As market competition enters a fierce stage, car companies are also "exploiting every gap" and not letting go of any market segment, especially in the mid-to-low-end market.
Like Chevrolet 's SUV series currently covers small, compact, medium and medium to large levels. However, in order to further expand its product matrix, Chevrolet recently released a compact SUV - Seeker, which is between the size of Chuangjie (compact) and Explorer (mid-size). The price of the new car has not yet been announced, and it is expected to be officially launched in September this year.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the new car Seeker adopts a honeycomb mesh design, with slim LED headlights, and is supplemented by an "X-shaped" chrome decorative strip, making it look like a standing "Bumblebee". The picture shows the RS version, which is equipped with blackened exterior mirrors, RS logo, and 18-inch Tomahawk wheels.
The new car is positioned as a compact SUV. Its length, width and height are 4537*1823*1564 (1572) mm, and the wheelbase is 2700mm. The waistline of the body extends upward from the rear door, creating a swooping posture. When paired with sports-shaped wheels, it embodies a good sporty atmosphere.
The tires use Continental tires , the specification is 225/55 R18
The rear of the car adopts a slight slip-back design, the overall compact and dynamic, the taillights on both sides adopt a "C" shape, and are also blackened design.
In the interior, Seeker has been significantly improved compared to other mid- to low-end Chevrolet models. The 10.25-inch + 10.25-inch suspended dual-screen combination is similar to the dual-screen design, which enhances the so-called sense of technology. In addition, all new cars are equipped with the new Xiaoxue OS intelligent car connection system as standard, which supports wireless CarPlay. Commonly used navigation and music can realize natural language interactive recognition and smart home interaction, and provide OTA remote upgrade function, making the operation more convenient and intelligent.
In terms of power, Chevrolet Seeker will be equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine . According to the declared information, the maximum power of the engine is 132kW, and the maximum torque of and is 250N·m. The transmission system may match It's a CVT continuously variable transmission.
Currently, joint venture compact SUVs on the market include Nissan Qashqai (priced at RMB 154,900-188,900), Volkswagen T-ROC (priced at RMB 158,900-177,900), Honda ZR-V Zhizai (unlisted) and other models . Compared with Chuangjie, the new Seeker has upgraded its four-cylinder engine to . At the same time, the appearance and interior texture have been significantly improved. The CVT gearbox seems a bit sorry for the high cost performance of American models, but it may gain a little fuel economy. In any case, the first model of Chevrolet's new brand is still worth looking forward to.
