It is true that due to the emergence of a large number of advantageous domestic new energy products of the same type in the past two years, the sales level of Volkswagen's classic mid-size sedan Magotan has continued to rise, and there are signs of loosening. Of course, after all, with the strength of almost the benchmark of the same level, Magotan has achieved sales of more than 2 million units in the mainland mid-size car market in less than 20 years; This basically indicates that the possibility of a complete fall of Magotan is close to zero. Moreover, when the news that Magotan is about to usher in a new generation of models with the chassis code name B9 comes, it is also the existence that has attracted the attention of domestic consumers.
Now, even though the all-new Magotan has not been released for pre-sale at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show as scheduled, it has still set a date for its official launch next month. Thanks to this, a few days ago, some netizens finally took pictures of its actual car arriving at the local dealership.
Looking back on the appearance, I personally think that this time should be regarded as the upgrade with the largest adjustment in the replacement version of Magotan. Its front face not only uses more three-dimensional visual lines and front surrounding, but also adds matrix headlights and through-type LED light strips, which greatly increases the sporty atmosphere of its front face, and at the same time, it also has a sense of technology.
Even its body part, although the integrity of the fastback layout is almost interesting, but it is still arranged after all. And its two-way parallel straight waistline can also make the sense of strength of its side face as strong as ever. Coupled with the rear layout composed of a sharp "ducktail", a through-type taillight that echoes the front face, and a rear surround that is also quite three-dimensional, it will undoubtedly bring people a new visual experience.
The interior of the new car also has a completely new design tweak. The new generation of Magotan will enable a T-shaped structure composed of a full LCD instrument + suspended central control screen + co-pilot entertainment screen, supplemented by electronic pocket blocks and a large number of LED atmosphere light strips, and the technological visual effect can even be comparable to the current mainstream new energy products of the same type. In addition, the new car is also equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and DJI's newly released intelligent driving solution to accelerate the technological core in the car.
In terms of passenger performance, although the new car has a length, width and height of 4990/1854/1487mm and a wheelbase of 2871mm, it is only longer than the current previous generation version. But after all, such a size arrangement is also above the level, which also means that the interior space performance of the new car will not become a competitive weakness at all. In addition, the new car is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio system, rear air conditioning vents, and a panoramic sunroof to enhance passenger comfort.
In terms of power, the all-new Magotan entry-level model will be equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a D5V model and a maximum power of 160 hp (118 kW). The original 2.0T version has been changed to a high-power 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 220 hp (162 kW) and a model number of EA888-DTJ. As for the drivetrain, it is mated to a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Overall, the new generation of Volkswagen Magotan has a new upgrade range inside and outside, which basically lives up to the expectations of the outside world. However, considering the increasingly fierce market competition environment, if the new generation of Magotan wants to regain its glory, I am afraid that it will still need to work pricing.