body panel design, and the front and rear fenders are slightly wider than the body, with the concave design under the door, so that the new car shows a good sense of power. In addition, details such as the door bezels of the R Line version have been blackened, and the wheels have been made sportier with five-spoke semi-closed wheels. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4735/1859/1682mm, and the wheelbase is 2791mm.

At the rear, the R Line version is equipped with a gloss black roof spoiler design, and both exterior designs use a continuous tail light cluster, and the internal light sources of the tail light bodies on both sides are arranged in a three-point pattern, which is well recognizable when lit. In addition, the rear bumper of the new car also adopts a design that echoes the front bumper and has a good sense of hierarchy. In addition, both exterior designs of the new car feature a concealed exhaust layout.

Inside, the design language of the new car is closer to the ID. family style, with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and electronic pocket design, a 10.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 15-inch floating central touchscreen, while the new car will also be equipped with a co-pilot entertainment screen. In addition, it has been reported that the new car will feature a new in-vehicle system. In addition, the R-Line version has an exclusive logo on the seat details, with blue trim strips added to the details. In terms of equipment, the new car will be equipped with panoramic sunroof, wireless charging for mobile phones, Harman Kardon audio, front seat memory, rear independent air conditioning and other functions.

In terms of power, according to the information in the previous declaration, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine divided into high and low power, with a maximum power of 162kW and 137kW respectively depending on the tuning, and the transmission system will have four-wheel drive options.

Tomoki L6

Expected availability: May 13

In terms of appearance, the shape of the new car's headlight cluster still adopts a narrow willow leaf style, and adopts a closed front face design to highlight the new energy attributes. In addition, the front bumper of the new car adopts a trapezoidal style heat dissipation opening, and the "C" shaped corner design on both sides is integrated to form a through-style, which enhances the visual width of the front of the car.

On the side of the body, the roof line is relatively smooth, the door panel does not use too many lines to depict, and with the hidden door handle design, the overall match makes the overall sense of the side of the new car be well enhanced. The new car will also be equipped with a variety of wheel styles as well as four-piston brake calipers. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4931/1960/1474mm, and the wheelbase is 2950mm.

At the rear, the new car is equipped with a high-mounted brake light cluster, and the tail light cluster adopts a double-layer through-type design, which is highly recognizable when lit. In addition, the rear surround shape of the new car echoes the front bumper, enhancing the overall sense of the vehicle.

In the interior, the new car still uses a full-frame digital cockpit, and the center console is equipped with a 26.3-inch triple screen and a 10.5-inch touch screen with a vertical layout. In terms of configuration, its whole system is equipped with ultra-long-range high-precision lidar + NVIDIA Orin X chip and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip as standard.

In terms of power, the new car will be offered in single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions, with the single-motor version having a maximum power of 216kW and the dual-motor version having a combined power of 579kW. In terms of range, the new car will be offered with a choice of 90 kWh and 100 kWh battery packs, and the range will be 700/720/750/770 km.

It is worth mentioning that the Zhiji L6 is equipped with the first-generation VMC (Vehicle Motion Control) digital chassis technology as standard, which coordinates and controls the rear-wheel steering, intelligent electronically controlled shock absorbers, air suspension, electric drive and other advanced chassis hardware, so that the vehicle's acceleration, braking, steering, and shock absorption no longer go their own way, and the vehicle X, Y, and Z three-way six-degree-of-freedom body attitude coordination control is realized, and innovative functions such as "crab walking" movement that break through the physical limits of conventional vehicles are obtained. The Grey Lizard digital chassis can be connected to advanced high-end chassis hardware such as rear-wheel steering system, intelligent electronically controlled shock absorbers, and closed air suspension to obtain a more agile full-scene driving experience.

领克07 EM-P

Expected availability: May

In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car is inspired by the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept, which still adopts a split light cluster and is equipped with the iconic bi-fold LED daytime running lights to enhance the recognition of the new car. In addition, the high and low beam clusters of the new car are integrated with the continuous front grille to form an integrated design, which is matched with the trapezoidal heat dissipation opening of the front envelope, which broadens the horizontal visual experience of the front of the car as a whole. It is worth mentioning that the new car will be available in two unique paint options: Dawn Silver and Dawn Blue.

From the side of the body, the new car adopts a two-tone paint with different colors for the roof and body, and the waistline of the vehicle forms an upturned trend at the end of the tail, creating a wide-body visual effect of the rear fender shape of the vehicle, and the concave rib line design under the door shows the sense of power of the vehicle. In addition, the new car will be available with 18-inch and 19-inch wheels. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4827/1900/1480mm, and the wheelbase is 2843mm.

At the rear, the new car is decorated with a small black spoiler, and the tail light clusters have a continuous design. In addition, the rear bumper of the new car also adopts a multi-line shrink design, with a black rear diffuser decorative panel, which further enhances the sporty attributes of the new car.

