GM Group has a large family and many brands, and generally has its own markets, such as Holden in Australia, Vauxhall in the UK, Opel in Germany, etc. In the Chinese market, General Motors focuses on Chevrolet, Buick and luxury brand Cadillac (excluding SAIC-GM's independent brand).
The result of the full bloom of Cadillac domestic models is that it is about to become the boss of second-tier luxury brands; Buick has had LaCrosse in 2016 and a new Regal in 2017, which are all highly concerned models. In addition, the three generations of GL8 have become the leader; the most moves are Chevrolet, the Explorer, the Cruze hatchback, pickup truck and sports car. Let’s see how exciting it will be in 2017.
● SAIC General Motors Chevrolet Explorer
New car highlights: The same platform as Envision, equipped with GM's latest 9AT
Chevrolet's new generation Explorer was put into production at SAIC General Motors Wuhan base, and the launch date was the first quarter of 2017. The Explorer and Envision are on the same platform and only offer 5-seater models.
Chevrolet's new generation of world explorers benefited from the latest family design concept of sharp and new, changing the previous work's round style and more three-dimensional and sharp appearance. The headlights are LED light sources and are equipped with LED daytime running lights. In addition to the basic version of the car, the taillights of the new car will also use LED light sources.
Explorator body size is 4652×1843×1661mm, and the wheelbase is 2725mm. According to Chevrolet's official introduction, thanks to the application of new technologies, the new car weighs only 1509kg, which is 181.4kg less than the previous generation model.
The interior design style of the new generation of Equinox is the same as that of Malibu XL. The central control is made of two-tone leather material, equipped with Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto system support. In terms of configuration of
, the new car also has functions such as safety warning seats, panoramic image cameras, front collision warning system, low-speed automatic brakes, lane keeping, lane departure warning, one-click engine start, front seat heating and ventilation.
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◇ New car prospects:
It is not a wise move to fight a price war with an old 7-seat Copache. Envision's sales in November exceeded 30,000. The explorers on the same platform are not afraid of coming late, but you are afraid that you will not come. The
1.5T engine is not equipped with Enoch's ghostly dual-clutch gearbox, but 6AT; the 2.0T engine is also equipped with the General Motors' latest black technology 9AT gearbox, and the Explorer is full of sincerity. Even if the sales volume is only half of Envision, it is a hit product with a total sales volume of over 10,000 yuan.
● SAIC-GM Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
New car highlights: higher appearance
The new generation of Chevrolet Cruze hatchback has been released at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show, and the new car will be launched in the first half of 2017. Like the four-door sedan version, the Cruze five-door hatchback also offers two engines, 1.5L and 1.4T.
The new Cruze hatchback adopts a new body structure, the body structure is reduced by 45kg, the engine weight is reduced by about 20kg, and the body weight of the new hatchback is reduced by about 91kg compared with the previous generation model. The new car has a length, width and height of 4450/1807/1459mm (optional shark fin antenna height is 1475mm), and the wheelbase is the same as that of the four-door sedan, both of which are 2700mm.
front face design of the Cruze hatchback is basically the same as that of the sedan version, but the dynamic rear makes the overall outline of the car more sporty and distinctive in personality than the sedan model. In terms of interior, the interior of the new car adopts dark main color, the overall console adopts a symmetrical design, and the three-spoke steering wheel is relatively novel.In terms of configuration of
, it is expected to be equipped with MyLink in-vehicle intelligent interconnection system, both Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto systems, including lane keeping assistance system, rear crossing traffic warning, side blind spot alarm system and rear parking assistance system.
Like the four-door sedan version, the Cruze five-door hatchback also offers two engines, 1.5L and 1.4T. The maximum output power of the 1.4T engine is 115kW (156PS), with a peak torque of 240Nm, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.3L/100km; the maximum output power of the 1.5L engine is 87kW (118PS), with a maximum torque of 146Nm, matched with a new 6MT/6AT gearbox, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.7L/100km.
● SAIC General Motors Chevrolet Cruze RS
New car highlights: RS kit is full of sporty
In addition to the Cruze hatchback, Chevrolet also added RS models equipped with sports kits to Cruze.
