On September 19, 2022, SAIC General Motors Chevrolet brand announced that the world's new generation of compact home SUVs - Xingmairo, has officially launched, with a total of 5 models, priced at RMB 139,900 to RMB 164,900. Based on profound insight into the needs of mainstream domestic consumers, "Little Hornet" Star Mairo adopts Chevrolet's global new generation design language to create a heartwarming body shape and is equipped with a new generation of sports digital technology cockpit with 10.25-inch dual screen; the entire new car series is equipped with GM's eighth-generation Ecotec's new 1.5T four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine and CVT intelligent continuously variable transmission, providing a new Xiaoxue OS intelligent vehicle connection system, equipped with the same-level leading humanized and comfortable technology and complete safety technology, which will bring a new car experience with both quality and intelligence to the mainstream consumer group, becoming a new value-for-money choice for domestic home SUVs.
new design that takes into account fashion aesthetics and home needs
Since its debut, Chevrolet Star Mairo has attracted countless fans with its heart-warming style. Their name "Star Mairo" was born in the co-creation of netizens and the entire network voting. Inheriting the track genes of Chevrolet's legendary performance sports car "Hornet" Camaro, Xingmaro is wearing the "Bee Mang Gold" suit specially customized by General Motors for mainstream consumer groups, becoming the "Hornet" in the minds of many Chevrolet fans.
"Hornet"Star Mairo inherits the brand's unique "life aesthetics" design concept, incorporates Chevrolet's new generation design language based on the classic design of pure American SUVs, breaks through the traditional SUV styling ratio, and creates a low-lying dynamic posture that combines the sporty feeling of a sedan and the tough feeling of an SUV. It is matched with the exclusive design of the RS series, which is heart-warming at a glance. The X-design elements throughout the vehicle are integrated into the Thunder front face, hexagonal honeycomb electroplating grille and tail design; the suspended two-color roof is combined with aerodynamic optimization and a spoiler tail wing, which fully stimulates the owner's enthusiasm for driving control, and the 18-inch wheel hub and raised chassis further ensure the passing of the vehicle's entire road conditions.
Star Mairo adopts a new interior design of Chevrolet and is equipped with a new generation of sports digital technology cockpit centered on the driver. The car is equipped with a floating dual 10.25-inch gradient smart screen unique to the same level, and is tilted about 9 degrees towards the main driver, making it easier for the driver to watch and operate. The central control area uses a unique diamond triangle diamond pattern and high-quality interior materials, paired with a cannon-type air outlet and an exclusive RS series design to highlight the interior texture. The perforated leather seats are designed according to ergonomics, which not only improves seat support and comfort, but are also equipped with front seats with electric ventilation and heating, support for electric six-way adjustment and lumbar support, making the driving and travel process more comfortable.
Based on the demand for car driving space in Chinese families, Xingmairo has a flexible and efficient interior space based on the 2,700 mm wheelbase. Based on the optimization of the front space, it creates a horizontal space that is better than the same level. By shortening the distance between the rear seat support point and the rear suspension structure, Xingmairo brings passengers a spacious rear seating space and knee space, and the nearly flat second-row floor design also improves riding comfort. At the same time, the space volume of Xingmairo's trunk reaches 414L-1405L, which easily accommodates large luggage required for travel.
The entire series is equipped with GM's new 1.5T four-cylinder engine , taking into account high performance and low fuel consumption
"Hornet" Xingmairo is equipped with GM's eighth-generation Ecotec new 1.5T four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 135kW, and can continuously output 250N·m maximum torque in a wide speed range of 1500-5000rpm. The actual acceleration of 100 kilometers takes only 7.9 seconds, and the excellent power performance is ahead of the same level. At the same time, under the more stringent WLTC standards, Xingmairo's 100-kilometer comprehensive operating condition fuel consumption is only 6.5L, bringing consumers a travel experience that combines high performance and low fuel consumption. In addition, the entire Xingmairo series also comes with a closed automatic start-stop function, which can instantly respond from "stop" to "start", bringing a smoother driving experience.
general-purpose CVT intelligent continuously variable transmission matching the new 1.5T engine is the first cross-mounted front-drive CVT transmission with steel chain structure in China. The ultra-wide -speed ratio range can reach 7.01. The transmission efficiency is significantly higher than the commonly used steel belt CVT on the market. It can withstand greater torque, ensuring that the engine always works in the optimal range, making the power output smoother, delicate, agile and efficient.
