[car home News] The 17th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition with the theme of "New Technology, New Life" will officially kick off on November 22nd, 2019. As a "carnival party" held by the auto market before the end of the year, the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show will release many heavy models, including Beijing Benz GLB, GAC Toyota Wildlander, the new Volvo S60 and so on. Of course, from these new cars, we can also spy on the future technical trends of car companies. Today, we will bring you a summary of the new cars that will be launched at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show. Let’s take a quick look.
| Summary of New Cars Launched at Guangzhou Auto Show (Part) |
brand
|
car make and model |
grade |
category |
| run quickly |
Beijing benz GLB |
Compact SUV |
Domestic starter |
| Maibakh GLS |
Large SUV |
Domestic starter |
| beautiful; handsome; PEUGEOT |
Brand new Peugeot 2008 |
Small SUV |
Domestic starter |
| Brand new Peugeot e-2008 |
Small SUV |
Domestic starter |
| Buick |
Viequenko Banner |
Medium and large SUV |
New car on the market |
| DS |
Changan Peugeot Citroen DS 9 |
in-between car |
Domestic starter |
| the public |
Saic Volkswagen Viloran |
MPV |
Domestic starter |
| Toyota |
Gac Toyota Wildlander |
Compact SUV |
Domestic starter |
| Guangzhou automobile chuanqi |
Brand new Chuanqi GS4 |
Compact SUV |
New car on the market |
| Ford |
Changan Ford Escape |
Compact SUV |
New car on the market |
| Morris Garages |
Mg eHS |
Compact SUV |
New car on the market |
| Tengshi |
Tengshi x production version |
Medium SUV |
New car on the market |
| Volvo |
New Volvo S60 |
in-between car |
Pre-sale of new cars |
● Beijing benz GLB
Let’s talk about the overseas version of Mercedes-Benz GLB, which has already appeared. Different people have different opinions. I think the design of Mercedes-Benz GLB is more like a "decent" SUV. The more square design and family-style design elements are very suitable for some young consumers. Even in the absence of a hard-core atmosphere, GLB has found its own position without all-terrain tires, roof lighting and personality front surround, but the Buddha can be wild, stable and joyful.
In terms of details, the relatively square large-size front grille conforms to the family face, plus the chrome-plated shape of the fog lights on both sides below and the air intakes composed of several rectangles below the grille, which also enhances their recognition and momentum to a certain extent.
The side of GLB’s body is quite three-dimensional, and the nearly vertical D-pillar design not only takes care of the interior space, but also proves the identity of its SUV. Among many urban SUVs with coupe style, I believe that GLB, a very traditional design, will still please some people. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4634/1834/1658mm and the wheelbase is 2829 mm. At the tail of Mercedes-Benz GLB, it was basically a straight and concise line battle. The taillight design is the same as that of Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the LED strip with irregular rounded corners is adopted inside, which is hard enough.
If you still like AMG’s sports style, GLB’s sports kit version may be what you want. Compared with the standard version, the sports kit version looks more dynamic. The star-shaped chrome-plated mesh+single banner grille, exaggerated front enclosure (imitation) air intake and dense spoke AMG wheels make the strong sports style on the AMG model attached to GLB.
Like the appearance, there are two styles to choose from in the interior. You can choose to be a mature and steady family man or a wild boy. But what remains unchanged is the iconic all-LCD instrument panel+integrated large screen of central control vehicle, turbine-type air conditioning outlet shape, brand-new Touchpad controller, steering wheel with full metal texture and thumb control function, or familiar "taste". Of course, the MBUX car system with natural speech recognition function and many in-vehicle interconnection functions will naturally not be absent.
Although it is a compact SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLB can be equipped with a third row of seats in addition to the traditional five-seat layout, thus becoming a seven-seat SUV. When 7 seats are selected, the vehicle seat layout becomes 2+3+2, in which the third row of seats supports 50/50 split down. Officials say the third row of seats is suitable for two passengers with a height of no more than 168cm.
"Beijing Benz GLB 180』"
"Beijing Benz GLB 200』"
According to the application information, GLB has only announced two models, namely GLB 180 and GLB 200. As an entry-level GLB180 model, it not only cancels the front LED headlights and chrome trim, but also does not use LED as the tail light source. This is also to reduce the cost and make the price of entry-level models more close to the people. In terms of power, GLB 180 and GLB 200 will be equipped with high and low power versions of the 1.3T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 136 HP and 163 HP, while the GLB 250 4MATIC with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine has no news yet.
