The dealer’s "forcing the palace" incident continued to ferment, and Porsche finally "couldn’t sit still".

On May 27, Porsche China issued an official statement, although it did not explicitly state the conflict with the dealer, it obliquely revealed its discussions with the dealer in many areas, including business policy, electrification transformation, and so on.

The discussion is multifaceted.

This newspaper previously reported on Porsche dealers’ "forcing the palace" (for details, see: Porsche’s "unable to sell" intensifies contradictions, dealers collectively "forcing the palace"?).

The cause of the incident was that, in the context of the increasingly volatile car market, Porsche China chose to press the dealer’s warehouse in order to complete the sales task. However, the pressure on the warehouse posed a huge financial pressure on some dealers, causing the contradiction between Porsche and some dealers to intensify. Some dealers stopped picking up cars and asked Porsche headquarters to provide subsidies while replacing relevant executives.

On May 27, Porsche China released the joint statement of Porsche China and all authorized dealers, "To clear the clouds, to see the right, and to move forward."

In its statement, Porsche China did not explicitly mention the "palace" incident, but said vaguely: "Porsche China and dealers are jointly facing a number of complex issues, with both opportunities and challenges. We understand and thank you for the concerns expressed recently about our partnership and future development."

Porsche China said that during the period of industry change and transformation, automakers must always actively listen to the voices of dealers from the front line. Only by cooperating more closely and supporting each other can manufacturers and dealers better meet the needs of Chinese consumers according to local conditions.

According to previous industry revelations, Porsche headquarters had dispatched a survey team to China to investigate the problems existing in the Chinese market. In this statement, Porsche China also mentioned that it has fully discussed with dealers to find effective ways to actively respond to market changes.

"These discussions cover a number of key areas, including but not limited to commercial policy, local customer insights, Client Server and the electrification transition," Porsche China said.

Small and medium-sized dealers’ demands are difficult to meet

In fact, the reporter further learned from informed sources that the contradiction between the luxury car brand and the dealer is mainly due to the disagreement between the three dealers of Xinfengtai, Badley and Meidong Group over the sales task, which has not been properly resolved so far.

Porsche’s sales in China have slumped so sharply this year that it has had to introduce unprecedented discounts to the market.

According to the reporter, for the lowest price Porsche Macan models (entry price 578,000 yuan), many Porsche centers in Shenzhen have released huge discounts. Among them, the discount rate of many Porsche centers is as high as 170,000 yuan, which also makes the low entry price of the model has dropped to about 400,000 yuan, directly competing with some new power brand models including NIO and Ideal.

Porsche’s second pure electric car series, the new pure electric Macan, has been officially launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, with a suggested retail price of 728,000 yuan. In less than a month, the end point has seen a discount of more than 80,000 yuan. According to a Porsche Center in Shenzhen, its first new energy model Taycan is currently discounted by up to 200,000 yuan (the recommended retail price for the entry model is 1.008 million yuan).

The significant release of discounts means that dealers’ profits have plummeted, or even suffered losses.

It is reported that the precondition for the above-mentioned dealer investors to sign the agreement is that Porsche China will compensate for the loss of sales of new cars. Among them, Meidong Group requires a subsidy of 1 point of gross profit for new cars; Budley Group and other dealers rely on the Automobile Dealers Association to send a letter, asking for a subsidy of 4 points of gross profit.

However, according to the above-mentioned sources, Porsche places more emphasis on large dealer groups such as Baoaijie and Jebsen, and the above three dealers are not Porsche’s core dealers in China, and their demands have not received a timely response from Porsche China.

It is reported that Meidong Group has 16 Porsche dealership stores across the country, mostly concentrated in second-tier and lower-tier cities; Xinfengtai and Battery are both about 5, and they are also not deeply involved in first-tier cities.

By contrast, Baoaijie, a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Holding Salzburg, part of Germany’s Volkswagen Group, has 18 Porsche stores in China, mostly in first-tier cities. Jebsen introduced Porsche to China in 2001 and now has 21 Porsche sales and after-sales services outlets in eight first-tier cities.

