[E Group New Car Report] There are still almost two weeks before the opening of the much-anticipated 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, and major domestic manufacturers can’t wait to release their upcoming blockbuster models. However, SUVs are still favored by consumers for their high passability and large space. Not only that, there are more new energy models joining this auto show, so what are the blockbuster new cars at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show? The editor will tell you about it.
bmw x7
New car highlights: BMW’s flagship SUV, only 5.2s to accelerate from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers
With the upgrading of consumption, it is necessary for major car companies to explore and expand more users while constantly exploring upwards to improve their own brand image, and the BMW X7 is a product under this approach. As BMW’s first new SUV model, the BMW X7 was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of 2018, and will then make its domestic debut at the Shanghai Auto Show.
As a new flagship SUV model, the new car is based on the CLAR platform. The xDrive40i model will be equipped with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 250 kW, a peak torque of 447 Nm, and an acceleration time of 5.8 seconds from 0-100 km; X7 xDrive50i model It is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 340 kilowatts, a peak torque of 649 Nm, and an acceleration time of 0-100 kilometers in 5.2 seconds. In terms of transmission, both engines are matched with an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox.
A new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE
Highlights of the new car: New off-road kits/sports kits are added, and a fuel-efficient PHEV model is also launched
As the best-selling mid-to-large SUV model under Mercedes-Benz, the update of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is even more eye-catching. With the official release of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018, the sales work in the North American and European markets has also entered the final preparation stage. The new generation of Mercedes-Benz GLE, which was originally intended to officially enter China this autumn, will obviously not let it go The Shanghai Auto Show is the best opportunity to warm up domestic production.
Although the wheelbase of the updated Mercedes-Benz GLE has increased by 80mm compared with the current model, reaching the level of 2995mm, as a domestically-made lengthening practice, the wheelbase of the new car will most likely exceed 3000mm in the future. In terms of power, it will be equipped with a 3.0T inline six-cylinder gasoline engine and a 48V micro-hybrid system, with a maximum power of 367 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm.
It is worth noting that this new car will be equipped with an optional E-ACTIVE 48V active suspension system, which can further reduce road bumps and rolls by individually controlling the suspension spring pounds and shock absorption coefficients of each wheel. It can provide GLE with excellent driving comfort and enhance its off-road capability, which may become its biggest selling point.
New Audi Q3
Highlights of the new car: Compared with the current model, the appearance is younger, the space is larger, and the configuration is richer
Following the world premiere of the new generation of Audi Q3 in 2018, the domestically produced Audi Q2L was officially launched, and the domestic version of the new generation of Audi Q3 also appeared in the product declaration queue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of my country, and will be officially released at the Shanghai Auto Show.
The new Q3 is built on the MQB A2 platform. While following the design of the overseas version, it also provides a normal version and an S-Line version. The wheelbase has increased slightly to 2680 mm, and the longitudinal space in the car is better than that of overseas versions.
In terms of power, the new Q3 will provide 1.4T and two power versions of the 2.0T engine. The 1.4T engine has a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm. The 2.0T low-power engine has a maximum power of 186 horsepower and a peak torque of 330 Nm. The 2.0T high-power engine has a maximum power of 220 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. In terms of transmission, a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is standard, and the 2.0T high-power model will also provide a four-wheel drive system.
Audi Q2L e-tron
Highlights of the new car: The appearance follows the Audi Q2L fuel version model, with 0 fuel consumption and 0 emissions
The Audi Q2L e-tron is built based on the Q2L fuel version. As a pure electric drive model, it adopts a closed grid design to highlight its identity as a new energy source.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the Audi family-style design style. Since it is a pure electric model, the front grille is closed, which is also one of the ways to distinguish the pure electric version from the fuel version. The headlights of the new car have an elegant design, and the internal LED light strips are very eye-catching. There are no fog lights on the front enclosure, and a closed design is also adopted.
The length, width and height of the new car are 4237/1785/1548mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2628mm. It is only 1mm longer than the fuel version model in length, which should be because the front and rear enclosures are different from the fuel version model. The design of the rear of the car is basically the same as that of the Q2L fuel version, and the rear logo is changed to 30 e-tron. In addition, the new car will be equipped with 17-inch wheels with a tire size of 215/55 R17. According to relevant declaration information, the new car will provide three different styles of wheels to choose from in the future.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack from CATL and a motor with a maximum power of 100kW (136PS).
Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Highlights of the new car: Compared with the BMW X6/Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe/Audi Q8, it is luxurious and sporty
A few days ago, Porsche officially announced that the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe has officially opened for pre-sale in the domestic market, and the official images of the new car have also been released simultaneously. As Porsche’s first coupe SUV model, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe adopts a more dynamic exterior design. It is reported that the new car will officially debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 16. Two models, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe, will be launched in advance.
In terms of appearance, the front face design of the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe basically maintains the design of the current Porsche Cayenne. The biggest changes of the new car are concentrated on the side and rear of the car. The most striking thing about the all-new Porsche Cayenne Coupe is its coupe SUV-style body design—the roof line of the new car extends downward from the rear, and the smooth arc outlines the slip-back body shape, which together with the window frame lines form a slender C-pillar shape. At the rear of the car, the all-new Porsche Cayenne Coupe still adopts through-type taillights, combined with the diffuser under the rear bumper and four exhausts on both sides, it looks full of movement.
The interior design of the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe is basically the same as the current Porsche Cayenne. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) as standard. The spoiler at the rear of the car adopts a retractable design, which will automatically open when the speed reaches 90km/h. In combination with the rear spoiler, the sporty character of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is once again underscored. In addition, the new car can also be equipped with optional lightweight sports components, including a center-sinking carbon fiber roof, 22-inch GT Design wheels, seats with checkered patterns, and interiors with carbon fiber trim and Alcantara fabrics.
In terms of power, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe model will be equipped with a 3.0T V6 engine with a maximum power of 340 horsepower and a peak torque of 450 Nm. Its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 6 seconds (optional lightweight sports package can reach 5.9 seconds), The top speed is 243km/h; while the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe is equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum power of 550 horsepower and a peak torque of 770 Nm. Its 0-100km/h acceleration takes only 3.9 seconds and the top speed is 286km/h.
Chevrolet new Chuangjie/Chuangku
Highlights of the new car: The appearance is more exaggerated and sporty
SAIC General Motors Chevrolet officially stated that the new SUV Chuangjie Trailblazer and the new generation Chuangku Tracker will make their world debut at the 2019 Shanghai International Auto Show.
Previously, we had obtained a set of declaration drawings of Chevrolet’s new small SUV Tracker. From the appearance point of view, the front air intake grille of the new Chevrolet Tracker is connected to the headlights on both sides. The exaggerated “big mouth” and the L-shaped air intake design on both sides make the new car look quite dynamic. In addition to the standard version, the new car will also launch a Redline version. The Redline is equipped with different exterior configurations such as a black bow tie brand logo, black front grille, red body trim, black wheels, and red brake calipers.
On the side of the body, the multi-waistline design of the Chevrolet Tracker looks very muscular. At the same time, the new car also uses polygons as the design language at the rear, and the overall style is very young. The length, width and height of the new car are 4270/1791/1602 (1618, 1627) mm (different heights are caused by chassis height, luggage rack and other factors), and the wheelbase is 2570mm.
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The interior of the new car uses a floating central control LCD screen and a manual gear lever, and uses a mechanical handbrake. The instrument panel is also suspected to be a traditional mechanical instrument.
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Following the global simultaneous introduction of the Explorer, Chevrolet has brought the Chuangjie Trailblazer and the new generation of Chuangku Tracker to China this time, aiming to meet the diversified car consumption needs of young domestic consumers and help the brand further expand the domestic SUV segment. sub market.
Encore GX
Highlights of the new car: Positioning as a compact SUV with richer configurations
Recently, we learned from the China Automobile Fuel Consumption Inquiry System of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that the previously exposed Buick compact SUV model may be officially named “Angola GX”. It is speculated that the new car may be unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. In the future, together with the new Encore, it will form an entry-level SUV model matrix of the Buick brand, focusing on the SUV market within 200,000 yuan.
Previously, we had reported the declaration information of Buick’s new SUV. The new car adopts Buick’s new SUV design style, which is similar to the previously released Angkola declaration diagram.
It is reported that the length, width and height of the new car are 4463/1813/1642mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2640mm. From the perspective of size, the new car is bigger than the Angkola, and it is positioned as a compact SUV. Blank between Kuwait.
In terms of configuration, judging from the current information, the new car will be equipped with LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, wheels of two different specifications and styles, tire sizes of 225/60 R17 and 225/55 R18, rear blind spot monitoring, and reversing images. and other configurations also appear on the declaration diagram.