Cruze hatchback is the same as the front face of the sedan. The sharp front face shape after being equipped with the RS sports kit and the front bumper with a lower surround add a lot of sportiness to the whole vehicle.
The RS sport version of the Cruze hatchback and the sedan have a big difference, and the rear bumper design of the two-color rear bumper is unique, but the Cruze sedan RS is still a hidden exhaust pipe, which looks a bit weak; the Cruze hatchback RS, which has a strong cannon flavor, has a larger spoiler at the rear and the single-out large flat-out exhaust are very eye-catching.
Cruze RS is equipped with a 1.4T engine, with a maximum power of 115kW (156PS) and a peak torque of 240Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
◇ New car prospects:
The current Cruze hatchback is both ice and fire compared to the sedan version, which is basically equivalent to a death sentence. The hatchback, which has not been replaced for a long time, has finally received the same treatment as the sedan version, and it is expected to add an RS sports kit. Buyers who like Cruze have more choices.
● Chevrolet Suburban
New car highlights: Authentic American full-size SUV, the most expensive Chevrolet model in China, priced over one million.
Hydra's new SUV calls itself a "full-size SUV", of course people on the New World of America do not think so. The Chevrolet Suburban family, which has been mass-produced in 1933 and has now developed into the 12th generation, clearly shows what is a "full-size SUV" - the total length is 5700mm, the wheelbase is 3302mm, and the width and height are 2045/1890mm respectively.
free pass policy is completely inapplicable to it, because Chevrolet Suburban can have a capacity of up to 9 adults - it is not an exaggeration to 9 American men who have overweight.
Suburban and Sorod Pickup are on the same platform, and use a non-load-bearing body structure. The front suspension is a double wishbone independent suspension and the rear suspension is an integral bridge non-independent suspension.
In terms of power, the two large-displacement naturally aspirated gasoline engines, 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8, are configurations of the US market. As for what power version will be used when introduced to the domestic market in the future, it is unknown.
◇ New car prospects:
The American luxury style of "big is beautiful" is very popular in China, but it is difficult to afford the large displacement and high fuel consumption of American SUVs in China. Given that the domestic price of its luxury brand sister model (Gimei model) Cadillac Escalade is 1.588 million to 1.688 million yuan, it is expected that this Chevrolet will also be sold for more than one million to be worthy of the title of "full-size SUV".
● Chevrolet Sorrod
New car highlights: American behemoth
Chevrolet flagship pickup truck Silverado, which sticks to the American style, has finally arrived in China. The Chinese name of the new car has been confirmed as Sorrod. This full-size beast will debut in China at the 2016 Guangzhou Auto Show.
In the US full-size pickup truck market, the F-150 is the eternal sales king, and Silverado is the second most in a thousand years. When you arrive in China, those who know a little about the car will definitely know the Ford F-150, but few people know that it has an opponent called the Chevrolet Silverado.
According to the loading capacity of the pickup truck, there are more than 1500, 2500 and 3500 versions of Silverado. The "1500" in the name means that it can carry up to 1500 pounds (about 680kg) of goods, and so on. In addition, according to the cabin structure, there are many types of Regular Cab/Extended Cab/Crew Cab, and according to the characteristics orientation (off-road ability or luxury attributes), there are LT/LTZ/Z71 LT/Z71 LTZ, etc.
◇ New car prospects:
In China, pickup trucks are still big toys for rich people, which is almost completely different from the situation where pickup trucks in the US market are almost standard for farmers. F-150, Tantu has already gained a small amount of attention through small trade channels, but considering oil prices and displacement taxes, the prospects of pickup trucks in the Chinese market are still not optimistic.
● Chevrolet Currod
New car highlights: Personalized appearance, suitable for rough work
Domestic pickup trucks were lifted, and Chevrolet responded immediately. In addition to introducing Sorod to compete with his archenemy Ford F-150 in the full-size pickup market, my new Colorado is also unveiling, named "Currod" in Chinese.