Earlier, a dealer who did not want to be named also confirmed to reporters that "some newly established and small dealerships may experience greater operating pressure, while larger dealerships are slightly better off."

Go big on electrification

In fact, Porsche joining the army of price cuts will not only affect dealer profits, but also affect the value of used cars. As a "luxury" in the automobile consumer market, the decline in Porsche’s value will increase the wait-and-see mood of consumers holding currency.

According to a report released by the China Automobile Dealers Association, Por*********till the most valuable luxury car brand, but its value preservation rate has dropped from 83.1% in one year to 76.7% year-on-year. According to the 2024 consumer insights report released by McKinsey, about half of consumers are no longer willing to pay a premium for foreign brands.

It is worth noting that under the dual pressure of sales pressure and profit decline, Porsche dealers have chosen to withdraw from the network. In March this year, Porsche China’s 100th sales outlet, Guangzhou Tianhuan Plaza, which belongs to Jebsen Group, closed its stores.

And Porsche is also trying to turn things around with a big push, especially a big electrification transition. This year is also the year when Porsche launched the most new products.

According to the plan, Porsche plans to introduce no less than four new or significantly revamped models to the market in 2024, including the Panamera, Macan, Taycan, and 911 models.

Among them, the pure electric Macan and the new Taycan have been officially launched in the Chinese market. At the same time, Porsche will strive to sell 80% of new cars as pure electric models in 2030, and plans to invest 20 billion euros in digitalization in the next five years.

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The Jaguar F-TYPE’s elegant side lines outline its unique sporty aesthetic. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the F-TYPE are 4470mm*1923mm*1308mm, although the specific wheelbase is 2622mm, but no data on the front and rear wheel tracks are provided. In terms of tire specifications, the front wheels are equipped with 255/35 R20 high-performance tires, and the rear wheels are equipped with 295/30 R20 specifications. These details not only strengthen the vehicle’s handling performance, but also show Jaguar’s pursuit of the ultimate driving experience. In terms of wheel design, the F-TYPE continues Jaguar’s usual refined style, and every inch of the wheel exudes a strong sporty atmosphere and fashion sense.

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In the era of fuel vehicles, Maiteng is definitely the "leader" in B-class cars. But with the impact of new energy, it has brought a lot of pressure to Maiteng. And just last week, FAW-Volkswagen finally brought us a new generation of Maiteng. The new car has not only been upgraded in terms of appearance and interior design, but also made great efforts in intelligence. It adopts a new electrical architecture, is equipped with a smart cockpit based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and adds a passenger entertainment screen. At the same time, it is also equipped with the L2 + level IQ. Pilot intelligent driver assistance system, with 0-130km/h full-speed autonomous driving technology.

Appearance: Inheriting classics, details are innovative

The new generation of Maiteng retains the classic atmospheric style of its "predecessors" in appearance. Even if it is some distance away from the car, it can still be recognized as a Maiteng according to the approximate outline. In addition, the front of the car is joined for the first time with a through light group, and the illuminated LOGO also makes it more recognizable. The design of the side of the car inherits the classic, and the design of the parallel waist line gives it more layers.

In the rear part of the car, the new generation of Maiteng has done a head-to-tail echo treatment, and the addition of through taillights makes it more delicate. In addition, the new car also has a slightly upturned tail shape above the tail, which also enhances the sense of movement of the whole car.

In terms of details, the new generation of Maiteng headlights use IQ. Light matrix headlights, which are not only brighter, but also look very vivid. There is also a naked radar under the front of the car to further demonstrate its technological attributes. The logo on the rear of the vehicle also supports lighting, which has a higher degree of recognition. In terms of tires, the evaluation car is equipped with Goodyear EAGLE F1 series tires, which have the characteristics of long service life, good drainage and wear resistance. The tire specification is 245/40 R19.

Interior: simple and stylish, full of technological sense

The new generation of Maiteng adopts a more simple and fashionable design in the interior, and joins the passenger entertainment screen for the first time. At the same time, the position of the gear shifting mechanism has also been changed. The previous traditional layout has been replaced by an electronic pocket gear, which not only makes it more convenient to switch gears, but also leaves more storage space in the car. The HUD head-up display can display information such as vehicle speed, traffic signs and navigation to enhance the driving experience.