Editor’s comment:
It took only two months from the release of the concept car close to the production model to the launch. Compared with other models, this time is faster, which also proves from the side that Mercedes-Benz attaches great importance to GLB this time and Mercedes-Benz has high expectations for it. Before doing it, consumers who have been obsessed with overly individualistic GLA or slightly expensive GLC finally have a new choice and will no longer worry about the difficulty of choosing. At the same time, the new car is more considerate. In addition to the standard version of the five-seat model, GLB will also launch a seven-seat model, which will increase the practicality of the new car to some extent.
● Mercedes-Maibakh GLS
At the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, the Mercedes-Maibakh Ultimate Luxury concept car made its world debut in Beijing. This concept car shows Maibakh’s determination to enter the high-end SUV market, and we also see that Maibakh has high hopes for the China market. At the upcoming Guangzhou Auto Show in 2019, Maibakh’s brand-new SUV model, Maibakh GLS, is expected to be unveiled simultaneously with overseas markets.
Compared with Mercedes-Benz GLS, Maibakh GLS will be more luxury-oriented, and will pay more attention to creating a sense of honor in many details. Referring to the previously exposed low camouflage spy photos, the front face of this car will be modeled with Maibakh’s iconic multi-frame grille, which is expected to be decorated with a lot of chrome plating. In the case of retaining the overall design of Mercedes-Benz GLS, the front enclosure is expected to be more concise and will also incorporate chrome trim.
On the side, Maibakh GLS is expected to add its own body logo on the basis of the regular version, and the shape of the side skirt will also be adjusted. In addition, the new car will be equipped with dense spoke wheels, and the production version is expected to be chrome-plated or polished. On the tail side, the exhaust styling of the new car is more unique.
All of the above are predictions based on the recently exposed low camouflage spy photos. As a brand new SUV product of Maibakh brand, this car is expected to have many improvements in the interior. It is reported that this car will be equipped with a 4.0T V8 twin-turbo engine, and the output power is expected to be between 466 and 487 horsepower. In addition, some foreign media said that the 6.0T V12 engine will also appear in the power options of this car.
Editor’s comment:
Maibakh is not dismissive of the SUV market. In 2017, it brought the Mercedes-Maibakh G 650 Landaulet model, but this car is positioned in a more personalized and niche market. Maibakh GLS, which will be launched this time, is a truly luxurious and comfortable product for consumers, and it is also a truly market-oriented model.
It is nothing new for ultra-luxury brands to set foot in the SUV market. Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Tim Yue have all refreshed our "three views", and even Lamborghini and Aston Martin have given in to the SUV market. It’s time for Mercedes-Maibakh, which is rooted in the top market, to come up with an SUV. Facts have proved that not all local tyrants like to sit in executive-class cars, and around 2 million, local tyrants do not have many choices.
● Brand new Peugeot 2008/e-2008
As early as July 1, 2019, the real car of the new generation Peugeot 2008/e-2008 was officially unveiled overseas. With the exposure of spy photos and declaration photos, the date of the domestic version’s appearance in China is gradually approaching, and the new generation Peugeot 2008/e-2008 will also make its domestic debut at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show.
"New Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 Declaration Map"
"Brand-new Peugeot 2008 Overseas Edition Real Car"
From the appearance, the new Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 is very similar to the overseas version. It adopts Peugeot’s latest family-style design language, and the logo of "2008" is directly located in the front of the hood. The design of the whole vehicle is quite hard, and the black body surrounding gives the whole vehicle more cross-border atmosphere. Brand-new lion claw headlights and fangs daytime running lights appear on overseas models, while domestic models change lion claw headlights into optional configurations.
『Brand-new Peugeot e-2008 overseas version of the real car』
As for the rear of the car, the design of blackened taillights is the most recognizable part of the brand-new 2008. Black decorative strips connect the taillights on both sides and run through the rear of the car body. Fog lamps are located on both sides of the lower part of the car body. The new car also uses two exhaust ports on both sides. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the domestic version of the new car are 4312/1785/1545mm and the wheelbase is 2612mm respectively. Compared with the current models on sale, the length is increased by 132mm, the width is increased by 40mm, the height is reduced by 35mm, and the wheelbase is increased by 72 mm. In addition, the pure electric version of e-2008 is basically the same as the fuel version, but some details have been adjusted, such as canceling the exhaust at the rear, and the rim design is also different.