The model unveiled in the country this time is the third generation of Currod Z71 "Trail Boss" model. The Z71 represents the second-class performance model in the family, and the first-class performance is the ZR2, which was just released at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Trail Boss means that this car has a unique off-road package.
In addition, according to the car structure, Currod also has three models: Regular Cab (double-door standard cargo bucket)/Extented Cab (double-door long cargo bucket)/Crew Cab (four-door standard cargo bucket) according to the carriage structure. The length of the standard version is 5402mm, while the length of the long truck version is 5712mm. It is expected that the four-door standard truck models will enter China in the future.
Kurod's front face has a double-layer air intake grille, and the matte black color scheme is exclusive to the Z71 model. Although Currod already has a concept car that uses LED headlights, mass-produced cars still use traditional halogen headlights.
The end of the pickup truck is a square truck. The standard bucket length in the picture is 61.7 inches (about 1.57m), and a 70 inches (about 1.78m) long bucket model is also available. The interior of the cargo bucket is covered with high friction waterproof material, which reduces the sliding of the cargo when loading items and is easy to flush.
Metal shelves with spotlights are the iconic accessories of the Trail Boss model, which is very wild.
In the car configuration, it is equipped with a large-size LCD screen. The on-board system supports two connection methods: Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto, keeping up with the pace of the times.
The third generation of Kurod offers three engines optional, namely the 2.5L four-cylinder gasoline engine, the 3.6L V6 gasoline engine, and the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel engine. The transmission is equipped with a 6AT gearbox, and the V6 model can be equipped with an 8AT gearbox.
As an authentic American pickup truck, Currod must adopt a non-load-bearing body structure and can be equipped with an optional four-wheel drive system. The four-wheel drive system provides two-wheel drive/low-speed four-wheel drive/high-speed four-wheel drive modes to switch.
◇ New car preview:
Kurode is widely popular among American blue-collar workers, and can do rough work and drive on your own. However, due to various restrictions on pickup trucks by various policies and regulations, imported pickup trucks such as Currod may still be tools used by a small number of players to play off-road.
● Chevrolet Camaro
New car highlights: Bumblebee evolves, adding 2.0T entry-level power
The sixth-generation Camaro has made a lot of effort in weight loss compared to the current model. The front face of the performance version of the SS model is a black honeycomb grille, and a fixed tail wing is added at the rear and a four-out exhaust is used on both sides, making it look like a high-performance style. The center grid of the ordinary version is relatively low-key, and the rear of the car has also been reduced to double-sided and double-exhaust exhaust. The two cars have slightly different shapes in the LED daytime running lights.
Camaro SS
The new generation of Camaro will have a large number of lightweight aluminum parts, and even the components around the dashboard are made of 4.4kg aluminum alloy material lighter than the previous generation model.At the same time, the front and rear suspension also uses a large amount of aluminum materials, making the suspension weight 21% lighter than the previous generation model. A series of lightweight materials have reduced the overall weight of the new generation model by 90.7kg.
Camaro
The new generation of Camaro will be produced based on the Alpha platform (Alpha platform), and more than 70% of the parts are unique and exclusive parts. The new car has a wider size, with a wheelbase length of 2910mm (the wheelbase of the current model is 2852mm).
Camaro convertible version
Interior, the new Camaro center console has been redesigned, but it still retains the iconic dashboard design of the previous generation model, using an analog dashboard with an 8-inch information display. Another 8-inch display on the center console will not only show the functions of the infotainment system, but will also serve as the interface for the universal MyLink system. There is no obvious difference in appearance between the Camaro convertible version and the hardtop version, and the two will remain the same in terms of interior. The official announcement is that as long as the speed is less than 48km/h, the Camaro's ceiling can be opened at any time, and when the vehicle is stationary, the convertible can also be opened through the button on the key.
Camaro convertible version
Camaro SS models also provide an electromagnetic suspension control system for the first time. The system will automatically adjust the vehicle's damping settings for maximum comfort. This system was previously just a set limited to the Camaro ZL1 model option.
