Easy car newsWith the arrival of 2024, the competition among major car companies in the MPV market is becoming more and more fierce. Whether it is a traditional car company or a new energy car company, we have begun to gradually deepen the field of MPV. According to the current development of the new energy era, fuel MPV no longer has many advantages, long endurance, high intelligence, and large space have gradually begun to emerge on the electrification platform. In 2024, pure electric models will have Ideal MEGA and Volkswagen IDBuzz, LEVC L380 and other models lead; For example, the PHEV plug-in hybrid version of Hongqi HQ9 and the four-wheel drive version of Toyota Sienna Grevia have been electrified, all of which have further improved their core competitiveness. Next, let's take stock of what key MPV models will be launched in 2024.
Ideal mega
Launched: March 1, 2024
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a relatively rounded design style as a whole, with a closed design on the front face, and the star ring light is located under the windshield, and the overall position is a little higher than the top. The angled A-pillar will also help reduce drag, and lidar will be installed on the roof.
On the side of the body, the new car has a very smooth shape. The new car adopts the design of short front and rear overhangs, the wheelbase is quite large, and the official said that the second row of the new car has more than 7 series, and the third row of legroom is more than 5 series. According to the official introduction, the highest point in the second row is 1352mm, and the highest point in the third row is 1280mm. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the ideal MEGA are 5350 1850 1965mm, and the wheelbase is 3300mm. In terms of space, the trunk of the new car has a depth of 680mm in the 7-seat state, and the three-row seats have an electric folding function, and the trunk depth is 1066mm after folding.
At the rear, the overall design of the new car adopts a minimalist design, with a hidden through-type taillight cluster, and the trunk is made into a monolithic opening and closing design connected to the roof, so that it has a larger trunk opening.
In terms of interior, the new car still continues the ideal family interior design, equipped with a central control multi-** touch screen and the design of the co-pilot display screen, and the screen is expected to be 157-inch automotive-grade OLED screen with a resolution of 3K. In addition, the front row is also equipped with dual 50W wireless charging panels, and the refrigeration and heating dual-purpose rear refrigerator is also equipped on the new car, providing greater convenience for family travel.
Referring to the previously announced interior official pictures, it can be seen that the new car adopts a side sliding door design, and the opening is very large, and steps and handrails are also set up at the boarding position to facilitate the elderly and children to get on and off the bus.
The second row of the new car has individual seats with leg rests and upturned armrests, and is equipped with an air conditioning panel, a cup holder, a hot and cold refrigerator, and more. The seat adjustment button is located on the inside of the seat armrest, the right side of the second row is equipped with a small table, and the second row 50W wireless charging panel is placed on the inside.
The second and third rows of seats are equipped with soft headrests, while the third row of seats also has armrests** and individual air-conditioning vents for each row. The Ideal MEGA is also equipped with a queen bed mode, with one and two rows of double bed mode and two or three rows of queen bed mode to choose from, with a large panoramic sunroof and rear audio-visual entertainment screen, bringing a better riding experience.
The longitudinal length of the luggage compartment of the new car is 680mm. The third row of seats can be folded forward to expand the space, or fully folded forward to form a large storage space, after the three rows of seats are folded and flipped, the depth of the luggage compartment reaches 1066mm, and the folded trunk floor remains flat, so as to further improve the loading space of goods. When the backrest is normally used in the third row of seats, it can fit four 28-inch suitcases and two 20-inch cabin suitcases.
The Ideal MEGA will be equipped with a 5C Kirin battery, which can increase the range by 500 kilometers after 12 minutes of charging. The official CLTC operating condition power consumption is 159kwh/100km。According to the previous information, the highest peak charging power of MEGA is 52159kw, the highest current is 7116A, 7 minutes to charge 50 kWh, 10 minutes to 75 kWh, charge from 6% to 80% in 11 minutes. Even in the final trickle stage when charging to 80%, the Ideal MEGA still has a charging power of 315kW. It is estimated that the battery capacity of the Ideal MEGA is between 100kWh and 110kWh.
Hongqi HQ9 plug-in hybrid version
Availability: April 2024
As a plug-in hybrid model of Hongqi HQ9, the exterior design is basically the same as that of the fuel version on sale, with a straight waterfall style grille design and a split headlight cluster, and the overall shape is dignified and atmospheric. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5222 2005 1892mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm.