"New Peugeot 2008 Overseas Edition Real Car Interior"
At present, the interior of domestic models has not been exposed, but it is expected to keep pace with overseas models. Referring to the real car, the new car also adopts the similar family design of Peugeot 508 and other models, which is full of "French sense of technology". Officially, this design is called 3D i-Cockpit Immersive Cockpit, which includes a dual-spoke sports steering wheel, a 10-inch central control LCD screen and an instrument with three-dimensional projection display. The buttons in the central control part are arranged horizontally.
"New Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 Declaration Map"
In terms of configuration, the new car provides 17-inch /18-inch rims, panoramic sunroof, roof rack, black rear spoiler/black exterior mirror shell and other configurations according to different models. In terms of power, the domestic version of the new car is equipped with a 1.2T engine with a maximum power of 136 HP. The transmission system is expected to match the 5-speed manual gearbox /6-speed automatic gearbox, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declared that the fuel consumption is 5.0L/100km；. As for Peugeot e-2008, it is driven by pure electricity, in which the maximum power of the motor is 136 HP and the peak torque is 260 Nm. The top speed is 150km/h and the cruising range of NEDC is 430km.
Editor’s comment:
The domestically produced old model domestically produced 2008 entered domestic sales in April 2013. While leading the trend of small SUVs, it also won a monthly sales of 8,000 units. However, 2008 did not make good use of its own advantages, and the speed of upgrading the product itself was quite slow, which led to the reduction of the product strength of the whole vehicle. The popularity of legal brands has also been declining, and the old model 2008 has finally ushered in the end of production suspension.
After thorough planning, a new generation of 2008 has made a comeback. The new car has a brand-new appearance and a high-tech interior configuration. The old 2008 gives the impression of weak power, and it is expected to be eliminated with the continued use of the 1.2T engine. In terms of new energy, the 430km battery life of e-2008 is also good. However, today’s small SUV market is not as hot as it used to be, and the product strength of joint venture SUV competitors is not what it used to be. Obviously, there are still many things to be done if the brand-new 2008 wants to return to glory.
● Viequenko Banner
As the brand-new flagship SUV of SAIC-GM-Buick, Angkeqi was not listed at this auto show, but chose to be listed in the "Buick SUV Family Night" on the eve of the auto show. The new car adopts a 7-seat layout of 2+3+2, positioning medium and large SUVs, which greatly meets the needs of family cars.
According to the self-positioning of Angke Banner, it is necessary to have a sense of luxury and practicality in design. From this point of view, the family-style design style is naturally essential. At the same time, the design of Matrix LED split headlights makes Angkor Banner look extremely sharp. The headlights on the upper part are penetrated by silver strips, and the lights in the fog lights on both sides and the air inlets on both sides add a sense of movement. In addition, the front face of the new car adopts a multi-layer design with complex lines, and the large-size shield-shaped front grille on the front face is matched with the lower grille, which not only has the heavy feeling of American cars, but also adds the exquisite feeling of the whole car.
The lines on the side of the car body are full, with the body length, width and height of 4981mm/1953mm/1732(1736)mm and the wheelbase of 2863mm, which makes the new car look very strong. In the rear part, the straight lines highlight the layering of the new car. The taillights also adopt Buick family design, and a chrome trim runs through the left and right, which is more in line with the more popular design at present.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts asymmetric central control design with two-color interior color matching, which has a strong sense of fashion. The central control screen area is connected with the instrument, and ignition and some control buttons are set on the driver’s side. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a button shift mechanism, which is located on the panel in front of the driver’s right armrest, which is quite creative.
In terms of configuration, the new car comes standard with a three-temperature independent air conditioner with PM 2.5 filtering function, and its second/third row seats are also equipped with an electric folding function. In addition, this medium and large SUV will also be equipped with the highest level mute technology of Buick Quiet Tuning and leading intelligent driving assistance technology and interconnection technology.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T engine code-named LSY, with a maximum power of 169 kW (230 HP). In terms of transmission, the new car will match the 9-speed automatic manual transmission. According to the official disclosure of SAIC-GM Buick, Buick Angke Banner will be built based on GM’s medium and large luxury SUV architecture (GM C1 platform) and equipped with GM’s new generation drive system.
Editor’s summary:
The products in the medium and large SUV market can be said to be very extensive, ranging from the million-level flagship of luxury brands to the big family products with joint venture brands of more than 200,000 and 300,000. As far as the joint venture brand reaches the level of medium and large SUV, it basically has the top-level design of the family pyramid in terms of face value, configuration, space and power. For Angke Banner, its appearance can be said to give the Buick family a new flagship product, and it also has the function of enriching the family product pedigree.
