[2022 Review]

2022 has come to an end, taking stock of FAW Toyota’s 2022, from "the completion of a new EV factory" "the first bZ brand bZ4X mass production" "the first pure electric medium-sized sedan bZ3 officially opened for booking" to create a new journey of the new energy track, to the new crown brand new release, five-dimensional upgrades to fully boost the FAW Toyota brand leap; from tens of millions of vehicles to production, FAW Toyota has entered a new era of tens of millions, to the release of Grivia, filling the gap of FAW Toyota TNGA products in the MPV field. FAW Toyota’s 2022 is extraordinary, and FAW Toyota in 2022 has taken a new leap.

New energy, new track, new journey, FAW Toyota accelerates running

Driven by the national environmental protection double carbon strategy, in 2022, despite the impact of the epidemic, the Chinese auto market for new energy vehicles is growing rapidly.

Among many car companies, FAW Toyota’s new energy chess style is indeed very Toyota. Relying on Toyota’s many years of experience in the field of electrification, in 2005, since FAW Toyota first introduced the hybrid model Prius in China, the pace of comprehensive deployment of electrified new energy has never stopped for more than 10 years, and there is steady progress: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel power and pure electric technology are comprehensively developed and all-round layout, HEV, PHEV, FCV, BEV models are fully rolled out and realized. In response to the pain points and difficulties of new energy vehicles, FAW Toyota carefully thinks and formulates countermeasures to eliminate users’ car concerns, and continuously upgrades power and manufacturing technologies. Every step has its own inherent attention and approach.

Not only that, for new things and new technologies, FAW Toyota always starts from the user’s perspective, takes into account the pain points and difficulties of new energy vehicles, carefully thinks and formulates countermeasures to eliminate users’ concerns about car use, and continuously upgrades power and manufacturing technology. It is in this context that FAW Toyota’s new new energy independent factory in Tianjin can come into being and become an important force for it to run faster and faster on the new energy track in the future.

The new energy factory is FAW Toyota’s fifth vehicle production plant. It is a newly built factory under the structure of Toyota e-TNGA. It is equipped with Toyota’s latest BEV platform and focuses on the new energy field. The digital intelligent machine in the new factory is strictly controlled for users in every process, from the precise capture of key parts by intelligent adaptive robots to the use of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies such as laser spiral spot welding and IX electrostatic atomization spraying, so that the user’s vehicle has the concept of being "tailor-made".

In 2022, FAW Toyota’s new bZ brand was released. The first pure electric medium-sized SUV bZ4X was produced based on a new energy factory. Under the empowerment of the e-TNGA architecture, under its handsome and technology-rich appearance, some were designed with consumer needs as the guide.

For example, the e-Axle super drive adopted by Toyota for the first time has improved the interior space and increased the BEV battery space. The maximum cruising range of the vehicle under CLTC conditions can reach 615km, and the minimum energy consumption is only 11.6 kWh per 100 kilometers. It has Toyota’s 25-year-old safety electronic control technology with 0 accidents. The large-capacity battery pack has a strong frame structure, and the unique external coolant structure ensures the safety of the battery pack in the event of a collision, effectively avoiding safety hazards such as spontaneous combustion of the battery. The first pure electric medium-sized sedan bZ3 will also be pre-sold on December 18, 2022. As an important part of the electrification strategy, bZ3 will form a dual layout of FAW Toyota in the electric SUV and sedan market with bZ4X, promoting the new development of brand electrification.

To accelerate the brand’s upward breakthrough, FAW Toyota has more than one way to play

Faced with factors such as consumption upgrades and consumption quality improvements, FAW Toyota accelerated its brand upward, and carried out brand rejuvenation and upgrading of the "original yearning for luxury cars" in people’s hearts. Carry out "strategic rejuvenation" from five dimensions such as product matrix, process level, channel network, service system, and user rights and interests, inherit the "crown-level" quality standard, refresh the "crown-level" pleasant experience, and create a long-lasting and new "crown brand" for users.