The review car is equipped with a 15-inch 2K central control screen and a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which gives the car powerful computing power and smooth actual operation. And under the center console, the new generation of Maiteng is also equipped with a wireless charging panel for mobile phones and a heat dissipation port, which has better practicality. In addition, the review car is also equipped with 15 Harman/Kardon Harman card speakers, and the central control screen can also adjust bass, treble and other sound effects, so that it can bring an immersive auditory feast at any time.

In terms of comfort configuration, the evaluation car is equipped with a panoramic sunroof that can be opened. Both the main and passenger seats support 12-way electric adjustment. And the evaluation car is also equipped with front/rear seat heating, which improves the comfort in the car. Although the air conditioner panel is screen touch, the driver in the car can adjust the air conditioner temperature and air volume functions through the voice assistant "Hello Volkswagen" to improve driving safety.

Power: better performance, lower fuel consumption

The review car uses a 2.0T turbocharged engine, which is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. This powertrain has been used for a long time on previous older models, so the quality is relatively reliable. And this time FAW-Volkswagen also added a variable valve lift system to this powertrain, which can ensure smooth intake and improve power performance under different working conditions.

The evaluation car offers four driving modes: economy, comfort, sports and personalization. Among them, the economy mode will start slightly slower, while the comfort mode is moderate, and the acceleration in the middle and rear stages also has a good performance. In the sports mode, the speed response of the whole vehicle is very positive, and if you press the accelerator pedal deeply, it will burst into a strong power. Especially at the start, if you press the accelerator pedal deeply, the evaluation car will even have the sound of ringing tires, and the sound of the engine will also be transmitted into the car, further increasing the driving pleasure. And these are characteristics that new energy vehicles cannot match.

In terms of braking, the adjustment of the brake pedal of the evaluation car should be softer, and there will be some empty positions when you step on it, but with a little contact, you can grasp its braking characteristics. The linear braking output can ensure the comfort of the passengers in the car at any time. In the sports mode, although the braking force comes faster, there is no abrupt feeling, and everything is just right rhythm, which can bring people a pleasant driving experience.

The new generation of Maiteng adopts the combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension, which can handle the vibration caused by bumpy road very well. And FAW-Volkswagen has also made exclusive adjustments for it, so that the driver in the car can get a more comfortable driving experience. However, when continuously passing through the speed bumps, the vibration feedback is more obvious. It is worth mentioning that the roll suppression of the vehicle is significantly improved compared with the old model when cutting and turning at high speed. In terms of NVH, the tire noise and wind noise of the whole vehicle are within an acceptable range, even if it is cruising at a speed of 120km/h, there will not be too much noise into the car.

Space: Diverse layout, comfortable ride

In terms of space experience, after the 175cm-tall experiencer enters the car and adjusts the seat, the front row of the head space is about two punches away, and the space performance is relatively generous. Keeping the front row still, the experiencer comes to the back row, the head space is about one punch, the leg space is about half an arm, and the overall riding space performance of the back row is better.

In terms of storage space, the review car has 14 storage spaces and 4 cup holders, but the rear cup holders are not equipped with limiters. The wireless charging panel of the front mobile phone is located under the center console and is equipped with a heat dissipation port, which is very convenient to hold and put the mobile phone. The internal volume of the front armrest box is reasonable, so it is not a problem to place daily items.

The trunk of the evaluation car is very flat, and it is also expanded to both sides to ensure the placement of daily items. However, the trunk is not equipped with anchor points, 12V power supply, etc., which is a slight pity. It is worth mentioning that the evaluation car is equipped with a non-full-size spare tire. At a time when the new car has abandoned the spare tire and only comes standard with tire repair fluid, it is not bad to provide a spare tire option opportunity.

Security: Rich configuration and high coverage

In terms of safety configuration, the evaluation car is equipped with a relatively complete range of safety features, such as active braking/active safety system, DOW door opening warning, front side airbags, etc. In addition, the 360-degree panoramic image display of the evaluation car is very clear, and it also supports multi-angle viewing, which is convenient for drivers to anticipate the surrounding road conditions in advance.