From the market environment, Angke Banner will first face the challenges of Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Touron after listing. As hot products in the market, these two cars are well-balanced in all aspects and have a good market reputation. We will wait and see whether Angke Banner can compete with Highlander and Touron with sufficient product strength.
● Changan Peugeot Citroen DS 9/DS 9 PHEV models
As the flagship model of Changan Peugeot Citroen DS, Changan Peugeot Citroen DS 9 and DS 9 PHEV will be officially launched at this Guangzhou Auto Show. From the appearance point of view, the DS brand, which is particularly willing to "work hard" in styling, is naturally worth mentioning.
"『DS 9 fuel version"
『DS 9 PHEV』
DS 9 is positioned in a medium-sized car, which looks quite fashionable as a whole. The family-style headlight group with dot-matrix front grille makes the front face very recognizable. Viewed from the side, the body lines are smooth, and the roof lines from A-pillar to C-pillar are designed to gradually sink, which seems to have a sense of diving. On the tail side, the new car is equipped with a duckling tail rear spoiler, which shows its sporty temperament. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4933mm/1855mm/1468mm and the wheelbase is 2895mm respectively. At the same time, the new car also offers six different styles of rims to choose from.
In terms of interior, according to the spy photos of the previous test car, the overall interior of the new car is mainly black, and chrome-plated elements are added to the central control trim panel and the center console for embellishment, which has greatly improved the overall texture of the new car. In addition, the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is matched with a large-size central control panel and an electronic gear lever. These configurations are undoubtedly to enhance the overall sense of grade and win the favor of more consumers who pay attention to quality and detail.
In terms of power, according to the previous application information, the PHEV version will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system based on a 1.6T engine, and the maximum power of the gasoline engine is 200 HP. More data needs further official disclosure, and the fuel version is expected to use the same engine.
Editor’s summary:
Although the performance of DS in the domestic market is not very prosperous, with the marriage of FCA and PSA, it may bring a new turn for DS. Therefore, the launch of DS 9 and DS 9 PHEV will be crucial. As the new flagship of the brand, from the perspective of new car prospects, both the same-level products from BBA and many hot-selling products from joint venture brands will be the challengers they need to face.
It is worth noting that from the operation of DS brand dealers, not only the number has dropped significantly, but also some dealers only provide after-sales service. Therefore, in order to make more consumers pay the bill, DS brand should not only bring forth new products, but also improve the convenience of the whole life cycle of vehicles, including service and after-sales links.
● GAC Toyota Wildlander
"The picture is 2.0L gasoline version"
GAC Toyota Wildlander’s declaration map has been previously published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new car is a sister car of FAW Toyota’s brand-new RAV4, which is built on the GA-K platform of TNGA architecture (the same platform as Camry/Asia Dragon/lexus ES), and its Chinese name is expected to be "Willanda". As a sister car, the difference between Wildlander and RAV4 is basically the same as that of Honda CR-V and Honda Haoying, only the front and rear styling has been redesigned, but the body has not been significantly changed.
"The picture is a 2.5L mixed version"
At the front of the car, Wildlander adopts a long and narrow willow-shaped front LED headlight group, and the lower air intake area is huge. The lower part of the split design is easy to remind people of Lexus spindle-shaped grille. On both sides of the front enclosure, the new car is also equipped with a large-size imitation opening design with built-in round fog lights. In addition, the Toyota brand LOGO of the dual-engine model incorporates blue elements, and the front fender also incorporates the HYBRID logo.
"The picture is 2.0L gasoline version"
"The picture is a 2.5L mixed version"
Wildlander’s tail has also undergone great changes. The taillights arranged horizontally are slender in shape, with C-shaped light strips and C-shaped chrome strips inside, and the central black decorative board connects the lights on both sides. In the rear part, the new car uses a large area of black material for color separation, which looks more heavy. In addition, both the twin-engine model and the fuel model use two exhaust ports in both sides. In terms of size, Wildlander has a length, width and height of 4665/1855/1680mm and a wheelbase of 2690mm. Among them, only the length of the car body is slightly increased by 65mm due to the change of the front and rear surrounding shapes, and the width, height and wheelbase are consistent with the new RAV4.
| New RAV4 Rongfang /WILDLANDER Size Comparison |
| car make and model |
Brand new RAV4 rongfang |
Wildlander |
| Length (mm) |
| Width (mm) |
1855 |
1855 |
| Height (mm) |
1680 |
1680 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2690 |
2690 |
In terms of power, the new car offers two power models: 2.0L fuel version and 2.5L twin-engine version. Among them, the 2.0L model is equipped with M20C 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, with the maximum power of 171 HP and the peak torque of 209 Nm, matching the Direct Shift-CVT continuously variable gearbox; The 2.5L twin-engine version is equipped with THS-II hybrid power system, which is mainly composed of A25B-FXS 2.5L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, dual motors and planetary gear E-CVT gearbox, in which the maximum power of the engine is 178 HP and the comprehensive maximum power of the system is 222 HP. In addition, both power models are available in two-wheel drive version and four-wheel drive version, in which the 2.0L four-wheel drive model adopts traditional mechanical four-wheel drive, and the 2.5L dual-engine four-wheel drive model adopts E-Four rear axle electric drive.