Inside, the new car will be equipped with a 15.4-inch central multimedia display, which can be adjusted at a free angle of plus or minus 15 degrees. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with 50W wireless charging and 60W type-C dual fast charging interfaces, and its wireless charging panel is also equipped with air cooling and heat dissipation function, and the whole car is equipped with a total of 6 charging ports. In terms of interior colours, the new car will have a choice of dark black and light white.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine + dual motor plug-in hybrid system with a model number of BHE15-BFZ, of which the maximum engine power is 120 kilowatts, the comprehensive power is 280 kilowatts, the comprehensive torque is 615 Nm, and the comprehensive cruising range is more than 1400 kilometers under CLTC working conditions, in addition, the new car will also support 3.3 kilowatts of external discharge function.

Nezha L pure electric version

Expected availability: May

In terms of appearance, Nezha L adopts a new design concept, with a closed front end with a trapezoidal heat dissipation opening in the front envelope, and a little array of grille design inside, and a three-section LED daytime running light group is used inside the headlight groups on both sides, and the overall shape of the front cabin extends slightly downward, showing the light and shadow effect that is officially called "dynamic feature line", and the sense of movement is directly full.

On the side of the car, the new car adopts a double waistline design, with the front waistline running through the rear doors and the rear waistline continuing to the rear, creating the visual effect of the wide body of the rear wheel side fenders. At the rear, the new car is equipped with a continuous taillight cluster and a roof spoiler, giving the overall combination a sporty look. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4770*1900*1660mm, and the wheelbase is 2810mm.

Nezha L's on-board "refrigerator" has an independent compressor and a minimum refrigeration temperature of minus 6 degrees. And the "color TV" is equipped with dual 15.6-inch screens on the center console, bringing a better viewing experience. Finally, the "sofa" is equipped with zero-gravity seats as standard, with 8-point massage and ventilation heating, as well as a small table on the right side of the rear row.

In terms of power, from the perspective of the exhibition car, the Nezha L pure electric version provides a single-motor version for selection, with a peak power of 170 kilowatts and a maximum range of 510 kilometers.

The all-new Volkswagen Magotan

Expected availability: May 21

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new family-style design style, which changes the traditional and conservative design style of the previous Volkswagen. The narrow front grille is connected to the headlight clusters on either side, and a continuous chrome strip in the centre gives the front end a wider and more generous look. The Volkswagen brand logo in the center can be lit, and there are through-type light strips on both sides, which well enhances the sense of science and technology. The lower part of the front end is equipped with a chrome trim strip and a deflector shape to further enhance the sporty look.

From the side, the car has a waistline that runs from the front wheel arch to the taillights, and the new style of two-tone large wheels gives the overall sense of sportiness. In terms of the tail, the car uses through-type taillights, and the Volkswagen LOGO can also be lit, with the red reflective strip below, which well enhances the layering of the rear of the car. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4990/1854/1487mm, and the wheelbase is 2871mm.

The new Magotan has undergone more significant changes in the interior, with a 25-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 15-inch 2K central control screen and an 11.6-inch co-pilot screen, and the new car is equipped with a full LCD instrument, a large-size floating central control screen and a co-pilot entertainment screen. The new car has a pocket gear design, and the lower part of the center console leaves more storage space. In addition, the new car will be significantly upgraded in terms of intelligence, and will be equipped with DJI's newly released intelligent driving solution. There is a separate air conditioning control area in the rear, and the legroom performance is acceptable.

In terms of power, the all-new Magotan will be offered with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine for consumers to choose from, with the former having a maximum power of 118 kilowatts and the latter having a maximum power of 162 kilowatts.

Locally-produced Volvo EX30

Expected availability: May 20

In terms of appearance, the new car will adopt the classic "Thor's Hammer" LED headlight cluster of the Volvo family, and the internal light source will be arranged in a tic-tac-toe grid, while the closed front grille and the front surround with a different color design from the body will make the new car look more futuristic. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the domestic Volvo EX30 are 4233*1838*1555mm, and the wheelbase is 2650mm.

At the rear, the new car adopts a wrap-around taillight shape, and the longitudinal layout of the taillight body on both sides adopts a multi-banner design, which is very recognizable when lit. In addition, the rear bumper of the new car also adopts a different color design from the body, which increases the three-dimensional effect of the rear of the car.

In terms of interior, the new car still continues the simple design concept, the classic 12.3-inch vertical large-size central control screen still exists, the buttons on the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel have been changed to touch control, the air conditioning outlet is also a hidden design, and the smooth central armrest is flat, and the vehicle has almost no physical buttons, which is rich in scientific and technological atmosphere while also revealing a lot of high-end feeling.