◇ New car prospects: ’s new generation Camaro entry version has added a 2.0T turbocharged engine, the high-end model is a 3.6L naturally aspirated engine, and the performance version of the SS model is equipped with a 6.2L V8 naturally aspirated engine. The transmission is matched with a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. The performance version of the Camaro SS has surpassed the previous generation of the Camaro SS 1LE package model specially designed for the track.
The movie "Transformers" is simply a general hard broadcast. Many people in China only know that this car is called Bumblebee, but they don't know that the real name of this car is Camaro. No matter how good the advertising is, you have to have a good car. The single, entry-level 3.6L model is relatively expensive, and the 7.41-second score is even worse than that of Audi A4, so the Camaro we see on the street are all deformed models.
The new generation of Camaro, which is "faster", "more" and "cheaper" is expected to change the bumblebee phenomenon in China, allowing everyone to know the undeformed Camaro.
● SAIC-GM Buick's new generation Regal
New car highlights: a stronger sporty atmosphere, a sloping back design is ecstasy
New generation LaCrosse (Picture from AMS Car Review Network)
Buick's new generation Regal will be released in 2017 and will be launched in China. Buick Regal is now the same car as Opel Ansia in Europe (Vauxhall in the UK) and the Holden Commodore in Australia. The official picture of Vauxhall Grand Sport has been released. The car is replaced by Buick family design language and it will be the new generation of Regal in the future.
The difference between the new generation of Regal and Yingsuya and Commodore is not only the replacement of the logo, but the entire front air intake grille has been changed to a new family-style straight waterfall-style shield-shaped center grille. But apart from that, Buick and Yingsuya are not much different.
The new LED headlight consists of 32 LED lights, which should be exclusive to high-end models, and the standard one should be xenon headlights. At the rear of the car, the new car's taillight group has a very unique shape. Although the overall area is large, the internal light source echoes the design of the headlight group, and the recognition is very high after lit at night.
As a sports mid-size car, the body design of the new generation Regal is more dynamic, and the large sloping back at the rear makes people feel that the new Regal is beginning to move closer to a four-door coupe like Volkswagen CC. From this we can see that the positioning differences between Regal and LaCrosse are more obvious. The former tends to be young sports, while the latter is used for business reception.
In addition, due to the sloping back design, its trunk opening is expected to be larger, and the two exhaust layouts on both sides also highlight its sporty style to a certain extent.
The new Yingsuya has increased by 55mm compared to the current model, and the wheelbase has increased by 92mm, but the body height has dropped by 29mm. It is estimated that the new Regal is about the same. Due to the use of more lightweight technology, the vehicle has a weight loss of 175kg.
In terms of interior, the new generation of Regal and New Yingsuya are expected to have only different logos on the steering wheel. The new car will directly use the interior design of the new LaCrosse, but some sporty elements will be added to the details to distinguish the positioning of the two cars. The most conspicuous one is the three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. The center of the stretched center console is inlaid with a large-sized LCD display, and the entire central control design of Regal is basically the same as that of LaCrosse. In terms of configuration of
, the new car is equipped with seat heating function, the front seats are also equipped with ventilation/memory/massage functions, and the new car is also equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-car interconnection systems. In addition, high-end models include head-up display, adaptive cruise, lane shift warning, automatic braking, etc.
is expected to be the same as LaCrosse. The entry-level power model is equipped with a 1.5T engine and the transmission is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox; the Regal GS equipped with a sports kit is equipped with a 2.0T engine and the transmission is matched with a 6AT gearbox.
◇ New car prospects:
Regal is very popular in domestic sports mid-range cars. This generation of models has been 7 years since they were launched in 2009, and the old models have long lost their original style.
The new generation of Regal has a more intense sporty style. The overall streamlined body design conforms to the modern aesthetic point of view, and the overall atmosphere remains the same as the Buick brand.
● SAIC-GM Buick's new GL8
New car highlights: Three generations live together, Dugu Qiubai
Buick's third-generation GL8 was officially launched not long ago, with a price range of 289,900-449,900 yuan. However, the second-generation GL8 model has not been discontinued because of the replacement model, and the facelift will be replaced with Buick's latest family front face.