Summarize:

Through this test drive, it can be seen that the new generation of FAW-Volkswagen Maiteng has indeed undergone many changes. While moving towards a younger age, it has also upgraded its intelligent configuration. Even compared with the current mainstream new energy models, the new generation of Maiteng can be said to be at a disadvantage in terms of intelligence. Upgrades in comfort configuration and safety configuration may help it regain its position as the "leader" of B-class cars.

As for the price, the starting price of the current model is 75,800 yuan, and the price of the new model is expected to continue the overall price of the current model. The overall performance of this small SUV is still very good. Since its listing in 2018, the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 350,000, which is among the best in the independent small SUV.

(Text/rider number, Miguzi)

On September 12, FAW Toyota’s new and new HARRIER models were listed, of which RAV4 Rongfang provided a maximum of 8,000 yuan official reduction, and the new car price started from 169,800.

HARRIER has been reduced to a high of 28,000 yuan, priced from 191,800. The other two models offer different financial policies, supporting a minimum zero down payment or a two-year zero-interest loan.

The two SUV models listed this time, RAV4 has a history of 30 years, since entering the country in 2009, and now it has been 15 years. At present, RAV4 Rongfang has been able to provide three different power forms, including fuel version, intelligent electric hybrid dual engine (), intelligent plug-in dual engine (plug-in hybrid), and provides two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models to choose from.

The two new cars are mainly upgraded for the appearance and interior details, as well as intelligent configuration. Among them, RAV4 adds an electric tailgate function to the main sales model, and adds black and silver trims to highlight the texture in the details. And HARRIER Lingfang adds panoramic imaging, CarLife, CarPlay, Hicar mobile phone interconnection, car WeChat, online Mini Program and other functions according to the configuration version.

International Online Car Channel News: On December 26th, the 2019 Global Car Awards Ceremony was officially held at Beijing Jingyuan Art Center. The famous singer Li Tianhua officially opened the 2019 Global Car Awards Ceremony with a song "Wait until the flowers bloom in front of you" sung for the first time for the Global Car Annual Ceremony. The green picture of the first annual car is still vivid, and all kinds of questioning and impossible voices are still in my ears. In the blink of an eye, the 6th Annual Car has become more and more professional and more recognized by the industry. Driven by the previous evaluations of the Global Car of the Year and the video review of the event site, the atmosphere of the scene was ignited step by step. More than 300 experts, leaders, cross-border people and media from inside and outside the automotive industry gathered together to witness this event.

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2019 Huanyu Automotive Annual Festival

With its principles of "professionalism, impartiality, and rejection of tricks", as well as the features of on-site public voting and full supervision by notaries, the Global Car of the Year event has attracted widespread attention in the industry and has become an annual "major event" in China’s automotive industry.

In recent years, with the rapid development of China’s auto industry, various car evaluation activities have emerged one after another, but most of them are short-lived and difficult to stir up water. To be precise, the annual car event can be regarded as a process of big waves and sand. Wu Yingqiu, chairperson and CEO of Huanqiu Automobile Group, at the 2019 Huanqiu Automobile Annual Ceremony, starting from the current background of China’s auto market, he believes: "Chinese cars also need to be summarized, need role models, and need new representatives. This year’s Huanqiu Automobile Annual Ceremony will start with Chinese cars and bring everyone’upward power ‘."

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Wu Yingqiu, Chairperson and CEO of Huanqiu Automobile Group

Li Hongwu, president of Huanqiu Automobile Group, told his thoughts on the future automotive industry around the "basic disk". In Li Hongwu’s view, for automobile companies, the basic disk may be different, but the largest common divisor and the largest concentric circle must be the user. The essence of change in the new automobile era is from a product-centered operating model to a user-centered operating model. User operation may not sound new, but in the new automobile era, car companies need not only to produce cars according to user requests, but also to change the operating model according to user requests. This means that car companies are not just car manufacturers, or even just travel service providers. What else can we be in the future? What else can we do? This is a question that requires the entire automotive industry to think and explore together.