Star Mairo also adopts a chassis architecture derived from GM's global compact SUV platform. The full-frame front subframe helps improve driving stability. It is combined with the fully optimized closed-end torsion beam rear suspension to ensure that the vehicle has good roll characteristics and steering response characteristics when cornering; the steering setting of the high-tooth ratio makes the driving control experience of the whole vehicle more compact and accurate, bringing stronger driving pleasure.
new smart connection with practical and comfortable technology brings a ride-sharing journey
To meet the needs of domestic mainstream consumers for family cars, the "Little Hornet" Xingmai Luo series is equipped with the new Xiaoxue OS intelligent car connection system. Through the dual 10.25-inch gradient smart screen, interactive Baidu intelligent online navigation can be easily performed. At the same time, it also has built-in iQiyi , Kuwo Music, Himalayan Children and other common APPs, providing massive sound sources such as music, audio books, information, and a variety of car and life service mini programs; supports voice interactive recognition and smart home interaction, and provides wireless Apple CarPlay mobile mapping function, allowing car owners to enjoy smart connection life at any time. In addition, Chevrolet uses GM Tune Dynamic (TD) ring-domain audio system to Simmairo for the first time, and has worked with the world's top digital audio technology brand ARKAMYS to tailor high-quality in-car sound effects for the new car. Through four modes: balance of the whole car, dynamic bass, classical theatre and main driver priority, it brings a new auditory enjoyment to the passengers in the car.
Based on the actual car use scenarios of consumers, Chevrolet Star Mairo is also equipped with steering wheel heating, wireless mobile phone charging, electronic anti-glare rearview mirror, electric tailgate , rain sensing wipers and other humanized comfortable technology configurations, providing users with a convenient and leisurely driving experience.
Complete active and passive safety technology to protect the safe travel of the family
Family car safety first. Inheriting the top safety standards of the Chevrolet SUV family, the "Hornet" Star Mairo uses a large number of high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength steel to create a solid body, with a proportion of up to 76%. The full-frame front subframe also has stronger body support. The front dual airbags, front side airbags and side air curtains are standard for the entire series to ensure the safety of life of members in the car to the greatest extent. The ISOFIX child safety seat interface is adapted to the mainstream safety seat sizes on the market, creating a solid protective barrier for child occupants. Laser brazing technology is used on both sides of the roof, and the lightweight polymer material structural glue is widely used throughout the vehicle to ensure the strength and durability of the body structure.
At the same time, Xingmairo is equipped with complete active safety technology, including ESC electronic body stability system with 19 sub-functions, automatic parking , FCA forward collision warning, PCM pedestrian collision warning, LDW lane departure warning, etc., which are all standard in the entire series. The high-end models also provide ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, 360° high-definition panoramic image function, SBZA side blind spot alarm and other functions. With an intelligent monitoring system and reliable prediction capabilities, they provide consumers with worry-free and comprehensive protection.
High-precision and sophisticated technology creates excellent quality, reliability and durability, trustworthy
Relying on SAIC-GM's world-class manufacturing system and adhering to the Chevrolet brand's consistent pursuit of quality, the "Hornet" Xingmairo starts from the details and implements the high-precision and sophisticated technology to every detail of the body. In terms of overall model creation, Xingmairo uses 93% automated welding technology and robot glue coating system to provide strong guarantees for high-strength body; the first domestic BEAD inspection automatic skirt glue detection system can continuously capture every specific position of the body, and automatically identify defects in the database with quality matching photos in the database, making the overall process more efficient and accurate. The four-wheel positioning equipment uses the world's leading contactless 3D laser head for detection, greatly improving the detection accuracy.At the same time, each Xingmairo has undergone a powerful water impact test of 360 nozzles for 60 seconds in the rain spray room. The amount of water spray is four times the current maximum rainfall in the world to test the sealing of the vehicle. From research and development to manufacturing, Starmaro has developed trustworthy excellent qualities under strict and unified testing standards. The eighth generation Ecotec engine equipped by Xingmairo is cast in aerospace-grade low-pressure precision sand, using many new technologies, new processes and new materials; the powertrain assembly uses automation equipment and tools that meet GM's global standards to ensure the maximum combination accuracy. At the same time, the eighth-generation Ecotec series engine has undergone 9 engine system durability tests in China alone, ranging from 20,375 hours and 5 million kilometers, and has also passed comprehensive tests across different regions, cities and road conditions, covering 4,500 meters of high cold, plateau, high heat, high humidity, and high corrosion, to provide consumers with a solid, reliable and efficient travel experience.
In the new era of pursuing the upgrading of quality of life, the Chevrolet brand has always taken a deep understanding of the car needs of the market consumer group as its primary goal. Now, the official launch of the "Little Hornet" Star Mairo not only reflects the renewal strength of the Chevrolet brand, but also shows the spirit of sports and exploration that has been passed down for 111 years. Faced with the higher pursuit of car quality by mainstream Chinese consumers, Chevrolet Star Mairo will embrace the stars and explore the wonderful life with its leading fashion design, spacious space, strong power, advanced smart technology, complete safety technology and rich comfort configurations with contemporary urban consumers who work happily and live happily.