The 2024 Chengdu Auto Show is currently in full swing, with over 80 new cars on display for consumers. With so many models to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But which of these models are the newest and most relevant to us? Of course, the ones that will be launched within the year. In this article, we'll take a look at over a dozen new sedans that are set to hit the market this year, including the all-new Passat PRO, the ZEEKR 007, the new BMW 3 Series, the DENZA Z9, and the Deep Blue L07. Of course, there will be more SUV and MPV models to come, so stay tuned for our future updates. For now, let's dive into the article and see if any of these sedan models catch your eye.
● New Volkswagen Passat PRO
Launch date: September 10th
The new Volkswagen Passat PRO made its official debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, featuring two distinct design styles. One leans towards a business-chic style, while the other comes equipped with the R-Line sporty styling package, highlighting its sporty attributes. In terms of size, the new car measures 5006/1850/1489mm in length, width, and height, respectively, with a 2871mm wheelbase, an increase of 58mm in length compared to the current Passat, while the wheelbase remains unchanged.
From the side, the new car features a standard three-box sedan structure, with a waistline that runs from the front to the rear, and wheel rims with a low-drag fan-shaped design. The rear end features a through taillight group and a transparent taillight shell, with a red reflective strip running through it, and a hidden exhaust layout.
In terms of interior design, the new car aims to keep up with the technological atmosphere of the new energy era, featuring a full-liquid crystal instrument panel, a central floating multimedia touch screen, and a sub-driver entertainment screen. The steering wheel is the classic three-spoke design of the Volkswagen family - touch function buttons. The entire interior combination has a very strong sense of technology. There is news that the new Passat PRO will be launched in the future with an EXECUTIVE model, which will have more luxurious seats in the rear or a 4-seat layout.
In terms of power, the car will provide 1.5T engine and 2.0T engine options. The 2.0T model has a maximum power of 162kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.6 seconds, and the combined fuel consumption is 6.87L/100km.
According to the global planning of the Volkswagen Group, the new Passat is launched as a replacement for the current model, but currently the car is only available in the travel version overseas, while the three-box version model in China is unique. Its exterior design is consistent with the Passat travel version overseas. In addition, the new Passat PRO will also adopt the strategy of selling new and old models together to enrich the domestic market segment. It is believed that it will have a very surprising price when it is launched on September 10th.
● Jiyue 07
Launch date: September 10th
The Jiyue 07 also made its official debut to the public at the Chengdu Auto Show. The vehicle has already begun pre-orders, with a starting price of 215.9 thousand yuan. The official stated that the new car will officially launch on September 10th. The most noteworthy feature of the vehicle is that it will be the first to launch the Apollo high-level autonomous driving 2.0 formal version. In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a relatively sharp design language, with the through LED daytime running light group connected to the side lights, the front bumper adopts a trapezoidal heat dissipation opening, the closed front grille is embedded with the logo of the Extreme, and the overall shape combination has a strong sense of technology.
From the side view of the vehicle, the new car adopts a fastback roof structure and is equipped with a hidden door handle. The wheel rim uses a dual seven-spoke design, with strong sporty feel. In terms of size, the new car has a length of 4953mm, a width of 1989mm, a height of 1475mm, and a wheelbase of 3013mm. The overall aerodynamic coefficient of the vehicle is only 0.198.
In terms of interior design, the new car features a centralized curved screen design that spans across the dashboard, paired with a semi-spoke multi-function steering wheel. The car's futuristic tech feel is extremely intense. The car's key features are all focused on intelligent driving, while the intelligent cabin also introduces an end-to-end large model, and the voice assistant SIMO will be upgraded to version 2.0. The intelligent driving will be upgraded to ASD (Apollo Self Driving) Apollo high-level intelligent driving, using end-to-end technology afterward, the turning actions will be smoother, and the intersection throughput efficiency will be improved, and it will be safer to change lanes while avoiding large trucks. In addition, the system will fuse the lane-level navigation map and the intelligent driving SR information, and through a complete replica of the physical world, it will enhance the immersion of the navigation experience. It will also launch a new theme interface, and the mobile App will be upgraded to version 3.0.
In addition, the forward AEB braking speed has been increased to 100 km/h, and the braking becomes a more pleasant two-stage braking when braking, as well as the addition of the curved AEB function, which can brake when the front car disappears. At the same time, more scenarios such as parking are added to the commonly used functions, and a total of 106 optimizations will be brought. The official said that ASD will be available nationwide by the end of 2024.
In terms of power, the Jiyue 07 is a pure electric drive, with the low-end configuration using a 400V architecture and a single motor, with a maximum power output of 200kW. The high-end configuration uses an 800V architecture and a dual motor, with a maximum power output of 400kW. The car's biggest highlight is that it will be equipped with a high-level intelligent driving system with end-to-end large model technology.
As a new force model that sells its intelligent driving system, its technological upgrade in the field of intelligent driving is particularly noteworthy. The design of the exterior and interior of the model is conventional and does not take extreme attention-grabbing designs. The focus of the entire model is in the intelligent field, whether it is the upcoming installation of Apollo high-level intelligent driving 2.0 official version or the voice interaction design of the intelligent cabin, it all makes people take notice. It is believed that after the official release of the price of the model, it will have a new group of supporters.