As a legendary model series born in 1955, Toyota Crown has undergone 67 years of 15 generations of models, and it has a large following in most core markets around the world. Especially in China and Japan, with a long enough historical background and excellent folk car reputation, the Crown is like a spiritual totem engraved on the scroll of every era.

At the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show, the new Crown SportCross, the brand’s new crown, is on pre-sale, priced at 369,000-429,000 yuan. The new Crown SportCross is the "crown of the younger generation", which inherits the gene of "innovation and challenge", sublimates people’s inherent cognition of the crown, and redefines "future luxury" through simple design. It uses a visually impactful black and gold two-tone body as the main color scheme to create a sharp and dynamic "colorful crown". It is the vanguard of the crown brand’s comprehensive renewal.

Not only that, as the "new flagship of Toyota’s advanced technology", the new Crown SportCross is equipped with a new hybrid system of Toyota’s 2.4T turbocharged engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Zero hundred acceleration only takes 5.8 seconds, and as long as you press the pedal lightly, you can generate a steady stream of surging power and an exciting sense of pushing your back. With this blessing, the new Crown SportCross dynamic test drive shows super power acceleration performance in the internal road planning straight acceleration and steering control test ride experience; in the curve test drive experience, it shows a relaxed, comfortable and smooth test drive experience.

Another new crown rejuvenation car category representative, the new crown Sedan, condenses the traditional and stable style, and gives users a "first class" comfort with a more atmospheric size pattern, higher quality and higher comfort. Together with Crown Land and Crown Wilfa, these two cars will form a new product matrix covering the four high-end segments of sedans, crossovers, SUVs and MPVs, all-round to meet the constantly updated and iterative high-end user requests. In the future, the crown brand will introduce more new products to fully support the FAW Toyota brand and bring more "heart-pounding" car choices to users.

Not only that, in December 2022, FAW Toyota launched the mid-to-high-end MPV Grivia with "equal emphasis on home and business", creating a new pattern in the luxury field of FAW Toyota. Let us see FAW Toyota’s layout and development in multiple fields and multiple tracks, and also let us see FAW Toyota’s efforts to advance from a national brand to a high-end car brand.

Gryvia takes "CONFIDENT ACTIVE" as the design concept of the model, breaking the user’s stereotype of MPV in one fell swoop, realizing the perfect integration of "high-end luxury" and "dynamic fashion", and is the "new mainstream MPV" to meet the needs of consumers in all scenarios of the new era.

Based on the TNGA-K platform, Grevia has a wide body size of 5175mm × 1995mm × 1785mm, and the overall appearance is ready to go. Golden eye projection LED headlight system, dynamic bee net front grille, the front face of the model is very dynamic and tense. The rhythmic streamlined body is supported by 20-inch cutting aluminum alloy wheels, which not only makes the body ratio more coordinated, but also creates a fashionable and sharp visual impression in the interweaving of light and shadow. The flying wing sports tail, with the "T" shape fluid engraving tail light, brings users a new visual enjoyment.

"Power" is another aspect of Gryvia’s subversion of users’ perception of MPV. The new car is equipped with THS II Toyota 2.5L dual-engine hybrid system, matched with E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission system, and the comprehensive maximum power is 183kW, which can meet the user’s demand for surging power when driving. At the same time, thanks to FAW Toyota’s world-leading technical strength, Gryvia not only has strong performance, but also takes into account the smoothness of acceleration and outstanding fuel economy. The fuel consumption can reach 5.9L/100km under WLTC conditions. Gryvia is also equipped with front McPherson and rear double fork arm independent suspension, which can effectively filter road feedback, suppress shock, and provide strong support when driving in corners to ensure the comfort of users in the car. The launch of Gryvia not only fills the gap of FAW Toyota TNGA products in the MPV field, but also is an important force for the upward development of the FAW Toyota brand.

