On March 20th, KIA held the 2023 KIA China New Energy Strategy Conference tonight, officially announcing its entry into the electric vehicle market in China. . In addition, Kia plans to launch Kia’s flagship electric SUV EV9 in 2024, and launch a high-end electric car based on a new generation of electric vehicle platform in 2026.

At the meeting, EV5 concept car, EV9 concept car and EV6 GT were unveiled. Among them, the design of EV5 concept car is inspired by the design concept of unity of opposites, in which the front face adopts a brand-new digital tiger-roaring design and adopts the design of opposite doors, and the production version will be launched in China in November this year.

Kia EV9 concept car is a pure electric medium and large SUV built by Kia. The new car is based on the E-GMP pure electric platform. The official map has been announced before, and the production version will be launched in China in 2024. The new car is equipped with solar panels to charge the vehicle. The new car has a door-to-door design and is equipped with an electronic exterior rearview mirror, but these design elements have not been retained in the production version.

The EV9 concept car has a vehicle length of more than 5000mm and a wheelbase of 3100mm, and is positioned in a pure electric medium and large SUV, with 3 rows and 6 seats inside. Wherein the first row and the third row of seats can rotate, and the second row of seats can be folded into a table. In the power part, the EV9 concept car has an 800V high-voltage fast charging system, and the charging power can reach 350kW. It is worth mentioning that, as Kia is the first vehicle equipped with highway automatic driving system (HDP) in China, the production version of EV9 to be launched in the future is expected to be equipped with L3 automatic driving system.

In terms of energy supplement, Kia New Energy and Shell formally cooperated in charging pile service. In the future, Kia’s pure electric vehicles will be able to reserve Shell charging piles for recharging through online App. In terms of services, Kia brand App was launched in the second half of this year as a comprehensive platform, covering all areas of automobile life such as car purchase, car use, service, information and entertainment.

According to IT House, Kia has also released a new energy strategy, with a global sales target of 4.3 million vehicles in 2023, including 1.6 million pure electric vehicles, and 15 pure electric vehicles will be launched by 2027. In the China market, Kia’s sales target in 2030 is 450,000 vehicles, with new energy vehicles accounting for 40%. In terms of product planning, by 2027, six pure electric vehicles will be launched based on the E-GMP platform, including the flagship SUV-EV9 in 2024, the entry-level pure electric SUV in 2025, the high-end electric car based on the special platform for new generation electric vehicles in 2026 and a medium-sized pure electric SUV in 2027.

In the eyes of many people in the industry, Xingyue L is completely unscrupulous this time. At such a competitive price, it has come up with product strength beyond the same level, leaving no room for the joint venture compact SUV. As many netizens lamented, the listing of Xingyue L indicates the arrival of the joint venture SUV in winter.

Then, as the title of the article asks, is the hype excessive? Or does it really have such extraordinary ability? On June 12th, Chezhi New Media had the honor to test drive Xingyue L first. Next, I will briefly share some of its highlights with you.

First of all, let’s talk about space. Although Xingyue L locates a compact SUV, it is not a compact SUV, but an A+ class SUV. For me, who is 175cm/ tall and weighs 77kg, sitting in the back row can easily tilt my legs. Although it is not as spacious as UR-V, it is indeed bigger than A-class SUVs such as CR-V and RAV4.

In addition to the large space, the seat of Xingyue L is also very soft and comfortable. What is even more unexpected is that the seat is made of leather and suede, and even the roof and interior are made of suede, which feels a bit like Audi’s flagship SUV. I have to admit that this kind of green feather double suede material brings a very good feel, and the whole interior has a sense of grade, and even has the illusion of luxury.

Next, let’s talk about the configuration. I tested the four-wheel drive distinguished model that day, which was 10,000 yuan more expensive than the top one. But I have to say that the configuration of this car still surprises me, because all the configurations that can be seen in the market are basically available, and it is not as stingy as the joint venture model.

Let’s just say that the interior is very eye-catching. With a one-meter screen, 10-speaker Bose audio, 5G-AVP 1km unmanned parking technology, L4-class automatic driving in specific scenes, and rich active and passive safety equipment, it can be seen that Geely really put its best technology and strength into this Star Crossing L.

