FAW-Volkswagen 2021 Plan: The flagship SUV is here, the new Golf GTI

According to data released by the Passenger Car Association, FAW-Volkswagen ranked first among Chinese manufacturers with sales of 223,000 in November, a year-on-year increase of 7.9. Although SAIC Volkswagen ranks second, it is actually lagging behind. Counting November, its monthly sales have fallen for 11 consecutive years this year.

With SAIC-Volkswagen not doing enough, in order to maintain the golden name of "Volkswagen", FAW-Volkswagen naturally has to work harder. At the end of 2020, officials have set a sales target of 1.45 million vehicles for the FAW-Volkswagen brand in 2021. For this reason, it will launch a number of blockbuster models. As the most popular brand among domestic consumers, what kind of surprises will FAW-Volkswagen bring? Today, Brother Jiang will take everyone to take a look.

1. ID.4 CROZZ

Estimated launch time: first quarter of 2021

ID.4 CROZZ is based on Volkswagen’s new pure electric MEB platform Come, it is the first truly pure electric product launched by Volkswagen in China. At the same time, it also has a sister version of SAIC Volkswagen, which is named ID.4 X (Guanghe 4 X) and is positioned as a compact SUV.

In terms of styling, from the glowing Volkswagen logo, the penetrating light strips, the new eagle-eye headlights and other details, I believe everyone will not follow the Volkswagen fuel vehicle nesting doll play, and the overall recognition is still very good. High.

The interior of the new car adopts the latest design style, with a suspended instrument panel and central control screen, combined with HUD head-up display, touch buttons, ambient lighting, dual-color materials, etc., which combines modernity and A sense of technology.

Different from Volkswagen's fuel vehicles, the new car's gear lever is set up in a style similar to that of a Mercedes-Benz pocket gear. It is located on the right side of the instrument panel and can be shifted using a knob.

In terms of power, the new car is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models, and is expected to provide three different battery packs. The long-range version has a battery capacity of 84.8kWh and a battery pack energy density of 175Wh/kg. The comprehensive cruising range reaches 555km.

2. SMV mass production version

Estimated launch time: first half of 2021

At last year’s Shanghai Auto Show, FAW-Volkswagen released the SMV concept car. The new car is positioned as a medium-to-large 7-seat SUV and can be regarded as a sister model of the SAIC Volkswagen Touron. Compared with the Touron, the new car has a new shape and a more dynamic design, and the rear of the car is also equipped with the popular through-type taillights.

FAW-Volkswagen SMV Concept Car

FAW-Volkswagen SMV Concept Car

It is reported that the new car has a length of more than 5.1 meters and a wheelbase of nearly 3 meters. It is larger than the Touron and is expected to be available in 6-seater and 7-seater versions for consumers to choose from.

Judging from the exposed spy photos of the interior, the new car gets rid of the "matryoshka" impression given by previous Volkswagen models. It adopts an integrated design of LCD instrument center control screen, and is also equipped with the eighth-generation golf The same MINI electronic gear lever.

In terms of power, the new car may use a similar power combination as the Touron, with 2.0T (high and low power) and 2.5T engines available, and the entire series is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. For the price, please refer to Touron’s guide price of 299,900-505,900.

3. The eighth-generation Golf GTI

Estimated launch time: first quarter of 2021

In November this year, the 46-year-old Volkswagen Golf finally launched The eighth-generation model was launched in China with a guide price of 129,800-165,900. But this is not its complete version. Next year it will also launch a more powerful GTI version, which is its performance version.

Eighth-generation Golf

Eighth-generation Golf

According to the latest exposed patent drawings, the domestically produced eighth-generation Golf GTI is different from overseas models in terms of styling. Be consistent. Compared with ordinary models, the front face of the GTI version mainly uses a honeycomb-shaped front bumper embellished with LED light groups.

The eighth-generation Golf GTI overseas

As for the rear, compared to the regular version, the GTI version mainly has changes in the exhaust pipe style. For reference, the overseas version may adopt bilateral** *Double-out style. In addition, the GTI version has been replaced with brand-new blade wheels, and the "GTI" English logo under the brand logo is also decorated in red, highlighting its identity as a performance car.

Domestic spy photos of the eighth-generation Golf GTI

Domestic spy photos of the eighth-generation Golf GTI

The interior can refer to overseas models, with red trim strips on the steering wheel Embellished with GTI logos. Of course, there will be no shortage of classic plaid cloth seats, and it is reported that their wrapping will be improved compared to the previous generation model.

Eighth-generation Golf GTI overseas interior

Eighth-generation Golf interior

Eighth-generation Golf GTI seats

Power Regarding the overseas version of the eighth-generation Golf GTI

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