● Volkswagen Anhui ID.UNYX and the public
Auto show action: starting
Vehicle features: different from the previous ID. Style, more personalized.
Volkswagen Anhui ID.UNYX is the first domestic sales model of Volkswagen (Anhui) Co., Ltd., which was born on MEB platform. In December, 2023, Volkswagen (Anhui) Co., Ltd. officially put into production the pure electric vehicle Cupra Tavascan exported to the European market, which is the sister model of ID.UNYX and the sister model of Volkswagen ID.5. The new car is scheduled to be officially launched in the second quarter of 2024.
ID.UNYX retains the design style of Cupra Tavascan. Compared with the Volkswagen ID. series, it looks more sporty and has a more personalized design. It is positioned as a compact coupe-style SUV.
ID.UNYX is the first Volkswagen model to adopt the gold standard. The penetrating headlight group combines daytime running lights and two LED matrix headlights, which is recognizable. The front enclosure is very exaggerated, and there is an air duct inside to reduce the wind resistance of the whole vehicle.
On the side of the car body, this car has a very dynamic shape, and the body lines show a dive posture. The A-pillar and B-pillar are painted in black, and the official said that this design aims to create a panoramic effect of the racing helmet. The car will be equipped with 21-inch mecha-style wheels, which is impossible to see on previous Volkswagen models. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4663/1860/1610mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2766mm. The size is close to that of ID.4 CROZZ, but the length of the car is longer.
ID.UNYX has an integrated tail design, which integrates the rear spoiler, taillights and high-position brake lights. The U-shaped through taillights are made of three-layer suspended laminated shapes, which is expected to have a good lighting effect. At the same time, the blackened rear enclosure also has sports properties, and the spoiler seems to reduce the wind resistance.
In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a power system consisting of front and rear double motors, with the maximum power of the front and rear motors being 80 kW and 170 kW respectively. In terms of batteries, the car is equipped with ternary lithium batteries made in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited.
Editor’s comment:
Volkswagen Anhui focuses on the research and development and production of new energy vehicles, and has built audi ag’s third MEB factory in China, and built a pure electric vehicle based on the group’s MEB modular electric drive platform, which is jointly established by audi ag and Jianghuai Automobile Group, with audi ag holding 75% of the shares. Volkswagen has successively invested in the whole vehicle manufacturing base, supporting core components, sales and digital service headquarters, software R&D branch and smart logistics in Hefei to build a new energy automobile base of Volkswagen Group in China. In the future, Hefei will become a new R&D and innovation center of Volkswagen in China, focusing on the development of the latest generation of electric vehicles and intelligent networked vehicles. Therefore, as the first pure electric model of Volkswagen (Anhui), this car will also be more concerned by everyone.
● New FAW-Volkswagen Magotan
Auto show action: starting
Vehicle features: more in line with the needs of China consumers.
The new Magotan B9 will be a medium-sized car specially designed for consumers in China. The design of the new Magotan B9 comes from Marco Pavone, the current public exterior design director and legendary designer. The new car adopts a brand-new exterior interior design and will be equipped with the new intelligent driving scheme released by DJI.
Externally, the new car adopts a brand-new family-style design style. The narrow front grille is connected with the headlight groups on both sides, and the center is equipped with a penetrating chrome trim to make the front of the car look wider and more atmospheric. The central Volkswagen brand LOGO can be lit, and there are penetrating light strips on both sides, which greatly enhances the sense of science and technology. The lower part of the front of the car is equipped with chrome trim strips and diversion grooves to further enhance the sense of movement.
From the side of the car body, the car has a waistline from the front wheel eyebrow to the taillight, and with a new style of two-color large-size wheels, the overall sense of movement is full. In terms of the tail, the car uses a penetrating taillight, and the Volkswagen LOGO can also be lit. With the red reflective strip below, the layering of the tail is well improved. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4990/1854/1487mm, and the wheelbase is 2871 mm. Compared with the current model, the length of the car has increased by 124mm, and the wheelbase has not changed.
