Before talking about cars, there may be a few fans who don't know much about J.D. Power, in fact, J.D. Power is the world's leading provider of consumer insight, market research and consulting, data and analysis services. Founded in 1968, it officially entered the automobile market on 1969. The annual vehicle reliability study will be released on 3 1 in 2020. Therefore, the professionalism, impartiality and authority of J.D. Power are obvious to all in the industry.
In the annual vehicle reliability study, J.D.? Power will measure the faults encountered by the owner in the past 12 months after the vehicle has been used for 3 years. The reliability of vehicles is expressed by the number of failures per 100 vehicles (PP 100). The lower the score, the better the vehicle quality. On the contrary, the higher the number of failures, the less reliable the vehicle is. According to the latest report of J.D.Power, in 2020, the overall reliability of vehicles will increase by 1.5% compared with 20 19, and the overall reliability of Ford will also decrease from 146? PP 100 was reduced to 126 today? PP 100 is only three sets short of luxury brand BMW, which is better than Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
At present, the Ford F- 150*** in China market has F- 150? LTD and F- 150 raptor, the guide price is 52.38-6 1.28 million yuan. The former is relatively luxurious and fashionable, while the latter pays more attention to off-road performance. Different vehicle positioning makes them have their own unique style in appearance design. Ford F- 150? LTD adopts a large area of chrome plating and metal frame, and the limited silver logo on the hood also highlights its status as a luxury flagship; F- 150 Raptor is a very moving black honeycomb network. The huge Ford English logo in the air intake grille and the exaggerated black off-road kit below make people feel that this car is not easy to mess with.
For the interior, the F- 150 pickup truck is a real American luxury design. Whether it is the steering wheel, the air outlet of the air conditioner or the control buttons, the lines and functions are clearly divided, giving people a rough feeling. LTD model is also different from raptor. The two models use different interior colors and different materials. The raptor uses an all-black interior as the main color, and the center console and bumper are made of carbon fiber, which makes it look more sporty as a whole. LTD is mainly decorated with beige and dark brown interiors, and the inner side door of the car door is decorated with ash wood, which even has the feeling of luxury first class.
In terms of power, both cars are equipped with high-power EcoBoost with automatic start-stop technology. The 3.5T dual turbocharged V6 gasoline engine has a maximum power of 280kW (380hp) and a maximum torque of 672nm, and is equipped with a 10 speed automatic manual transmission. Pickups rarely have automatic start-stop technology to improve fuel economy. However, for car owners, since they are willing to choose pickup trucks, it is estimated that they will not care about fuel consumption. The loading capacity and off-road performance of pickup trucks are the key points.
Chassis suspension is the place that really highlights the strength of F- 150 pickup truck, F- 150? LTD and Raptor used the same double wishbone suspension on the front suspension, but on the rear suspension, the two cars adopted different ways. LTD adopts leaf spring dependent suspension, which has the advantages of high strength, good passability, low cost and convenient maintenance. In order to conquer all kinds of bad off-road conditions, the raptor adopts integral bridge-type dependent suspension, and in order to highlight the off-road performance of the raptor, the front and rear of the raptor are equipped with Fox racing-class electronically adjustable suspension, which cooperates with the real-time road management system to continuously adjust the damping in real time, with very strong performance. It is precisely because of the excellent performance of F- 150 and American pickup culture that Ford F-series pickup trucks firmly occupy the top spot in the American automobile market.
Ford mustang starting pony? Automobile market, with its performance of "daily commuting and passion for performance", has been quickly welcomed by the market since its advent. It has achieved millions of sales in 20 months, and it is also one of the most famous coupes. Since it entered the China market in June, 20 15, its sales volume has increased steadily, and it has been the champion of sports car sales in China for four consecutive years. At present, the official price of Ford Mustang sold in China is 369.8-576.8 million yuan, and the engines are 2.3T turbocharged and 5.0L respectively. V8 naturally aspirated engine.
In terms of appearance, the current model inherits the genes of the mustang family in previous dynasties, and the arc outlines the dynamic vitality and exudes the charm of trendy fashion. The shark-shaped air intake grille reveals the unruly temperament of the mustang and explains Ford's understanding of sports aesthetics. Headlights use LED light source, which is sharper than the old one, and the bumper below is more like a performance sports car. The tail is a classic three-column design, and a large area of black plaque shows the mustang's uniqueness.
While continuing the family-style design, the interior adds the popular full LCD instrument panel. The standard 12 inch dashboard can change the display effect according to different driving modes, and at the same time, the color of the dial can be changed according to the owner's own preferences, and the color selection range is also very wide. The central control screen keeps the old design, and the multimedia system adopts SNYC? The system, system function and practicability are quite good. Vehicle mode adjustment at the bottom, etc. , using aircraft lever operation, full of ritual.
As a car famous for its sports, Mustang's power is not stingy. Bank of China version 6 model with 2.3T? The maximum power of EcoBoost turbocharged engine is 23 1 kW(3 1.4 HP) and the maximum torque is 434 Nm. Matching it is a 65,438+00 automatic manual transmission, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers takes only about 5.5 seconds. If you don't think this power can meet your needs, Mustang has a 5.0L V8 engine to choose from, and the maximum horsepower of 466 makes you feel the real American muscle car. However, based on the automobile market and automobile culture in China, the 5.0L Mustang may not be suitable for the domestic environment, and the 2.3T version is a more reliable choice.
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As one of the largest and oldest automobile companies in the world, there is no doubt that Ford's technology accumulation has been widely used in J.D.? In the research report on the reliability of power vehicles, pickup Ford F- 150 and Mustang respectively won the most reliable models in the same class. The top ten Ford brands are a powerful example, which is also the key to their best-selling in the world. But for China automobile market, F- 150 and Mustang are always the car purchase targets of a few consumers, and the mainstream consumer market is still in the range of 65,438+10,000-250,000. According to the latest plan of "Ford China 2.0 Strategy", Changan Ford will launch at least 18 new products from 20 19 to the end of 20021,including 5 new energy vehicles, so as to play the prelude of Ford's comprehensive counterattack. It is undoubtedly worth looking forward to what the adjusted Ford will achieve in the China market in 2020.
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