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Li Hong, President of Huanqiu Automobile Group

As a participant in the six Global Car of the Year, Wang Xin, editor-in-chief of Global Auto Group, reviewed the changes in China’s car market in 2019 and raised key issues for the development of the industry. Wang Xin said: "The Global Auto Annual Festival has advocated upward power for Chinese cars in 2019. I think this is definitely not a slogan, but a real reflection from Global Auto itself as a member of the automotive industry. In the past we talked about speed, and in the future we will talk about accuracy; in the past we talked about scale, and in the future we will talk about quality; in the past we talked about efficiency, and in the future we will talk about creating impact; in the past we talked about sales, and in the future we will talk about corporate development sustainability. Not only auto companies, but also all the industries around auto companies, we have to see that change is an eternal topic, but the change in 2019 is no longer about sewing and mending, but about scraping bones and healing wounds. In the past 40 years, the automotive ancestors have laid a foundation. Starting in 2019, we really need our generation to think about how the next Chinese cars will go. "

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Wang Xin, Editor-in-Chief of Huanqiu Automobile Group

As we all know, in the past year, a lot of big things have happened in China. Whether it is Li Hongwu’s belief that "car companies need to change their operating models according to user requests" or Wang Xin’s statement that "starting in 2019, how the next Chinese cars will go, we really need our generation to think about it." This is a true portrayal of the Chinese auto market. According to Li Keobo, executive vice president of the China Institute of Economic Thought and Practice at Tsinghua University, the worst era of the Chinese auto market is over.

As we all know, the annual Global Car Festival is not only a car festival, but also a summary and prospect of China’s manufacturing and automobile industries. Li Keobo, as an important economic guest of the 6th Global Car of the Year, brought three judgments to the scene based on the new economy, new manufacturing and new development. Li Keobo said: "The first judgment is that China’s car ownership is far from reaching the saturation period. The second judgment is that China will definitely become the core of the world’s automobile manufacturing in the future, or even the only core. The third judgment is that the worst time has passed, and the car situation next year will definitely improve next year."

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Li Keobo, Executive Vice Dean of the China Institute of Economic Thought and Practice, Tsinghua University

In addition to cars, "people" have also become an important part of the 2019 Global Automotive Annual Festival. This automotive era needs more spiritual power, as well as the power of role models. We need the spirit of never admitting defeat in the industry, and we need to bring these real role models to the ground. We need to find some people who can be called role models to bring us more power.

At this year’s annual ceremony, Global Auto selected two role models through different judging criteria, they are "Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China · China Automobile Man of the Year Award" – Xu Heyi, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairperson of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd., and "Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China · China Automobile Annual Outstanding Contribution Award" – An Conghui, President of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and President and CEO of Geely Automobile Group. In the thunderous applause of the audience, former Minister of Machinery Industry He Guangyuan, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Automotive Industry Branch, China International Chamber of Commerce Automotive Industry Chamber of Commerce President Wang Xia, Global Automobile Group Chairperson and CEO Wu Yingqiu presented awards to Xu Heyi and An Conghui respectively.

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Xu Heyi, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairperson of Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd.

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An Conghui, President of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, President and CEO of Geely Automobile Group

As a representative of the upward power of Chinese automobiles, Shao Jingfeng, deputy chief designer and global design president of SAIC Technology Center, Shen Ziyu, CEO of Yikatong Technology Co., Ltd., and Li Yujun, executive vice president of BAIC New Energy Research Institute, paid tribute to Chinese automobiles from three fields: Chinese automobile design, intelligent networking and new energy technology.

As representatives of Chinese automobile joint ventures, Wang Zhiwei, chief technician of Beijing Hyundai, chief craftsman of BAIC Group, Chang Xiaonan of GAC Honda Yizhuang Store, Jia Jianduo, a special quality information officer and expert technician of FAW-Volkswagen, and Zhao Jing, sales and service manager of SAIC-GM Beijing Macro and Tongda Automobile, respectively, described the achievements of China’s automobile opening and development in the fields of technology, sales and service for decades.

At the same time, representatives from four innovative car companies also won the "70th Anniversary of the Founding of New China · China Automotive Innovation Personality Award". They are Fu Qiang, co-founder and president of Aichi Automobile; Zhang Hailiang, chairperson and CEO of Skyline Automobile; Shen Hui, founder, chairperson and CEO of Weimar Automobile; and Zhang Yong, president of United Company.

