Easy car newsWhile everyone is happily enjoying the New Year's Day holiday, 2024 has officially kicked off. Although it is the first month of 2024, the smell of competition in the automotive market has been highlighted, and there are a number of blockbuster new cars that have been selected to be launched in January. Among them, Xpeng Motors' first MPV, Xpeng X9, which has attracted a lot of attention, will also be launched in January as well as Geely Galaxy E8, the all-new BMW 5 Series and i5, Chery Fengyun A8, **Lynk & Co 09 EM-P, Lotus Emeya, and the all-new Lexus GX. Without further ado, let's take a look at what these new cars have to offer
Xpeng X9
Availability: January 1
In terms of appearance, the front face of Xpeng X9 retains the family design style, and the through-type light strip is very recognizable. The headlight shape under the light strip looks very sharp, and with the mesh grille that surrounds the underneath, the front face looks very young and sporty. The exterior mirrors are located on the doors, and the lower part of the body is a continuous waistline that runs from the front to the rear, giving it a sense of power.
In addition, the new car is equipped with large-size low-drag wheels, which take into account the aesthetics, can effectively reduce energy consumption and increase the cruising range. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5293 1988 1785 (mm), and the wheelbase is 3160mm.
Coming to the rear, the rear window of Xiaopeng X9 has a large tilt angle, which makes it look different, and perhaps the chic shape is the key to opening the "young" MPV market in He Xiaopeng's mouth. In addition, the new car is equipped with a continuous design of the tail light cluster, which echoes the front light cluster. It should be noted that the English logo at the tail can be lit together with the through-type taillights, which is full of science and technology.
In terms of interior, the interior of the Xpeng X9 adopts the same latest family design style as the Xpeng G6, with a floating central control screen occupying the C position, and it is also equipped with an embedded design LCD instrument, a two-spoke steering wheel, a wireless charging pad and two front cup holders.
The Xpeng X9 adopts a three-row seat layout, with an inner area of 77 square meters. In addition, the new car's ** channel width reaches 180mm, although it adopts a dynamic fastback design, but the third row of the new car still has ample headroom, and the third row entry and exit height is greatly 1315mm. At the same time, the third-row seats support one-button electric magic storage to further expand the interior space.
The Xpeng X9 is equipped with independent seats in the second row, and is equipped with a large-size entertainment screen and on-board refrigerator on the roof, which greatly improves the comfort of rear passengers. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a small table function in the second row of seats. In addition, the new car is equipped with a ring light strip on the roof, which is believed to have a good visual effect after being lit up at night, and the atmosphere is full.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with dual motors at the front and rear, with a maximum power of 235kW in the front and 135kW in the rear. In terms of battery capacity, the Xpeng X9 is equipped with 845kwh with 101The 5kWh battery pack has a CLTC all-electric range of 610 km, 640 km and 702 km, respectively.
Geely Galaxy E8
Availability: January 5
In terms of appearance, the Geely Galaxy E8 adopts a new design language of "ripple aesthetics". The front of the car features split headlights and two front designs are available. The optional one-piece illuminated front face is the world's first mass production, with a built-in 22 columns with a total of 158 illuminated windows and a luminous area of 0105m, can present different light effects such as welcome and farewell, left and right flowing water, jumping flowing water, ** show, etc.
The Geely Galaxy E8 adopts a coupe-style body design with a drag coefficient of only 0199cd, which provides a good foundation for battery life. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5010 1920 1465mm, and the wheelbase is 2925mm.
The overall design of the rear of the Galaxy E8 is relatively simple, and the tail light shape is inspired by the rising trajectory of the rising sun, and does not use the traditional through-type tail lights. The lamp cavity is equipped with 390 LED lamp beads, which also support different light language forms and rich visual effects. The Galaxy E8 has a trunk volume of 420L, while also offering a 53L front trunk volume to meet daily loading needs.
The biggest highlight of the interior of the Galaxy E8 is the use of the largest 45-inch 8K through-type car screen in mass production. At the same time, this screen also achieves 7Extremely narrow black edge of 5mm and 9With an ultra-thin thickness of 8mm, the screen-to-body ratio has reached 98%. It is equipped with a new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip, the chip adopts 5nm process technology, AI computing power reaches 30TOPS, and supports full-scene AI intelligent voice interaction, 0It can respond extremely quickly in 23s. Officials also said that the Geely Galaxy E8 will be the first to carry satellite communication technology.
In terms of powertrain, the Galaxy E8 is available in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, and the rear-wheel drive version is equipped with a 400V platform with a motor power of 200kW. The four-wheel drive performance version is an 800V silicon carbide platform, with a total power of 475kW and a 0-100km h acceleration of only 3About 5s. In terms of battery and range, the Galaxy E8 will be divided into 62kWh and 76kWh, corresponding to a range of 550km and 665km respectively.
