● Roewe iMAX8 Plug-in Hybrid
Launch Time: Within the fourth quarter
The Roewe iMAX8 DMH plug-in hybrid has previously completed its vehicle registration, and it is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter. This car is positioned as a medium and large-sized MPV, with a 7-seat layout. This car is currently sold in pure electric and fuel versions.
In terms of appearance, the new car basically follows the design style of the pure electric model, still using the dragon scale black diamond grille, which brings a strong sense of presence. The LED headlight group is well integrated with the grille, and a through LED light strip is installed in the middle. The grille on both sides is equipped with chrome decoration and aerodynamic wing design, which increases the sense of layering of the front end.
The body side and rear shape have not been changed, and they still follow the design of the pure electric model. The taillights are equipped with a through decorative strip, and the rear glass is used for privacy. The size of the car is 5016mm/1909mm/1802mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 3000mm.
In terms of power, the car uses a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine produced by Shanghai Power Technology Science and Technology Co.,Ltd. (Zhengzhou) and an electric motor, with the engine's maximum power of 110kW and the data of the electric motor not disclosed. Roewe brand has been aggressively expanding its DMH plug-in hybrid vehicle lineup recently, and the iMAX8 has already been available in gasoline and pure electric versions. The upcoming plug-in hybrid version will offer the convenience of long-distance driving and the cost advantage of daily use, further enriching consumer choices. In the past two years, the MPV market for new energy vehicles has become increasingly competitive, and the multi-power strategy can further enhance the overall market competitiveness of the iMAX8.
● New EV model: NETA GT
Release date: within the year
We have obtained the teaser images of the new NETA GT from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's (MIIT) filing information. The new car has an improved power system, and from the tail badge, it is likely that a high-performance version called NETA GTR will be launched.
In terms of appearance, the new NETA GT is basically the same as the current model, with its narrow and curved headlights attracting attention. The headlights, daytime running lights, and fog lights all use LED light sources. The lower part of the car has a large air intake and two triangular ventilation openings to optimize the car's cooling performance.
From the optional equipment listed in the filing, the front fender of the new car will have a red R logo, and the tail badge will have a new NETA GTR logo. In addition, there is an optional large spoiler that can be selected, suggesting that the new NETA GT may launch a high-performance version. The car's dimensions are 4715mm in length, 1979mm in width, 1415mm in height, and 2770mm in wheelbase.
In terms of power, according to the filing information, the new car is equipped with a front and rear dual motor, with a power of 200kW for both motors, a total power of 400kW (544 horsepower), which is significantly higher than the current model's 340kW. However, the top speed of the new car is still 190km/h.
In addition, the new car will be equipped with NI Those who are familiar with sports cars may know that the name "GTR" is not used casually, such as Nissan GT-R, AMG GT R, and McLaren P1 GTR, which are all tough characters. The power of the Zizh GTR compared to the current four-wheel drive model has a significant upgrade. The maximum power of 544 horsepower is almost the same as that of the Nissan GT-R, and the acceleration performance is highly expected. Of course, the positioning of the Zizh GT is still a entry-level sports car, it is not realistic to expect it to have the Nissan GT-R's strong overall track performance. The performance experience it can bring you is more likely to be the occasional "floor electric"-induced pushback.
● SAIC Maxus GST Electric Pickup Truck
Release Date: This Year
Previously, we learned that SAIC Maxus's electric pickup truck - GST pickup's production version will be officially launched in the second half of 2024. This car will be released globally at the same time and will be equipped with many of SAIC Maxus's new technologies.
In terms of appearance, the concept car adopts a "techno" exterior design, with a rectangular LED light ring on the front, which looks very avant-garde. The car has a black closed grille and a large DMAX logo in the middle. The front bumper of the car has a rugged style design, and the red tow hook is the highlight.
From the side of the car, the car has a very rugged shape, with a very high ground clearance. The black A, B, C pillars and the car roof design reduce the visual center of gravity of the car. In addition, the car is equipped with large off-road tires, which can further improve its off-road performance. The rear of the car is equipped with a vertically arranged taillight, and there is a large DMAX letter logo.
The interior style has a strong sense of the future, with a steering wheel design similar to an aircraft control stick. There is a through large screen in front of the steering wheel. The car has a four-seat layout, and the seat design is also very avant-garde. It has good lateral support, and the car also has a panoramic sunroof.
In terms of power, the GST pickup truck adopts a non-body electric chassis architecture, equipped with four motors, with a maximum power output exceeding 1,000 horsepower and a wheel-end torque of 14,000 N·m. It can achieve a range of over 1,000 km and is equipped with an 11kW external power output function. The new car has "all-terrain intelligent chassis", "CTC semi-solid-state battery", "four-motor distributed drive" and "Tri-dim fusion control" 4 major technologies, which can not only handle off-road conditions but also enjoy urban travel.
SAIC Maxus' transformation in the field of new energy is very fast, and it has already launched several pure electric pickup truck models. However, these models have a certain "oil-to-electric" flavor to some extent. The upcoming GST pickup truck mass production version, however, has adopted a dedicated non-body electric chassis architecture specifically designed for electric vehicles, and is equipped with a four-motor four-wheel drive system that is only found on high-end off-road vehicles such as U8 and the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The official said that the new car can achieve functions such as on-site turning, and has a full-terrain intelligent escape system, making it highly anticipated in terms of off-road performance.
● Nissan Yuanye
Release date: within the year
Previously, we learned that Nissan's first pickup truck based on the new P20 platform, which may be named "Yuanye", will be launched within the year. The new vehicle will be larger than Nissan's current pickup trucks, with a focus on smart, comfortable, and passenger-car-like performance.
From the leaked photos, the new vehicle will feature a large black grille, a chrome trim running across the top and connecting to the headlights on both sides, giving the front end a wide and solid appearance, very imposing. The lower bumper on both sides has a ventilation slot and chrome decoration, further enhancing the sporty look. It is reported that the vehicle's width may exceed 2 meters.
In terms of interior and configuration, the car will focus on the needs of young consumers and adopt a more technological interior design. The car will have car networking, wireless phone charging, smart screens, and car-machine interconnection. In addition, it will provide lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, 360° panoramic image + transparent undercarriage, tank turn and other intelligent driving assistance functions.
In terms of power, from the spy photos, the test car uses a PHEV plug-in hybrid. In addition, the new car is expected to have gasoline and diesel engines to choose from, and will have sand, mud, automatic and other driving modes. We will continue to follow the latest news about the car.
The overall positioning of the Yuanye is expected to be higher than the currently available Nissan Yuanye produced by Zhengzhou Nissan, with better performance in terms of intelligence and comfort, larger size, and it is expected to form a competitive relationship with Chinese brand pickups such as Great Wall Pickup. The car will soon launch a plug-in hybrid version, which will become the first new energy pickup truck of Zhengzhou Nissan, and is expected to have lower fuel consumption. Of course, gasoline and diesel versions will not be absent, and the coexistence of multiple power sources can further enhance the sales performance of the new car.
In this issue, we take you on a tour of the upcoming MPV, sports car, and pickup truck models for the second half of the year. While these vehicles may not have the same sales and popularity as sedans and SUVs, their presence enriches the domestic auto market and meets the diverse car-buying needs of consumers.