The new Magotan has changed more significantly in the interior. The new car is equipped with three large screens: full LCD instrument, large-size floating central control screen and co-pilot entertainment screen, which does not lose the new power of building cars in terms of scientific sense. The new car is designed with a shield, and the lower part of the center console leaves more storage space. In addition, the new car will be greatly upgraded in intelligence, and will be equipped with the newly released intelligent driving scheme of DJI.
In terms of power, according to the previous application information, the new Magotan will provide consumers with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine and a 2.0T engine, the former with a maximum power of 118kW and the latter with a maximum power of 162kW.
Editor’s comment:
At present, Magotan car has become an exclusive model in China, so the R&D and design will be more in line with the needs of consumers in China, and targeted adjustments will be made, such as an all-round upgrade in intelligence and seeking solutions from well-known suppliers such as DJI. The size of the model is further enlarged, which continues the luxurious interior atmosphere, with a more sporty appearance, a simpler interior and an increased sense of technology. Fuel vehicles will be the focus of Volkswagen brand in the next stage, and they need to rely on brand-new products as support.
● SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan L PRO
Auto show action: starting
Model characteristics:New and old family sales
Tiguan L PRO is built on the MQB Evo platform. Like the overseas version of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, domestic models also provide standard and R-Line designs. The front face of the regular model adopts the latest family-style design style, and the chrome-plated middle net runs through the entire front bumper, with iconic air inlets on both sides. The headlight group is somewhat similar to the ID. Family design, and the headlights on both sides are connected by decorative plates. The R-Line version uses a large area of honeycomb decoration at the lower enclosure, and the grille is equipped with the "R" logo.
On the side of the vehicle, the new car still has a muscular waistline, and the whole body proportion is quite harmonious, showing the posture of a sports car, and the large-size rim is also particularly eye-catching. In terms of vehicle size, the length, width and height of domestic models are 4735/1859/1682mm and the wheelbase is 2791mm, which is not much different from the current models. On the tail side, the new car still adopts the through taillight design, and the light group is integrated with blackening treatment, and the lighting structure inside the light group style on both sides is also recognizable.
In the interior part, the overall design of the R-Line version emphasizes the sense of movement and avant-garde. The cockpit is full of science and technology, using a 10.25-inch digital LCD instrument panel and a 15-inch floating central control large screen (upgraded to OLED screen). Compared with the European version, the domestic version has joined the co-pilot screen. The newly-designed air-conditioning air outlet and the design of the hood have also improved the storage capacity of the central island platform. The original position of the hood has become the button of the multimedia system, and the display screen of the button can be changed, which is particularly exquisite against the background of the ambient light.
In terms of power, domestic models will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, and the maximum power will be 137kW and 162kW respectively according to different adjustments, while overseas models will also provide 1.5T+48V and plug-in hybrid versions. It is expected that domestic models will launch plug-in hybrid models later. Referring to overseas models, its plug-in hybrid version has a pure electric cruising range of 100 kilometers, the maximum power is expected to be between 150 and 200 kilowatts, and it has a fast charging function.
Editor’s comment:
Tiguan L PRO basically continues the design of the new Tiguan overseas. However, judging from the latest spy photos, this car will also be optimized and upgraded according to the demands of China consumers. For example, the co-pilot introduces a third screen, and the interior looks more sporty. The interior of the R-Line version uses a large area of Alcantara leather. At the same time, because the strategy of selling old and new products under the same roof may be adopted, it means that the price of cash Tiguan L will probably be more attractive.
● SAIC Volkswagen id.7s.
Auto show action: starting
Model features: ID.7 VIZZION sister model
Volkswagen ID.7 S is based on MEB pure electric platform, positioning the pure electric flagship car of SAIC Volkswagen brand. On the design level, it adopts the family design of Volkswagen ID. Compared with ID.7 VIZZION, the front face is obviously different, but it is still a minimalist design route. The long and narrow headlight group is very fashionable with the closed front grille and the raised ribs of the electric engine room cover. At the same time, the trapezoidal front enclosure brings more stability in vision.
