The May Day holiday is officially over, and there are fewer new cars on the market last week, and only 3 models have met us. They are the 2024 GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, the 2024 Chery Tiggo 7, and the SAIC Maxus Star L Power Edition. Next, we will explain these three models in detail.
1. The 2024 GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard
Price range: 118,000-158,000 yuan
Released: May 1, 2024
On May 1, the 2024 GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard was officially launched, with three models and a price range of 118,000-158,000 yuan. As a facelifted model, the new car has been significantly upgraded in terms of appearance, performance, interior, technology and other aspects. In terms of power, the new car is available in 1.5T and 2.0T versions.
In terms of appearance, the new car continues the design of the current model, and the overall visual effect is very sporty. It is worth mentioning that the 2024 Shadow Leopard 2.0T model also adopts a black front surround, and a new superstar silver paint is added, and all models are upgraded to Michelin performance tires, which further improves the sportiness.
Inside, the design of the new car is the same as that of the current model, but with upgrades in terms of details and equipment. Among them, the new car has added a black and gray interior color, and the interior texture adopts a new style. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with a more powerful in-vehicle chip, and the operation will be smoother.
The 2024 Shadow Leopard is equipped with the ADiGO intelligent Internet of Vehicles ecosystem, which has been upgraded in terms of intelligence and Internet functions. Through the intelligent voice control function, it can support multimedia, navigation, telephone, air conditioning, sunroof, etc. In addition, the new car also supports remote control, wireless Carplay mobile phone interconnection and other functions. In terms of safety features, the new car is equipped with a 540-degree surround view (including transparent chassis) function as standard.
In terms of power, the new car is still available with 1.5T and 2.0T engines, of which the 1.5T turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 130 kW and a peak torque of 270 Nm, mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 2.0T turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 195 kW and a peak torque of 400 Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
2. 2024 Chery Tiggo 7
Price range: 74,900-96,900 yuan
Released: May 1, 2024
On May 1, the 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 was officially launched, with three models and prices ranging from 74,900 to 96,900 yuan. As a facelifted model, the new car has been significantly revised, making it look more aggressive and aggressive. It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car has been greatly adjusted, among which the large air intake grille is supplemented by a large number of dot matrix decorations, and the visual effect is quite atmospheric. The shape of the headlights has also been adjusted, and it has been narrowed compared to the old model, which looks much smarter. The two sides of the front envelope are also outlined with multiple lines, which looks more complex and enhances the sense of hierarchy.
The sides of the body have not changed much, and the blackened A/B/C pillar design creates the visual effect of a floating roof, which looks more youthful and in line with the car's positioning. At the rear, the through-type LED light strip has a stylish lighting effect, and the exhaust port with chrome decoration at the bottom further highlights the youthful and fashionable atmosphere.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts the current mainstream 24.6-inch dual-screen design, which connects the instrument panel with the central control screen to create a strong sense of technology. The air conditioning vents have also been replaced with a through-type design, which effectively stretches the visual width of the car. In terms of interior materials, the new car is heavily wrapped in leather and soft fabrics to create a certain sense of class.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 115 kW and a peak torque of 230 Nm, and the transmission system is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a new CVT continuously variable transmission that can simulate a nine-speed transmission.
3. SAIC Maxus Interstellar L Power Edition
Price range: 99,800-123,800 yuan
Released: May 5, 2024
On May 5, SAIC MAXUS officially announced that the interstellar L power version was officially launched. The overall design of the new car has not changed much, only the powertrain has been upgraded, and it is equipped with a 2.0-liter engine, and is available with time-sharing all-wheel drive and rear axle differential lock. A total of 12 models will be launched, with prices ranging from CNY 99,800 to CNY 121,800. (The picture shows the 2023 SAIC Maxus Interstellar L)
In terms of appearance, the SAIC Maxus Interstellar L power version has not changed much, and it still has a heavy overall style, creating a strong momentum. The rectangular front grille is complemented by chrome bezels and an interior matrix trim that reduces the roughness of the pickup model. At the same time, the whole vehicle adopts full gradient leaf springs, coupled with the flat-bottomed cargo box without wheel bag design, which will not occupy excess space, and can provide 1.5 tons of legal towing qualification.
The interior of the SAIC Maxus Star L Power Edition adopts a design style similar to that of an SUV model, supplemented by a double color scheme, creating a sense of luxury. In addition, in terms of intelligent configuration, the new car will be equipped with a 10.1-inch LCD touch screen, which supports functions such as vehicle network, mobile phone interconnection, voice recognition, intelligent navigation, and online entertainment, and provides convenient configurations such as PEPS keyless entry and one-button start.
In terms of power system, the SAIC Maxus Interstellar L power version is equipped with SAIC π series 2.0T turbocharged diesel engine, with a maximum power of 105kW and a peak torque of 360Nm, and provides three driving modes of ECO/NORMAL/POWER, as well as BorgWarner's time-sharing four-wheel drive system and Eaton's rear axle differential lock, which can meet the needs of cars in different road conditions.
Teaser of new vehicles to be launched in the 19th week of 2024 (May 6-12).