There is a saying that there is gold, silver and four in job hunting, and March and April is the best time to launch new cars in the automobile circle. The new car market in the past March can be described as overwhelming, and the heat in April and even the second quarter is still unabated, especially with the blessing of the auto show. Having said that, what new cars will be on the scene in the second quarter? Let’s get to know each other in advance.
car make and model |
time |
Rubik’s Cube |
It is expected to be listed in April. |
Brand new range rover |
Listed in April |
e:NS1 |
Listed in April |
New Kodiak |
Listed on April 8 |
Fit unlimited MUGEN edition |
Listed on April 30th. |
New mondeo |
Auto show listing |
New Weimar E.5 |
Auto show listing |
Lantu dreamer |
Pre-sale on April 7 |
Genie #1 |
Debut on April 7 |
The first MPV |
Officially unveiled in April |
Next Generation BMW 7 Series /i7 |
World premiere in April |
Ideality L9 |
Auto show debut |
Nezha s |
Auto show pre-sale |
Tucki G9 |
Auto show pre-sale |
Tiggo 8 PRO |
It is expected to be listed in May. |
brand-new |
Listed in the second quarter |
OMODA 5 |
It is expected to be listed in the second quarter. |
Beiqi Rubik’s Cube is expected to be listed in April. The pre-sale price range is 110,000-150,000 yuan.
Rubik’s Cube is the first fuel vehicle equipped with Huawei’s HarmonyOS vehicle system. At the same time, it has applied a brand-new design language and a brand-new power platform, and achieved all-round product image advancement in terms of intelligence, aesthetics and power consumption.
As the first smart car with full scene definition, the new car adopts a subversive design language, adding hidden door handles, electronic rearview mirrors and other elements, which is more like a new energy vehicle visually. In addition, the body size of the Rubik’s Cube is 4620/1886/1680mm and the wheelbase is 2735mm.
The Rubik’s Cube is equipped with Huawei’s smart cockpit, which brings users a variety of smart cockpit experiences based on the HarmonyOS OS ecosystem. It is equipped with a car-level Kirin 990A chip and supports 5G network connection. It can share the ecology with eight smart terminals such as Huawei’s mobile phones, watches and glasses, and cooperate with smart home devices.
In terms of power, the Rubik’s Cube is equipped with the top 10 engines of Magic Core 1.5T "China Heart" in 2021, using VGT technology, and the thermal efficiency is as high as 39.2%. The maximum power of this engine is 138 kW, and the peak torque is 305 Nm. According to official data, its 0-100km/h acceleration time takes only 7.9 seconds.
Pre-sale price of the new Range Rover in April: RMB 2,098,800-RMB 2,518,800.
After many years, it was replaced again. The new Range Rover was built based on MLA-FLEX architecture, and 80% of the body was made of aluminum alloy, which improved the rigidity of the body by 50% while reducing the weight.
In terms of design, the brand-new Range Rover looks more concise and atmospheric under the sleek and tough shape, especially the combination of the brand-new inverted trapezoidal honeycomb grille and intelligent digital LED headlights, and the gas field is in place.
Hidden door handles and electric pedals are added to the side of the new Range Rover to improve the convenience of getting on and off. This time, the new Range Rover offers two models, the standard axis version and the long axis version, in which the long axis version has a length of more than 5.2 meters and a wheelbase of 3,197 mm.
The rear of the new car still maintains simple design elements, and the flat body profile with hidden D-pillar design looks unique. It is worth noting that the Range Rover taillights are vertically designed, and the turn signals are hidden in the black trim panel.
In terms of interiors, the new Range Rover mostly uses horizontal and vertical lines to cut, which echoes the appearance. The 13.1-inch touch screen in the center of the new car adopts a borderless curved surface suspension design, and the InControl OS 2.0 infotainment system installed in the car can be well matched with the 13.7-inch interactive dashboard, and it has more than 50 electronic control units to support software online upgrade technology (SOTA).
In terms of power, the new Range Rover provides 3.0T and 4.4T V8 power, of which the maximum output power of the 3.0T engine is 294kW and the peak torque is 550 Nm. The 4.4-liter P530 twin-turbo V8 engine has a maximum power of 340kW and a peak torque of 750 Nm. The transmission system is matched with 8AT automatic gearbox and equipped with full-time four-wheel drive system.