The side lines of the new car are smooth and dynamic. Its front suspension is shorter and its rear suspension is slightly elongated. The length, width and height of the car body are 5026/1864/1537mm and the wheelbase is 2966mm respectively. At the same time, this car also has a slip-back roof line, which is more sporty. The design of the rear of the car is also very simple, with duck tail trunk cover and distinct lines. The taillights are designed through, and the LOGO is integrated into them.
In terms of power, according to the application information, it uses the model EEV drive motor produced by Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., and its maximum power is 170 kW, which is larger than the maximum power of the single-motor version of ID.7 VIZZION (150 kW). It is expected that the new car will also launch a dual-motor version.
Editor’s comment:
The ID.7 S can be understood as the ID.7 of the SAIC Volkswagen version, and it is a sister model with the FAW-Volkswagen ID.7Vizzion. According to the current guide price of the latter, it is 227,777-262,777 yuan. Previously, the limited-time preferential price of the latter was 197,700 yuan. It is estimated that the pricing strategy and interior design of ID.7 S are quite close to that of ID.7 VIZZION, but the configuration may be differentiated and complementary.
● Jiangling Ford Fierce Horse
Auto Show Action: It is expected to be listed.
Vehicle features: Personalized modification+car play service is provided.
The pre-sale price range of Jiangling Ford Fierce Horse is 300,000-450,000 yuan. It is a hard-core medium-sized SUV with non-loaded body and will have excellent off-road capability. The domestic version is equipped with a 2.3T EcoBoost engine, which basically maintains the original design of the overseas version, but it has been optimized according to the needs of domestic consumers, such as upgrading the texture and material of the interior. At the same time, the new car has a professional modified version of the original factory.
In terms of appearance, the appearance of the domestic Ford Fierce Horse continues the classic design overseas, and its tough appearance pays tribute to the Fierce Horse in the early 1966, and the whole body is full of strength. The front face is designed with a borderless middle net, which is integrated with the headlight group. In the center, FORD BRONCO, the English logo of Ford Fierce Horse, is used, and retro double-eyelet round lights are used on both sides. There are trailer hooks on both sides of the steel bumper, and a winch can be installed.
In terms of vehicle size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4825/2070/1990mm and the wheelbase is 2950mm respectively. The side of the car body looks quite hard, and the door is borderless and looks very trendy. The approach angle of ordinary non-Bigfoot version is 38 degrees, the departure angle is 31 degrees, the passing angle is 22 degrees, the minimum ground clearance is 237/242mm, and the maximum wading depth is 800 mm. Bigfoot version (wasteland/everglade): approach angle 45 degrees, departure angle 37 degrees, passing angle 26 degrees, minimum ground clearance 273mm, maximum wading depth 850mm (with wading throat 925mm).
At the rear of the vehicle, the taillights on both sides are designed vertically, and there is an external spare tire at the rear, and there is an exclusive fierce carriage logo. The tailgate opens laterally and the rear window opens independently upward. The new car adopts modular design, and the roof can be disassembled manually. The roof is divided into three sections, and it can be disassembled completely. The body has a number of modular designs, which can provide professional modification of the original factory. Domestic models are specially equipped with 8 ultrasonic radars, 5 high-definition cameras and 3 millimeter-wave radars. In the aspect of assisted driving, it has ACC adaptive cruise, traffic sign recognition and blind spot monitoring system.
In terms of interior decoration, according to the needs of consumers in China, the interior materials and technology have been improved, which is delicate and has a certain sense of high-grade. The material of soft bag is added above the center console of the interior, and the upper part is in a prominent position, and there are commonly used off-road function buttons, which are more convenient to control, including front anti-roll bar disconnection, front differential lock, rear differential lock, off-road turning assistance and off-road crawling mode. The upper part of the center console also provides an interface and charging port for external imaginary equipment. The central control panel in the middle is decorated with colors, and different versions will have different decorative patterns. For example, the BADLANDS version will be a mountain landscape outline pattern in North America.