At the rear, the new car is equipped with a large roof spoiler with embedded high-mounted brake lights, a continuous tail light cluster, a charging port located above the left rear wheel, and a PHEV logo on the rear to further demonstrate the vehicle's electrification attributes.
In terms of power, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV will be equipped with 2The plug-in hybrid system composed of a 0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine plus front and rear dual motors has a comprehensive system power of 210kW, a peak torque of 440N·m, and an official comprehensive fuel consumption of 2 per 100 kilometers4L, 0-100km h acceleration time is 83s。
Volkswagen IDbuzz
Availability: Expected Q4 2024
On the outside, the new car will adopt a more retro body form, with a double A-pillar design that pays homage to the classic styling of the Volkswagen T series. As a pure electric MPV that has entered the electrification era, the new car adopts the current model with the IDThe family has the same continuous LED daytime running light design, and the front bumper styling is also the same as that of the IDThe styling of the series is similar. From the side, the new car will be equipped with double side sliding doors, rounded exterior mirror housings and low-drag wheels.
Looking at the interior, IDThe interior of the Buzz is also the same as the IDThe family uses the same design and layout, with an independent full LCD instrument panel and a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a central control suspension design of the multi-** display, and the knob-type electronic shift mechanism is set on the right side of the dashboard.
The length, width and height of the new car are 4712mm, 1985mm and 1937mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2988mm. It is powered by rear-wheel drive and has a maximum output of 150 kW (204 ps), a maximum torque of 310 Nm, and a top speed of 145 km/h. In the WLTP case, the IDThe Buzz has a combined range of 423 km and can be charged from 5% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
levc l380
Availability: Within 2024
The L380 is the first high-end pure electric MPV model built on the space-oriented architecture SOA platform, and will have a space layout of at least 3 seats and up to 8 seats to meet the needs of various travel scenarios. In terms of appearance, the design concept of the new car comes from the aerodynamic engineering design inspiration of the A380 large aircraft, integrating the aesthetics of Eastern and Western styling, the style is mellow and atmospheric, and the through-type daytime running lights are matched with the high and low beam light clusters on both sides of the front envelope, so that the new car shows a very sci-fi sense of the future.
From the side of the body, the new car adopts a two-tone design with different colors of the roof and the body, with hidden door handles, straight waistline lines and flat body panels, making the new car have a sense of "giant" déjà vu.
According to the previous declaration information, the length, width and height of the new car are 5316 * 1998 * 1940 mm, and the wheelbase is 3185 mm. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a single electric motor with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts. In terms of battery, the new car will be equipped with a ternary lithium-ion battery produced by Times Geely (Sichuan) Power Battery.
It is worth mentioning that the new car adopts the SOA space-oriented architecture, which has ultra-large bandwidth to support L2 L4 level intelligent driving, 1000+TOPS computing power upgrade, 5G gigabit transmission, and based on the China-Europe-UK vehicle certification regulations, it adopts an original flat floor design, 1The 9-meter integrated stepless slide rail and pure electric architecture pioneered the tail sinking design, pushing the automotive architecture to a new height of ultra-large bandwidth, optimal space, and global standards. The L380 is also the first model of the platform and the first model of the LEVC for the C-end. L stands for levc, large (large), luxury (luxury), link (connection), 3 and 8 represent the space layout of at least three seats and up to eight seats respectively, and 0 represents zero-carbon mobility.
BYD's all-new MPV
Availability: Expected within 2024
BYD's all-new MPV may be positioned as a mid-to-large MPV, and it is expected to share the platform with the Denza D9, and the model may be named Tang MAX. According to previous news, the new car is expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2024. On the outside, the front shape of the new car has a considerable slope, and according to the area of the headlight clusters on both sides, the new car may adopt BYD's marine design elements, which will be more recognizable.
On the side of the body, the overall shape of the new car is relatively square, the body waistline runs straight through the entire body, and the car will also adopt the configuration of side sliding doors. Interestingly, the test car had "Don" written on the hubcap, so it was judged that the car might be named Don Max.
At the rear, the ratio of the new rear window to the trunk panel is just right, showing a new sense of stability, and judging by the reserved position of the tail light clusters on both sides, the car will adopt a longitudinal layout of tail lights. In terms of power, the model should share the platform with the Denza D9, so it should be available in a hybrid version of the DM-i as well as an all-electric version.
