2022 is over. It is a cold year for the domestic automobile market. The sales of old joint venture brands have plummeted, and there have been many unpredictable endings. The spring of 2023 is coming soon, and a new chapter is about to begin. , the China Automobile Association predicts that car sales in 2023 will be 27.6 million units, a year-on-year increase of about 2.8%. The market is "bottoming out". So which luxury brand SUV models will come to us in 2023? Let’s take a look!
Mercedes-Benz’s new GLC: expected to be launched in March 2023
The new generation GLC is built on the same MRA2 platform as the new generation C-Class. The wheelbase of the domestic version has been lengthened by 89mm, and some configuration details have been adjusted, making the new car both luxurious and sporty.
The shape of the new long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz GLC has basically not changed much. The central air intake grille is also a traditional family design style, and the densely packed three-pointed star emblem grid layout further enhances the front face. texture.
As for the layout of the daytime running light strips inside the light cavities on both sides, the new GLC adopts a new light group layout, which makes it more obvious when lit at night.
The length, width and height of the new long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz GLC have reached 4826/1890/1714mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2977mm, and the height has been significantly increased, making the overall body taller and taller.
The rear of the new car is relatively fuller. At the same time, the bottom surround is decorated with a large number of chrome trim strips, as well as the exhaust decoration with double outlets on both sides, which enhances the overall sense of strength of the rear.
The exhaust part at the rear of the car is surrounded by chrome plating, and the shape is very sporty. It echoes the chrome-plated trim strip of the taillight above, and is also in line with the Chinese people's taste for chrome plating.
The interior layout of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC makes people mistakenly think that they are sitting in the cockpit of a current Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The strong family style is full of familiar German flavor.
Compared with the current model, the interior of the new model uses less wood grain veneer, and the area of the car screen is further increased, which greatly enhances the sense of technology and intelligent experience of the new model. But Dean feels that the current model is better in terms of luxury.
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument provides a variety of theme UIs for users to choose from, and the screen display effect is very delicate. In addition, the 11.9-inch central control screen operates smoothly. The system has a new off-road mode. The driver can intuitively view the real-time inclination, slope, terrain altitude, coordinates, compass and other functions of the vehicle's environment through the central control screen.
The second row of seats supports folding down, and the leg space is relatively spacious. The new car is equipped with a third row of seats for the first time, which is a new 7-seater model. The official claims that the new car has an exclusive rear beam lift, which can effectively improve the rear The row space feels spacious.
In terms of power, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC will be equipped with a 2.0T engine, matched with a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum output of 258 horsepower, matched with a 9AT gearbox, and comes standard with a four-wheel drive system and an off-road suspension system. , off-road mode switching, DSR steep slope descent and other functions.
Editor’s comment: The lengthened wheelbase, upgraded configurations, and continued sense of luxury are, in my opinion, synonymous with the new Mercedes-Benz GLC. In the battle with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, the new GLC is expected to continue to maintain its dominant position, with only one difference Reasonably priced.
Mercedes-Benz GLE mid-term facelift: expected to be released in the first half of 2023
The Mercedes-Benz GLE will undergo a mid-term facelift this year. According to previous overseas spy photos, the new car has made adjustments and changes to the interior and exterior details of the model. Many of the interior stylings are closer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
As a mid-term facelift model, the overall exterior changes of the new GLE are not big. The general outline looks basically the same as the current model, and the overall round and full style is still the same. The main change is in the shape of the headlight group, and its design direction The latest style of the family is in line with that of the new generation S-Class.
In addition, in the details of the front of the car, the facelifted GLE is covered with relatively heavy camouflage, but it can be seen that there will be some minor adjustments to the headlights and front bumper. The author speculates that the grille will still be embellished with chrome, which is more luxurious. style.
At the same time, the AMG version of the GLE may also be updated, with a more radical appearance. The center grille adopts a vertical blackened trim design, while the regular model has a chrome-plated style. The two styles are different.
The rear of the new car has not changed much. The size of the taillights is slightly larger than that of the current model, and the internal structure has changed significantly. The horizontal light strip design is enough to bring higher recognition to the new car.
The lower surround of the new car has also been adjusted. The regular version has dual chrome exhaust outlets on both sides, while the AMG version has a larger blackened sports exhaust with four outlets on both sides, giving it a sportier feel than the regular version. Rich.