Editor’s comment:
Yet we called and urged a thousand times before she started toward us’s new generation FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang was finally listed in October this year. Different from the past, GAC Toyota also launched its sister model-Wildlander based on this global car, and they will jointly compete in the joint venture compact SUV market like the Corolla/Lei Ling combination. However, almost at the same time, Guangqi Honda also launched the sister model of Dongfeng Honda CR-V-Haoying, which adopts a new design and is slightly better than CR-V in configuration, and will be listed at the end of this month. By then, the competition between RAV4 Rongfang and CR-V will be upgraded to "doubles", and consumers will naturally have more choices. We look forward to the day when two new cars are put on the market.
● SAIC Volkswagen Viloran
SAIC Volkswagen has previously released a preview of its new MPV Viloran. This special MPV from China, which will be officially unveiled at Guangzhou Auto Show, will also become the first commercial MPV under SAIC Volkswagen, and its competitors directly lock in the SAIC-GM Buick GL8, which is also from the SAIC family.
Combined with the preview and road test spy photos, we can see that the new car adopts the obvious family design of Volkswagen brand, and the LED headlights with huge banner chrome-plated middle net can easily remind us of Volkswagen Huiang and brand-new Passat. As an MPV, the side of the new car is not so brilliant, and the side sliding door is also an expected configuration. Viloran’s tail shape is more fashionable, and the horizontal chrome trim under the tail LOGO is very slim, which penetrates the taillights that are also horizontally arranged, and also echoes the imitation exhaust chrome decoration at the lower enclosure, subtly enhancing the sense of exquisiteness. In terms of details, the "380TSI" logo also indicates that the new car will be equipped with a high-power version of the 2.0T engine.
Previously, spy photos showed that the Viloran test car adopted a center console design that was almost the same as that of SAIC Volkswagen Touran. However, considering that they are similar in size and both are MQB platform products, it is very likely that the test vehicle temporarily borrowed the interior parts of Touran, and the final design and modeling still need to wait for the official announcement. In terms of power, it is expected that the new car will be equipped with 2.0T engines with different power versions, and the transmission system will also match the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Editor’s comment:
Volkswagen has rich experience in manufacturing MPVs. Xia Lang, which was born in 1995, Touran, which was born in 2003, or the Volkswagen Transporter family (including Maitewei/Kailuwei, etc.) which has undergone changes for nearly 70 years are all classic models of Volkswagen in the field of household MPVs and light commercial buses. Combined with the flexibility of MQB platform, Viloran will also use a large number of mature parts from Touran, so the product strength foundation of the new car is still guaranteed.
As for competitors, Buick GL8/GL8 Avenir has undoubtedly become Viloran’s "primary target". As a brand-new model, there is a Volkswagen brand endorsement, and the editor thinks that Viloran’s chances of winning are also great. In addition, regarding the Chinese name of the new car, Volkswagen has registered the trademark "Wei Ang" before. Combined with the fact that the flagship SUV of SAIC-Volkswagen Touran and the flagship car Hui ‘ang both end with the word "Ang", we expect that it is still very likely that this car will eventually be named "Wei ‘ang". Let’s look forward to the new melee in the MPV field!
● New Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4
The new Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 is positioned as a compact SUV. As a replacement model, the new car was officially launched at Guangzhou Panyu Factory of Guangzhou Automobile Passenger Car on October 22, 2019. After the replacement, the appearance and interior design of GS4 are more fashionable, and at the same time, the technical equipment is also improved.At the Guangzhou Auto Show, the new car will be officially launched.
In terms of appearance, GAC Chuanqi GS4 adopts Lingyunyi 3.0 design language, and the front face is more fashionable as a whole. Compared with the previous generation, the large front grille of the new car with the raised headlights is very sharp, making the front of the car look more aggressive. It is worth mentioning that the headlight group of the new car adopts dual-module LED light source, and the design of "double-star cruise full LED headlight" also adds a sense of exquisiteness to the new car.