conclusion

In 2022, FAW Toyota’s electrification layout accelerated, the brand continued to develop upward, and ushered in a double "ten million" moment reached by tens of millions of vehicles and tens of millions of users, entering a new stage of development. Ten million users will form a strong joint force to help FAW Toyota move into a new era of the brand. FAW Toyota with ten million + miles has an unlimited future. (Advertising)

　

　

　　Lowering the price threshold impulse with the help of domestic production is the choice of many foreign brands in the Chinese market. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other first-line German luxury brands are no exception, but Lexus from Toyota is an exception. Although it has a high voice for domestic production, it has repeatedly disappointed Chinese consumers. Compared with the competitiveness gained by low prices, Lexus is more willing to impress consumers with quality and service. For a luxury brand, this is a virtuous circle, which can increase sales and the brand together.

　　Sales in March increased by 36.9% year-on-year, and 38,333 vehicles were sold in the first quarter

　　Winning by quality rather than by low price is the way Lexus plays, and from the market feedback, it has gained consumer recognition. According to data, Lexus sold 14,713 vehicles in China in March, an increase of 36.9% compared with the same period last year, setting a record monthly sales volume in China.

　　The good news for Lexus is not only the increase in overall sales, but also the significant increase in the proportion of hybrid models in total sales. In March, Lexus sold 5048 hybrid models, accounting for 34.3% of total sales, which also shows that Lexus is not a brand that relies on low-end models. According to previously released data, as of the end of January 2018, the total sales of Lexus hybrid models in China have exceeded 150,000.

　　Beijing Auto Show launches two new SUV RX L to join hands with crossover UX

　　Although Lexus is not enthusiastic about the domestic production, it has kept the Chinese market in step with overseas markets when it comes to the launch of new models. At the upcoming Beijing Auto Show, Lexus will introduce two new SUVs, the RX L and the UX, which will further enrich Lexus’ product line in China.

　　The Lexus RX L released at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November last year can be understood as an extended version of RX. It increases the length of the prototype car by 110mm to 5000mm, and the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2790mm. The increase in body length allows it to arrange the third row of seats and provide 2 + 3 + 2 and 2 + 2 + 2 layouts. In terms of power system, the RX L imported to the Chinese market will remain the same as the previous RX. With the landing of the Lexus RX L, the domestic 7-seat luxury mid-sized city SUV market also has one more choice. According to the analysis of the purchase characteristics of domestic consumers, the financial industry believes that the RX L will surpass the RX in sales in the future.

　　A month ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus released the new crossover UX. As a family entry-level SUV, it is based on the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The length, width and height are 4495mm, 1840mm, 1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. Although it is not a large size, it also reaches the average level of the same class of cars. It is not a problem to meet the space needs of the target customer group. In terms of power system, the UX has 2.0L naturally aspirated and hybrid models to choose from, and these two power models will also enter the Chinese market in the future. Judging from the current domestic luxury compact crossover market share, it should not be surprising that the Lexus UV will hand over 4 to 50,000 vehicles per year in the future.

　　Will the new generation of ES, the most talked-about big name, make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show?

　　In addition to the two new SUVs announced above, the new generation ES is more of a concern for consumers, because it is Lexus’ sales champion in the Chinese market. Like the new generation of Toyota Asian Dragon that has been released at the North American Auto Show, the new generation ES also comes from Toyota’s TNGA architecture. According to the body size of the new Asian Dragon, the financial industry believes that the body length of the new generation ES will be close to 5000mm and the wheelbase will reach 2870mm; compared with the current model, there will be a certain improvement. In terms of powertrain, it will have 2.5L, 3.5L naturally aspirated and hybrid models to choose from, and the models suitable for the Chinese market are 2.5L naturally aspirated and hybrid models. In addition to the traditional front-drive model, the new ES will also have a four-wheel drive version and add a sports version at the same time to make up for the vacancy left by the GS after the delisting.

