Auto-First|Liang Shuyi
A few days ago, Continental Group broke ground on its new factory in Changshu. Auto-First learned that the new factory will be mainly responsible for production in the future. Electronic air suspension is expected to be put into production in the second quarter of next year. It is worth mentioning that consumers are no stranger to air suspension. It can compress and release internal air bags and adjust the suspension stroke, thereby allowing the vehicle to achieve a balance between comfort and stability. Almost all high-end imported models have It is equipped, but domestic models are affected by factors such as price, and it is not common for models to provide this configuration.
However, with the domestic production of Continental's air suspension, the cost of air suspension will be further reduced, and this high-end configuration may also appear on many domestic models in the near future. Similarly, the reason why Continental chose to build a factory in China is believed to have insight into the broad market prospects of air suspension in the future, although this does not seem to match the current domestically produced cars.
Of course, although air suspension is still out of reach at present, perhaps it will enter the homes of ordinary people in the future. This time, Auto-First will take stock of which vehicle configurations have changed from what they once were. The inaccessibility has evolved into the current popularity; which vehicle configurations may evolve from the current remoteness to the future popularity.
ESP
ESP stands for Body Stability System, but the product names of each supplier are different (ESP is a Bosch patent), and ESC and VDC also have the same effect. The function of ESP is to improve the vehicle's control performance while effectively preventing the car from losing control when it reaches its dynamic limit. It can greatly improve the vehicle's safety and control. It can be regarded as an ABS (anti-lock braking system) Advanced version of the system. In the last century, ABS was a rarity, so many models equipped with ABS would be marked with "ABS" on the tail to show their high quality. After the launch of ESP, this more luxurious configuration naturally became the A symbol of nobility. However, with the development of the auto parts industry, the cost of ESP has become lower and lower, and ESP has almost become a standard feature. If a car does not have ESP, then this car must be the target of public criticism among consumers.
Tire pressure monitoring
Tire pressure is closely related to driving safety. In the early days, for models that were not equipped with tire pressure monitoring, if consumers had the need to run long distances, they would definitely use their feet. Kick the tires twice to see if they are deflated. If the tire pressure is too low or too high, a puncture may occur. Not only that, if the tire is punctured but the driver does not notice it, driving with low tire pressure will quickly damage the tire. If the vehicle provides a tire pressure monitoring function, the driver can intuitively see the tire condition in the vehicle, greatly ensuring driving safety. As a configuration that has only become popular in recent years, due to consumer attention and policy promotion, tire pressure monitoring has become a standard configuration of new cars. Most models even use higher-level tire pressure displays. Even the 212 manufactured by BAIC has Equipped with this configuration.
LCD Instruments
LCD instruments appeared later, because the history of LCD screens is not very long. Compared with traditional physical instrument panels, LCD instruments not only display more content Rich and most importantly visually stunning. Previously, self-owned brand models and luxury brand models have been equipped with this configuration on high-end models. Now, as the cost of LCD screens becomes lower and lower, almost all car companies provide models equipped with LCD screens, and their popularity is relatively low. high.
L2 level autonomous driving
Three years ago, autonomous driving technology was still a good tool for showing off skills, but now this configuration no longer has much new ideas. Auto-First noted that meeting the L2 level of autonomous driving is mainly reflected in the vehicle's adaptive cruise system, lane keeping, lane departure warning, automatic parking, active braking and other configurations, and many suppliers can provide it to car companies. A complete set of driving assistance systems, and with the advancement of technology, the cost of this configuration is gradually decreasing.
ETC device
The full name of ECT is electronic non-stop toll collection system, which refers to the microwave communication between the ETC vehicle system installed on the vehicle and the toll station when the vehicle passes through the toll station. A new charging model that performs vehicle identification and then combines the network and banks to automatically deduct fees.
ECT has existed in China for many years, with the simultaneous development of the highway network, but ECT devices are launched through major banks, and consumers need to install them on the front windshield of the vehicle later. Last year, my country began to promote ECT on a large scale to improve travel efficiency. Why the original vehicle manufacturer did not come with ETC has become a hot topic on the Internet. Previously, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice that starting from July 1, 2020, new cars can be equipped with ETC as an option, which means that more rationally designed original ECT devices will soon become popular, although it has not yet been seen which new cars are equipped with this configuration. But perhaps standard equipment has become an inevitable trend, after all, the price is not high and it is beautiful.
Air purification device
As consumers pay more and more attention to the air quality in the car during the epidemic, the air purification device in the car has quickly become a new outlet. Whether it is BYD’s PM2.5 green air quality intelligent optimization system, Volvo’s CLEANZONE clean cockpit system, Geely’s IAPS intelligent air purification system, or Roewe’s latest health cabin, there are a wide variety of air purification systems on the market. , and what’s more worth mentioning is that almost all new cars launched this year are equipped with air purification systems, so Auto-First also predicts that this configuration will quickly become popular, because the most important thing is that the cost of this configuration is not high , but it does have certain practicality.
Bluetooth keys (including other unlocking forms)
The progress of car keys is also obvious. The current 10 years is the era of keyless entry; the last 10 years was the era of remote control keys; The last time was the era of traditional mechanical keys. Car keys not only witnessed the development of the automobile industry, but also witnessed the progress of technology. Although the relatively popular keyless entry system seems to be perfect enough, in the face of technological advancement and the popularity of smartphones, perhaps in the near future, car keys will become a substitute, and they will be replaced by Bluetooth keys and APPs. With smart unlocking and other more advanced unlocking methods, forgetting your keys may soon become a thing of the past.
Internet of Vehicles
The Roewe RX5 is the first model equipped with an intelligent network system. In just a few years, Internet of Vehicles has been provided in almost all high-end models of self-owned brand cars. On the other hand, joint venture brands, SAIC Skoda and Beijing Hyundai have also been involved. First of all, for the Internet of Vehicles system, the innate hardware is the LCD screen and processor. The current price of this type of hardware is even less than that of a smartphone, but the enjoyment it brings to consumers is qualitatively improved. In the current era of major changes in the automobile industry, consumers already need more than just the mechanical quality and riding experience of vehicles. The Internet of Vehicles is obviously a direction that can please a large number of young consumers and will surely become popular in time.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.