On the side of the car body, the new Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 maintains the standard SUV shape, and the sunken roof with the raised waistline looks more sporty. At the same time, the new car continues to use the suspended roof design, and the overall shape is fashionable. At the rear of the car, the taillights of the new car are connected by chrome trim strips, which further widens the lateral visual effect of the whole car. The concave tailgate design creates a light and shadow effect. Compared with the rounded rear of the previous generation GS4, the design of the new car rear is more sporty. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new generation Chuanqi GS4 are 4545/1856/1700(1668)mm and the wheelbase is 2680mm respectively.
In terms of interior, the design of the new GAC Chuanqi GS4 with two 12.3-inch screens has improved the sense of technology and luxury of the interior. In addition, the new car adopts double "X" theme instrument panel design, and the bright chrome trim in the center console area presents an X-shape in the main driving and co-pilot areas, with hidden mechanical air conditioning outlets and large-area soft-coated interior trim, which further enhances the design of interior texture.
The new Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 169 HP and a peak torque of 265 Nm. In terms of transmission, the new car is equipped with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic manual transmission.
Editor’s comment:
As a compact SUV of China brand, the new Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 will face great market competition pressure in the future. It is precisely because of this that it is very important whether a car has high value and excellent strength, and from the actual situation, the new GS4 also takes care of both. The new car after the replacement adopts the latest family-style design language, and its overall appearance is smoother and more fashionable than the previous generation. At the same time, the interior of the new car has also been upgraded. Two 12.3-inch instruments and the central control screen have brought a better operating experience, and its rich configuration is also a guarantee for the strength of the new car. Therefore, we can see that in the highly competitive compact SUV market, if the new GS4 can be priced reasonably, its sales will perform well in the future.
● Changan Ford Escape
On April 3, 2019, Changan Ford Escape was officially launched, which is the first model under the Ford China 2.0 strategy. The new car is a domestic version of the overseas version of the new generation of Mavericks, named from the American version, and also to distinguish it from the European version of the model name "Kuga" used by the current domestic Mavericks. Of course, it is not difficult to guess that Escape will be sold together with maverick. In the future, the new car will be available in three styles: Titanium High Edition, ST-Line Sports Suite Edition and Escape Vignale Deluxe Edition with China’s front face.
Externally, Changan Ford Escape continues the design of a new generation of overseas Mavericks as a whole, but the front face of the high-end version chooses the design scheme exclusive to China market, that is, on the basis of keeping the shape of the headlight group, the outline of the hexagonal front grille is optimized, and a horizontal chrome trim strip is added above it, and the Ford LOGO is embedded inside the grille.
"『ST-Line sports kit edition"
The original version of the ST-Line sports kit retains the design of the overseas version of the new maverick ST-Line model. The front grille of Vignale Deluxe Edition has been replaced with the V-shaped lattice shape unique to Vignale series models, and the front surrounding air inlet is also designed with a large U-shaped black decorative strip, which is different from Titanium and ST-Line models. In addition, the new car is also equipped with exclusive gray spoke rims and the same color sports surrounding the body as the ST-Line model.
On the side of the car body, the side window of Changan Ford Escape has a larger area and a more regular outline, and it is outlined with a wider decorative strip, which brings a sense of exquisiteness. In the rear part, the new car adopts a relatively simple design style, but it looks layered with a lot of lines. At the same time, the tailgate and rear enclosure of the new car are full of three-dimensional effects and look more solid and heavy. In addition, the two-way exhaust layout and the black and silver two-color lower guard plate also ensure a certain sense of movement.
"Interior pictures are American version"
In terms of interior, the new car adopts the design style similar to the latest Ford products such as the new Carnival and the new Focus, including the symmetrical center console shape, the 8-inch floating central control panel with built-in SYNC 3 car system and a physical button area at the bottom, the inverted trapezoidal air conditioning air outlet, and the knob shift mechanism.
In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, a new style of multi-function steering wheel, head-up display, Bang&Olufson brand audio, panoramic sunroof, automatic start and stop, speed limit recognition, lane auxiliary maintenance, automatic parking, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision braking system, panoramic image and many other configurations.