In terms of power, according to the previous declaration information of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the domestic Volvo EX30 provides single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive options, with a maximum power of 200kW for the single-motor version, 115kW for the front motor and 200kW for the rear motor, with a comprehensive power of 315kW. In terms of range, the new car will be available with 66 kWh and 49 kWh battery packs, with a range of 590 km, 540 km and 410 km.

Star Epoch ET

Expected availability: May 9

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a through-type LED daytime running light cluster, and is equipped with a split headlight cluster, and the ventilation and heat dissipation openings on both sides of the front surround well integrate the high and low beam light clusters together to form a triangular style. In addition, both the pure electric version and the extended range version of the new car adopt a closed front design, and its ventilation and heat dissipation openings are set under the front bumper, revealing a hint of dynamic effect in the styling.

From the side, the overall shape of the new car adopts a more standard SUV body structure, the body waistline runs from the side to the tail, the front and rear fenders with the wheel arch shape to create a wide-body visual effect, the new car is also equipped with hidden door handles and 19-inch and 20-inch wheels to choose from, and the whole series comes standard with 6-piston fixed calipers. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4955/1975/1698mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm.

At the rear, the new car is equipped with a roof spoiler and a hidden rear window wiper, and the tail light cluster adopts a through-type design, which is well recognizable when lit. The rear envelope of the new car also adopts a two-tone design of different colors from the body, and the concave license plate frame area is bent under the trunk of Yao Yu, which creates a good sense of hierarchy in the parking space. In terms of body color, the new car will be available in five exterior colors: Cangling Green, Yunshu White, Starry Black, Rime Blue, and Moon Shadow Gray.

Inside, the new car will be equipped with a full LCD instrument cluster with a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a floating multimedia touchscreen in the middle of the center console, and a split design in the center tunnel area to provide a better spatial experience. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with suspended headrests, seats with heating, ventilation, massage, lumbar support and leg rest, etc., as well as mobile star bar, double-layer flow three-zone heat pump air conditioning, intelligent health monitoring, "zero formaldehyde" cockpit, Lion Melody Max immersive 23 speakers and other configurations.

In terms of intelligent driving, the new car will be equipped with 30 high-performance sensors including ultra-long-range high-precision lidar, high-precision millimeter-wave radar, and high-definition cameras, and at the same time, it will use the NVIDIA DRIVE ORIN chip with up to 508TOPS computing power, which can provide NEP full-scene intelligent driving assistance, covering urban intelligent driving assistance, high-speed intelligent driving assistance, and intelligent parking. At the same time, Epoch ET can also customize the intelligent driving experience of multiple scenarios such as off-road and commuting based on big data.

In terms of power, the new car will be available in two options: pure electric version and extended range version, both equipped with SiC silicon carbide electric drive system and EEA5.0 electronic and electrical architecture. The all-electric version will be available in both single-motor and dual-motor versions, with the rear single-motor version having a maximum power of 230 kW and the dual-motor all-wheel drive version having a combined power of 353 kW. The extended-range version is equipped with a 1.5T range extender + electric motor to form a range extender system, with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a comprehensive range of more than 1,500 kilometers.

In terms of chassis, the Star Era ET is equipped with a gimbal chassis, and its biggest highlight is that it is equipped with IAS intelligent air suspension + CDC electromagnetic damping system, which can be high or low, soft or hard through intelligent preview and other functions, bringing better driving comfort and passability. At the same time, the Epoch ET is also equipped with a front double wishbone and a rear five-link suspension to achieve better handling stability and comfort.

Dongfeng Wind Planet Sea V9

Expected availability: End of May

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a complex staggered waterfall chrome grille design, and the LED daytime running light clusters on both sides are integrated with the front grille, while the new car adopts a split lamp group design, and its high and low beam lamp clusters are integrated with the ventilation opening decoration on both sides of the front envelope, and the overall styling design makes the new car have a strong aura.

 From the side of the body, the waistline runs through the body to the rear, and the smooth curves on the front fenders and door panels add to the three-dimensional effect of the vehicle. The new car also features a double-sided sliding door design with close-spoked wheels. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5248/1920/1820 (mm), and the wheelbase is 3018mm.

In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a 41-inch intelligent ultra-clear triple screen, which integrates Tencent's TAI 4.0 intelligent car machine system, which is very functional. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and an electronic shift mechanism, which is full of technology. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with second-row luxury airline seats, with 1020mm second-row slide rails, and the seat layout is flexible. The new car has 200mm two central tunnels, the second and third rows have a longitudinal distance of 922mm, and the third row of legroom is very spacious.