The all-new BMW 5 Series
Availability: Expected at the end of January
In terms of appearance, the domestic BMW 5 Series basically continues the design of overseas models, and the front face is more tough than the current BMW 5 Series, looking dynamic and powerful. The new car will be equipped with a ring grille and boomerang-style daytime running lights, which are the latest designs of the BMW brand, but the BMW 7 Series does not use the giant "big nostril" design, and the overall shape is relatively restrained.
Semi-concealed door handles flush with the doors, flat roof antennas make the sides of the BMW 5 Series look smoother, and the iconic "Holmes corners" on the rear doors are integrated with the C-pillar, a thought that is reflected in the current BMW 3 Series and 7 Series. The length, width and height of the new car are 5175, 1900 and 1520mm, and the wheelbase is 3105mm. The obvious change at the rear of the new car is the light cluster, which adopts simple horizontal lines for a more slender and refined visual effect, and the shell has been redesigned to better fit the shape of the vehicle.
Inside, the new car also features the latest family-style styles, including the 123-inch gauge +14The 9-inch central control screen is designed to connect the screen, and the new style of sports steering wheel is also available. The new car will be equipped with iDrive 85. The system has been further improved in terms of intelligence. idrive 8.5 Developed based on the Linux system, the new system introduces a QuickSelect design to improve the menu structure and allow the driver to quickly and easily access the commonly used functions set. At the same time, BMW has also optimized the entrance logic of functions, and the entrance of applications and vehicle settings is more intuitive. The apps on the menu can also be adjusted to the user's usage habits and preferences.
In terms of power, according to the previously declared information, the new car will be available in 525LI and 530LI models, and the two models will be equipped with high and low power versions 2The 0-liter engine has a maximum power of 156 kW and 211 kW, respectively.
BMW i5
Availability: End of January
The BMW i5 follows the design of the new generation BMW 5 Series as a whole, and unlike the current model, the new car has a sharper line design and outlines a more distinct sense of edges and corners. The kidney front grille design is still used, with champagne gold elements around the grille and in the front bumper, and the angel eye headlights have been simplified to make them more in line with the minimalist aesthetic trend of the current era.
The new car has a very stretched visual experience, inheriting the consistent elegance of the BMW 5 Series. The new car will feature a recognisable taillight design with L-shaped chrome accents to accentuate the car's luxury attributes. The new car also designed the "5" shining logo at the corner of Huo's corner, which can produce a blue breathing effect when the vehicle is charging, which is an exclusive custom design element for domestic users.
The new car is equipped with 123 inch LCD gauge +149-inch touch screen, and adopts the current very popular joint screen design. The new car is also equipped with a wrap-around interactive light strip, and the hidden air conditioning vents are integrated with the light strip design, making the interior visual effect more simple. The gold trim in front of the passenger is inspired by China and is designed to bring a touch of oriental charm to the luxurious atmosphere. The new car has also been upgraded for the rear seats, and will be equipped with a floating giant screen for the rear rows, this luxury configuration from the BMW 7 Series will become an exclusive option for customers of the domestic long-wheelbase version of the 5 Series, which has a screen size of 31 inches, a resolution of 8K, and supports real-time connectivity. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with high-end features such as a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, four-zone automatic independent climate control with a separate control panel in the rear, and finally, an exclusive emblem with the Chinese character "five" on the backrest of the front seats, further emphasizing its special status as a domestic model.
The BMW i5 uses an upgraded fifth-generation eDrive electric drive system, offering two powertrains, the EDrive 40 and M60 xDrive, and the entry-level model will be equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor with a maximum power of 340 hp, a peak torque of 430 Nm, and a 0-100km h acceleration time of 6In 0 seconds, the top speed reached 193km h. As the M Performance version, the M60 Xdrive is equipped with a stronger dual electric motor, sharing the powertrain with the IX M60, with a maximum power of 601 hp and a peak torque of 820 Nm, and its official 0-100km h acceleration time is 3In 8 seconds, the top speed is limited to 230 km h.
Chery Fengyun A8
Availability: January 3
In terms of appearance, the new car will have two front face designs, the regular version adopts a large front grille design, and the headlight clusters on both sides are connected by a continuous chrome decorative strip, and the overall design widens the visual width of the front end. At the same time, the front bumper of the new car also adopts a polygonal ventilation opening design on both sides, and the overall shape is also more sporty.
The Pro version of the model adopts a new design, the closed grille with the dot matrix shape, making it full of new energy color, the front envelope under the use of through-type multi-width ventilation opening design, the ventilation openings on both sides are supplemented by a triangular style, the overall design is more sci-fi.