The second-generation GL8's facelifted models are 5256×1878×1776mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3088mm, basically not much change. The main changes of the new car are concentrated on the front face, and Buick's latest family-style mid-mesh grille design is replaced, and the front bumper also adopts the popular eight-character beard-style shape. The new car is suspected to have cancelled the front fog light configuration, and can also be equipped with single/dual sunroof, rear camera and other configurations.
In terms of power, the new car has a new 2.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 142kW (192PS), which is 5kW (7PS) higher than the 2.4L engine equipped in the previous work. The comprehensive fuel consumption of the new car is 8.4L/100km, which is lower than the previous work.
◇ New car prospects:
GL8 has a classic GL8 model (first generation), a new GL8 (second generation), a new GL8 (third generation), and a new GL8 (third generation), and a third generation GL8 (third generation), and a third generation GL8 (third generation). Then the third generation GL8 also launched the top GL8 Avenir model. The three generations of GL8 have brought the front line very long. No business MPV of this level in China has the opportunity to defeat the GL8.
● SAIC-GM Cadillac CT6 hybrid version
New car highlights: fuel consumption 1.7L/100km, maximum range of 60km. This is an American flagship sedan
Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid model has been unveiled in China and is expected to be launched in 2017. The car is only produced in China and the price of export to the US market may be US$75,095, equivalent to about RMB 520,000.
Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid vehicle has the same appearance as the regular version model, with only the charging interface and the "PLUG IN HYBRID" (plug-in hybrid) logo under the door panel trim.
In the car, the CT6 plug-in hybrid version can display information such as power energy flow, power and power status on the instrument panel and the central control LCD screen. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with streaming media rearview mirrors, rear entertainment system, night vision system, etc.
Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid model will use some Chevrolet's second-generation Wolanda technology and be built based on the rear-wheel drive platform. The car is equipped with a hybrid system composed of a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and two motors, with a combined maximum power of 335kW (455PS).
CT6 hybrid version has 50PS more power than CT6 equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbocharged engine. The acceleration time is only 5.6s for 0-100km/h. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's comprehensive working conditions is 1.7L/100km.
Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid model will use the same 18.4kWh lithium battery pack as Chevrolet's second-generation Wolanda, but the CT6 hybrid version battery is placed under the floor. The maximum range of the new car in pure electric mode is 60km.
◇ New car prospects:
The Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid version adopts General Group’s latest plug-in hybrid technology, with a maximum range of 60km and a fuel consumption of 1.7L/100km in the leading position in the same level. However, the domestic luxury brand new energy vehicle market is still non-mainstream.
● Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
New car highlights: Cases that are not friendly to the environment, authentic American giant
Cadillac new generation Escalade (ESCALADE) long-axle Platinum Edition was officially unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The new car is equipped with a 6.2L V8 engine. It is reported that the car will be sold in the Chinese market through official import methods in the future. The car is priced at US$90,270 (approximately RMB 556,000) in the United States.
and the new Cadillac Escalade long-axle platinum version add more chrome decoration than the regular version. This is also the consistent style of American luxury cars. It looks very powerful with the square body design. In addition, the standard 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels of the regular version have been replaced with the more exaggerated 22-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, the platinum version uses glossy leather seats, and embroidered suede fiber and wood decorations are used in many parts of the interior. In addition, the new car has also improved the details of the dashboard, center console, etc., and added a platinum version of the exclusive decorative strip to the threshold, which looks very textured. In terms of configuration, the seats are equipped with 18-way electric adjustment and ventilation and heating functions, and the rear entertainment system is equipped with two 7-inch displays installed on the front seats and a 9-inch display on the ceiling. In terms of safety, the car is equipped with a 360-degree panoramic camera, and the new car even supports 4G LTE connection.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 6.2L V8 naturally aspirated direct injection engine, with a maximum power of 313kW (420PS), a maximum torque of 623Nm, and is matched with an 8AT automatic transmission in terms of transmission.
◇ New car prospects:
This car is estimated to be sold for more than 2 million yuan in China. It is estimated that the mammoth-level American SUV is the only competitor of the Land Rover Range Rover Peak Creation Extended Edition.
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