Xinghai V9 is equipped with L2+ intelligent driving assistance system, including forward-facing forward collision warning FCW + active braking AEB + forward crossing warning, lateral lane departure warning LDW + lane assist LCA + door opening warning DOW, reversing rear oncoming vehicle warning RCTA + RCW rear collision warning, front, rear and left and right all-round collision avoidance system. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a navigation-assisted driving high-speed NOA function, based on the vehicle's sensors, the fusion of high-precision maps, to achieve intelligent cruise on high-speed sections, support global path planning, intelligent lane change, automatic obstacle avoidance, automatic on-ramp and other functions.

The new model is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor, with a 1.5-liter engine with a maximum output of 113 kW and a maximum torque of 230 Nm, and an electric motor with a total output of 150 kW and a total torque of 310 Nm. The new model has a CLTC range of 1,300 km, and the CLTC pure electric range is 100 km and 200 km, respectively. In addition, the new model is equipped with a 3.3kW external discharge function.

The 2024 GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard

Expected availability: May 1

In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car basically continues the model on sale, and still adopts a dynamic track exterior design style. However, the 2024 Shadow Leopard 2.0T model adopts a black front bumper trim, and the front face looks more dynamic. In addition, the 2024 Shadow Leopard will also be painted with Superstar Silver and upgraded to Michelin performance tires across the board.

In terms of interior, the overall design of the 2024 Shadow Leopard also continues with the current model, but the design details and configuration have been upgraded. The new car has a black and gray interior colorway, and the interior texture adopts the latest design. At the same time, the new car has also been upgraded in the in-vehicle system, equipped with a stronger chip, more silky operation, in addition to the standard 7-inch instrument cluster.

In terms of other configurations, it is reported that the 2024 Shadow Leopard will also add 360-degree panoramic image, Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection function, Yamaha audio, front seat ventilation, etc. In terms of power, the 2024 Shadow Leopard will continue to be on sale, and will continue to offer three options: 1.5T, 2.0T and 2.0L petrol-electric hybrid. However, the 2024 Shadow Leopard 2.0T model will be equipped with a front overhang overhead balance bar in the engine compartment.

Geely Panda Karting

Expected availability: May 9

In terms of appearance, the Geely Panda kart shape is also highly restored to the kart shape in the game, which is both small and flexible. The new car features 14-inch ultra-fast colour-block wheels, a wide-body effect on the front and rear bumpers, and a sonic flying rear wing at the rear for a sporty look. In addition, the new car will be available in Racing Black, Adventure White and Racing Grey.

In terms of interior, the Geely Panda Karting adopts a dynamic assault cockpit. The whole is decorated in pink and white, which is full of fashion. In terms of seats, the new car adopts an ergonomic, high-resilience, dirt-resistant, wear-resistant, no-wash leather high-speed space-time seat. The 9.2-inch + 8-inch floating central control screen is equipped with a sports shift knob, which is full of science and technology. Among them, the 9.2-inch Vitality Radiance Instrument can display more than 50 driving information and support multi-color backlighting, while the 8-inch central control screen supports wireless screen projection, non-inductive interconnection, voice control, navigation, listening to songs and other functions.

The body size of the Geely Panda Karting is 3150×1540×1685mm, the wheelbase is 2015mm, and it has a large loading space of 800L under the premise of folding the rear seats. In addition, the new car can also be used in a DIY way with an official boutique storage box to expand more storage space.

It is powered by an electric motor that delivers 30 kW of power and 110 Nm of torque, and has a range of up to 200 km in CLTC mode. In addition, the new car has two driving modes, Normal and Sport, and three levels of adjustable energy recuperation. In terms of energy replenishment, Panda Karting is equipped with a 22kW DC true fast charging + 3.3kW AC slow charging function, which can charge the power from 30% to 80% in 30min.

Galloping pony

Expected availability: End of May

In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a cute design style, the headlight cluster is a quadrangular style, the front grille adopts a closed shape and is equipped with a slender heat dissipation opening between the front bumper and the front lip, while the body also adopts a two-tone design, and the paint color is also relatively young and lively, with a total of 6 body colors. As a three-door hatchback, the new car also features a four-seat layout.

The new car will be fitted with 12-inch wheels and 145/70 R12 tyres, with front disc and rear drum brakes. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 3000/1510/1630mm, and the wheelbase is 1953mm. The approach angle of the new car is 29 degrees, the departure angle is 43 degrees, and the minimum ground clearance is 130mm.

Inside, the new car will be equipped with a 7-inch full LCD instrument cluster with a two-spoke steering wheel, a number of physical buttons embedded in the center console, and a knob to shift gears. In terms of equipment, the new car will be equipped with rear parking radar, Bluetooth phone, USB port, tire pressure alarm, mobile phone remote control and other functions.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a rear single motor with a maximum power of 20 kW and a maximum torque of 85 Nm, and will be equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the pure electric range will be 122 km and 170 km under CLTC mode. In terms of chassis, the new car is equipped with MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a three-link non-independent suspension at the rear.

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