The steering wheel has a variety of function buttons with comprehensive functions. The car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12-inch LCD central control panel. The instrument panel displays professional off-road information, and the central control panel is equipped with Ford SYNC+ Zhixing interconnection system, which has richer function expansion and better stability, and supports CarPlay and voice control. For China consumers, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 high computing power chip is built in, with a high computing power of 105k, which can support more cool car effect and animation, and with large memory and storage space (16G+256G), it can support FOTA upgrade redundancy in the next 3-5 years. In addition, the new car also supports UAV linkage. In the extreme environment, the central control screen directly displays the UAV perspective to observe the road ahead. Lemai is also equipped with a B&O stereo with 10 speakers.
There will be two original professional modified versions of the domestic fierce horse, including the wasteland version and the everglades version, and there will be upgraded off-road kits, including Goodyear 35-inch outer diameter mud tires, 4.7 rear axle speed ratio, Denner front/rear electronically controlled mechanical differential lock, EMOD intelligent full-time four-wheel drive system, Bilstein three-stage nitrogen shock absorber and so on. The two models are also equipped with intelligent anti-roll bar disconnection function, so as to improve the free stroke of one-sided suspension. The anti-roll bar can be disconnected on uneven roads, and it will be automatically connected when the speed exceeds 32km/h, and then disconnected when it is below 32km/h..
Borgwarner EMOD is directly driven by motor+reducer, which improves the low speed ratio to 3.06, and the torque capacity of the transfer case can reach 1850N·m, greatly improving the ultimate off-road capability of the whole vehicle. Dana front/rear axle electronic control differential lock, when one wheel slips, it is controlled by electronic control button, so that the left and right axle shafts are completely locked, and 100% of the traction force is transmitted to the effective wheels to avoid wheel slipping or getting stuck. G.O.A.T All-terrain intelligent management system has economic mode, sports mode, BAJA mode, slippery mode, rock climbing mode, mud mode and sand mode.
In addition, the new car can also be equipped with wading throats; The floor in the car can be washed and has a flushing hole; There is a net bag at the back of the front seat of the vehicle to store things. Off-road kit also includes steel chassis guard (engine, transfer case, fuel tank), modularized steel front bumper, factory-installed reserved circuit switch, trailer kit, grille lamp, front bumper lamp, A-pillar lamp, roof strip lamp, trunk lamp, car refrigerator, etc. The domestic version of Bronco has the qualification of towing, and the original factory is equipped with/optional with a rear towing device. The maximum total mass of the quasi-trailer is 1500kg.
In terms of power, the domestic Ford Bronco is equipped with a 2.3T turbocharged EcoBoos engine, with a maximum power of 202kW, a maximum torque of 429Nm and a maximum speed of 161km/h, which matches the 10AT gearbox.
Editor’s comment:
At present, there are not many choices of personalized depth off-road vehicles in China, and the addition of Fierce Horse has undoubtedly added new choices. Compared with other competing products, Liema is expected to have more advantages in terms of price, personalized selection, off-road and professional off-road services. Ford’s dealers should also provide professional car-playing services for consumers, organize professional motorcades to cross, and provide professional personalized modification services for crossing. Jiangling Ford will not only provide users with products, but also include cross-country culture and how to play together.
● Changan Ford Mondeo Sports Mixed Edition
Auto Show Action: It is expected to be listed.
Vehicle features: there is no contradiction between sports and mixing.
At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, the Ford EVOS hybrid version is expected to appear as a Mondeo sports hybrid version. It is reported that the car will be equipped with the same hybrid system of Sharp L, with an acceleration of about 5.7 seconds at 0-100km/h, and it is expected to upgrade the 8155 chip.
The appearance of the new car still adopts the design of the fuel version. The large grille, sharp headlights, slip-back style and segmented rear spoiler still exude the hormones of young sports. In addition, as a hybrid model, the new car will also add a yellow body, which is very similar to the "Hot Blood Orange" of the old Fox ST, and will be replaced with low-wind resistance styling wheels. In terms of body size, according to the information previously declared, its length, width and height are 4920/1920/1600mm, the wheelbase is 2945mm, and the rim size is 20 inches.
In terms of power, it will be equipped with an EcoBoost E hybrid system consisting of a 2.0T engine and a motor. As a reference, Sharp L’s engine has a maximum power of 275 HP and the motor has a maximum power of 190 HP. The transmission system matches the E-CVT gearbox.
