On August 1, Jiangling Ford officially announced that the 2023 Ford Elite was officially launched. The new car has launched a total of 7 models: smooth collar, fine collar, platinum collar, premium collar, premium collar PLUS, Jiji Light and Shadow, and Jiji Phantom, with sales ranging from 126,800 to 169,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new generation of "potential aesthetics" design language, which is very grand overall. The classic large octagonal air intake grille has more exaggerated proportions, and some grilles are equipped with a large number of exquisite chrome trim strips. All new cars are equipped with split LED headlights as standard, which are highly recognizable when lit.
The folding sporty waistline design on the side of the car gives the car a more 3D effect. The three-pillar taillights at the rear of the car continue the family-style design. The blackened lampshades add a sense of performance and the visual effect is also very high-end.
In terms of interiors, models below the Zunling model come standard with a 7-inch LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch central control touch screen, while models above the Zunling model come standard with dual 12.3-inch suspended integrated smart connected screens, bringing a full sense of technology.
In terms of storage, the Ford Elite's trunk has a normal volume of 448 liters and can be expanded to 1,422 liters after the rear seats are folded down. There are also up to 22 storage spaces in the car. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with dual-temperature zone automatic constant temperature air conditioning, steering wheel heating, an electric panoramic sunroof with a lighting area of 0.86m², and an electric induction trunk.
Ford Lead's 12.3-inch suspended integrated smart connected screen is equipped with Tencent's TAI 4.0 automotive intelligence system. It has WeChat in-vehicle version, QQ Music, WeChat Reading, Tencent News, Tencent Sports, Himalaya, Pocket Stories and other applications, and also supports Tencent AR real-view map navigation, high-recognition zone voice control, FordPass APP mobile phone remote interconnection, HiCar/Carlife mobile phone interconnection method, and OTA upgrade and other functions.
In terms of power, the entire series is equipped with Ford's high-performance EcoBoost®170 engine, which adopts Honeywell's small-inertia high-speed turbocharger, with a maximum power of 125kW and a peak torque of 260N·m. In terms of transmission, the third-generation Magna wet 7DCT dual-clutch gearbox is used.
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Editor: Wu Haotian