The main change in the interior is the steering wheel style. The regular version of the model is equipped with the same three-spoke steering wheel as the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The car continues to be equipped with Mercedes-Benz's latest MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system. The exquisite and elegant interior of the car is Its highlights.
It is expected that the new car will continue the power system of the current model and will provide a 2.0T inline four-cylinder, two sets of 2.5T inline six-cylinder power units, matched with a 9AT manual transmission, and also adopts EQ mild hybrid supercharging technology.
Editor's comment: There are currently online reports that Beijing Benz is preparing for the localization of GLE, following in the footsteps of BMW Brilliance X5. By then, the price will be more attractive, and perhaps the mid-term facelift model to be launched in 2023 will be We will meet you as a domestic product and we will continue to pay attention.
BMW X1: It is expected to be produced in China in March 2023 and launched in the first half of the year
The new third-generation BMW X1 will be presented with an extended wheelbase and a new chassis codenamed U12. There have been many online pictures before, and it is reported online that the new car has been undergoing domestic testing and verification for a period of time, and is expected to be launched in the first half of the year.
The new third-generation X1 long wheelbase is expected to be put into production in Shenyang in March next year, and may be available in three models: X1 sDrive18Li, X1 sDrive20Li, and X1 xDrive20Li.
The new domestic X1 still adopts an elongated design. The wheelbase is 110mm longer than the overseas version and 22mm longer than the old X1, reaching 2802mm. The length of the new car directly exceeds 4.6 meters.
The new car adopts the latest design style of the family. The changes in the front face are reflected in the replacement of the bottom surround with a new design style. The size of each opening of the three-stage surround has been increased, which enhances the sporty feel of the front face.
The new car's double-kidney grille is embellished with chrome, and the interior silver trim combination is very effective. Integrated light groups are used on both sides, and the LED daytime running lights get rid of the family's traditional round LED daytime running light style.
In terms of tires, the new car will provide three combinations of 225/55 R18, 245/40 R20, and 245/45 R19. The style of the rims is also different depending on the version.
In the interior, the new generation of X1 has also received a major overhaul. The cockpit design continues the brand's latest dual-screen design and integrates the iDrive8 car-machine system, making intelligent interaction richer and more convenient.
The curved dual screen is paired with an exquisite electronic gear lever, and the overall feel of the flagship iX can be seen. The position of the air outlet has also been redesigned, and the surface of the instrument panel is equipped with stitching design to highlight the sense of luxury.
The steering wheel adopts a three-frame style, which can be seen to be very thick in size. The lower bottom adopts a delicate hollow design. The multi-function buttons on both sides are still the control areas for cruise and multimedia.
The new BMW X1 xDrive20Li model is equipped with a 1.5T three-cylinder engine code-named B38A15R, with a maximum power of 128 kilowatts.(174 horsepower), while the xDrive 25Li model is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine code-named B48A20R, with a maximum power of 167 kilowatts (227 horsepower).
As for the transmission system, the front-wheel drive version may be matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, while the four-wheel drive version is expected to be matched with an Aisin 8AT gearbox. According to the plan, the new X1 will be launched in 2023, and a plug-in hybrid version and a pure electric iX1 model will be launched later.
Editor’s comment: The BMW X1 currently on sale has been on sale for a long time, about 7 years have passed, and it is indeed time to replace it. Although it is an entry-level SUV owned by BMW, the domestically produced BMW X1 has a larger rear space than the BMW X3. Therefore, it has more practical advantages compared with the Mercedes-Benz GLB and Audi Q3. The author is very optimistic about the updated BMW X1.
BMW iX1: Domestic production is expected to begin in July 2023
At the same time as the release of the new third-generation BMW X1, BMW also launched the pure electric iX1 for the first time. This model will also be put into production in China with an extended wheelbase. It is built on the FAAR 2 platform and can be understood as a pure electric model. version of the new BMW X1.
The domestically produced BMW iX1 is expected to be consistent with the overseas version, with an upright front face and an enlarged double-kidney closed grille, giving the overall appearance a burly and imposing appearance.
The overseas version of the BMW iX1 has a body length, width and height of: 4500/1815/1642mm, but the wheelbase and length after domestic production will further increase. The new domestic X1 body size is 4616/1845/1641mm, but the wheelbase has reached an astonishing 2802m, this time it has really reached the wheelbase level of a mid-sized SUV.