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Fu Qiang, Co-founder and President of Aichi Automobile, Zhang Hailiang, Chairperson and CEO of Skyline Automobile, Shen Hui, Founder, Chairperson and CEO of Weimar Automobile, Zhang Yong, President of Hezhong Company

After an intense evaluation activity on December 12, the Global Car of the Year jury selected 11 finalists from nearly 60 models through layers of screening. They are: joint venture brand SUV of the year – FAW Toyota’s new RAV4 Rongfang, joint venture brand sedan of the year – FAW Toyota Asian Dragon AVALON, pure electric model of the year – Aichi U5, Chinese brand SUV of the year – WEY VV7, Chinese brand MPV of the year – Geely Jiaji, Chinese brand SUV of the year – Geely Xingyue, luxury brand sedan of the year – Volvo’s new S60, joint venture brand SUV of the year – GAC Honda, Haoying (BREEZE), pure electric model of the year – BEIJING-EU7, luxury brand SUV of the year – innovation BMW X7, luxury brand SUV of the year – FAW-Volkswagen Audi, the new Audi Q8.

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FAW Toyota Asian Dragon AVALON won the 2019 Global Car of the Year Award

According to the selection rules of this year’s car of the year, after 11 rounds of 7, 7, 3, and 1 rounds of open anonymous on-site voting, FAW Toyota Asian Dragon AVALON finally won the 2019 Global Car of the Year Award.

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Group photo of the 2019 Huanyu Automobile Annual Ceremony

What can be seen is that the Global Car Annual Festival has stood at a new height in terms of professionalism and industry influence. Compared with previous Global Car Annual Events, the 2019 Global Car Annual Festival is more like a microcosm of the automotive market. This annual car event not only hides the ups and downs of the entire auto market last year, but also puts forward new thoughts and expectations for the future auto market. (Photo courtesy of Universal Auto)

On April 19, Dongfeng Company and Peugeot Citroen Group (hereinafter referred to as "PSA Group") jointly released the work results of the global strategic alliance and the next stage of cooperation plan in Shanghai, and signed two cooperation agreements on the spot, "Joint Development and Sharing of Modular Platform" and "Joint Construction of New R & D Center", to start a new development process of Dongfeng-PSA Global Strategic Alliance Life Community.

It is reported that over the past year, the strategic alliance between Dongfeng and PSA has achieved fruitful results: 6 cross-company collaborative project teams, including shared modular platform, electric vehicle, assembly strategic planning, South East Asia strategic planning, global procurement, Shenlong company’s export to the Middle East and Africa, as well as 3 cross-company communication project teams, including information system and process management, human resource planning, and public relations communication; the collaborative project has been substantially promoted, and the PSA Group’s imported car business and the newly established Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile International Company have been brought into the management of Shenlong Company. The two sides have also opened a collaborative channel for manufacturing resources such as production capacity and powertrain, promoting the launch of the first strategic model Dongfeng Fengshen L60; Dongfeng and PSA Group have achieved win-win development Dongfeng Group’s operating efficiency and quality have been better improved, PSA Group’s "Towards Renaissance" plan is progressing well, and the annual production and sales scale of Shenlong Company, a joint venture entity between the two parties, has successfully exceeded 700,000 vehicles.

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With its sleek body design and refined side lines, the Deep Blue SL03 presents elegant body proportions. The body size is 4820mm*1890mm*1480mm and the wheelbase reaches 2900mm, creating a spacious and comfortable interior space. The front and rear tracks are 1620mm and 1630mm respectively, ensuring the stability of the vehicle. The tire size is 245/45 R19, which not only strengthens the grip, but also complements the style of the wheel rim. The overall design reflects the unique charm of the Deep Blue brand.