　　Will the new generation ES make its world debut at the Beijing Auto Show? It is very likely that not only have netizens exposed spy photos of it conducting road tests in China before, but also its front design style is similar to that of the new LS, and the overall contour will also adopt a coupe-style design to highlight the younger positioning.

　　Replacing domestic production with accurate pricing of card positions, Lexus is on the right path

　　Although many people believe that Lexus will perform better after being domestically produced, the continued increase in sales makes it unlikely to choose domestic production in the short term.

　　Lexus can still have a good performance even if it is not domestically produced, and the accurate pricing card position is indispensable. The starting price of the main sales model ES is 298,000 yuan, which is comparable to the same level of cars of domestic German luxury brands. For the same money, Lexus can get original imports, which makes many people accept that the 0~ 100km/h acceleration of ES is 2s slower than that of German cars of the same level. In terms of after-sales services, reliability, and car maintenance costs, Lexus also has more advantages than German brands, which not only helps to improve sales, but also obtains a good brand reputation and word-of-mouth accumulation, which is also an important reason why Lexus is not dominant in price but has good sales performance.

　　With the addition of two new SUVs and the replacement of ES, Lexus’ product series in China will be further strengthened. Judging from the market performance in the first quarter of this year, Lexus should be able to easily complete the 160,000 sales target set at the beginning of the year and launch a sprint towards annual sales of 180,000 vehicles.

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.

　　On August 20, the domestic phenomenon game "Black Myth: Wukong" was unlocked globally. A large number of players were striving to quickly explore this first domestic 3A game. "Black Myth" ignited not only the game circle, but also the car circle where various leading technologies gathered.

　　Previously, Musk has said that Tesla is currently working hard to bring the game on Steam into the vehicle, which made Tesla a headline. It is obvious that the smart cabin experience has become the next trend in electric vehicles, and major manufacturers have also increased investment in smart cabin systems.

　　The upcoming Lantu confidant is also investing more in the field of smart cabins. Insider Reuters, on the afternoon of August 21, the Lantu smart cockpit technical team took a half-day vacation to allow engineers to increase the experience feedback of entertainment, games and other functions in the Lantu confidant car, so as to continuously improve the cabin intelligent experience.

　　At present, the performance of the smart cockpit of Landscape’s confidant is enough to make people’s eyes shine. From the "White Gold Medal" silent cockpit to the top computing power of the 8295 flagship chip, to the oversized sliding OLED curved edge screen and the front seat "lying flat" with one click, it can be called an exclusive game cabin for gamers. Playing games on the car will become the basic operation of Landscape’s confidant users.

　　(Xinmin published this article for the purpose of transmitting automobile information, which does not represent the views of this website)

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[Appearance introduction]
Hongqi EH7 shows the charm of China’s high-end cars with its unique design concept and exquisite craftsmanship. Its front face design is unique, using a large area of straight waterfall air intake grille, highlighting the atmosphere and power. The streamlined body has smooth lines, and the overall style blends traditional and modern aesthetics, showing the perfect combination of dignity and technology. The proportions of the body are coordinated, and the details all reflect the Hongqi brand’s insistence on quality and art, which makes people unforgettable at a glance.

In the silhouette, the Hongqi EH7 shows an elegant and dynamic profile. The body size is 4980mm*1915mm*1490mm, and the wheelbase is up to 3000mm, giving it a spacious interior space and good driving stability. The side lines are smooth, showing luxury and power, and the front and rear wheel tracks are 1645mm and 1655mm respectively, ensuring good handling performance. The tire size is 245/50 R18, and the stylish and strong wheel design further enhances the visual impact and driving performance of the vehicle.

In terms of interior, the Hongqi EH7 is designed with both luxury and technology, showing a delicate and comfortable ride space. In the spacious cockpit, the leather-wrapped steering wheel feels delicate and integrates multi-function buttons, supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment, to ensure the driver’s comfortable operation. The 15.5-inch large-size central control screen stands in the center and is equipped with an advanced automatic speech recognition control system, which can easily control multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning functions, bringing intelligent convenience to the driver.