The new car is also equipped with the latest iDrive 8 system. In terms of interior vision, it is this dual-screen design, which belongs to BMW’s latest interior design style, and the lower bar actually has the flavor of the BMW i7, but it is crystal The style atmosphere light has been changed into a metallic atmosphere light.
The gear shift area adopts a suspended design, with a huge storage space at the bottom, two cup holders in the front, and a wireless charging area for mobile phones in the front. The high opening design makes it easier to access mobile phones.
The overseas iX1 xDrive 30 version has an electric motor on the front and rear axles each, and its four-wheel drive system can still provide driving pleasure on icy and snowy roads. This is due to the torque vectoring control system and provides a driving assistance system for the first time. Including steep slope descent function, etc., and can prompt in the head-up display.
iX1 currently only announces the power parameters of the iX1 XDrive30 dual-motor version overseas.The maximum power is 230kW, the maximum torque is 494N·m, and the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 5.7 seconds.
The new car is equipped with a 64.7kWh battery pack, which can provide a cruising range of about 410-435km under different working conditions. In addition, BMW’s domestically produced iX1 (codenamed U12BEV) has an annual planned production capacity of 22,000 units and is equipped with the fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric drive system.
Although there is currently no accurate information on the detailed power parameters, it is expected to use a larger-capacity battery pack after the domestic lengthening, and the cruising range is expected to exceed 500km.
Editor’s comment: The launch of the iX1 this time, relying on the brand recognition accumulated by BMW over the years, I believe it will attract some users who originally considered the Volkswagen ID. series, Xpeng and other more than 200,000 new energy SUVs. I think domestically produced The official starting price of iX1 is probably not low. You can wait for the preferential policies in the future, and there may be surprises.
Audi Q6 e-tron: expected to make its global debut in September 2023
According to FAW Audi’s 2023 new car plan, it will launch new Q3/Q6 e-tron and other models to create a fuel + electric dual-line drive marketing system. The first PPE platform mass-produced car Audi Q6 e-tron will be launched in September 2023. It will be launched globally in May and will be equipped with an 800V electrical architecture and is expected to achieve 270kW charging power.
The new car adopts the design language of the Audi electric vehicle series. The front face is equipped with a polygonal closed grille, and the headlight groups on both sides adopt the popular split design, and the shape is very sharp.
The lower front enclosure is equipped with a through-type air intake, and air ducts with wind blades are also designed on both sides to emphasize sportiness. The side shape of the car body is simple and elegant, with a straight waistline outlining the slender body, and the new dual five-spoke blade wheels further enhance the sporty feel.
The rear part of the car has a full shape, and the overall shape is similar to that of Audi family SUVs such as the Q6. The taillight group is suspected to adopt a through-type design to enhance recognition, with an arrow-feather-like wick inside.
The center console is equipped with a full LCD instrument panel, a large floating central control screen and a family-style four-spoke touch steering wheel, highlighting its technological attributes.
The new car adopts a unique asymmetrical layout. The center console is tilted to the driver's side for easy operation. The overall layout uses a layered technique, which is very three-dimensional.
The new car may provide two power systems: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. It is expected to be equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 100kWh, and the cruising range may be around 700km.
Editor’s comment: As a representative of Audi’s luxury electricAn iconic platform for travel, products under the PPE platform will also be equipped with a new generation of E3 electronic and electrical architecture to realize Audi's latest and most high-end electrified intelligent technology. We will continue to pay attention to the news of Audi Q6 e-tron.
Lincoln New Navigator: Released in the first half of 2023
The new car adopts the latest family-style design. On the front face, the grille size is enlarged, and there is a through-type light strip across the entire front of the car. The new car's light set also adopts a new shape, and with the black chrome used for decoration on both sides, it does look younger and sportier. But compared to the current Navigator, it has undoubtedly lost its composure and atmosphere.
The front face of the new car adopts a design similar to that of the new Lincoln Z sedan. The headlights have become long and narrow, and the through-type light strips widen the visual width. At the same time, the bright black material on the center grille, rearview mirror, and lower surround adds a bit more A sense of movement.