In terms of power, Changan Ford Escape’s currently declared models are equipped with 1.5T three-cylinder and 2.0T four-cylinder engines, with the maximum power of 174 HP and 248 HP, respectively. The transmission system is expected to match the 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
Editor’s comment:
Changan Ford Escape is the "leading" product of Ford China 2.0 strategy, and its performance after listing will directly guide the strategy. First of all, the new car specially designed a set of appearance scheme for consumers in China market, and at the same time provided original design options, so it can be said that it came with enough sincerity. Of course, in the current domestic market, compact SUV, as one of the largest markets, can be said to be a scene of hundreds of battles. Although Changan Ford Escape is paved by a maverick, it is not easy to draw a conclusion. At the same time, in the future, two cars will be sold together, and Changan Ford should guard against internal friction.
● MG eHS
MG eHS is almost the same in appearance as MG HS on sale. In terms of color matching, it has added the exclusive color matching of "Copenhagen Blue" which is exclusive to new energy vehicles. The overall design of the new car adopts a sporty and fashionable design style, and the large-size starlight force field grille with sharp headlight design also adds a bit of momentum to the front of the car.
From the side of the car body, the overall design of the new car is simple and full, and the area near the rim protrudes slightly outward, adding a sense of strength to the car body. The chrome trim at the bottom of the side echoes the chrome window line and the silver luggage rack, which makes the side of the car look not monotonous. The shape of the rear of the car is round and full, and the exhaust gas from both sides is still retained. With the silver diffuser at the bottom, the rear of the car is enhanced with some sporty atmosphere. Because it is a plug-in hybrid model, the tail mark of the vehicle has also changed to "eHS" accordingly.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts exclusive Monaco blue interior color matching, equipped with 12.3-inch LCD instrument, 10.1-inch floating touch screen, integrated sports seat, BOSE audio, etc. At the same time, the car is wrapped in a large area of soft material, which is rich in texture. In addition, the seats of the new car are beige and blue, which creates a good home atmosphere.
In terms of power, MG eHS is equipped with a plug-in hybrid drive system, which consists of a 1.5T engine and a motor, and is matched with a 10-speed EDU gearbox. The comprehensive maximum power of the system reaches 291 HP and the maximum torque is 480 Nm. Officially, the cruising range of pure electric vehicle is 75km (it is not clear whether it is NEDC).
Editor’s comment:
As a new energy vehicle of compact SUV, the exterior and interior styling style of MG eHS is really fashionable, which can attract the attention of young consumers. At the same time, its rich technology configuration has greatly improved the "playability" of the whole vehicle. This is also very pleasing to the young people who don’t leave their smartphones today. At the same time, the comprehensive powertrain with 251 horsepower can also meet the demand of some consumers for power. In addition, the car will be sold to Europe in the future, which can further strengthen the brand tonality of the car. Generally speaking, this car is a model with excellent comprehensive performance at present, and we have reason to expect that the new car will achieve good results after it is listed in the future.
● Tengshi X.
Tengshi X will be officially listed at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show, which opened on November 22nd. According to the previous spy photos, the new car body is outlined with more rounded lines, thus creating a more atmospheric overall style. In terms of details, it adopts the closed grille commonly used in new energy vehicles, and cooperates with the long and narrow headlight groups on both sides to make it look more recognizable as a whole. At the same time, its bottom adopts a large trapezoidal air inlet to further enhance its sporty atmosphere.
"Teng Shi x Guan tu"
From the side of the car body, the roof line of the new car is relatively straight, and it is expected that there will be a good seating space. In terms of its tail, the overall shape of the new car is simple, and the taillights have a strong sense of detail design. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4890/1950/1725mm and its wheelbase is 2820mm, which is similar to BYD Tang’s size and the same wheelbase, and both of them are positioned as medium-sized SUVs. In addition, it will provide 265/40 R22 or 255/50 R20 tyre size for consumers to choose from.
Tengshi x interior spy photos
Tengshi X is still in the stage of undisclosed interior, but according to the spy photos we have obtained at present, the interior of the new car continues the design language of some Tang EVs. For example, the car adopts a three-spoke steering wheel with full LCD instrument and rotatable large-size central control LCD screen, which makes the car look full of technology.
Tengshi x concept car
In terms of power, according to the previous application information, the new car will launch pure electric version and plug-in hybrid version for consumers to choose from. Among them, the pure electric version is equipped with BYD-2018TZ-XS-A drive motor produced by Changsha BYD Automobile Co., Ltd., and its maximum power is 245 horsepower.
The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 2.0T engine of BYD487ZQB produced by BYD Auto Co., Ltd., and its maximum power is 192 horsepower. At the same time, it is also equipped with two permanent magnet synchronous drive motors (front/rear), with maximum power of 150 HP and 245 HP respectively. According to official information, it accelerates at 0-100km/h or within 5 seconds, and the comprehensive cruising range of the pure electric version of NEDC will reach more than 500 kilometers.