Changan CS75 PLUS
Highlights of the new car: sports/luxury dual-version appearance strategy, catering to different consumer needs
A few days ago, Changan Automobile officially released a set of official pictures of CS75 PLUS. The new car will adopt a more sporty front face design.
In terms of appearance, the design of CS75 PLUS is more radical. The front banner chrome grille of the ordinary model runs through from top to bottom. light strip. In addition, the front bumper and rims of the new car have also undergone a sporty design, showing a younger style.
As for the rear of the car, the new car does not use through-type taillights, but connects the LED light groups with gamma characters on both sides with the chrome-plated trim in the center of the tailgate. In terms of creating a sense of movement, the suspended taillights and double-exhaust exhaust on both sides also make the rear shape of the car more radical.
In addition to the normal version, the new car will also launch a sports version, which will adopt a more exaggerated bright black dot matrix front grille, the fog lamp area with red trim strips has a more aggressive shape, and red accents have been added to the side of the car. Body nameplate.
In terms of power, according to the declaration information released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, it will be equipped with 1.5T and 2.0T power, the maximum power of the engine is 131kW and 171kW respectively, and the fuel consumption declaration value is 6.7L/100km and 8.1L/100km respectively.
Lu Feng Rongyao
Highlights of the new car: The exterior design is more youthful, the whole car is tough and strong, full of sportiness
Landwind officially announced recently that its brand-new SUV model (codenamed E315) will finally be named Landwind Rongyao and will make its official debut at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, which opens on April 16.
In terms of appearance, Lufeng Rongyao adopts the design of the hexagonal large-size front air intake grille, and the interior is decorated with dot matrix elements, and the visual effect is very fashionable. At the same time, the split headlight group is matched with the trapezoidal air intake under the front bumper, which greatly enhances the sporty atmosphere of the car.
Viewed from the side of the body, the side profile of Lufeng Rongyao maintains the simplicity and smoothness that an urban SUV should have. The characteristic lines at the waist from the front wheel eyebrows to the taillights subtly outline the muscular lines of the front and rear wheel arches to shape the toughness of the vehicle. A solid sense of power. In terms of the rear, the lines of the new car are relatively complex and have a strong sense of hierarchy. At the same time, the two-sided exhaust layout also better enhances the sense of movement.
Haval F7x
Highlights of the new car: Haval F7 coupe SUV version, the avant-garde appearance is more attractive to young consumers
Haval F7x will announce the pre-sale price at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. The shape of the Haval F7x is based on the F7. Except for the rear design, the appearance is very similar. This relationship is the same as that between the BMW X3 and X4. Of course, at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017, Haval released the HB-03 coupe SUV. This concept car can also be regarded as the predecessor of the F7x.
The interior of the F7x is still based on the design of the F7. There is no obvious change in the shape, but the overall style has been adjusted more youthfully, including the two-tone matching of wine red leather and black interior, and the imitation carbon fiber decoration of the passenger seat. Board, etc., the purpose is to reflect the uniqueness of F7x. In addition, in terms of craftsmanship and materials, F7x also uses slush plastic materials and stitching design. Although I don’t know its price, there is no obvious difference compared with F7, which is very good.
Haval F7x 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 165kW/5200-5500rpm and a maximum torque of 385N m/2000-3200rpm. The power level is comparable to that of joint venture brands. It is equipped with timely four-wheel drive and a wet 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox independently developed by Great Wall. In addition, Haval F7x will also be equipped with Great Wall’s new-generation 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 124kW/5600rpm and a maximum torque of 285N m/3000rpm.
Zotye i-across production version
Highlights of the new car: from imitation to originality, finally launched a model with its own design style
Zotye Automobile will release the mass-produced version of Zotye i-across concept car at this Shanghai Auto Show. The new car interprets Zotye’s brand-new 3.0 era design concept of “Tao follows nature, wisdom and beauty come from nature”.
Judging from the preview image, the new car adopts an avant-garde, tough and balanced design style. In the design of the front face, the one-shaped bright strip extends through the upper and lower LED headlights and merges into the line of the turn signal. At the same time, the combination of tough, rhythmic and natural design elements creates a new balance and transformation.
The side of the new car is relatively simple and elegant as a whole, and the capable side line design is more in line with the current aesthetics. At the same time, the side windows have sharp lines that are obviously inclined to the rear.
