[car home Information] Today is destined to be an extraordinary day for everyone, because we have ushered in the new year of the Year of the Tiger. Here, we will pay tribute to you first! In 2021, it was also an extraordinary year for China brands, because in this year, China brands continued to rise and became a hot topic. At the same time, in the field of new energy, China brands also occupied new heights, including plug-in hybrid fields. Today, let’s review the China brand SUV models that went on the market in 2021, and see which new car was most impressed by the editors of car home Car News Channel.
Qin Chao’s most unforgettable China brand SUV: Geely Xingyue L.
Reason: A typical representative of China’s brand upward.
In 2021, Lectra and Krypton were very high-profile. When it comes to Lectra 05+, Lectra 03+Cyan customized version, ZEEKR 001, perhaps the listing of each model will make you vivid and excited. Of course, our big brother Geely has also taken an upward step, and launched a higher-end compact SUV model (|). Just look at the price and you will know how high-end this SUV is, 137,200-185,200 yuan. Few China brand SUVs dare to touch the price range, and even FAW Toyota Corolla Sharp Release, GAC Toyota Fenglanda, and Toyota’s compact SUV have all dropped to this price range.
Dare to price like this, naturally it has its own unique place, so let’s talk about its advantages compared with ordinary compact SUV. First of all, Xingyue L comes from CMA architecture, which is a modular architecture led by Volvo and jointly developed by Geely and Volvo. Many models of Volvo XC40 and Lectra come from this architecture. The Drive-E series 2.0T engine carried by the Star Yue L was once equipped on Volvo and Lectra. The high-power version has a maximum power of 175kW and a peak torque of 350Nm. Even if it is carried on the Star Yue L weighing nearly 1.8 tons, it can achieve an acceleration of 7.7 seconds from 0-100 km/h. When competitors at the same level are still hovering at the 10-second mark, the power performance of the Star Yue L can be said to be more than enough.
In view of the fuel consumption problem that everyone is concerned about, if you are concerned, you can also choose the hybrid version of Xingyue L Raytheon Hi·X, with a pre-sale price of 173,700 yuan. This is a hybrid model that is rare in China brand SUVs, and it does not need to be plugged in. The comprehensive fuel consumption is only 4.3L/100km, and the acceleration of 0-100km/h can also achieve 7.9 seconds.
Of course, the texture of driving is also improved. Xingyue L does not tend to make an SUV product that sits like a boat. On the contrary, it has a sense of "German taste". When driving at low and medium speeds, the suspension and chassis will not completely filter out these vibrations, but will moderately restore them to the users who feel it. At the same time, this texture is by no means at the expense of comfort.
What impressed me deeply was the appearance and interior of Xingyue L, perhaps influenced by the simple design concepts of Volvo, Lectra and Krypton. Geely’s design seems to be more natural and harmonious than in the past, and there are no more complicated and cumbersome designs, so it gives people a very comfortable and exquisite feeling. Of course, some elements that consumers in China are keen on will not be lost here, such as chrome-plated decoration that can set off the atmospheric elements, car lamp design that reflects the sense of class, and gorgeous interior materials. The interior has a large number of leather packages, and the color matching is also extremely bold.
We also noticed that the entire center console in the car was occupied by the screen, and Geely never lost in keeping up with the trend of the times. And you will find that the interface design of these three screens is also very interesting, more like experiencing a tablet computer, and the operation is simple and smooth. Of course, for many fuel vehicles, the third screen is still new, and no more functions have been developed, which may make us look forward to the future.
As for the space, this has always been the strength of China brand SUV, so I don’t need to say much here, because every compact SUV of China brand will not let people down.
So, after reading the above, do you think the Star Yue L has so many advantages compared with the ordinary China brand compact SUV? Is its price expensive or not? Is it beyond the premium of Geely brand? Maybe we can find the answer by looking at the sales of new cars. In December, 2021, the sales volume of Xingyue L was 12,035 units, ranking 29th in the SUV sales list of that month, and the sales performance was moderate. However, it was quite good among SUVs of the same price of China brand. If I told you that the sales volume of Tank 300 was the same, maybe you should have some ideas.
The most unforgettable SUV in Zhang Xuelian: Changan CS75 PLUS
Reason: It became an explosion when it went public, and once drove Haval H6 off the altar.
Looking around, it is not difficult to find that youthfulness, sportiness and intelligence have already become the vane of China automobile market. For example, the SUV whose design is more and more popular with young people, and the LCD instrument/central control panel that is never too big. At the same time, we can see that the rapidly rising China brands can always cater to such brands quickly, so the master can become the best in the same level.
Chang ‘an CS75 PLUS, which impressed me deeply, is a good example. This car was officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show in September 2019, and a new model was launched in August 2021. A total of five models are available, and the price range is 117,900-154,900 yuan. Changan CS75 PLUS gained a high degree of attention at the beginning of its listing, and stood out in the following months, explaining what "listing means explosion".