E: NS1 was listed in April, with a pre-sale of 180,000-210,000 yuan.
E:NS1 positioning small pure electric SUV is the first model launched by brand-new pure electric brand E: N. The pre-sale price of E-version is 180,000-190,000 yuan (cruising range of CLTC is 420km) and the pre-sale price of E-version is 200,000-210,000 yuan (cruising range of CLTC is 510km).
In design, the new headlight group is slender and blackened, which looks very radical as a whole. In addition, the new logo also has a "Heart beat interactive light language" full of life. It is worth mentioning that the handle of the front door of e:NS1 does not use the concealed design popular in electric vehicles, but the position of the handle of the rear door of this car adopts the same C-pillar position.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of e:NS1 are 4390*1790*1560mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2610mm. The rear of the new car has a strong sense of hierarchy, and the through taillight design enhances the sense of movement. In addition, the car also has a black tail with a different color from the body.
In terms of interior, e:NS1 is relatively simple as it lacks many physical buttons. The three-spoke steering wheel adopts a brand-new style, and the multi-function buttons on the left side are multimedia control areas and the cruise control areas on the right side. In addition, there is a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel in front of the e:NS1. The car’s vertical 15.2-inch central control panel supports mainstream functions such as online navigation, online music and online radio.
In terms of power, e:NS1 will provide two front motors with maximum power of 134kW or 150kW+ternary lithium battery pack with capacity of 68.8kWh. In terms of endurance, the cruising range of E-version and E-version CLTC is 510km and 420km respectively.
The price range of the new Kodiak listed on April 8 is 186,900 yuan-243,900 yuan.
As a redesigned model, the new Kodiak has launched six models, including two 5-seat models, two 7-seat models and two sports GT models, with the price range of 186,900 yuan-243,900 yuan.
The new Kodiak is optimized for the front face details, and the iconic LED headlights adopt a sharper shape; And the front enclosure of the car has been redesigned, which further reduces the area and makes the whole front face more rounded. The sports GT model adopts a coupe shape with a 20-inch rim, a black suspended roof, an obsidian black air intake grille and a sports V-shaped diffuser. In terms of the rear end, the new car still uses the family’s iconic C-shaped taillights and the internal shape has been adjusted. In addition, the silver exhaust at the bottom of the car is decorative trim, which makes the tail look more sporty.
The new Kodiak uses a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, a floating rotary button, a floating paddle air conditioner adjustment button, and a KODIAQ exclusive plate. The central control 12-inch large-size floating screen is equipped with a new smart car coupling system of MOS 3.X In addition, the shape of the new Kodiak 10.25-inch full LCD digital instrument has also been upgraded, and the whole interior looks very scientific and technological.
In terms of power, the new Kodiak is equipped with the third-generation EA888 series 2.0T turbocharged engine; The flagship model is equipped with a 2.0T performance turbocharged engine with an ejection start mode and an intelligent four-wheel drive system, with an acceleration of 7.5 seconds at 0-100 km/h.
Fit Unlimited MUGEN Edition went on sale on April 30th.
The new car is based on Fit GR9, and designed by the royal refitting manufacturer MUGEN. The Fit Unlimited MUGEN version is equipped with exclusive sports components, and the overall shape is more dynamic. In the front face part, chrome trim strips are added to the center of the honeycomb blackened air intake grille of the new car for embellishment, and the front enclosure component with exaggerated bottom shape is full of sports atmosphere. In addition, the car also added the "Infinite MUGEN" badge at the grille to show its identity.
The side of the new car is designed with multiple waistlines, and the car is also equipped with a bright black roof and an exterior rearview mirror to further enhance its fashion sense. It is worth mentioning that the Fit Unlimited MUGEN version is equipped with exclusive side skirt components and multi-spoke blackened wheels to further enhance its sense of movement.
