VW Magotan Gasoline sedan

On July 9, the all-new generation of FAW-Volkswagen Magotan was officially launched. The car comes with a total of 3 models. The new VW Magotan Gasoline sedan is based on the MQB-B platform and features a new interior and exterior design. It is equipped with DJI intelligent driving solutions and supports IQ.Pilot intelligent driving assistance, achieving L2+ level of autonomous driving. The car will be equipped with the 8155 chip and will feature a three-screen setup (high-end model), including a display in the instrument panel, a central control panel, and a display on the side of the front seat. It will also offer two power systems, 1.5T and 2.0T.

In addition, in addition to the B9 Magotan launched this time, FAW-Volkswagen has also launched the 2 millionth sharing model based on the B8 Magotan. The two models will be sold together in the future, forming the overall product lineup of the Magotan.

Looking at the exterior, the new car adopts a new family design style, with the IQ.LIGHT matrix LED headlights designed based on the "Timeless" concept, where the internal light strip and the front grille light strip are integrated, and the central Volkswagen brand logo can be illuminated. It is also equipped with a side light strip on both sides, which greatly enhances the car's technology. In addition, the car is equipped with a large air intake grille design at the front, which is decorated with a black trim, adding a sporty touch to the overall front face. Compared with the previous business-oriented and stable image, it is more inclined towards the aesthetic preferences of young users.

Looking at the side of the car, the new car features a flat and smooth line design, with the waistline and door design making the car look more layered. Additionally, the car will also provide 17/18/19-inch aluminum alloy five-spoke dual-color wheel rims, paired with metal chrome trim. In terms of body size, the new Magotan has a length, width, and height of 4990/1854/1487mm, with a wheelbase of 2871mm, an increase of 124mm in length compared to the old model, and no change in wheelbase.

In the rear part, the all-new Magotan adopts a through the tail lights, with a overall black design and a clear light source pattern inside, which is in harmony with the grille and headlight shape at the front. The small duck tail design fully stretches the rear lines, making it more relaxed, and the red reflective strip below further enhances the overall sporty feel.

In terms of interior, the vehicle adopts a simple interior design, with the overall design language still adhering to the usual style of Volkswagen, focusing on practicality and efficiency. The new model has added more The high-end models will also come with an electric panoramic sunroof that can be opened electrically, as well as a rear seat control screen for air conditioning, with a trunk capacity of 508L.

The all-new generation of the Magotan will come with a 15-inch central control screen, a 11.6-inch screen for the passenger, and a 10.25-inch liquid crystal instrument panel. The vehicle will also be equipped with the 8155 chip, with a resolution of 2240*1260 (2K) for the central control screen and support for CarPlay/CarLife. The top-of-the-line model will also be equipped with the DJI intelligent driving system, supporting IQ. Pilot intelligent driving assistance and L2+ level automatic driving, supporting adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, steering wheel lane change, and emergency lane-intrusion handling. At the same time, the new car will also adopt the voice solution provided by iFlytek, with dual-zone recognition and response for the driver and passenger, with an accuracy rate of over 95%.

The high-end models will provide front and rear seat electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, and massage, and will also support one-key automatic parking and remote controlled parking. At the same time, the audio system also varies, with the top-of-the-line model equipped with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, with 9-speaker and 7-speaker options available depending on the configuration.

In terms of other configurations, all models will come standard with a rearview camera, keyless entry, and heated rearview mirrors, as well as navigation. 1.5T high-end models add a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, wireless charging, auto-folding side mirrors, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assistance, driving recorder, road sign recognition, and door opening warning; 2.0T high-end models add matrix headlights, dynamic turning lights, fatigue monitoring, tire pressure monitoring, pre-collision system, electric tailgate, three-zone air conditioning; the top-of-the-line model adds foot-operated trunk opening and closing.

In terms of power, the all-new Magotan is equipped with two power systems, namely the D5V 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 160 horsepower (118kW) and a peak torque of 250Nm; and the EA888-DTJ 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 220 horsepower (162kW) and a peak torque of 350Nm; both transmission systems are matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and provide four driving modes: economy, comfort, sport, and personalized.

In 2007, FAW-Volkswagen officially introduced the Magotan (B6) for domestic sales, which was based on the PQ46 platform and equipped with classic 1.8T and 2.0T direct injection engines, DSG dual-clutch transmission, and multi-link rear suspension, becoming a benchmark product in the mid-size car market at the time. In 2011, the Magotan (B7) was launched, which was equipped with a large number of luxury and safety configurations. For example, the active braking function, driver fatigue monitoring, automatic high beam, lateral XDS electronic differential lock, tire pressure monitoring, lane departure warning, rear vehicle quick approach,parking assistance system, speed limit sign reminder function, noise suppression function, automatic parking and so on.

In 2016, the launch of the B8 Magotan, which was based on the MQB platform and equipped with a new EA888 engine, introduced a wet dual-clutch transmission and a DCC dynamic chassis. At the same time, it also carried out comprehensive upgrades in terms of configuration, including LED headlights, 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, a 12.3-inch full-liquid crystal instrument panel, a heads-up display, rear independent air outlets and power interfaces, and a boss key. Eight years later, the new generation Magotan (B9) has finally officially launched.

Let's take a look at a few of our old rivals. In terms of price (taking Beijing as an example), the starting price of the Accord has come down to 10.48 million yuan after discounts. The starting price of the Passat produced by Shanghai Volkswagen is 11.09 million yuan after discounts, while the starting price of the Teana is 13.09 million yuan. The Camry, which underwent a complete redesign, also has a significant discount at present, with a starting price of 14.68 million yuan. The market pressure on the newly launched B9 Magotan is still considerable. For a more detailed analysis of the new Magotan market, please click on the article titled: "Heroic decline or old and vigorous? The new Magotan will be launched on July 9th. Will success or failure depend on price?"

As a benchmark product in the mid-size car market, FAW-Volkswagen Magotan has a huge user base and good reputation, which is also the brand advantage accumulated through years of market tests. But for the new generation of cars, how to attract the next generation of consumers will be the key to whether its product power can withstand the test of time. The innovations in appearance, interior and configuration of the new car can be seen as a transformation towards young consumer groups, and it also strives to catch up with its disadvantages in intelligence. However, for the domestic automotive market at present, in addition to a number of "old rivals", a large number of new energy vehicles are gradually approaching, with advantages in various configurations and a comprehensive consideration of its price, creating higher value for money. The new Magotan will undoubtedly face considerable market tests in the future, and how its sales performance will ultimately be, perhaps the price will be the more critical factor.

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