In 2021, Changan CS75 PLUS continued to be steady and steady, with a cumulative annual sales volume of 274,800 vehicles and an average monthly sales volume of about 22,900 vehicles, ranking only below Haval H6. It is worth mentioning that in February 2021, CS75 PLUS drove Haval H6 off the altar with 32,365 vehicles.
My colleague Mr. Ma once said, "If you want to catch the hearts of consumers, you must first catch their eyes." CS75 PLUS naturally uses a brand-new design, giving this car a sharp appearance style and saying goodbye to the past CS75 completely. It is worth mentioning that the previous sales data show that the sales volume of Changan CS75 PLUS sports version is much higher than that of the regular version. After all, who hasn’t a restless heart yet?
Although some manufacturers strive to be "bigger than bigger" in terms of the size of the central control screen, the disadvantages of this appeal are also revealed: a strong sense of violation. However, Changan CS75 PLUS obviously didn’t follow blindly. Its integrated large screen integrates full LCD instrument and central control display screen, which greatly enhances the sense of science and technology, and the right size also makes it not inferior in the same class, and does not fall into the conventional pattern. Interior is, after all, a place with more contact with consumers, so it is more valued by users than appearance.
In the power part, it can be seen that the blue whale family model equipped with the blue whale engine has become a strong driving force for the continuous growth of Changan Automobile sales. At present, the Blue Whale family has made great strides in the SUV and car market, and the CS75 PLUS with this powertrain can naturally stand upright.
In any case, Changan CS75 PLUS is the only SUV that can compete with the Haval H6 family. Our data show that space, appearance, fuel consumption, cost performance, power and comfort are the places where CS75 PLUS satisfies consumers, and these evaluations happen to be the priority factors for users in the price range of 100,000-150,000 yuan, which is also the main reason why CS75 PLUS can have a place in the SUV market. It must be said that Changan CS75 PLUS is a product that conforms to the trend of the times.
In 2022, Changan CS75 PLUS, which was redesigned in the medium term, will also meet with you, and this car will be launched in February. At that time, we will wait and see whether the CS75 PLUS with all-round upgrade in appearance and configuration can completely drag Haval H6 off the altar.
Gengyuan’s most unforgettable SUV: the new generation Chuanqi GS8
Reason: the rising China brand design and China Power.
There is no denying that we are in an era of looking at faces. Whether it is people or products, the first impression left by looks is still very important. I still remember the deep impression left by the first generation Chuanqi GS8 at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The absolutely original design, China brand, medium-sized SUV and seven-seat layout were very risky in the market five years ago, but Chuanqi decided to break through the ceiling of China brand in SUV, MPV and car market through three products.
Today, five years later, when we see a new generation of Chuanqi GS8, we will think that without the layout of the first generation of models, it may be difficult to see a product of the same type again in today’s 7-seat medium-sized SUV market. If the design has laid the market foundation for the first generation Chuanqi GS8, then the second generation Chuanqi GS8 will continue to expand this advantage.
The Chuanqi design team, headed by Zhang Fan, vice president of Guangzhou Automobile Research Institute, has made great efforts in the design idea of the new generation Chuanqi GS8. First, it has retained the basic atmospheric modeling of the first generation Chuanqi GS8, and at the same time, it has applied the more popular straight line design. In terms of details, it has made more exquisite characterization and functional improvement for the headlight group and the taillight group, and a more exquisite medium-sized SUV has appeared in front of us.
Whether it is the "Spreading Wings" of the pilot series or the "Long Lin Wings" of the double-engine series, two different grille shapes are worthy of everyone passing by to turn their eyes, just like the ritual feeling at that moment when the "Eye of Conquest" is lit, giving people a visual feeling of not being angry and arrogant.
Of course, it is absolutely unqualified if we just stop the Chinese people instead of paying the bill. Compared with the blue ocean market five years ago, there are too many models and products concentrated in this market segment, including China brands and overseas brands. This is by no means a market where a hundred flowers blossom. It is obvious that users only favor products with more hard power in the win-win competition.
You want to say that space performance is hard-core strength? Yes, but not all of them. No matter how big the space is, it can’t satisfy the appetite of consumers in China. We have seen 7 medium-sized or large-sized SUVs. Even those users who just need seven seats and space turn around and choose a more suitable MPV. The upgrade and change of powertrain is the real strength aspect of the new generation Chuanqi GS8.
Whether it’s 2.0TGDI Julang Power or THS hybrid system cooperated with Toyota, China brand has undoubtedly given a new answer to the powertrain. Especially the hybrid powertrain, which has been attracted by Japanese brands for many years for China consumers, finally has more choices.
It has been said that when China brand can upgrade a product vertically, then China car companies will have enough self-confidence. Nowadays, we have seen more and more China brand models welcoming the second or even third generation products. The brand confidence has been greatly improved compared with before, but at this time, we should have strong brand strength to support this signboard.