Editor’s comment:
As a coupe-style SUV, EVOS’s low body and slip-back shape meet the diversified demands of China consumers for sports-style SUVs. The hybrid version launched this time has restarted the well-known name Mondeo, which can further attract consumers’ attention, and the better fuel economy brought by hybrid power will further enhance its market competitiveness.
● Changan Ford CX810
Auto show action: starting
Vehicle features: new energy vehicles
At the 2024 Changan Automobile Global Partner Conference, Zhu Huarong, Chairman of Changan Automobile, said that the brand-new new energy product internal code CX810 of Changan Ford New Energy Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. is expected to be officially released at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show.
Zhu Huarong emphasized that Chang ‘an will strengthen joint venture cooperation and reach a new model of strategic cooperation. Among them, it signed a memorandum of deepening strategic cooperation with Ford and established Changan Ford New Energy Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., and the first strategic product CX810 has been promoted in an orderly manner.
At present, Changan Automobile is striving to upgrade its global partnership. For Changan Ford, 3-4 new energy products will be laid out in the future, including EV and XEV models; 3-4 Ford brand ICE models develop steadily, and accelerate the product development of CX810 project, study and jointly explore overseas markets and Lincoln electrification cooperation opportunities, and finally achieve the scale goal of 460,000 vehicles in 2028.
Editor’s comment:
At present, there is no more news about CX810, but we also see that Changan Ford will have a new mode of cooperation in the future. The products will accelerate the localization process and launch new energy vehicles that are more in line with China consumers’ preferences, which makes us look forward to the unveiling of CX810 at the Beijing Auto Show.
● Extreme Yue 07
Auto show action: starting
Model features: pure electric coupe
Extreme Yue 07 is the second model of Extreme Yue, which continues the design gene of Extreme Yue family and is positioned as a medium-sized coupe. Extreme Yue 07 is equipped with intelligent AI pixel headlights and voice functions inside and outside the car, allowing users to communicate and express their emotions humanely with AI intelligent partner SIMO. In 2024, Chaoyue will also open PPA in 200+ cities across the country to improve travel convenience.
The front face of the new car adopts the common closed design of electric vehicles, the Y-shaped headlight group has good visual impact, and the front face of the whole car also has good recognition. The newly unveiled green car paint is more youthful and lively.
Coming to the side of the car body, the new car adopts the design of sliding back coupe, with coordinated overall proportion and smooth outline lines. The hatchback coupe body with strong sense of movement creates a feeling of being ready to go, and it looks quite atmospheric. In terms of details, low wind resistance rims with small-sized exterior mirrors and hidden door handles are all making efforts to optimize wind resistance.
The slender through taillights make the rear of the new car have a good sense of science and technology. The taillights are Y-shaped on both sides to echo the headlight group, and the overall recognition is also relatively high. At the same time, we can also see the camera for visual field assistance on the fender on the side, and sensors such as radar and camera are also installed in many places in the whole car, so this car should have a good automatic driving assistance function from the configuration. The hatchback design will also greatly facilitate users’ camping space, sports equipment loading and leisure breaks and other urban, outdoor, social and sports needs.
As for the interior, referring to the previous information, the new car adopts an embracing interior with colorful atmosphere lights, the steering wheel adopts a semi-radial design, and the car is equipped with a penetrating screen. The interior of the car has a very simple atmosphere, which is in line with the current market trend.
Editor’s comment:
Extreme Yue is a trendy brand owned by Geely, and its product highlights are outstanding performance in intelligence, including large-size high-definition screen, 8295 chip, voice interaction supported by AI algorithm, and high-order assisted driving based on Baidu Apollo high-order autopilot, covering high-speed, city, parking and so on. The launch of Extreme Yue 07 will further enrich its product front.
Write at the end:
At this auto show, new energy vehicles have become the absolute main force for both China brands and overseas brands. Overseas brands are accelerating the process of electrification and constantly catering to the needs of consumers in China. China brand is equally divided in the hybrid market and pure electric market, and more sub-models are introduced. We will launch the first, middle and next issues of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show preview series, so please look forward to the launch of the follow-up articles. (Text/car home Che Wen Team)
