The Chinese New Year is approaching, and everyone is preparing to go home. Then, choosing a car that is comfortable and spacious has become a popular choice for everyone. In addition to the MPV models that everyone is familiar with, there is another model-the station wagon (Wagon) that is also worthy of everyone's attention. Of course, if you can't make a decision to buy a car before the Spring Festival, we can also extend the time to 2020.
In fact, in countries and regions with developed automobile industries and mature automobile cultures such as Europe and the United States, SUVs are the most popular car models. Because it combines the advantages of large space, multiple functions, strong spatial variability, and high practicality, it has performed well in the home sedan market in terms of market performance and reputation. So, in the upcoming 2020, which upcoming SUVs are worthy of everyone's attention?
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The Corolla, which has been sold for half a century, is finally going to have a travel version
As the best-selling model in the world, every update of Corolla will Attract a lot of attention. But regarding this change - the new travel version of Corolla, I wonder if it can still arouse everyone's interest?
The new travel version of Corolla launched this time, in addition to the fuel version, there is also a hybrid version. In appearance, compared with the current Corolla, the front air intake grille is larger and changed to a honeycomb shape, and the overall shape has also changed from a trapezoid to an irregular hexagonal air intake; the light group has changed from independent in the current model to one in the middle. It is concentrated and integrated with the middle logo, which looks more layered; while the lower lip protrudes forward alone and is decorated with chrome, which not only looks more sporty but also has a sharp momentum. Overall, this car looks more sporty than the current Corolla.
But compared to the front face, the side profile and tail lines impressed me more. In the author's opinion, because station wagons are relatively long, they look somewhat cumbersome. But what is surprising is that this travel version of Corolla does not feel this way at all, but looks very coordinated. This will test the designer’s skills!
Since this car is defined as a travel version, there is no need to worry about space. Compared with the standard Corolla, the body length of this car has increased by 10 mm, making the trunk volume reach 600 liters. If you fold down the rear seats, it becomes a big bed. Whether you are traveling or traveling with your family, you can completely stretch your body and even save money on accommodation.
The interior is not significantly different from the standard Corolla, and in terms of power, it is also somewhat similar to the current Corolla. For example, both use a 1.2T engine (fuel version) and a CVT gearbox. But the plug-in hybrid version uses a 2.0-liter self-priming engine, which is said to be the same one as Rongfang.
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The Fox Travel Edition may really be made in China!
Recently, new news has mentioned that the travel version of Focus will be produced in China soon. Although there have been frequent rumors since the end of last year, they were finally dismissed as "rumors". This time, although it is impossible to judge whether it is true or false, we refer to the announcement that many car fans call "strong evidence" - a bidding announcement for the cold stamping die inspection tool of the C519Wagon project that leaked in October 2018, and was later reported by netizens from Ford The car's official website revealed the patent map for the Focus Travel Edition in China, which was combined with a series of changes in Ford's Chinese market in 2019. Therefore, there is every reason to believe that it will most likely be produced in China in 2020.
Although the relevant data of this model is not yet available, some clues can be seen by referring to the overseas version. Currently, there are three overseas versions of this car: regular version, ST-Line sports version, and crossover version. Take the most popular ST-Line version as an example. The blackened grille on its front face is quite "murderous". Together with the large-size wheels and red brake calipers, it highlights the strong fighting atmosphere; in terms of power, it provides There are three engines: 1.5L/1.0T/1.5T. The 1.5L engine is matched with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 122Ps and a peak torque of 153N·m; the 1.0T and 1.5T engines are both matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 127Ps and 153N·m, respectively. 184Ps, peak torque is 173?N·m, 243?N·m.
It can be foreseen that if the starting price of domestically produced cars can be kept at the same level as the Focus and controlled within 100,000, there should be better market performance.
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Will the new generation of Octavia travel version play on the same stage as the next generation of golf?
Among the many joint venture models, the Octavia travel version is not only the only one in China at present. Some joint venture brand travel models were also among the earliest domestically produced joint venture travel models. It can be seen that this brand, which originated in the Czech Republic, has a soft spot for station wagons.
After two upgrades to the 2018 and 2019 models, the new-generation 2020 Octavia has undergone changes from the inside out. From the appearance, the new Octavia Travel Edition adopts Skoda's latest design language, which is somewhat similar to the recently launched Komik GT and Kodiak GT. The entire appearance looks younger and sportier.
It is reported that the overseas version of the Octavia Travel Edition will be built on the same platform as the next-generation Volkswagen Golf. In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a variety of power systems such as 1.0T, 1.5T, 2.0T, etc., and it is said that the high-performance RS model will also launch hybrid and pure electric versions. Because the current Octavia travel version is already made in China, it is very likely that the overseas travel version will be localized in 2020.
Editor's note: In Europe and the United States, where the automobile industry is the most developed, station wagons are the most popular car models. Judging from sales data, my country currently still has a lot of room for improvement in this regard. As everyone's consumption concepts change and upgrade, I wonder whether station wagons will become another growth point in the automobile market in the next stage?
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