Buick GL8 electric version
Availability: Within 2024
According to GM's official product plan, by 2025, Buick will launch more than 15 electric vehicles based on the Autonen platform in the Chinese market, including the pure electric version of the GL8. Although there is not much information about this model at present, it is speculated that the pure electric version of the model will become the new flagship series of the Buick GL8 family, and the pure electric GL8 will still be exclusively for the Chinese market in the future.
In addition, we noticed that the Buick brand registered a number of "electra" brand names last year, and we speculate that in the future, Buick's flagship electric MPV may be named after the Electra XXX, but based on the popularity of the GL8 name, it may be directly named GL8 EV.
In terms of products, the pure electric version of the GL8 will be built using the Autonen platform, and the overall exterior and interior design will be borrowed from the GL8 flagship concept car released at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. In terms of intelligent configuration, the new car will also be equipped with the latest in-vehicle system and L2 driving assistance system, and will be equipped with a variety of exclusive domestic car ecological applications.
ZEEKR 009 Brilliant Four-seater Edition
Availability: Expected within 2024
The ZEEKR 009 Glorious Edition is still positioned as a pure electric medium and large MPV, but the interior space adopts a four-seat layout + rear audio-visual entertainment system to further enhance the luxury attributes of the vehicle. In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car adopts the front and middle grille design of the straight waterfall style, the headlight groups on both sides are split, and the LED light group shape above maintains the design concept of the ZEEKR family. From the side, the roof is equipped with chrome trim strips and flatbread-style wheels to enhance the luxurious texture. It is worth mentioning that the new car is also equipped with a lidar device on the roof to further enhance the vehicle's driver assistance functions.
At the rear, the new car adopts a through-type taillight cluster design, and the main parts of the taillights on both sides are longitudinally arranged, which is very recognizable when lit. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5217 2024 1812mm, and the wheelbase is 3205mm.
In terms of equipment, the new car will have 19-inch and 20-inch wheels to choose from, and the four-seat layout will be equipped with an audio-visual entertainment system (partition) as standard in the rear, and the new car will also be equipped with a lidar. In terms of power, the new car will use front and rear dual motors + four-wheel drive, with a maximum power of 270 kilowatts for the front motor and a maximum power of 310 kilowatts for the rear motor, with a comprehensive power of 580 kilowatts.
GAC Toyota Sena Sienna FAW Toyota Grevia 4WD Version
Availability: Expected Q2 2024
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The GAC Toyota Sienna and FAW Toyota Grevia 4WD have been declared to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at the same time, and the new car will be equipped with the e-Four four-wheel drive system, and the new car is expected to be launched as a 2024 model. Judging from the declaration drawing, the exterior design of the new car has basically not changed, and as a facelifted model, the configuration of the new car will be optimized and upgraded. According to related sources, ** some Grevia models will be equipped with integrated first-class seats, footrests and second-row small tables, and provide second-row seats with ventilation and heated massage.
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According to the declaration information, both models have added the E-four logo on the rear mark, which indicates that the model is a four-wheel drive version. According to Toyota's current power product layout, the new car will be equipped with 2The 5-liter naturally aspirated engine and electric motor are a hybrid system with a maximum engine power of 139kW, and the all-wheel drive model will be equipped with dual front and rear motors.
Chase everyone 7 plug-in hybrid version
Availability: Expected within 2024
In terms of appearance, the 7 PHEV model is basically the same as the pure electric version previously launched. From the front face, the combination of the through-type light strip and the T-shaped tear-eye light cluster makes the front face very recognizable, and the lower part of the front face adopts a dynamic black grille. From the side, the overall design of the new car is relatively simple, and the floating roof is equipped with hidden door handles, which adds a touch of fashion and dynamics to the side.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4907 1885 1756 (1768) mm, and the wheelbase is 2975mm. At the rear, the new car continues the simple design approach, and the continuous taillights echo the front face. In terms of power, the declaration information shows that the new car is equipped with a set of 1A plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 5T engine and an electric motor, of which 1The 5T engine has a maximum power of 110kW, the motor has a peak power of 176kW, and the battery is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack.