On the side of the car body, the new car uses blackened A-pillars and D-pillars, which visually gives it a hidden flavor. In addition, the through-type taillights and chrome strips are retained, but their positions are moved upward, and the lower air intake becomes hidden.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Navigator are: 4908/1952/1717mm, the wheelbase is 2900mm, and the vehicle length exceeds 4.9m. In particular, the 50mm longer wheelbase will bring a certain improvement to the rear space.
In the interior, the new car's all-encompassing shape is derived from the concept car Star, and the central control layout is also more layered, while retaining a large number of physical buttons and using the same multi-faceted screen as the new Lincoln Z. Curved Dalian screen.
The new car is also equipped with a brand-new style steering wheel, with a hollow bottom and chrome-plated decoration. The visual effect is much more upscale than in the past.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 192kW. Compared with the current 2.0T version, the power will be increased by 12kW, and the power performance has been improved.
Editor's comment: The current Navigator has good product strength, and the terminal discounts are also strong. The appearance and interior of the mid-term facelift model are comparable to the replacement. At the same time, it is planned to make up for the lack of rear space, and the overall competitiveness has been improved.
Porsche Cayenne mid-term facelift: expected to debut in April
In terms of appearance, the front part of the new car continues the overall style of the old model, adopting a new headlight style, the size of the headlight group is increased, and its internal structure is changed.
The iconic four LED daytime running lights of the Porsche brand have been changed into a rectangular shape, which is closer to Porsche's first electric car Taycan. The square shape of the front grilleThe more square shape adds a lot of tough visual effects to the vehicle.
The heat dissipation vents on both sides of the front bumper have been redesigned and enlarged in area. The lower grille has a large-size connected design to provide better cooling effect for the vehicle.
The overall shape of the new car is still the original taste of the Cayenne. There is an obvious body waistline at the door, which brings more three-dimensionality to the new car and relatively improves the overly mild style of the old model on the side of the car.
The appearance has mainly modified the taillights. Although it still uses a through-type structure, the interior has changed to a more eye-catching red and white two-color structure. The left and right sides of the red taillights are thickened, making it appear more concise and fashionable.
The overseas picture shows a center-mounted dual-outlet exhaust. Depending on the model version, the styles such as bilateral dual-outlets and four-outlet exhausts will also be different.
The interior of the new car will adopt Porsche's latest family style. The new car is equipped with a 12.6-inch full LCD instrument and a 12.3-inch central control screen. It has the latest operating system built in and is equipped with a touchpad below, eliminating the large number of central shift areas. Physical buttons.
The biggest highlight is that the new car will use a paddle-type electronic shifting mechanism similar to the Porsche 911. In addition, the new car can also be equipped with an optional 10.9-inch display screen on the passenger side to form a through-screen design.
In terms of power, according to overseas test models, the entry-level model will still be equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 354Ps and a torque increased to 500N·m. The S version model has a maximum power of 474Ps and a maximum torque of nearly 600N·m.
Elements such as the Porsche PASM dynamic chassis control system will not be absent, maintaining Porsche's unique control experience. The new car is expected to be launched in April. Interested friends can continue to pay attention.
Editor’s comment: It is worth adding that the new car also provides the E-Hybrid series for the domestic market, a plug-in hybrid version composed of a 2.0T four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, which has a longer pure electric cruising range, plus dual Details such as the large-size LCD screen design concept have been further improved in terms of technology.
Lexus RZ: expected to be officially launched in February
Lexus officially released the pre-sale price of its new generation Lexus RZ, with a price range of 375,000-465,000 yuan. The new car is the first pure electric vehicle built under the e-TNGA architecture and is positioned as a medium-sized SUV.
The appearance of the new car is similar to that of a crossover model. It has a low body posture and a high ground clearance. It is designed with a high waistline, narrow windows, spoilers and a fastback shape.
It retains Lexus's iconic "spindle face" and uses a closed air intake grille to reduce wind resistance. The front face has the shadow of the gasoline version of RX, but the bottom end is replaced with a rough surround, giving the surface a more textured feel. rock face decoration.
The waistline on the side of the car adopts a spiral style. There is a bulge above the C-pillar. The D-pillar tilts forward significantly. In addition, the roof has a short stroke and a sunken design. The entire side Very impactful.
The length, width and height of the new car are: 4805/1895/1635mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. Compared with the bZ4X, the new car has an increase of 115mm in body length and 35mm in width. Its internal space performance may be even better.