From the side of the body, the new car adopts a double waistline design, which increases the three-dimensional effect of the side of the vehicle. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4780, 1843 and 1487mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2790mm.
At the rear, the new taillight clusters have a blacked-out design and are connected by a gloss black trim strip to enhance the visual width of the rear. The rear surround of the new car adopts a double-layer two-tone design, and the expanded lines on both sides further enhance the layering of the vehicle.
Interior part, the new car is equipped with a double 12The 3-inch screen design, with the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, electronic gear shift mechanism and the hierarchical center console, makes the vehicle's sense of science and technology well displayed. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with Lion50 AI technology smart cockpit, the chip is 8155, including intelligent voice, L2 intelligent driving assistance and other functions. The daily functions include panoramic sunroof, 360 panoramic image, infinite colorful ambient lighting, intelligent air purification, etc.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with the fifth-generation Acteco 1A plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 5TGDI high-efficiency hybrid engine and an electric motor, with a maximum engine power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 220 NmThe maximum power of the motor is 150kw, and the maximum torque is 310 NmThe drivetrain is mated to a DHT150 hybrid gearbox, which accelerates from 0 to 50 km in 3 seconds and 0-100 km h in 7 seconds, and the new car has an all-electric range of more than 100 km and a comprehensive range of 1,300 km.
**Lynk & Co 09 EM-P
Availability: Expected in January
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car is not much different from the current model, only the design of the center grid grille shape and the ventilation and heat dissipation openings on both sides of the front bumper have been optimized, which looks more dynamic. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5042 1977 1780mm, and the wheelbase is 2984mm.
In addition, the exterior of the new car has not changed much, with concealed door handles, a double waistline design, and optional 19-inch and 20-inch close-spoke wheels. At the rear, the new car is equipped with a transparent taillight cluster, and the interior adopts a longitudinal lined light source layout, which is highly recognizable when lit.
The main changes come from the interior and vehicle equipment, such as the increase in the size of the central touch screen, and the elimination of the air conditioning control panel in favor of the air conditioning ventsAt the same time, the new car also increased the co-pilot display, interestingly, the display screen is installed at the sun visor, which can provide the dual effect of ** function and sun visor.
In addition, the vehicle's seats have been upgraded, with the second row of seats equipped with heating, ventilation, massage functions, and the ability to move laterally to form a completely flat layoutThe third-row seats are also electrically adjustable, and the adjustment range has been widened for a better riding experience.
In addition, the biggest upgrade of the new car is that it is equipped with a dual-chamber air suspension, which is provided by the domestic Kong Hui and is a product jointly developed by Lynk & Co and Kong Hui, so as to further improve the driving quality of the vehicle.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 2The 0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine and electric motor are combined to form a plug-in hybrid system, and the electrification part is replaced with a stronger P4 motor, with a comprehensive power of 555 horsepower and a comprehensive torque of 844 Nm, and the transmission system adopts a 3-speed hybrid special gearbox with a capacity of 40The 1kWh battery pack has an all-electric range of 160km and a 0-100km h acceleration time of 49 seconds.
Lotus Emeya
Availability: Expected in January
In terms of appearance, Lotus Emeya continues the family design concept, and the double L-shaped split light cluster is very recognizable. The front bumper of the new car is still equipped with a transformable hexagonal active aerodynamics, a design that has already been seen on the Eletre.
From the side, the body lines of the new car are very slender, and the overall shape adopts a very dynamic fastback coupe design style. In addition, the new car is equipped with sporty multi-spoke wheels and multi-piston brake calipers. At the rear, the overall shape of the new car is equally dynamic, with through-type taillights being the mainstream design direction of the moment, and the new car is also equipped with a rear wing that can be lifted. The rear surround that runs through and the dynamic front surround line echo well. Officially, the rear spoiler width of the new car reaches 296mm, which can provide 215 kg of downforce when raised.
In terms of interior, the overall design of the new car is relatively simple, and the official said that the new car uses clothing cotton extraction yarn, which is not only lighter in weight but also environmentally friendly, in addition, the new car also uses PVD and other processes to metalize the interior surface. At the same time, we see that the new car is equipped with 5 digital instruments and 2 stream** rearview mirrors, and the embedded LCD instrument cluster with a 55-inch AR-HUD head-up display provides a wealth of driving information. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a KEF 3D sound system and supports 3D surround sound of Dolby Atmos.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with dual motors, with a combined maximum power of 905 horsepower, a comprehensive maximum torque of 985 Nm, and a 0-100km h acceleration time of 2In 78 seconds, it can reach a top speed of 256 km/h. In terms of range, the new model is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 102 kWh, and the CLTC has a range of 600 km. In addition, the new car is equipped with air suspension. In terms of charging, the new car supports 800V fast charging, which can increase the range of 180km (CLTC standard) in 5 minutes, and increase the battery level from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes.