The interior design of the dark blue SL03 shows the perfect fusion of sophistication and technology. The spacious interior space uses a combination of simple lines and high-end materials. The leather and leather steering wheel provides a comfortable grip, supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, ensuring the best driving position for the driver. The 14.6-inch central control screen occupies the focus, integrates multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning functions, and is convenient to operate and clearly displays information. As for the seats, imitation leather and leather materials are used. The main and passenger seats support multi-directional adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, high and low and waist support, to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. The front seats are also equipped with heating and ventilation functions, and the driver’s seat is equipped with power seat memory, which enhances the convenience and personalized experience of riding. In addition, the car is equipped with USB and Type-C ports, as well as wireless charging capabilities for mobile phones, fully meeting the needs of modern drivers.

The car series Deep Blue SL03 is equipped with a 1.5L displacement L4 engine with a maximum power of 70 kilowatts. Although the specific value of the maximum torque is not given in the information, as an electric vehicle, its power transmission is mainly carried out through the single-speed transmission of the electric vehicle, ensuring the efficient operation and driving experience of the vehicle.

Summarizing the evaluation of car owners, the dark blue SL03 has successfully attracted the attention of many young car owners with its futuristic exterior design. From his mouth, we can know that the dark blue’s closed front grille, front face fold line design and a series of advanced configurations, such as 19-inch sports wheels, hidden door handles, bezel doors and unique hatchback door body structure, have won it a very high value and recognition. These design elements not only show the deep blue’s sense of technology, but also make it the focus of attention on the road. Overall, the dark blue SL03 is undoubtedly the ideal choice for those who pursue a personalized and high-end experience.

Recently, Changan Deep Blue SL03 ushered in a new configuration version –SL03 515 pure electric high-end intelligent driving version, will bring new"Key Capabilities"Continuing to compete in the new energy market, vehicle deliveries will also begin.

　

As the first strategic model under the all-electric digital EPA1 platform, the SL03 has received enthusiastic attention from the consumer market along the way from its debut to mass production and delivery. With the "Deep Blue Speed" of breaking 10,000 orders in 33 minutes and the fastest delivery volume in history, it has attracted the attention of the entire automotive industry. At the same time, it has also made the new products under the new brand SL03 an instant hit. Behind the "Deep Blue Speed" is the continuous release of many "key capabilities" possessed by Changan Deep Blue.

Previously empowered by "The Force Electric" technology

Under the new technical pattern of the organic combination of vehicle product design and a full set of travel solutions, Changan Deep Blue aspires to take the lead in the turbulent wave of market change. With the "Force Electric" technology empower, as a sincere masterpiece of Changan Deep Blue after in-depth insight into users’ travel needs and pain points, whether it is the extended range version or the pure electric version, SL03 has been widely praised in the consumer market. The launch of Force Electric technology shows Changan Automobile’s confidence in technical strength and its determination in future strategies.

For the Changan Deep Blue brand, it is not only a brand-new digital travel technology brand, but also a highly pioneering and intelligent travel carrier. Whether it is strong technical research and development strength or leading industry software and hardware development capabilities, Changan Deep Blue is at the forefront of the times.

Today, the CEO of a car company tested the new "key capability" for the first time on the whole network.

Today, Changan Deep Blue, which already has many "key capabilities", has never stood still, but still maintains a positive spirit of active development and a positive attitude of courage to move forward, and consistently fights on this technical battlefield without gunpowder smoke. The user-centered development concept has never been abandoned. In the process of pursuing stable product performance, Changan New Energy CEO Deng Chenghao personally took the stage to do the first test of new products, which also shows Changan Deep Blue’s sincerity for every user.

In terms of continuously bringing the most extreme travel experience to users, it is definitely Changan Deep Blue’s belief and persistence engraved in the bone marrow. Using the most popular live broadcast format today, Deng Chenghao, CEO of Changan New Energy, presented the first test of this new product on the whole network for the majority of users, witnessing with usersSL03515 pure electric high-end intelligent driving versionAuthentic and powerful performance in intelligent driver assistance.