The rear of the car is round and full, with narrow and wide lines on the top and the mainstream integrated taillight design, which has a very good look and feel. Zotye calls this design the balance between heaven and earth. As for the interior configuration and power of the new car, it has yet to be officially announced.
New Cheetah CS10
Highlights of the new car: The instrument/central control integrated long screen is very similar to a German brand model, with a good sense of luxury and technology
The new Cheetah CS10 has made certain adjustments on the front face, and has significantly improved the technological sense of the interior.
In terms of appearance, the new front face adopts a straight waterfall grille, and the long and narrow headlights on both sides give a strong visual impact. The shape of the rearview mirror has been redesigned. In order to meet the needs of young consumers, the rear of the car adopts Cheetah’s new family-style through-type taillight design. The blackened falcon beak-shaped taillights not only maintain a simple design style, but also bring a touch of luxury.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a beige-black color scheme, supplemented by young and fashionable cloud and tiger patterns, creating a comfortable and simple atmosphere. The instrument LCD screen and the central control LCD screen adopt a penetrating design. The infotainment system provides users with emergency rescue, navigation services, voice control, real-time traffic inquiries and other related services. The new car is also equipped with rear exhaust vents and panoramic sunroofs. Fully meet the actual car needs of most people. In response to the increasing demand for space from current consumers, the new car further optimizes the storage space in the car. The storage space in the armrest box, under the air outlet of the air conditioner, and the sub-dashboard is significantly improved compared with the old model.
In terms of power, the new Cheetah CS10 offers two engines, 1.5T and 2.0T, of which the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 110kW (150PS) and a peak torque of 210N m, matched with a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission; the 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 130kW (177PS) , with a peak torque of 250N m, matched with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The brakes, chassis and steering of the new car have also been optimized.
JAC iEVS4
Highlights of the new car: Based on the JAC S4, the two-color body design is fashionable and young
A few days ago, JAC officially released more official pictures of its new pure electric small SUV-JAC iEVS4. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the new car has a cruising range of 420km, and the pre-sale price after subsidies is 130,000 to 170,000 yuan. It will be officially launched at the Shanghai Auto Show that opens this month.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car adopts a spread-wing grille, which is embellished with a unique grille texture and chrome-plated strips running through the headlights, making the style more dynamic.
The side lines of the body are also tough and sharp, and the double waistline setting makes the side of the car more powerful. Raised lines are designed above the wheel eyebrows, which can create rich light and shadow effects when illuminated. The currently popular suspended roof also appears on the body, which fits its fashionable and dynamic model positioning. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of iEVS4 are 4410mm/1800mm/1660mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2620mm.
The interior also follows the styling design of the JAC S4. The overall color is black, and at the same time, a large number of chrome-plated elements are added to the air-conditioning outlet, the handle area and the door panels on both sides for embellishment, bringing a good interior texture.
The car also paints the electronic gear handle yellow, adding a bit of youthful and jumping atmosphere to the interior. In terms of configuration, the new car will provide mainstream technology configurations such as full LCD instruments and large-size floating central control LCD screens.
In terms of power, the JAC iEVS4 is equipped with a drive motor with a maximum power of 110kW (150PS) and a 61kWh lithium battery pack. The cruising range under NEDC conditions is 420 kilometers.
BAIC New Energy EX3
Highlights of the new car: It adopts the design elements of the EX3 concept car, full of cross-border style
BAIC New Energy’s new small SUV—BAIC New Energy EX3 will be officially launched at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The appearance of the new car draws on the design elements of the EX3 concept car. In terms of details, the front of the new car has elegant lines of the headlight group, and the split headlight group corresponds to the U-shaped mouth of the front face.
EX3 adopts a brand-new design language. The headlights adopt a split design. The top is equipped with LED daytime running lights and turn signals, and the bottom is an integrated headlight with far and low beams.
The length, width and height of the vehicle are 4200/1780/1638mm, and the wheelbase is 2585mm. It can be regarded as the successor model of BAIC New Energy EX360.
In addition to the long battery life, the EX3 is also equipped with the same permanent magnet motor as the EX5, with a maximum power of 160kW, a maximum torque of 300N m, and an acceleration from 100 kilometers to 7.9 seconds. The overall power performance is worthy of praise.
Summary: The new models to be released at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show have quite a few bright spots, not only in traditional fuel models, but also in various new energy models, which can be said to be eye-catching. Can’t wait for the Shanghai Auto Show.
