● New Toyota GR YARiS
Release Date: Coming Soon
At the Beijing Auto Show in April, the new Toyota GR YARiS made its domestic debut, and the official announcement was made that the car would be introduced to the Chinese market this year. From the online leaked prices, it may be around 400,000 yuan.
The car that arrived in China is the new GR YARS, which has undergone certain upgrades in terms of appearance, interior, and performance compared to the previous model. In terms of appearance, it is equipped with a larger air intake grille at the front, and the aerodynamic design of the fog lamp area and the wheel arch has been upgraded to help the new internal cooling system dissipate heat better. In addition to the intercooler, it also includes an additional automatic transmission cooler, etc. The body size of the new car is 3995mm long, 1805mm wide, 1455mm high, and the wheelbase is 2560mm.
In terms of the rear, the new car has a one-word through design for the taillights, which enhances the recognition. In the lower part of the rear decoration, an opening is added to increase air circulation, reduce wind resistance and improve stability of operation, and better dissipate heat from the exhaust pipe silencer. In addition, the high brake light and the rear spoiler are designed as independent structures, which is convenient for users to modify the rear spoiler later. In terms of interior design, the new car upgrades the size of the central control screen and tilts it 15 degrees towards the driver's side, showing a driving-centered concept. In addition, by lowering the driver's hip point by 25mm and adjusting the position of the steering wheel, the driving posture was improved. And by moving the interior rearview mirror up and lowering the top height of the center console by 50mm, the forward field of view was further expanded. The start button and the hazard warning button are arranged on the left side of the screen, and a 12.3-inch full-liquid crystal instrument is installed in front of the steering wheel.
In terms of power, the new car still uses a 1.6T three-cylinder engine, and the intake, exhaust and injection systems have been upgraded. The transmission system is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, and the sporty four-wheel drive system is equipped with a driving mode selection, allowing users to set different parameters for electronic power assistance steering, air conditioning, and power system according to their personal preferences or race characteristics. In addition, the suspension system has been upgraded to improve handling.
When Toyota first launched the GR YARiS in 2020, it instantly became the object of global car enthusiasts' adoration, and in any market where it was sold, there was no exception to the price increase, and the delivery cycle was very long. At that time, it also appeared in China, but due to various reasons, this popular hot hatchback model did not officially enter the Chinese market. The news that the new model will be introduced in China is still exciting, but the Chinese market has undergone a dramatic change since 2020. With only a few people still able to maintain their love for it, can it still usher in a scene of revelry?
● Deepal L07
Release Date: To Be Released This Year
Deepal L07 is a product co-developed by Deepal Automobile and Huawei, which has completed the filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and is expected to be officially launched this year. The car is basically the same as Deepal SL03, and it may also adopt the same-store sales model in the future. Among them, Deepal L07 focuses on intelligent technology, while SL03 focuses on sports technology.
Let's take a look at the new car. Its appearance has been slightly adjusted compared to SL03, mainly the size of the grilles on the bottom of the front face is smaller, and the rear is the shape of the trunk lid area. At the same time, the diffuser at the bottom of the car has added a red decoration. The body size of the new car is 4875/1890/1480mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. Besides the length of 4820mm being slightly longer than SL03, the other parameters are the same.
In terms of power, the new car will still provide pure electric and plug-in hybrid models. The pure electric version has a maximum power of 185kW. The plug-in hybrid version is equipped with a 1.5L engine, with a maximum power of 72kW, and the peak power of the drive motor is 160kW.
Although Changan Automobile and Huawei have jointly developed the Avita brand, their cooperation with other brands under Changan is still limited. The launch of Deepal L07 can be seen as a further step of cooperation between the two companies. Before the arrival of Deepal L07, Deepal S07 has already started taking reservations, and it has also become the first model in the Deepal lineup to feature Huawei Kunpeng Intelligent Driving. So how effective was their collaboration?
● New Audi A3
Release Date: To Be Released This Year
According to Audi's product planning, the new A3 will be officially released this year. The car has already completed the filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and its appearance and power will be upgraded. It is expected that the interior will also be adjusted, and the three-box version will further extend the wheelbase.
In terms of appearance, the new A3 basically inherits the design of the overseas version. The car has a more flat grille design on the front, with stronger visual impact. The front bumper adopts a through design, and is connected vertically with the sides of the air intake, making the front face more sporty.
The two-box version has a length of 4352(4354)mm, a width of 1815mm, a height of 1458mm, and a wheelbase of 2630mm; the three-box version has a length of 4604(4606)mm, a width of 1814mm, a height of 1432mm, and a wheelbase of 2730mm, with a wheelbase of 50mm longer than the current model.
In terms of power, the new car replaces the current 1.4T engine with a 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 118kW. It is expected to be equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system and matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a top speed of 200km/h.
The new Audi A3 has undergone a lot of changes overall, but its competitiveness in the 15-200,000 yuan price range has indeed declined in the face of the rapid development of Chinese brands. Of course, those who love the Audi brand don't have to be disappointed. FAW-VW is gearing up for a product boom year, and according to the plan, we will see the launch of major products such as the all-new A5L, Q5L, and A6L e-tron by 2025. Let's look forward to it together.