In the rear part, the Fit Unlimited MUGEN version is equipped with a bright black roof spoiler and shark fin antenna, with sharp taillights on both sides, which is highly recognizable. At the same time, the car also has an exclusive rear diffuser component, which makes the visual experience more fierce. In the power part, the Fit Unlimited MUGEN version is expected to continue to be equipped with a 1.5-liter engine and match the CVT gearbox.
brand-newMondeo is expected to be listed at the auto show with a pre-sale price range of 159,800-219,800 yuan.
Previously, the brand-new has started pre-sale, and a total of four models have been launched, with a pre-sale price range of 159,800-219,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new Mondeo adopts the latest family-style design language, and the overall shape is more dynamic. In the front part, the new car is equipped with a large-size blackened air intake grille, and the interior is a scale design, which is highly recognizable by combining the split headlights with sharp shapes on both sides. In addition, the car will be equipped with a brand-new front enclosure component to further enhance its sense of movement.
The new Mondeo has a smooth side shape and a multi-waistline design, and its roof line extends all the way to the tail, which is very dynamic as a whole. In addition, the car is equipped with a hidden door handle, combined with chrome trim at the window frame and side lip to further enhance its fashion sense. At the same time, the new Mondeo will also provide a variety of large-size rims for customers to choose from.
The new Mondeo tail shape is full, and it uses a through blackened LED taillight group, which is highly recognizable after lighting. In addition, the car is equipped with a bright black roof shark fin antenna and a small duck tail spoiler, which is full of sports. It is worth mentioning that the car is equipped with a brand-new rear enclosure component and decorated with chrome trim.
In the interior part, the new Mondeo is equipped with a giant 27-inch horizontal LCD screen with a length of 1.1 meters, which can enhance the sense of technology in the car and provide a richer functional experience. In addition, the interior of the car adopts black/white double color matching, and is covered with a large number of high-end soft-touch materials, which is very textured as a whole. In addition, the new Mondeo is equipped with a 10-speaker B&O stereo.
In terms of power, the new Mondeo is equipped with a 2.0T EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 175 kW and a peak torque of 376 Nm. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
Brand-new Weimar E.5 Auto Show goes on sale.
E.5 is Weimar’s first car product, which adopts the family flying wing front face, high-gloss piano paint closed grille and bright silver electroplating interactive luminous LOGO, highlighting the sense of science and technology. The fog light area of the car refers to the shape of the two wings of the fighter, which optimizes aerodynamics and makes it more impactful. In addition, Weimar E.5 geometric far and near lens headlights (with automatic opening and closing function), daytime running lights and turn signals are integrated, showing simplicity.
The side of the new car is designed with a sliding back, and the roof is decorated with black trim to create a floating effect. In addition, the car also uses 18-inch 5-spoke two-color wheels, which use dark and light to highlight the layering. In the tail, the butterfly-wing blackened taillights echo the headlights and are recognizable.
In terms of interior, Weimar E.5 adopts the style of horizontally embracing the cockpit, and the 12.3-inch large screen supports rich information such as intelligent navigation, X-CALL rescue, multimedia APP, intelligent voice, and remote interaction of mobile APP. In terms of seats, the leather+fabric materials used in the car are mixed and the front main/auxiliary seats also support heating function. In addition, the new car is also equipped with Living Pilot intelligent assistant system, which includes ACC adaptive cruise, distance keeping function, automatic parking function, car-following start function and other auxiliary functions.
In terms of power, Weimar E.5 adopts a motor with maximum power of 120kW and maximum torque of 240N·m+58.6 kW h ternary lithium battery, and the cruising range of NEDC is 505km. In terms of charging, it takes 39 minutes for DC to charge 30%-80% quickly; It takes 9.5 hours for AC slow charging from 0% to 100%.
Lantu Dreamer will be pre-sold on April 7th.
Dreamer is the second model of Lantu brand, positioning large luxury electric MPV. In terms of appearance, the front face of Lantu Dreamer adopts a large-size straight waterfall grille design, and the symmetrical shape is matched with flat daytime running lights on both sides to create a simple and fashionable visual effect. In addition, the car adds chrome trim around the air inlets on both sides of the bumper to enhance the sports atmosphere of the whole car.