Finally, let’s talk about the power part. This model we test-drive is the second highest model, equipped with a 2.0T+8AT powertrain and the sixth generation four-wheel drive system of Borgwarner, which is basically consistent with the configuration. Judging from the book data, its performance is still quite strong, at least in the same level, not afraid of the challenge of joint venture.

In fact, judging from the author’s driving experience, it did not disappoint. When you start to accelerate on the paved road, the power is obviously improved. There is also a continuous power output in the late acceleration period, and there is no obvious sense of frustration. Anyway, it feels very advanced. When it comes to unpaved roads, this four-wheel drive system will intervene in time to realize the torque distribution ratio of front and rear axles of 50:50, making the whole driving process more handy.

[Conclusion] Based on the above test drive experience, Xingyue L has not been over-mythologized. In fact, it does have strength. In view of this, it is not difficult to understand why Xingyue L is so popular at present. What are your own views and opinions on this? Welcome to leave a message for interaction.

　　IT House reported on October 16th that the diesel version of Tank 300 has appeared in the latest batch of new car declaration catalogue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The new car will be equipped with a 2.4T diesel engine with a maximum power of 137kW.

　　IT House noticed that in terms of design, the diesel version is almost the same as the gasoline version, and the only difference is that there is no () logo at the tail. The body dimensions are 4750(4775)/1930/1903(1927)mm, and the wheelbase is 2750mm；; The curb weight is 2340kg and 2375kg, respectively, and R17 and R18 wheels are available, and the corresponding approach angle and departure angles are 33/34 degrees and 33/30 degrees respectively.

　　In terms of power, the car will be equipped with a 2.4T diesel engine with a maximum power of 137kW, and the total mass of the quasi-trailer will be 750kg (without braking) and 2500kg (with braking) respectively.

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　　In recent two years, BYD has adopted a multi-brand and multi-model "car sea" strategy, which reminds people of Nokia’s "machine sea" tactics. The application of this strategy usually shows that the brand has established a certain influence in the market and can meet the diversified consumer needs in the same price range. And "Chehai" tactics can also effectively enhance the brand image. However, in the past six months, the sales of Qin PLUS and destroyer 05, both compact cars, were 220,000 and 55,000, respectively, and the sales of Han and Seal were 98,000 and 53,000, respectively. This also shows that there are too many models in the same price range, which may confuse consumers’ cognition of vehicle positioning and cause mutual "volume" within brands. What do you think of this? Please comment below and interact with me! (Photo/Text Photo by car home Li Mingchen/car home Beijing Auto Show Reporting Group)

　　[New Car Launch in car home] On April 7th, iCAR V23 officially made its debut. This car is the first model jointly built by Chery and Zhimi Technology, and it is positioned as a pure electric small SUV with a cruising range of 500km. At the same time, it will also create a new V series of iCAR, focusing on off-road vehicles (the 0 series represented by iCAR 03 will focus on exquisite technology style). It is reported that the car is expected to officially meet with you at the Beijing Auto Show, and it is planned to start pre-sale, listing and delivery in the second half of the year.

　　Looking at the new car, although its appearance is still square box shape, many classic designs have been modernized, including thick bumper, round lamp design, raised front hatch cover and widened wheel eyebrow shape, which makes it retro and fashionable. In terms of details, we can see that the car will also adopt a brand-new LOGO design and be equipped with millimeter-wave radar.

　　Coming to the side, the new car adopts a four-wheel and four-corner layout and a square body shape, which not only has outstanding visual effects, but also helps to improve the performance of the interior space. In addition, the car is also equipped with a roof rack, hidden door handles and side pedals, etc., and the details are full. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4220/1915/1845mm, the wheelbase is 2730mm, the approach angle is 42/43, the departure angle is 40/41, and the minimum ground clearance is 206/212mm (front two-wheel drive version and rear four-wheel drive version), and 19-inch and 21-inch wheels are provided respectively.

　　The tail of the new car is also designed to be full, and the design of the small schoolbag is very eye-catching, but it is actually connected with the inside, which can be regarded as extra storage space and cannot be opened from the outside. The new tailgate adopts the side opening mode, and two anchor interfaces are reserved on the left side, which enriches the feasibility of subsequent personalized modification. It is worth mentioning that the car is equipped with four millimeter-wave radars, which can realize the L2+ intelligent driving assistance function.