The new car will adopt a cockpit design similar to the new Lexus RX. Designs such as LCD instruments, large central control screen, HUD lift-up display, and knob-type shifters will all appear in the new car. The interior texture and luxury feel are compared bZ4X has also been improved a lot.
The center console of Lexus RZ is positioned towards the driver's side. The top of the large central control screen is the air-conditioning outlet, and some shortcut keys are integrated below. The well-proportioned center console gives people a feeling of home. .
Previously, the Lexus RZ will be equipped with a more advanced yoke steering wheel, but it is expected that due to domestic regulatory issues, a traditional round steering wheel will be used.
The new car will be equipped with the Lexus Intelligent Safety System LSS+ 3.0, which provides L2 assisted driving functions. Its advantage is that it better understands domestic traffic conditions and can calmly deal with various situations.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a front and rear dual-motor drive system, with the front motor having a maximum power of 150kW/the rear motor having a maximum power of 80kW, and the battery pack capacity is 71.4kWh.
The new car will also be equipped with the DIRECT4 electronic dynamic four-wheel drive system, which will accurately control the distribution of front- and rear-wheel drive force based on information collected by the vehicle's wheel speed, accelerator pedal and steering angle sensors. The distribution ratio can be from 0:100 to 100: Adjust between 0.
Editor's comment: 2022 is the first year that Lexus sales in China have declined. From January to November, Lexus's cumulative sales were 168,600 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of about 16%. The author believes that Lexus's domestic pricing is on the high side. Also in the luxury brand market, users will have a wider range of choices.
Volvo EX90: It is expected to be released in China in the second half of 2023. In January this year, Volvo Cars participated in the North American Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The EX90 made its debut and was displayed at the Luminar and Google booths respectively. The new car is built based on the SPA2 platform. Come on, the highlight is lidartechnology.
Volvo EX90 adopts a new design language, with a closed air intake grille with Volvo's LOGO embedded inside, new Thor's Hammer headlights and a large blackened trapezoidal air intake grille below, which enhances the overall look. The car’s sense of technology.
The overall exterior design still continues the design style of the current XC90, but the details adopt some of the design ideas of the Concept Recharge concept car. The hidden door handles and low-wind resistance wheels are not missing. The new car's wind resistance coefficient is 0.29Cd.
The side of the car is inspired by yacht design. It is luxurious and naturally decent. The size is expected to be basically the same as the current XC90, with a 7-seater layout.
The new Viking Tomahawk taillights at the rear of the car are highly recognizable when lit up in the dark, and the lower surround is embellished with black trim, making it look more three-dimensional and technological.
The interior has always been simple and simple in Volvo style. It is equipped with a 14.5-inch floating central control screen in the center and adopts a through-type air outlet. The LCD instrument panel is installed on the air outlet with a floating design. The center is still Baohua Wei Jian Audio will also adopt the baffle design for the first time.
The cockpit of the new car will be made of sustainably supplied materials made from recycled materials such as PET plastic bottles and pine resin. It will not simply use leather, wood and other decorative materials, and will implement environmental protection very thoroughly.
The Volvo EX90 is equipped with lidar technology developed by Luminar, with a wavelength of 1550 nanometers and a maximum detection range of 600m. Even on the highway at night, this lidar can accurately sense objects ahead within a certain range.
In terms of power, the entire Volvo EX90 series will be equipped with dual motors at the front and rear. The combined maximum power of the system is 407Ps and 503Ps respectively. It will also be equipped with a 111kWh battery pack, with a cruising range of up to 467km and 600km respectively.
Editor's comment: EX90 not only redefines the safety benchmark in the pure electric era, but also heralds the beginning of a new era for Volvo. The highlight of the new car is the lidar technology developed by Luminar, which also implements Volvo's brand positioning for safety.
Written at the end. In the past year of 2022 in the domestic auto market, the rapid rise of domestic new energy vehicles has made traditional car companies full of competition and challenges on the road to transforming into new energy sources. This article introduces the BMW iX1, Audi Q6 e-tron, Lexus RZ, Volvo EX90, etc. are all new energy models from traditional car companies. Their brand appeal and the technology behind them are relatively mature.Mercedes-Benz's new GLC, BMW's new X1, etc. are all gasoline models worth choosing. It can be said that today is an era when new energy and traditional gasoline vehicles coexist. You can either embrace the "future" or choose tradition. What would you choose? Welcome to leave a message to discuss together.
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