Editor’s comment:
Tengshi brand launched its first model, Tengshi, on September 26th, 2014. After that, there was not much action in terms of products. Although this model has good product strength, the popularity of Tengshi brand gradually declined because the subsequent models did not keep up in time. According to public data, Tengshi has lost more than 3.5 billion yuan in the past five years, with an average annual loss of 700 million yuan. Due to various factors such as single model, Tengshi’s annual sales volume is only a few thousand, and Tengshi’s sales volume is also declining. In 2018, Tengshi only sold 1,974 vehicles, down 58.12% year-on-year. The financial report released by BYD shows that in the first quarter of this year, Tengshi’s operating income was 35 million yuan and its net profit was-44 million yuan.
Due to poor performance, Tengshi has been surviving by "blood transfusion" from both shareholders. From 2012 to 2018, BYD and Daimler increased their capital by 450 million yuan, 150 million yuan, 280 million yuan, 500 million yuan and 400 million yuan respectively. At present, Daimler and BYD have increased their capital for Tengshi seven times, and the total capital increase has exceeded 4 billion yuan. However, after July 1st this year, Daimler put Tengshi automobile sales system under its control, and took advantage of Mercedes-Benz’s domestic sales channels to open the market for Tengshi automobile. Coupled with the "timely" follow-up of Tengshi X, Tengshi seems to find a breakthrough. Compared with Tengshi models on sale, Tengshi X no longer only pursues pure electricity in one direction, but enhances the competitiveness of products in many aspects.
● New domestic Volvo S60
At this Guangzhou Auto Show, the new Volvo S60 made in China will also officially announce the pre-sale price. Compared with the previous generation we are familiar with, the new Volvo S60 adopts a family-oriented design language, and the overall shape takes straight lines and rectangles as design elements, making the style more tough. In the front part, the new car is equipped with LED headlights with "Raytheon’s Hammer" daytime running lights, which is very imposing with polygonal lattice front grille. In addition, the new car also provides luxury and sporty front bumpers, further increasing the choice of consumers.
On the side of the car body, the new S60 adopts a more sporty design. The slender front creates a shorter cockpit shape, which is very dynamic with the rising waistline and short rear. In the rear part, the new car also adopts a C-shaped taillight design, and the rear of the trunk lid is slightly tilted to form a small spoiler shape. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with chrome-plated bilateral exhaust, which complements the rear style.
Like most Volvo models, the new S60 also adopts the latest family-style interior design. There is a vertical 9-inch LCD screen in front of the center console, which integrates most car entertainment and technology functions. In addition, the interior of the new car also adopts a two-color design, and the leather on the door panel and seat also has a good texture.
In terms of power, the T5 model of the new S60 will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 250 HP. The T8 will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 2.0T mechanical turbo-charged engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 390 HP. It is officially claimed that the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 4.6 seconds, and it is equipped with a battery pack with an electric capacity of 11.2kWh, with a pure battery life of 58 kilometers. In the transmission system, the new car is expected to match Aisin 8-speed automatic manual transmission and support four-wheel drive.
Editor’s comment:
In 2019, luxury brands concentrated their efforts in the mid-size car market-BMW launched the domestic 3 Series model, Audi launched the A4 modified model, Cadillac launched the CT4 and CT5. Of course, Volvo is also a part of it. The launch of the brand-new domestic S60 model is eye-catching: the new car adopts a brand-new family-style design style that is consistent with overseas models. Although the overall shape is simpler, the sense of movement is more prominent. However, it must be said that the situation Volvo S60 will face in the luxury brand mid-size car market in the future is also very severe. Both the BMW 3 Series with outstanding product strength and A4L and mercedes benz c Class with deep "mass base" pose no small threat to the new car. At the same time, as the second echelon of luxury brands, S60 has to face the attack of models such as Cadillac CT4/CT5, so the future market performance of the new car depends on its pricing.
Full text summary:
It can be seen that at the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show, major brands are eager to launch their own heavy models for consumers to choose from. Among them, Buick, GAC Chuanqi, Ford, MG, Tengshi, Volvo and other brands will launch/pre-sell new cars at this auto show, and brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Changan and DS will also make their domestic appearances. Not only that, the production cars of the new forces are also expected to launch a new round of market competition. Nowadays, car companies are not only car manufacturers, but also travel service providers. For this reason, in the process of transformation, we will also see a series of new technologies and services constantly emerging. Next, please continue to pay attention to the next part of car home 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show. More surprises, so stay tuned! (Text/car home Information Channel)