During the actual measurement process that lasted for several hours, relying on the APA7.0 remote valet parking system, the SL03 515 pure electric high-end intelligent driving version can be based onAVP for high-precision maps, HZP for memory paths (1000 meters)When users face the use scenarios of cross-storey garages, underground parking lots, and surface parking lots, they can all achieveUnmonitoredofRemote Valet Parking, as well as inside and outside the garageremote pickupandRemote car movementAnd other "key capabilities" to bring users the best parking performance experience at the same level, the most complete user scene coverage, and the most high-level intelligent driving control experience with the most parking scene statistics.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the SL03515 pure electric high-end intelligent driving version is equipped withNID 3.0Pilot Intelligent Driving SystemUnder full-speed adaptive cruise, users can enjoy a silkier driving experience, the vehicle intelligently recognizes road conditions to achieve lane keeping state, the intelligent lane change auxiliary driving function can also improve user driving safety, the intelligent lane selection allows technology to fully empower travel, and the intelligent up and down ramp performance is outstanding, even novice drivers can have the strong driving control performance of old drivers. This also makes APA7.0 remote valet parking + NID3.0 pilot intelligent driving system, one of the most worthy high-end intelligent driving new equipment in history.

Changan Deep Blue, which can achieve multiple blooms of "key capabilities" and release energy superimposed, allows us to see the strong strength and ability of China’s automotive technology research and development, as well as its control and appeal to the future global automotive market. Changan Deep Blue is using actions to draw a future travel blueprint, and using "key capabilities" to write a travel prologue for users to "reach the future first".

Welcome to [Autohome Jining Promotion Channel] to bring you the latest car market trends. Currently, the high-profile luxury SUV is conducting an unprecedented promotion in Jining area. According to our understanding, Cadillac XT5 owners can enjoy a cash concession of up to 130,000 yuan, making the already competitive model more affordable. The starting price has been adjusted to a minimum of 242,700 yuan, which undoubtedly provides great benefits for car buyers. If you are interested in this model, be sure to click "Chatti Car Price" in the quotation form below to seize this rare discount opportunity to get the best car purchase conditions.

The exterior design of the Cadillac XT5 reflects the brand’s sense of sophistication and power. The front face adopts a family-style design, and the iconic shield-shaped air intake grille has a stable atmosphere. With streamlined body lines, it gives the vehicle a strong sporty atmosphere. The overall style is luxurious without losing sporty elements, and the body lines are full and sculptural, which can reflect the aesthetic concept of the XT5’s elegance and power coexisting from any angle.

The Cadillac XT5 presents elegant body proportions with its refined side design. The body size is 4813mm*1903mm*1682mm and the wheelbase reaches 2857mm, ensuring plenty of interior space and driving stability. The front and rear wheels are 1645mm, and the tire size is 235/65 R18. The choice of tires not only guarantees grip, but also harmonizes with the body line. The wheel rim style is exquisite, adding a modern touch to the overall appearance. The careful design of these details together shapes the unique side image of the XT5.

The interior of Cadillac XT5 is refined and luxurious, reflecting the brand’s consistent luxury temperament. Its steering wheel is made of genuine leather, which provides a good grip and supports manual up and down and front and rear adjustment to adapt to the different needs of the driver. The 8-inch central control screen is not only moderately sized, but also equipped with an advanced automatic speech recognition control system, which is convenient for operating various functions such as multimedia, navigation and telephone. In terms of seats, the XT5 adopts a combination of imitation leather and genuine leather design. The seats are powerful, including front and rear, backrest, high and low multi-directional adjustment, and even the driver’s seat is equipped with a power seat memory function to ensure passenger comfort. The second row of seats also supports front and rear adjustment and backrest adjustment, allowing for flexible space utilization after the seat is reclined to meet the needs of different scenarios.

The Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a powerful 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 174 kilowatts and an output of 237 horsepower, which brings surging power to the driver. It is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission, which not only improves the smoothness of the shift, but also ensures the efficient performance and fuel economy of the vehicle in different driving modes. The perfect combination of this engine and transmission makes the XT5 both satisfying the driving pleasure and practical.

In general, the Autohome owner is full of praise for the exterior design of the Cadillac XT5, believing that it is not only atmospheric and fashionable, but also the smooth feeling of the body line and the unique design of the front face make it the focus of the street. This XT5 not only satisfies his personal aesthetic, but also wins the admiration of his family and friends, becoming the focus of conversation during their picnic. The exterior design of this model is obviously not only a choice for a purchase, but also a manifestation of life taste.