New car news: Volkswagen ID.4 real car pictures exposed; Haval will launch a new entry-level compact SUV model, or a new generation H2; Mazda CX-30 turbocharged engine version will be launched in 9 It will be released overseas on September 17; BYD Song PLUS is expected to be launched on September 16; Dongfeng Fengxing announced a set of preview images of a new SUV; the new Trumpchi GS3 POWER preview image was released; the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is officially launched, with a price range 307,800-474,800 yuan; Nissan officially released more preview images of Z? Proto prototypes; many Porsche 718 models have added a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox.
Industry trends: In August 2020, the retail sales of narrowly defined passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, MPVs) were 1.703 million units, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year in August last year. FAW Hongqi brand launched the "Qizhi Spring City" intelligent network demonstration zone.
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As the Volkswagen brand’s first SUV under the MEB platform, and also the first MEB model to be put into production by SAIC-Volkswagen/FAW-Volkswagen, the Volkswagen ID.4 will be launched in September Officially released on the 23rd. Recently, an actual picture of the car was exposed. The vehicle exposed this time is still the vehicle under test, but the disguise has been removed. We can see that the test car adopts a dark blue and black two-color painting. The side lines are very smooth, and the waistline extends from the front fender to the rear. As a pure electric model, the car will also provide low wind resistance wheels.
——Although ID.4 is about to enter the country, Shujin is even more looking forward to ID.3...
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A few days ago, we learned from relevant The channel has learned that Haval will officially launch a new entry-level compact SUV model, which will be officially unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show that opens on September 26. Based on previously exposed patent images and spy photos, the car may be a new generation of Haval H2.
——The recent actions of Great Wall Motors can be said to be one after another, including Haval Big Dog, Euler White Cat, Euler Black Cat, Euler Good Cat, WEY Tank 300 and the new Haval H6.
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On September 8, the Passenger Car Association announced the passenger car production and sales data for August 2020. Retail data shows that in August 2020, the retail sales of narrowly defined passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, MPVs) were 1.703 million units, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year in August last year, and an increase of 6.5% month-on-month in July this year. Looking at specific data, in August 2020, sedan sales were 823,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 8.4, and a month-on-month increase of 6.5; SUV sales were 782,000, a year-on-year increase of 10.6, and a month-on-month increase of 6.8; MPV sales were 99,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 0.7, and a month-on-month increase of 6.8. 3.4. In August, all market segments achieved growth.
——With the Chengdu Auto Show activating the car market and the Beijing Auto Show about to be held, a wave of new car launches has arrived during this period.
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FAW Hongqi brand launched the "Qizhi Spring City" intelligent network demonstration zone. Recently, the launching ceremony of the "Qizhi Spring City" intelligent network demonstration zone was held at the China FAW headquarters in Changchun. At present, the "new four modernizations" of automobiles represented by "intelligence, networking, electrification, and socialization" have become a major trend in the development of the automobile industry, and intelligent networking is the focus and focus. Base. As an important part of China FAW and Hongqi’s five-digital development strategy of “experience, electrification, intelligent connectivity, ecology and enjoyment”, the “Qizhi Chuncheng” intelligent network demonstration zone will be a powerful Promote the maturity of relevant technologies and industrial transformation and upgrading, provide an important basis for local governments to make relevant decisions, and provide a basic platform for the accumulation of travel data, implementation of application scenarios, and exploration of business models.
——The "new four modernizations" of automobiles are already a wave. FAW Hongqi has its advantages, and it is hoped that it can establish its leading position in the field of intelligent connected vehicles in my country.
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A few days ago, Miguel Barbeyto, president of Mazda’s Mexican market, revealed on overseas social media that the Mazda CX-30 turbocharged engine version will Released on September 17th. The car will be equipped with a 2.5T SKYACTIV-G turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 231 horsepower and a peak torque of 420 Nm. In addition, the Mazda CX-30 Turbo is expected to be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.
——The turbocharged version of the CX-30 will come to China quickly. The cars here are good everywhere, but the power is not as good.
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Shujin learned from relevant channels that BYD Song PLUS is expected to be launched on September 16. The new car is based on the design style of the current BYD Dynasty series models and has been upgraded, making it more recognizable. At the same time, the fuel version of the model has been pre-sold before, with the pre-sale price range being 118,800-146,800 yuan. The launch of Song PLUS further subdivided the consumer groups of Song Pro and Tang, better met consumers' diversified needs, and further increased brand sales.
—— BYD Automobile’s design, technology, power, and configuration are all quite good, but its marketing is not as relevant to young people as Great Wall and Geely. I hope to strengthen this aspect.
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Recently, Dongfeng Fengxing released a set of preview images of its new SUV. The new car adopts a new design language, and the car is code-named SX5G. It is reported that the car is scheduled to be officially unveiled around the time of the Guangzhou Auto Show, which opens in November this year. In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new design language, which subverts Dongfeng Fengxing's traditional design style and enhances the new car's recognition. The rear of the new car adopts a through-type LED light strip design, and there is the English logo of the popular brand under the light strip.
——Judging from the preview pictures, it is difficult to imagine that this is an upcoming model of Dongfeng Fengxing. After all, its brand image has been too stable in the past.
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A few days ago, Shujin obtained the preview image of its small SUV, the new Trumpchi GS3 POWER, from the official WeChat public account of GAC Trumpchi. As a mid-term facelift model, It has been replaced with the Lingyunyi 3.0 front grille shape, which is overall younger and more refined than the current model. As it is a mid-term facelift model, the side of the new car's body has not changed much, and only details have been adjusted. For example, the car has been equipped with new-style wheels, and the raised wheel eyebrows at the front and rear add to the sporty feel of the new car. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 163 horsepower (120 kilowatts) and meet the National VI emission standards.
——The trailer looks pretty good, just don’t stick to the three-cylinder engine.
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A few days ago, Shujin learned from the official website of Mercedes-Benz China that the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is officially launched. The new car will launch a total of 9 products in standard wheelbase and long wheelbase models. , the price range is 307,800-474,800 yuan. Although the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has not made much adjustments to its appearance, it has been optimized for its power configuration. Among them, the newly added Xingyao Zhen Collection model will be equipped with night components, including night diamond grille, 18-inch AMG wheels and special Night Edition badges, making the vehicle look more sporty. Looking at the interior , the car will also be equipped with a Berlin Sound surround sound system.
——The addition of the Star Collection Edition model may mean that this generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class will not be facelifted, and the next facelift will be a new generation model.
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A few days ago, Nissan officially released more preview images of the Z?Proto prototype. According to previous news, this prototype will be launched on September 16 (Tokyo time, Japan), and the mass-produced model based on this car will be named 400Z and will be officially launched in 2021. Judging from the preview pictures, the Nissan Z Proto prototype will use a headlight set similar to the Fairlady Z and a tail light set similar to the 300ZX. The vehicle has smooth lines, or it may continue to adopt a two-door and two-seater overall layout.
In terms of power, the new car may be equipped with the same 3.0T twin-turbocharged V6 engine as the Infiniti Q60, with a maximum power of 400 horsepower.
——The answer is about to be revealed...
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Porsche recently announced the 2021 718 Boxster in multiple markets around the world /Cayman, one of the most eye-catching changes is the addition of a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox for the 718 series models equipped with 6-cylinder engines. Originally, these models only had a 6-speed manual gearbox available. The 718 series models equipped with 4.0-liter 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engines are: 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Boxster Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4.
——I have to admit that the PDK gearbox is the best civilian dual-clutch gearbox in the world.
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