Chase everyone 9 plug-in hybrid version
Availability: Expected within 2024
In terms of appearance, the new car is equipped with a rather sharp headlight cluster, which has a strong visual impact. In addition, the front fascia is integrated with an exaggerated grille, which further enhances the car's aura. On the side of the body, the new car has a burly figure, and the straight roofline can further ensure the passenger space in the car. At the same time, the wheel shape of the new car is also more individual, and it is a low-drag wheel, which is very compatible with the design style of the whole vehicle, highlighting the personalized attributes of the vehicle.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 5270 2000 1840 mm, and the wheelbase is 3200 mm, positioning it as a medium and large MPV. At the rear, the taillight cluster equipped with the new car is quite eye-catching, largely following the design of the concept car, and has a rather sharp overall visual experience. In terms of power, the new model adopts the 15FKE model produced by SAIC Power Technology (Zhengzhou)**A hybrid system consisting of a 5-liter engine with a maximum engine power of 110 kW.
Dongfeng Fengxing Yacht V9
Availability: Expected within 2024
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Compared with the actual car released by Dongfeng Fengxing Yacht V9 before, the appearance of the new car adopts the latest design and the shape is more atmospheric. The new car adopts a multi-width front grille design with a horizontal layout, and adopts a wind-prompt headlight cluster, and the styling style of its LED daytime running lights has also been adjusted, making it more recognizable when lit. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5248 1920 1820mm, and the wheelbase is 3018mm.
In terms of interior, referring to the previously released real car, the new car will be equipped with a through-type triple screen design, and with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and electronic shift mechanism, the whole car uses a large number of leather material wrapped interior panels, showing a good luxury texture. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with second-row luxury aviation seats, using 1020mm second-row slide rails, making its seat space layout flexible and changeable.
According to the information previously announced in the new declaration, the new car will be equipped with 1A plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 5T engine and an electric motor, of which 1The 5t engine has a maximum power of 113 kW. Combined with previous reports, the minimum state-of-charge fuel consumption of the new car is 5The 9L has a combined range of 1,150 km. In addition to this, the new car is equipped with 33kw external discharge function.
ZEEKR's new MPV CM2E
Availability: Expected within 2024
The new car is the second MPV model under the ZEEKR brand, or positioned as a small MPV, with the internal code name CM2E. According to the previous patent drawing, the front door of ZEEKR CM2E may support two-stage opening, the first section of the door opening angle is 80 degrees, and the second section supports a 160-degree door opening angle. In addition, the patent also shows that the new car can open the rear door without opening the front door. However, according to the latest spy photos, the new car has canceled the front side sliding door design.
From the side, the new car has a straight roofline, concealed door handles, mirrors fixed to the doors, and concave ribs on the front and rear wheel arches. At the rear of the car, the overall design adopts a simple styling design, with through-type taillights and a full and rounded tail shape, which basically continues the design style of the ZEEKR family and is more recognizable.
It is speculated that the new car may use the same interior layout and powertrain as the Zeekr 007. For reference, the ZEEKR 007 is built on an 800V architecture and is equipped with a silicon carbide rear motor, which is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions, with a single motor power of up to 310 kW, while the dual-motor version has a front and rear motor power of 165 kW and 310 kW respectively.
It is worth mentioning that in 2024, in addition to the above key MPV models that will be launched, two MPVs will also be released, such as the ideal M series model and the new MPV concept car of Xingtu.
The Epoch E08 concept car
Release time: Expected to be the 2024 Beijing Auto Show
Xingtu Auto's first MPV model may be unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The new model, codenamed E08, is priced between CNY 400,000 and CNY 500,000, and is expected to compete with models such as the Li MEGA and Denza D9 when launched.
The Xingtu E08 belongs to the Star Era sequence in the brand, and is based on the Xingtu high-performance electric platform E0X, and the length of the vehicle is expected to reach 5At about 2 meters, the new car is expected to be equipped with an 800V high-voltage system, providing two power options: pure electric and extended range, and equipped with CDC+ air suspension, rear-wheel steering and other technologies.
Ideal M series model
Release time: Expected in the second half of 2024
At present, there is less information about the M series models, according to the previous spy photos, the overall shape of the new car is biased towards the MPV model that the market has known for a long time, similar to the Mercedes-Benz R-class, but it is reported that the official will position the new car as an SUV model. About this, it remains to wait for official information after the release of the new car. Compared to the MEGA, the M series does not have a double A-pillar design, and the front and front windshield slope more, and the roofline of the whole car is more rounded, resulting in a lower drag coefficient.
In terms of space, the M series will also be divided into large 6-seater and 5-seater space layout, which will meet the daily use needs of consumers as much as possible. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with LiDAR and different levels of intelligent driving assistance systems according to different versions. In terms of power, the new car will use a pure electric powertrain, which is expected to be similar to the mega, and both will be available in dual-motor versions.