The seat section is made of imitation leather and leather/fur materials to provide excellent touch and support. Both the driver’s seat and the passenger seat are equipped with four-way adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, high and low and waist support, to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. The driver’s seat also has an additional power seat memory function, which is convenient for the driver to quickly adjust to the position of personal preference. The rear seats support proportional reclining, providing passengers with flexible space utilization.

In terms of practical configuration, the USB and Type-C interfaces in the car are reasonably distributed. There are two in the front and rear rows, which is convenient for passengers to charge electronic devices. The front row also has the wireless charging function of mobile phones, which further enhances the technological experience. These details fully reflect the interior characteristics of the Hongqi EH7 as a luxury car series, providing passengers with all-round comfort and convenience.

According to the information provided, the engine on the Hongqi EH7 has a strong power performance, with a maximum power of 253 kW and a torque of 450 Nm, which makes the car have a high driving capacity in terms of performance. This configuration undoubtedly brings users a smooth and efficient driving experience.

Overall, the Hongqi EH7 has won the admiration of Autohome owners with its unique design and outstanding appearance. He mentioned that if the car logo can be integrated with the five elements, it will further reveal its identity as a new energy vehicle, attracting the attention of many first-time encounters. Owners generally say that the beautiful appearance of the EH7 is impressive and has become a beautiful scenery on the road. Whether it is the historical inheritance of the Hongqi brand or the future exploration of new energy vehicles, the EH7 is undoubtedly a worthy choice.

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.

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The Trumpchi E8 is a car with a unique design style. The front face design is full of power. The air intake grille adopts a delicate matrix layout, which not only enhances the visual impact, but also optimizes the aerodynamic performance. The overall style is elegant and atmospheric, with smooth lines, reflecting the perfect integration of high-end business and family travel.

The Trumpchi E8 has an elegant and powerful body profile with refined side lines. Its body size is 4920mm*1900mm*1760mm, and the wheelbase is up to 2930mm, providing a spacious interior space. The 1618mm front and 1640mm rear track settings ensure good stability. In terms of tire specifications, 225/50 R18 tires are used at the front and rear, and the corresponding rim design is matched, which not only enhances the driving performance, but also adds a sense of style to the vehicle.

The interior design of the Trumpchi E8 is a clever blend of modernity and comfort, showing the perfect combination of refinement and practicality. High-quality leather materials are used wherever the driver can reach, and the steering wheel is wrapped in leather, which not only feels delicate to the touch, but also supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment to ensure the best control experience. The core of the center console is a large 14.6-inch touch screen, which integrates multimedia, navigation, phone and air conditioning control, making it powerful and easy to operate. The car is also equipped with an automatic speech recognition system, which makes it easy for the driver to control various functions during driving. The seats, whether in the driver’s seat or the passenger’s seat, are made of imitation leather to provide good support and comfort, and support front and rear adjustment, backrest adjustment and multi-directional waist support to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. In addition, the front seats are also equipped with heating and ventilation functions, as well as power seat memory functions, providing drivers with personalized settings. The second row of seats is also rich in functions, supporting front and rear, backrest, height, leg rest and left and right adjustment, providing passengers with a full range of riding experience.

The Trumpchi E8 is equipped with a 2.0L displacement L4 engine with a maximum power of 103 kW and a maximum torque of 180 Nm. It is matched with a 2-speed DHT transmission to provide abundant power support for the vehicle. The output power and torque balance of this engine ensure the smooth performance of the vehicle in daily driving.