The side design of the new car is relatively flat, and chrome trim strips are added to the window frame, door handle and side skirt to further enhance the overall fashion sense. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5315*1980*1810mm and the wheelbase is 3200 mm. In the rear part, the slender blackened LED taillight group is matched with chrome trim at the tailgate and a wide rear enclosure design, which has strong recognition. It is worth mentioning that the new car also provides a two-color body for customers to choose from. It is reported that its appearance can also be equipped with different styles of wheels and skylights.
The 7-seat version of Lantu Dreamer adopts white/gray double interior color matching, and uses three large-size penetrating displays inside, which is full of science and technology. The 7-seat version of Lantu Dreamer will adopt a 2+2+3 seat layout, and the second row will be equipped with independent seats with armrests. It is reported that Lantu Dreamer is the first to take the 5G car light speed entertainment and office system, L2+ intelligent driving assistance system, and support the OTA of the whole vehicle. The rear seat of the car adopts independent layout, and both passengers can get relatively independent seating space. Not only that, it also provides aviation headrest, electric leg rest and lumbar support cushion.
In terms of power, the Dreamer Extended Range Edition consists of a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and dual motors. Among them, the maximum output power of the engine is 100 kW, and the peak power of the motor is 130 kW and 160 kW respectively. In addition, the power of the pure electric version of the car is still unknown.
Genie #1
As the first product of the brand’s new electrified product series, Genie #1 is positioned as a pure electric SUV. The new car adopts the design language of "Sensibility and Lingrui", and the overall shape has always been simple and dynamic.
In addition, the new car also uses a hidden door handle, and is equipped with an aerodynamic kit and an active air intake grille, with a drag coefficient of only 0.29. It is worth mentioning that the new Elf #1 has the functions of intelligent starting battery heating and hidden door handle breaking ice, which can ensure the normal use of vehicles in low temperature environment.
In terms of power, Genie #1 is expected to adopt a single-drive motor layout at the rear axle, with a maximum motor power of 149kW and a battery capacity of 60kWh.
The first MPV
The first MPV will be officially unveiled in April. According to the spy photos exposed before, MPV will adopt a brand-new design language, and the overall shape is more fierce. In the front part, the new car is expected to be equipped with a closed grille with irregular headlights on both sides, which is highly recognizable. In addition, the car is expected to be equipped with brand-new front enclosure and front lip components to further enhance its sense of movement.
The side design of the new car is relatively flat and equipped with electric side sliding doors, which ensures the space in the car and makes it more convenient to get on and off. In addition, the car blackens the window frame and uses large-size wheels.
It is reported that the interior of the car will adopt a 7-seat layout of 2+2+3, and the third row of seats can be placed flat. In the power part, MPV will provide DM and EV dual power modes, and the vehicle equipped with DM super-hybrid technology will have a comprehensive battery life of 1,000 kilometers; The EV version is equipped with an 8-in-1 integrated intelligent precursor assembly and a battery intelligent thermal management system.
A whole new generation/i7
The new generation and i7 will be launched in the world in April. As the brand’s first pure electric luxury flagship car in the world, i7 has redesigned classic elements such as headlights and kidney grille to create an emotional appearance. Among them, the daytime running lights above the front of the car are composed of luxurious crystal elements, which are full of impact with the ring-shaped dazzling grille. In terms of power, the new i7 will have a mileage of over 600 kilometers.
The new car will be equipped with the latest generation of BMW iDrive operating system. The car is equipped with an integrated suspended curved screen, an encircling interactive light strip running through the front dashboard and the door, and a newly designed panoramic star-orbit canopy. Users can control the LED light color on the canopy according to their personal preferences. In addition, a 31-inch suspended giant screen is introduced in the back of the new car, and the interior creates an atmosphere of luxury and technology.
According to the news of the 2022 annual financial report meeting of the Group, in 2022, the Group will mass-produce and trial-produce 15 pure electric vehicles; The "new generation" model based on the new structure will start trial production in 2024 and be unveiled in 2025. By the end of 2025, the Group plans to deliver 2 million pure electric vehicles worldwide. In 2030, the Group plans to deliver 10 million pure electric vehicles to customers.
