Looking back on the domestic auto market last week, it is quite interesting as a whole. BYD launched a new car series, the Hiace 07 EV, which is positioned as a pure electric mid-size SUV and is based on the new e-platform 3.0 Evo. Xingtu Automobile also brought a new Epoch EV, which is based on Chery's new E0X global ultra-comfortable and high-performance electric platform, positioning itself as a medium and large SUV, providing two power options: pure electric and extended range. At the same time, Subaru also officially launched the Subaru WRX in China, which will be introduced in parallel imports. Next, we'll take a look at the new cars that were launched last week and see if there's anything you like!
1. The new Beijing Benz C-class
Price range: 334,800-374,000 yuan
Availability: May 8, 2024
On May 8, the new Beijing Benz C-Class was officially launched, with a price range of 334,800-374,000 yuan. A total of five models will be available in the new car, and consumers will be offered with two front face designs to choose from. The new car is mainly adjusted for the configuration, canceling the old model standard tachograph, except for the entry version of the C 200 L sports version, the price of other models in the whole series is reduced by 1800 yuan. (The picture below shows the current model)
In terms of appearance, the new car has not undergone any changes. The standard version of the model looks more imposing, and it looks like a Mercedes-Benz E-class, which enhances its own luxury attributes. The sporty variant continues to emphasise youthful sportiness, with a more exaggerated diffuser under the front end to enhance its sporty attributes.
On the side, the standard model looks more slender, with chrome trim strips around the windows further embellishing the bodywork. In addition, the upward waistline also makes the side of the car look more minimalist. The sports model has a slender front end and five-spoke wheels that give it a sportier look. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4882/1820/1461mm, and the wheelbase is 2954mm.
At the rear of the vehicle, the identity of the standard version of the model is not obvious, everything is in line with the Mercedes-Benz E-class, and the C260L logo is placed on the left side of the tail, which is similar to the Mercedes-Benz E-class. The sports version of the car adopts a slightly warped ducktail design at the rear, with bilateral exhaust, which is extremely sporty.
In the interior part, the new Mercedes-Benz C-class is consistent with the old model, using a "dragonfly" style steering wheel and a longitudinal central control screen, all of which are designed with the theme of technology and luxury, and the application of a large number of leather materials highlights the sense of high-end.
In terms of power, the new car is still equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of 125kW and 150kW respectively, and a peak torque of 250Nm and 300Nm.
2. Lynk & Co Lynk & Co 06 New Energy 126 Long Endurance Max
Official price: 147,800 yuan
Released: May 9, 2024
On May 9, Cheqq.com learned from the official Lynk & Co that the new model of Lynk & Co 06 EM-P, the 126 long-range Max, was officially launched. The new car adds a Polar Grey exterior color scheme and upgrades for the interior. A total of one model will be launched with a price of CNY 147,800. Users who place orders between May 9 and May 31, 2024 and complete the pick-up before May 31, 2024 (inclusive) can enjoy a limited-time discount of 134,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P 126 Long Endurance Max has added a new polar gray body color, the overall design has not changed much, and it still has a new family design style of the Lynk & Co brand, and the split headlight group is very individual and recognizable. The rear part of the car adopts a through-type taillight, and the interior is an "energy crystal" style LED light source light strip, while the tail mark supports the lighting with the wide indicator light, which has an excellent effect at night. The specific length, width and height of the body size is 4350mm * 1820mm * 1625mm, and the wheelbase is 2640mm.
The interior of the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P 126 Long Range Max also adopts the intelligent cockpit style design, and the minimalist style is very in line with the current trend. In terms of configuration, the new car's 14.6-inch floating multimedia center control screen has a built-in "Dragon Eagle No. 1" chip and LYNK OSN in-vehicle system to ensure functionality and smooth operation.
In terms of power system, the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P 126 long-range Max will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine + electric motor, with a comprehensive power of 220kW and a comprehensive torque of 578N·m, and the transmission system matched with it is a 3-speed DHT hybrid special gearbox, with a CLTC pure electric range of 126km.
3. Star Journey Star Era ET
Price range: 189,800-319,800 yuan
Released: May 9, 2024
On May 9, the Xingtu Star Era ET was officially launched, with a total of 8 models and a price range of 189,800-319,800 yuan. Xingtu is Chery's high-end brand, and the Epoch ET is positioned as a medium and large SUV, providing two power options: pure electric and range extender. The new car is built on the E0X electric platform, adopts a global 800V high-voltage system, and is equipped with CATL's super-rechargeable battery.
The official said that the purchase of a car can enjoy 6 gifts, including replacement gifts, financial gifts, warranty gifts, traffic gifts, rescue gifts, and points gifts.
In terms of appearance, the overall design style of Star Era ET is calm and atmospheric, with a split headlight group on the front face, and the visual effect is avant-garde and highly recognizable. The closed middle grid further strengthens the new energy attributes, and the curved surface transition is matched with the EXEED brand logo, outlining a strong sense of hierarchy. The new car is available in five exterior colours, namely Cangling Green, Moon Shadow Gray, Starry Night Black, Yunshu White and Rime Blue.