　　Entering the car, the new car continues to use a large number of rounded rectangular design elements, and at the same time enhances the visual effect through two-color design with yellow embellishment. The center is equipped with a large screen, the lower part is equipped with physical buttons, and the knob is also embossed. It is worth mentioning that the real model is still in the trial installation state, so the specific functions can not be experienced. According to the official introduction, the car will be equipped with 8155 chips.

　　In terms of power, the new car will be built in a new platform architecture, providing single-motor rear-drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive models. The official did not disclose the specific parameters, but said that the cruising range of the rear-drive model is above 400km, and the cruising range of the four-wheel drive model is above 500km. It is expected that the battery capacity will also be quite different.

●　Cooperation mode of Chery+Zhimi:

　　Zhimi Technology is a Xiaomi eco-chain enterprise, and its team covers modeling design, engineering research and development, marketing and other departments. The cooperation with Chery will adopt a fusion model. Zhimi Technology’s car-making team will be integrated into Chery, and the core members of the team will also be appointed in the iCAR brand. Therefore, the cooperation between Chery and Zhimi is different from Huawei’s smart car selection model, and it is not directly related to Xiaomi Group and Xiaomi Automobile.

　　Take iCAR V23 as an example, its product definition, modeling design, engineering pre-research and innovative marketing are all taken care of by Zhimi Technology Team, while development, manufacturing, channel construction and sales, delivery and service are all taken care of by Chery iCAR. The two sides will build more products in this mode in the future. According to the plan, 6-8 models will be launched in the next three years.

Editor’s comment:

　　Perhaps recently, we have seen more advanced and sci-fi designs, and products like iCAR V23, which combine retro and modern styles, are even more eye-catching and have a good impression. However, the target audience of this car will be young consumers such as post-95 s or even post-00 s. Without the blessing of historical feelings, I wonder if they will like this design style. In addition, the cooperation between iCAR and Zhimi Technology is also very novel, and their subsequent development and new products are also worth looking forward to. (Text/car home Guo Chen)

People’s Daily Online, Guangzhou, November 21st (E Zhichao) At the Guangzhou International Auto Show in 2020, Changan Auchan unveiled all its SUV models, including Changan Auchan X5 and Changan Auchan X7, and released a brand-new slogan-"Walk with a Better Life".

It is reported that Changan Auchan will clearly take "family-oriented enterprising people" as the target group, take products as the anchor point, link users and brands, and help users pursue a better family life with better quality.

At the brand salon held at the booth, He Chaobing, executive vice president of Changan Automobile and chairman of Changan Auchan, said that as one of the two wings of the upward development of Changan Group’s independent passenger car business, Changan Auchan shared Changan Group’s global car-making resources, global supply chain system and product test and verification system, so as to share and empower, build high-quality boutique cars and provide users with products and services with absolute quality guarantee.

At this auto show, Changan Auchan announced that its brand-new strategic model: Changan Auchan X5 will be officially launched on November 29th. The car is aimed at young users, and the pre-sale price is 69,900-105,900 yuan. Changan Auchan X5 highlights the smooth body lines and full posture, and adopts a willow-shaped slender headlight group. The middle mesh grille is arranged with vertical decorative strips, and the rear of the car echoes the front of the car. The overall design style highlights the dynamic and flat elements. Fully automatic LED light sets, roof racks and panoramic skylights will all be equipped on new cars.

Changan Auchan X5 will also be equipped with Onstyle3.0 intelligent ecosystem to meet the needs and characteristics of modern young people for car life, and will be equipped with FOTA self-upgrading function. FaceID2.0 face recognition system, real voice recognition, GRS gesture recognition, remote control of APP mobile phone and other functions will also appear in the new car. At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking, front collision warning, lane departure system, keyless start system, built-in driving recorder, headlight delay turn-off, induction wiper, front/rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, automatic parking and other driving assistance configurations.

From January to October this year, the cumulative sales volume of Changan Auchan reached 122,181 units in the same period, and the sales volume increased by 30.8%. Among them, Changan Auchan X7 and other main models have made outstanding contributions to sales.