Ideality L9
The ideal L9 will be launched at the auto show, and the price range is expected to be between 450,000 and 500,000 yuan depending on the configuration. The ideal L9 locates the full-size SUV and adopts the second-generation extended-range platform. At the same time, the car is expected to be equipped with a higher-level assisted driving system.
In the interior, the ideal L9 flat-bottomed steering wheel and digital instrument are highly scientific and have a highly recognizable information reading experience. It is worth mentioning that the new car adopts an innovative 5-screen interactive mode, which consists of a standard HUD, a safe driving interactive screen located above the steering wheel, a central control screen, a passenger entertainment screen, and a rear cabin entertainment screen. Among them, three 15.7-inch car-grade OLED screens provide 3K high-definition resolution and extreme color reproduction.
Nezha s
Nezha S will be pre-sold during the auto show. In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a fully enclosed grille with split headlights, which is highly recognizable. The bottom of the front of the car adopts a large-mouth honeycomb front enclosure design, which is very futuristic in combination with the blackened air inlets on both sides. Nezha’s S-side lines are smooth, and the design of sliding back and hidden door handle makes the overall visual experience more dynamic. In terms of tail, the new car penetrating taillight group is designed with black tail lip, which is highly recognizable.
The interior of the new car adopts a four-screen design consisting of 17.6-inch central control screen +12.3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen+HUD head-up display and full LCD instrument. There are almost no physical buttons around the central control, and all functions are integrated on the central control screen. In terms of configuration, Nezha S will provide urban navigation assistance, high-speed navigation assistance, and parking/pick-up functions.
In terms of power, Nezha S is equipped with a front and rear dual-motor design with a peak power of 340kW, and it is available in two types: extended range version and pure electric. Among them, the extended range version of NEDC can reach 1100km, and the pure electric version of NEDC can reach 800km. In addition, the new car also adopts HozonEPT4.0 constant temperature thermal management system, and its Huawei heat pump nine-way valve has 16 working mode combinations, which greatly saves energy consumption.
Tucki G9
Tucki G9 will also open the pre-sale during the auto show. As a new smart flagship SUV in Tucki, G9 is the first model under the latest global design language. The logo design is added on both sides of the new car’s penetrating daytime running lights, just like two very sharp eyes; Four daytime running lights are added up and down the headlights, which look like the LOGO of Tucki. In addition, the car’s dual lidar is perfectly integrated into the headlights and has a richer intelligent interactive light language.
On the side of the car body, the horizontal high waistline of the car runs through the car body, and the application of 21-inch wheels creates a sporty atmosphere of the whole car. In the rear part, the visual effect of G9 blackened through LED taillights is excellent after lighting, and the tail design above the rear windshield also highlights the sports attributes of the car.
In terms of intelligent technology, Tucki G9 is the first production car equipped with XPILOT 4.0 function. In addition, the car’s 5G antenna can make the vehicle faster in data transmission, so as to support high-level intelligent functions such as automatic driving, intelligent cockpit and OTA based on a large amount of data transmission; X-EEA 3.0 can realize the self-inspection of the vehicle before leaving the factory and complete the software update to ensure the software safety.
5min terms of charging speed, the overcharge capacity of the vehicle reaches 200+km after charging for 5 minutes. Thanks to the optimization of high-voltage SiC technology, motor magnetic field and reducer, the highest efficiency of the electric drive system is over 95%. In addition, the vehicle adopts the liquid cooling heat dissipation technology of charging gun, and the flow capacity can reach 670+A, and the IP65 seal level and the built-in safety monitoring chip can jointly ensure safety.
Tiggo 8 PRO
Tiggo 8 PRO is positioned as "the flagship of global power technology" and is expected to be listed in May this year. In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the latest family-style design language, and the overall shape is more imposing. In the front part, the Tiggo 8 PRO adopts a huge blackened air intake grille with a scattering design inside, and it is highly recognizable with the slender headlights and LED strip on both sides of the front. In addition, the new car also adds air guides on both sides of the front enclosure to further enhance its sports properties.
In the rear part, the Tiggo 8 PRO has a full shape, and the through LED taillights are quite recognizable after lighting. In addition, the new car also uses a bilateral four-out tail row to further enhance the sense of luxury and sports attributes. In terms of size, the length of the new car is 45mm longer than that of the Tiggo 8 to 4,745mm, which is more advantageous in terms of space.
