It’s not as prestigious as the shows in Beijing or Shanghai, but Chinese brands have launched a lot of new models at 2022 Chengdu Motor Show.
We already mentioned 330kW . topping range Triumph version of MG 4 / Mulanthe GWM Shanhai Cannon, Smart bus number 1Dongfeng’s Hummer’s Rival Brand Mengshiand Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Cabrio.
Here are some other new models that caught our attention during this automotive epic event.
Wey Yuanmeng
If Japan’s Mitsuoka ever decided to mass-produce vehicles using its own architecture, we imagine they would look like Yuanmeng.
As one of Great Wall’s domestic brands, Wey has so far sold high-end crossovers that look modern and don’t rock the boat in terms of style, including the new Latte, Mocha and Macchiato trio. recent eyes. Yuanmeng represents an important departure.
Based on the Ora Punk Cat, the Yuanmeng shares its overall silhouette, and presumably doors and bulging fenders with its sibling.
While Punk Cat has a stretched Beetle vibe, Yuanmeng goes for a more formal classic feel thanks to its large upright grille, long flat bonnet, rounded head and taillights, protruding chrome bumpers and looks like a spare wheel. hump in the back.
The most obvious signs that the Yuanmeng is a modern car are the LED lighting elements, and the clear front-wheel drive ratio to the axle.
Based on China Car NewsYuanmeng will debut with Dip into the mixture The powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission with an integrated electric motor.
The total system output is said to be 175kW and 520Nmwhile pure EV range is up to 195km.
Measuring 4830mm long, 1995mm wide, 1725mm tall and riding on a 2915mm wheelbase, the Yuanmeng is about the same length as a motorcycle. Toyota Camry but significantly wider (+155mm), taller (+275mm) and has a longer wheelbase (+95mm).
Denza D9
Like sedans, motor vehicles are still sold in sizable numbers in China, so major manufacturers all have at least one in their lineups, including Volkswagen, Buick, Toyota and Lexus.
Denza – a joint venture between BYD (90%) and Mercedes-Benz (10%) – is expanding its product line to include a full-size minivan.
Measuring 5250mm long, 1960mm wide, 1920mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3110mm, the D9 is about as long as small trucks in the US market like the Chrysler Pacifica and about 100mm wider than models for the Japanese market. Version like Toyota Alphard.
The D9 will initially be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that supports 80kW DC fast charging and is capable of up to 190km of zero-emissions driving.
According to industry analyst Felipe Munoz, Denza received 3000 pre-orders for the D9 within 30 minutes.
GWM 300 Hybrid Tank
The Hybrid model combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter Miller-cycle engine with a nine-speed automatic with an integrated electric motor powered by a 1.7kWh battery. The total system output is said to be 224kW and 640Nm.
Fuel consumption is said to be around 10L/100km.
On the surface, there isn’t much to distinguish the Tank 300 from its non-electric 167kW/385Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo sibling.
Although Tank 300 is yet to be officially confirmed, the GWM Tank brand is preparing to launch locally in 2023 along with the electric vehicle brand GWM Ora.
Tank GWM 500 PHEV
With the Tank 500 turning a year old, GWM officially introduces a plug-in hybrid version of its rugged off-road vehicle.
The Tank 500 PHEV combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an electric motor integrated into a nine-speed automatic transmission. Two systems produce together 300kW and 750Nm.
GWM claims the plug-in hybrid can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds. According to the WLTC test cycle, the Tank 500 PHEV drinks at 4.4L/100km.
However, there is no word yet on how many kilometers of zero emissions the 19.94kWh battery can provide.
Jetour T-1
This is the production version of TX concept was announced at the beginning of the year.
For those unfamiliar, Jetour is one of Chery’s two premium crossover and SUV brands. So far Jetour has sold a bunch of crossovers that look pretty generic.
The T-1 features a distinctive squarish design that focuses on off-road styling elements, including black bumpers, rear-mounted spare wheel holders, prominent tow hooks and wheel arch guards. dark color.
Stylistically, the T-1 pays homage to the Ford Bronco up front, and Land Rover Defender in other place.
The T-1 will be available in both five- and seven-seat formats, measuring 4.8m and 4.95m respectively. When it goes on sale next year, it will be offered with either a 1.6-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engine or a hybrid.
In China, the T-1 will likely attract those considering GWM’s Tank 300.
Chery Tiggo 7 Plus plug-in hybrid
Chery will return to Australiaand it will bring the Tiggo 7 Pro crossover to our fair shores.
At the Chengdu auto show, the automaker unveiled an updated version of the Tiggo 7 Plus with a Dip into the mixture powertrain system.
Based on Car Forma, the PHEV model uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine connected to an electric motor integrated in a three-speed transmission that drives the front wheels. Total production is said to be 240kW and 510Nm.
That’s a pretty big step up from the 108kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged engine used in the Tiggo 7 Pro.
The updated Tiggo 7 Plus also features sporty redesigned headlights and a new waterfall grille, as well as revised bumpers and other minor styling changes.
Interestingly, the Tiggo 7 Plus PHEV has charging ports on the left and right front fenders, allowing the driver to plug it in more easily.
Buick Envista
Buick’s long-used waterfall grille and soft rounded shapes have been incorporated as part of the brand overhaul released in June.
The Envista is the first production car to feature the company’s revised triple-shield logo and a new design language with creases, sharper edges, and a large bottom air intake.
Based on the Electra-X concept, the new Envista is a 4.6m-long crossover with a 1.5-litre 135kW turbocharged engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.
It’s certainly an attempt to break away from the brand’s “old man” image, but will it be enough to help the brand surpass its current sales mark of about 180,000 vehicles a year in the US and 816,000 in China?