The side transitions are sleek, and the frameless doors and concealed door handles are in line with the current trend. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 4955mm*1975mm*1698mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. The rear shape is simple and regular, and the through-type flowing light group echoes the front face, with 262 built-in LED lamp beads, and the lighting effect is very good.
In the interior, the Epoch ET incorporates the "Welcome Home" ultra-comfortable home design concept, and the light color scheme feels warm. The floating full LCD instrument and the central control screen create a strong sense of science and technology, based on the smart home voice of the Lion AI large model, built-in car-home interconnection, baby mode, pet mode, karaoke mode and other 20 smart home scenes, the configuration performance is very mainstream. A large number of physical buttons have been simplified in the center console, and the overall design is quite simple. Officially, the marble slabs, solid wood trim panels and Microfiber microfiber used in the interior are all high-end environmentally friendly materials. The interior is available in four colour schemes: Dark Black, Brown Grey, Grey Grey and Roland Purple.
In terms of power, the new car is available in two models: single motor and dual motor, and the output power of the electric motor and the comprehensive range are also different depending on the configuration. Matched with CATL's Shenxing super-rechargeable battery, it is divided into two types: 77kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and 100kWh ternary lithium battery. The official said that relying on the global 800V platform, under the condition of 25°C room temperature, it can be charged for 10 minutes to last 400km.
The extended-range version is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a combined maximum system power of 195kW and a maximum torque of 324Nm, and the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.8s. Equipped with a 32kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provided by CATL, it has a pure electric range of 200 km and a comprehensive range of more than 1,500 km.
4. Geely Panda Karting
Official price: 46,900 yuan
Released: May 9, 2024
On May 9, Geely Automobile officially announced the official launch of its Panda Karting, with one configuration and a price of 46,900 yuan. At the same time, the official provides a cash red envelope of 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan, with a limited-time preferential price of 45,900. The overall design of the new car incorporates go-kart elements, and the CLTC pure electric range is 200km.
On the outside, the new car retains the iconic "square box" design and is equipped with a sporty package to highlight its unique positioning. The narrow grille with round headlights looks very cute and cute. The front bumper is trimmed in black for a sportier look. In terms of color, the new car is available in four colors: Racing Black, Black/Hurricane Gray, Black/Adventure White, and Black/Flying Pink.
The sides feature a two-door design and are equipped with black and white low-drag wheels. The tail shape is relatively simple, and the interior of the tail light group adopts a splicing design, which is highly recognizable. In addition, the rear bumper has also been blackened and a roof spoiler has been added to enhance the sporty attributes.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a simple center console design, equipped with an 8-inch floating center control screen and a 9.2-inch glow instrument cluster, which is more fashionable. The front center tunnel has an open design, which can effectively enhance the sense of space. In terms of configuration, the new car provides mobile phone Bluetooth key function, non-inductive entry + non-inductive start function, mobile phone App remote control, voice control and reversing image.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a rear-mounted single motor with a total power of 30 kW and a total torque of 110 Nm. It is mated to a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 17.03 kWh, and has a CLTC all-electric range of 200 km.
5. Subaru WRX
Official price: 369,800 yuan
Availability: May 10, 2024
On May 10, the Subaru WRX was officially launched in China, with one model and a price of 369,800 yuan. The car will be introduced on a parallel import basis, with a limited edition of 200 units, and deliveries are expected in the third quarter of 2024.
The new Subaru WRX has undergone significant changes, but the vehicle still exudes a very strong sense of performance, such as the large air intakes in the engine compartment and the exaggerated front lip, which give it a strong and sporty atmosphere. At the same time, the headlights of the all-new Subaru WRX still follow the family-style design, similar to the C-shaped LED daytime running lights, which are still highly recognizable when lit.
In addition to the sharp lines, the car is still a traditional sedan, but its sense of performance is still very obvious. The black wheel arches also add some crossover touches, and the visual effect is not bland. At the rear, the upturned rear wing plays the finishing touch, while the exaggerated rear surround diffuser and the double-sided quad exhaust are still retained, giving it a sporty feel.
In terms of interior, the all-new Subaru WRX follows the latest design of the family, and the overall design is stylish, and the due functions are not absent. The main color of the vehicle is black, with a sizeable embedded screen, the screen size reaches 11.6 inches, with red stitching, so that the sense of technology and sportiness are perfectly combined. In this screen, the new car has built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone interconnection functions. At the same time, the new car also has L2 level of assisted driving capabilities, with EyeSight technology to ensure driving safety.
