With the implementation of the second and third children policy, a large number of large families have been given birth to, and MPV, a category with stronger functionality, has gradually gained real demand. If it was considered "big bread" in the past, it was not very popular, but now it is a magical tool in the hands of super dads.
In addition to familiar joint venture brands such as Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey and Elysen, Trumpchi M8/M6 and Wuling Kaijie also performed well among the independent brands.
and there are more important products next. Let me introduce four new cars to you, and they all have new energy attributes, which may solve the pain point of fuel consumption.
BYD Song MAX DM-i and landing ship
The first thing I want to talk about is BYD. There are two MPVs worth looking forward to, one is Song MAX DM-i, and the other is landing ship, which belong to Dynasty.com and Ocean.com respectively.
Song MAX is already familiar with everyone. The biggest highlight of this new car is the addition of the DM-i ace power, with pure electric ranges of 51km and 105km respectively. This car will be pre-sale on January 15, and the editor speculates that the price will be between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan. The advantage of
DM-i power is both fuel economy and driving smoothness. It will be equipped with a 1.5L Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid special engine, combined with a permanent magnet/synchronous motor with a maximum output power of 145kW (51km has a range of 132kW), and the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 7.9 seconds (51km has a range of 8.5 seconds), which is very enough for daily commuting.
The fuel consumption level in the case of power loss is very prominent, among which the 51km cruising range is 4.4L/100 kilometers, and the 105km cruising range is 4.5L/100 kilometers.
The MPV model planned by the Ocean Network is named in the landing ship, and also uses DM-i technology, but the positioning is higher, so the engine may be 1.5T, which is the same hybrid system as Tang.
Referring to the parameter data of the 2021 Tang DM-i, the maximum engine power is 102kW and 231N·m, the total motor power is 160kW and 325N·m, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers in the feed state is as low as 5.5L, which is still very attractive.
Weipai M81 and M83
In terms of hybridization, Great Wall is also chasing very hard. At present, Weipai's coffee series SUVs have begun to be equipped with lemon hybrid DHT throughout the series, and MPVs have also been put on the agenda.
It is reported that Great Wall's first MPV will be released at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2022. The size will be close to the Trumpchi M8. The power part is equipped with fuel and hybrid systems, both of which are load-bearing bodies.
According to the information previously uploaded online, the two MPVs under Great Wall Weipai are codenamed M81 and M83, respectively, focusing on home use and business respectively. In addition, no more specific information was disclosed.
However, at the 2021 Munich Auto Show, Weipai once exhibited a concept car - WEY Intelligent Drive, which is literally translated as: smart cockpit.
is a concept car, so it is more imaginative in design and cannot be fully mass-produced, but some elements can be continued, such as: integrated large screen, independent aviation seats with leg support, car refrigerators, etc.
Also, this concept car is not a six-seater or seven-seater like a general MPV, but five independent seats, forming a unique layout of 2+1+2. The first row and the third row are connected by a corridor. I wonder if the mass-produced cars will have this design version. It is easier to guess the power of
. It should be a fuel power composed of 2.0T+9DCT+48V mild hybrid, as well as a hybrid power of 1.5T+DHT, and it is divided into HEV and PHEV, and the price is expected to be between 170,000 and 300,000 yuan.
Lantu Dreamer
At the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, Lantu launched high-end MPV Dreamer, with two versions of the car, continuing the power system of Lantu FREE.
Lantu Dreamer's length, width and height are 5315/1980/1810mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm. The wheelbase exceeds that of Toyota Alfa and Buick GL8, and the space performance is excellent.
In terms of power, although the MPV model is mainly comfortable, Dreamers did not choose to be conservative. The electric four-wheel drive version only takes 100 kilometers to accelerate from 100 kilometers.
The car also provides air suspension + CDC + magic carpet functions, which can scan, perceive and identify special road conditions in advance and actively adjust suspension damping. It also adopts 5G in-vehicle communication and intelligent office systems.
In terms of security, the 2000MPa integrated thermoformed door ring, 2000MPa aluminum-silicon coated door anti-collision beam and through-type aluminum sill reinforced beam ensure the rigidity of the car body.
Overall, Lantu Dreamer is positioned relatively high-end. Referring to the SUV model Lantu FREE, the starting price is 300,000+. The only competitor among the independent brands should be Hongqi's MPV model, which is also a dimensionality reduction blow to several mainstream MPVs of joint venture brands.
Summary
Today, when the automobile industry is seriously influential, the niche brand of MPV has also begun to receive attention. Whether it is joint venture or independent, it has invested a lot. Joint venture brands also include new forces such as Volkswagen Viran, Toyota Sainna, Kia Jiahua, etc., among the independent brands, SAIC Maxus, Hechuang Automobile, etc. are also making efforts. The introduction of new energy and intelligence-related technologies also gives more choices in this segment, and it will be an inevitable result to change from niche to Volkswagen.
