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For a long time, medium and large SUVs have been one of the most "volume" market segments in China. In the past, there are old luxury players such as BMW X5, Volvo XC90, and Audi Q7, and then there are Tourang, Explorer, Encore, etc., which occupy the low-end market, and they have their own characteristics in terms of design, configuration, and performance. In the face of an increasingly competitive market, Chevrolet will also take out a new medium and large SUV with both face and lining in 2024 - TR**erse (Chinese name: Patrolman).
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's declaration catalog, the Chevrolet Cruiser will be introduced into China by SAIC-GM, providing three versions of seven-seater, eight-seater and Activ off-road to meet the needs of different consumers. The domestic version is expected to be equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid system and a Super Cruise driver assistance system. According to Chevrolet's strategic plan, the new car will become the flagship model of its SUV series when launched.
First of all, from the perspective of exterior styling, the domestic Chevrolet Cruiser basically continues the styling of the overseas version. The narrow daytime running lights and thick chrome panels on the front face echo each other, and a large number of flat straight lines are used to outline the overall application, further highlighting the tough guy temperament of the new car. In contrast, the Activ off-road version has a more rugged design, with a blacked-out grille and front bumper, and additional off-road standard features such as tow hooks and automatic transmission tires.
According to public market data, the length, width and height of the seven-seater and eight-seat versions of the new car are 5197mm, 2021mm, 1803 (1814) mm, and the wheelbase is 3072mm; The Activ off-road version measures 5192mm 2031mm 1829mm with the same wheelbase. Such a domineering size ratio allows the new car to act as a "giant" in the medium and large SUV market. Even if the Volkswagen Touron, which was previously called a "joint venture tank" by consumers, has a body of more than 5m and a wheelbase of nearly 3m in front of Chevrolet, it is still more than a circle smaller.
Coming to the side, the body lines of the domestic Chevrolet Cruiser are very full, and the wide and powerful silhouette creates a strong force. The fly in the ointment is that the C-pillar of the new car adopts design elements similar to the old Alpha, and the luxury atmosphere is not too strong. Consumers who want off-road performance while also wanting to make a statement of their status can have an impact.
Although the interior spy photos of the SAIC-GM Patrol have not yet been taken, according to Chevrolet's consistent principles, it is likely that it will also copy the overseas version. For reference, the overseas version of the model is equipped with an 11-inch digital instrument cluster +17 in the center consoleA dual-screen with a 7-inch central control screen. Among them, the gear lever has been changed to a new pocket gear type, which expands the storage space for more practical use.
As for the power part, due to domestic displacement restrictions, the domestic version of the Chevrolet Cruiser will be equipped with 20T engine + motor composed of oil-electric hybrid system, 2The maximum power of the 0T engine is 155kW, matched with a ternary lithium battery pack. The mid- and high-spec models may also offer an additional all-wheel drive system.
As for the most concerned aspects, SAIC-GM will not disappoint everyone. The competitors of the domestic cruiser are basically locked in the Tourang, Lanjing, Highlander and other models.
Take the 2024 Volkswagen Touron as an example, 2The guide price range for the 0L model is 2950,000-3750,000,2The 5L model is 3750,000-4050 thousand. Overlay on the terminal average of 6With a discount of 90,000 yuan, the pricing pressure of the Chevrolet Cruiser is still relatively large, and it may be set at between 230,000-330,000.
In recent years, Chevrolet has lacked a highly competitive flagship model. If the domestic version of the Cruiser is based on large space and versatility, and then adds high cost performance, it is likely to directly set off a wave of discussion, and it is not impossible to lead Chevrolet to climb the growth curve again.
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