In the interior, the Tiggo 8 PRO adopts the driver-centered minimalist design concept, and is equipped with a 24.6-inch curved screen, W-HUD head-up display and SONY luxury 10-speaker surround sound. Among them, the curvature radius of the 24.6-inch curved screen reaches 3000R, which can make the user’s line of sight more concentrated; W-HUD head-up display can display information such as vehicle speed, dynamic ADAS, navigation and telephone.
In the power part, Tiggo 8 PRO will launch 1.6TGDI/2.0TGDI fuel and Kunpeng DHT hybrid power at the same time, and be equipped with "CHERY AWD" full-scene intelligent four-wheel drive system. Among them, Kunpeng DHT hybrid has "3 engines, 3 gears, 9 modes and 11 speeds"; The "CHERY AWD" full-scene intelligent four-wheel drive system is built by ZF, which can provide six full-scene road modes including economy, ordinary, sports, camping, skiing and cross-country.
brand-new
The brand-new will be officially unveiled at the auto show and will go on sale in the second quarter of this year. In terms of appearance, the third generation adopted a brand-new "Phoenix" shape, and a large area of X-shaped grille was filled with "Phoenix Feather" elements. At the same time, the brand-new penetrating headlights used for the first time are connected with the upper edge of the grille, and three sets of vertical turn signals are also designed under the headlights, which are hidden in the front grille, further widening the width of the front face and creating a wider and more domineering visual effect.
The side of the new car adopts a low-lying front shape with a dive waistline, which effectively reduces wind resistance and creates a visual effect of movement. The door is designed with a hidden door handle and the edge is designed with a curved lower waistline, which makes the sideways show a varied curved surface effect and increases its aesthetic feeling. In addition, the third generation has four wheel hub shapes, and also offers three tire sizes including up to 20 inches.
The new third-generation tail has distinct layers, and the overall outline of the tail presents an outward-looking shape, which echoes up and down with the upper split spoiler and the bottom three spoilers, showing the sports personality; With two inverted trapezoidal exhaust shapes at the bottom, the overall visual effect is quite fashionable. In the power part, the new car is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 138 kW.
OMODA 5
As the first model of the global OMODA series, OMODA 5 is expected to be listed in China in the second quarter of this year. The exterior of the new car is designed with a borderless air intake grille and the interior is distributed with inverted trapezoidal broken lines, which has a scientific and technological atmosphere. In addition, the interior of the grille of the new car is decorated by a large number of rectangular units, and the dense modeling design also has a popular conceptual style. At the same time, the two sides of the car are designed with split headlights, and the upper part of the front face is filled with integrated through light strips, which makes the lighting effect very scientific and technological.
The side of the car body adopts a slip-back body structure, and the 18-inch multi-spoke sports color contrast rim adopts a blade design, which is decorated with black and blue color contrast to create a strong sense of movement. At the same time, the car also added a suspended roof design, which is full of fashion. It is worth mentioning that the OMODA 5 tail is designed with triangular taillights, and the dot-matrix light source inside the light group also has the effect of running water turning lighting, which is highly recognizable.
In terms of interior, the new car also continues the design concept of the meta-universe. The contrast design of the interior and the crystal bumper have improved the interior texture of the car, and the popular double flat design has also been applied in this car. In addition, the adjustment button under the air outlet of OMODA 5 air conditioner adopts light touch design, and with the flat-bottomed three-position multi-function steering wheel, the whole interior looks simple without losing the sense of technology. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine developed by Kunpeng Power, with a maximum power of 145kW and a peak torque of 290 N m..
Write at the end:At present, due to the blessing of the auto show, the launch of new cars in the second quarter is mainly concentrated in April. However, due to various factors such as the epidemic situation, the auto show is uncertain, and there is a high probability that it will be postponed, and the pace of new car launch will be disrupted, and we can only wait for good news. This time, the new cars in the second quarter are worth looking forward to in terms of scale and product diversity. Which one is the most exciting for you?
(Photo/Text Netcom Zhou Yue)