The new model is powered by a 2.4-liter horizontally opposed turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 202 kW and a maximum torque of 349 Nm. The drivetrain is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
6. BYD Hiace 07 EV
Price range: 189,800-239,800 yuan
Availability: May 10, 2024
On May 10, the BYD Hiace 07EV was officially launched, with a total of four models and a price range of 189,800-239,800 yuan. The Hiace 07EV is the first model of BYD's new Hiace IP, which is based on the all-new e-platform 3.0 Evo, and has rolled off the assembly line at BYD's Changzhou plant and will be delivered to users within this month. In order to enhance competitiveness, BYD also gave out car purchase benefits for Hiace 07EV, from now on, ordering Hiace 07EV can enjoy 0 down payment and 0 interest, replacement subsidy up to 16,000 yuan, 2 years of free car traffic (5GB/month) and other multiple rich benefits. As of June 30, users who have successfully placed an order in the BYD Ocean APP/Mini Program can enjoy 6 maintenance times in 6 years, BYD Ocean APP10000 points, etc.
In terms of appearance, the BYD Hiace 07 EV continues the design concept of marine aesthetics, showing elegant and avant-garde fashion characteristics. The new car is based on the Ocean X concept car, and the overall style is stylish and sporty. The front face adopts the iconic X shape of the BYD brand, and the front grille is a closed design, with a strong three-dimensional effect. The side of the body adopts a double waistline design, which is elegant and agile, with perfect body proportions. The tail shape is full, and the through-type taillights increase the sense of hierarchy while also stretching the visual width.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the BYD Hiace 07EV are 4830mm*1925mm*1620mm, and the wheelbase is 2930mm. There are nearly 20 different forms of storage space in the car, which is convenient for storing all kinds of belongings. The front compartment has a storage space of 58 litres and can fit a standard 20-inch suitcase.
In terms of interior, the Hiace 07EV adopts the family-oriented design of the BYD brand, using a large number of soft materials to enhance the overall texture. The curves of the upper part of the instrument panel extending to the sides outline the enveloping shape of "floating wings". The steering wheel is a flat-bottomed four-spoke design, and the crystal gear lever is delicate and technological.
In terms of configuration, the new car not only has a high-end version of the intelligent cockpit - DiLink 100, but also the first high-end intelligent driving assistance system - DiPilot 100, which can deeply cover the six core intelligent driving functions of high-speed pilot, realize follow navigation, complete automatic on-ramp and off-ramp, active obstacle avoidance and other assisted driving tasks. The ambient lighting is available in 128 colors, with waterfall ambient lighting on the door panels and floating ambient lighting inside the dashboard panel to match the rhythm of the music. The AR-HUD head-up display with a projection area of 50 inches on the screen, combined with the deeply customized navigation system, displays the driving environment information more accurately and intelligently. It supports full-scene intelligent voice control with four-tone recognition, and can easily control more than 1,000 functions with voice, regardless of the front and rear seats.
In terms of power system, the BYD Hiace 07EV is equipped with BYD's 12-in-1 intelligent electric drive system, which is equipped with 1200V silicon carbide electronic control and adopts a 23000rpm high-speed motor. The new car is available in rear-mounted single-motor and dual-motor front and rear models. The entry-level model adopts a rear-mounted single-motor design with a total electric motor power of 170kW; The total power of the motor for the single-motor high-power model is 230kW; The total motor output of the dual-motor model is 390kW. In terms of chassis, the new car adopts a front double wishbone and a rear five-link independent suspension, and is equipped with FSD frequency variable damping damper at the entry, and the 550 four-wheel drive intelligent aviation version is equipped with Yunnan-C intelligent damping body control system and provides iTAC intelligent torque control system.
7、捷途 捷途X70 PLUS冠军版
Price range: 105,900-132,900 yuan
Availability: May 10, 2024
On May 10, Cheqq.com learned from the official Jietu Automobile that its Jietu X70 PLUS Champion Edition model was officially launched, and the new car launched 8 models, with a price range of 105,900-132,900 yuan. As a new model, the new car mainly upgrades the configuration, adding a number of practical configurations to improve the user experience.
As a new model, the overall styling design of the new car is consistent with the current model, with a large waterfall grille on the front face with sharp headlight clusters on both sides and a vertical air intake design, and the use of chrome decorative strips for embellishment, the overall visual effect is more refined and sporty. The rear part of the car adopts the current popular through-type taillight group, which effectively expands the visual width, and with the exhaust layout with a total of four sides on both sides, it is full of sportiness.
In terms of interior, the new car also continues the design style of the current model, and the design of the dual screen is still very eye-catching, coupled with the through-line lines and silver chrome decoration, taking into account the sense of technology and luxury. In terms of configuration, the X70 PLUS is equipped with a 10.25-inch dual screen, which provides voice technology recognition control, supports scenario-based interaction, and can also control multimedia systems, navigation, telephones, windows/sunroofs, etc., and supports OTA upgrades of the whole vehicle. The second row of seats in the 7-seater version can be adjusted/moved 25-41 degrees.
In terms of power, the Champion Edition is equipped with two engines, 1.5T and 1.6T, the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 230Nm, and the transmission system is matched with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 1.6T engine has a maximum power of 145 kW and a maximum torque of 290Nm, and the transmission system is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.
Teaser of new vehicles to be launched in the 20th week of 2024 (May 13-19).