Summarizing the evaluation of the owner Autohome, he shared the car-buying experience of the Trumpchi E8 from the perspective of 10 years later. During the 1000-kilometer driving process, he affirmed the quality of the E8 and believed that it was not wrong to choose it. The owner particularly emphasized the spaciousness of the space and the excellent appearance of the face, and even colleagues expressed their high praise for it. Although the handling and power performance are average, considering personal needs and usage scenarios, these are in line with expectations. Finally, @cat11cn11’s evaluation provides valuable reference for friends who are interested in buying the E8, indicating that this is a vehicle worth considering.

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)

[The way to understand cars, products] Recently, the way to understand cars was learned that GAC Trumpchi E8 + was officially released and launched, with a total of 2 models.The official price range is 23.28-23 8,800 yuanThe new car is based on GAC Xingling electronic and electrical architecture

Now, let’s take a look at the product strength of the new car.

In appearance, Trumpchi E8 + is basically the same as the E8 series, split headlight group, segmented shape through the LED daytime running lights, equipped with a large size bezel-free front grille, built-in silver banner design, front surrounded by both sides with longitudinal layout LED light group, very aura. The body color scheme is elegant black, blade shadow white, brocade purple, super star silver.

Coming to the side of the body, it adopts the traditional body structure of MPV, protruding the front and rear fenders of the body, with 18-inch seven-spoke wheels, equipped with chrome-plated side skirts, and equipped with electric double-side sliding doors, which looks luxurious. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4920/1900/1760mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2930mm.

At the rear of the body, the square shape is still the familiar Trumpchi MPV profile, equipped with a roof spoiler and LED through-type rear taillights.

In terms of interior design, the overall design of the current model continues, with a sense of advanced. First, the layered center console is equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an electronic button-type shift mechanism, and a wireless charging board.

In terms of intelligence, it is equipped with 8.88-inch full LCD instrument panel + 14.6-inch central control screen, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, equipped with ADiGO SPACE super-sensory interactive smart cockpit, car machine Keyword Spotting function, optional HUAWEI HiCar mobile phone interconnection. Realize automatic speech recognition in the four-tone zone, and upgrade the OTA of the whole car.

With (2 + 2 + 3) 7-seat space layout, 32 storage spaces, 13 hooks, the trunk volume range is 345-1917 liters. The third row is folded back 90 degrees. The second row of seats supports ventilation, heating, massage functions, equipped with electric leg rest, backrest, seat cushion, one-button zero gravity mode, equipped with two rows of double-sided foldable table boards.

In terms of smart driving, there are 12 front and rear parking radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 2 millimeter-wave radars as standard. At the same time, in terms of smart driving systems, the ADiGO 5.0 driving assistance system has been fully upgraded to support parallel assistance, lane centering, and reversing vehicle side warning.

In terms of power, the Trumpchi E8 + is equipped with a 2.0-liter plug-in hybrid system, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 103kW and a maximum torque of 180N · m. Front-mounted motor, a maximum power of 134kW and a peak torque of 300N · m. Equipped with ASTC Eagle Claw system and CST comfort braking function.

In terms of batteries, it is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 25.57kWh, and the CLTC pure electric battery life is 150km. The comprehensive battery life is 1200km, and the fuel consumption of WLTC feeding is 5.7L/100km. The new car supports fast charging and is equipped with 3.3kW external discharge function.

The editor has something to say:

The Trumpchi E8 + will compete with the Honda Odyssey e: HEV hybrid version, SAIC MAXUS’s Everyone 7, and Dongfeng Fengxing Yacht. With the arrival of the new car, the GAC Trumpchi E8 series product line will be enriched. Specifically, the new car has GAC’s latest plug-in hybrid power and high-end driving assistance, rich comfort configurations, and Trumpchi’s accumulation in the MPV market. As for the dynamic test drive of the new car, the way to understand the car will be arranged in Guangzhou as soon as possible. If you want to know more about the new car and the car purchase market, please leave a message to interact. Everyone must consume rationally when buying a car. (Picture: Source GAC Trumpchi; Text: The way to understand the car, Liu Yu, editor)

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".