The all-new Lexus GX
Availability: Expected in January
The all-new Lexus GX incorporates new family design elements, and the shape is still muscular. At the front, the new car has a black banner grille with a guard plate in the middle to protect the vehicle in off-road. There is also a grille air intake that extends downwards on each side, making it instantly recognizable. The daytime running lights have an L-shaped design and three LED light sources inside. The lower front surround adopts a trapezoidal layout, and the front face still looks tough.
On the side of the body, the new car adopts a square design shape, which further strengthens the overall muscular feeling of the new car. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are: 4950 * 1980 * 1865 mm, and the wheelbase is 2850 mm. In terms of wheels, the new car has large blacked-out wheels that give it a sense of power. At the same time, the new car offers 18 20 22-inch wheels for consumers to choose from.
Coming to the rear, the same as the new RX, the new Lexus GX adopts a through-type taillight under the new family design language, and the Lexus English letter logo is above the taillight, and the tail shape is square and looks very tough. The new car will be available in seven colour schemes, and will also be available in a future Overtrail version, which will bring increased off-road capability and equip it with exclusive features and design elements.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a simple horizontal and vertical staggered layout, which is more convenient for users to drive. The new car is equipped with a 14-inch central control screen, which is wrapped in leather around it for a luxurious feeling. The display integrates a large number of virtual buttons, but basic controls such as audio and air conditioning use physical buttons for easy operation. In addition, metal trim runs through the entire central console, creating a sense of open space.
The new car offers a variety of seating layouts in the second and third rows, and the flexible second-row seats can be selected according to the user's personal preference. In terms of equipment, the new car is equipped with the newly released Lexus intelligent safety system LSS+30 system, support pre-collision safety system PCS, lane departure warning system LDA and other functions.
In terms of power, the new car will be offered in two powertrains, which are 35-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and 24-liter turbocharged hybrid system. In addition, the new car offers six driving modes, including Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock.
smart Phantom 3 25th Anniversary Edition
Availability: January 19
The Smart Phantom 3 25th Anniversary Edition is based on the Smart Phantom 3 Brabus model and has a largely consistent overall design, but as a commemorative model, the LED headlights have been upgraded and equipped with a panoramic Galaxy roof, red trim elements and special two-tone black and white leather seats with integrated headrests.
In addition, the new car is equipped with 92-inch HD digital instrument cluster, 12An 8-inch touchscreen display, a 10-inch head-up display, and a 13-speaker beats sound system.
In terms of power, the Smart Phantom 3 25th Anniversary Edition is the same as the Brabus model, equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a total motor power of 315 kW, a combined torque of 543 Nm, and a range of 435 km, in addition, the new car is also equipped with DC fast, with a charging power of 150 kW, which can charge from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes.
Audi SQ7 Night Knight Edition
Availability: January 12
In terms of appearance, the Audi SQ7 Night Knight Edition has a more personalized shape, equipped with "Nado Gray" exclusive paint, and many details are blackened. For example, the layout of the middle grid adopts the inlay of carbon black elements. All models are equipped with high-definition trident-style matrix LED laser headlights as standard, which can fit perfectly with the entire black body.
The binaural positions on both sides are larger in size, and the knife-edge front surround brings a stronger sporty atmosphere. The side of the body is also equipped with an Audi extended black light package as standard, and the whole body looks more integral.
The taillights have been replaced with a multi-section design, with a black logo to enhance the sense of volume and heaviness of the rear surrounding, and the exhaust adopts a double-sided double-out quad exhaust, bringing a more explosive fighting atmosphere.
In terms of interior, the new car follows the layout of the Audi Q7 and is equipped with 123-inch full LCD instrument cluster, 101-inch central control screen & 86-inch function control screen.
But to accentuate its sporty feel, the interior comes standard with Super Sport seats with Wagner leather belt stamped diamond stitching, heated seat cushions, black headliner, heated steering wheel and electric adjustment. The interior of the car is also equipped with carbon fiber trim strips, which are designed with the same elements as the steering wheel.
The UI of the in-vehicle system is also biased towards sportiness, and in terms of functions, it supports wireless interconnection, intelligent ACC adaptive cruise, active lane keeping, lane change assist, head-up display, panoramic image and parking assist, pre-safety system, etc.
In terms of power, the Audi SQ7 Night Knight Edition is equipped with 4The 0T V8 twin-turbo engine has a maximum power of 373kW and a maximum torque of 770N·m, matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system, and it only takes 4 to accelerate to 100 kilometers1 second.