Friends who follow the automotive industry should know that throughout this year, as long as the topic is about GM, the Autoneng platform cannot be avoided. As the third-generation global electric vehicle platform under and , it has invested more than a little bit in this area and even announced that it will launch more than 10 models based on this platform before 2025.
Buick ’s first UltraNine platform SUV
Recently, car enthusiasts learned that SAIC-GM’s second UltraNine Gigafactory (SAIC-GM Wuhan UltraNine Gigafactory) has begun production. At the same time, Buick’s first UltraNine platform model produced at SAIC-GM’s Wuhan base, the Buick pure electric mid-to-large SUV Electra E5 trial vehicle, also rolled off the production line.
This can be said to have accelerated the layout of SAIC-GM on the Auton platform. As the second Auton platform model launched by SAIC General Motors after the Cadillac LYRIQ, the Buick Electra E5 will be launched in the first quarter of next year and will be delivered in the first half of next year.
The strength and configuration are not bad
As Buick’s first Ultrapower platform model, this Electra E5 has attracted a lot of attention before. Looking back at the appearance, the new car adopts Buick's new electric vehicle design concept. The front face design is full of fighting style, and the segmented waistline design on the side further enhances the sense of power of the entire vehicle.
No relevant information has been revealed in terms of configuration. We only know that the new car will be equipped with a new generation of Super Cruise super assisted driving system. In terms of power, judging from the declaration information, the new car is equipped with the electric motor with a maximum power of 180kW, and the cruising range is still unknown. However, car enthusiasts predict that this should only be a low-end version, and high-end models should also be equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
Pricing is the key in the future
Car enthusiasts feel that compared to other joint venture brands’ oil-to-electric models, the Autoneng platform still gives people a sense of security. After all, the native pure electric vehicle platform is safer than those oil-to-electric products. This cannot be denied.
Based on the positioning of the model and the Buick brand, the price of this Buick Electra E5 is likely to be in the range of 250,000-300,000 yuan. However, considering that GM entered the new energy market a bit late, pricing may become the biggest problem for new cars today. If the starting price is controlled within 250,000 yuan, coupled with Buick's own large terminal discounts, then it is possible to have a place in today's fiercely competitive market.
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