The editor recently learned from different channels that three SUVs that were originally official/parallel import status may be introduced into China. Among them, the Chinese-made BMW X5 long-axis version has been printed on the rear of the car in the official picture. The four characters "BMW Brilliance" were written. So what are the prospects for these SUVs after they are produced in China? Please read what the editor says! Really made in China: BMW X5 long wheelbase version
I believe that everyone has been flooded with the news of the official photos of the domestically produced BMW X5 long wheelbase version in the past few days. The main point is that the wheelbase of the domestically produced BMW X5 is similar. It is 130mm longer than the imported version. The exterior and interior design are basically the same as the imported version, and it continues the power combination of 2.0T/3.0T 8AT.
The current imported version of the BMW X5 is priced at 699,900-839,900. It is expected that the starting price of the domestic version will be lowered to less than 600,000. By then, it is expected to have a price impact on the two old rivals of Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7, which are still imported. advantages, and further seize the market of medium and large SUVs originally belonging to second-tier luxury brands such as Lincoln Aviator, Volvo XC90, Lexus RX, and Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
If the imported Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7 can still compete with the domestic version of the BMW X5 by relying on their brand added value and a large base of old users, then the products of the second-tier luxury brands will either lose their original price advantage. , either the brand awareness is not dominant, or the gap in rear space is narrowed, it is expected that it will be difficult to resist the "dimension reduction attack" of the domestic version of the BMW X5 that is longer and does not increase the price.
It can be said that under the premise that the higher-priced imported version of the BMW X5 is already so popular with high-end consumers, the domestic X5 long-wheelbase version has made up for the shortcomings of rear space. The future sales prospects are very good. As for whether there will be a price increase after the launch, it is hard to say! It is expected to be made in China: Nissan Pathfinder
The news about the domestic production of Nissan Pathfinder (former name in Chinese: Pathfinder) has been "hyped" since the parallel import of the previous generation until now, and the domestic patent map of this generation will also be released soon. front exposure. This car was originally a three-row mid-to-large SUV developed by Nissan for the North American market. Its main competitor is the Toyota Highlander, but the Pathfinder is half a size bigger.
In fact, this generation of Nissan Pathfinder and the domestic version of the Infiniti QX60 that was launched not long ago are twin cars on the same platform. Therefore, the production conditions are already available and the domestic market has a huge demand for three-row urban SUVs, and Dongfeng Given the lack of such a corresponding model in Nissan's product lineup, it is very likely that this generation of Nissan Pathfinder will be introduced into China, and it will most likely be equipped with the same 2.0T 9AT power combination as its big cousin of the luxury brand.
As for whether the Nissan Pathfinder can become a "Highlander killer" after being produced in China, from the perspective of space comfort, Pathfinder has this ability, but in the following two major aspects, Pathfinder is at a disadvantage. First, the popularity of the model and word of mouth, I don’t need to explain this point; the second is fuel economy. After all, the new Highlander is all hybrid, while the Pathfinder is currently all pure fuel, and today’s large-size SUV users are paying more and more attention to low fuel consumption. .
In addition, even if the Nissan Pathfinder is made in China, its potential users will have to face the temptation of price cuts from second-tier luxury SUVs such as the Cadillac XT6, and compare it with established models such as the Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Touron. , there are cost-effective large-size SUVs from independent brands such as GAC Trumpchi GS8. The "battle situation" is not unsustainable. If it is made in China, set a sincere price, and it must be cheaper than Highlander. This is very important to its sales. Rumored to be made in China: Volvo XC90
The news of Volvo XC90 being made in China has also been speculated for many years. Judging from the relationship between Volvo and Geely, even a high-end individual model like the Polestar 1, which costs over one million, dares to make it in China. It is not a question of whether the XC90 can be made in China, but whether it is willing to do so.
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