Bitcar Original 2023 has already kicked off, and in Chinese tradition, the Year of the Rabbit has officially entered the lunar calendar. Everyone hopes to become better in the new year, and those resolutions made in the new year will become a beautiful vision that will accompany them throughout the year.
As always, there will be many new cars to meet us in the coming year. Although today's car designs are highly homogenized, there are still some manufacturers that are unwilling to follow the trend and launch eye-catching models, but not every car can eventually enter the country. However, I still selected a few to share with you based on my personal preference, which is a good expectation.
Kia EV6
The first time I learned about Kia EV6 was at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. At that time, domestic consumers could already have close contact with Kia EV6 at the auto show, which also made me think that its entry into China is just around the corner. However, the reality is not what I expected. It has been almost 2 years since its release, and I have never seen its shadow again, but this time, it is finally coming.
Yueda Kia has officially announced that it will introduce and sell the Kia EV6 this year, and this car has sold approximately 80,000 units in overseas markets in 2022. As Kia's first electrified product, EV6 naturally has enough halo to whet everyone's appetite, and the thought of seeing this car this year makes me pray that this day will come soon.
To be honest, this product released 2 years ago does not look amazing today. However, as a pure electric model, the fact that Kia designed the EV6 to look like a fuel vehicle makes people feel It's quite interesting. Besides, it doesn't actually look very "Kia". We can’t see the traditional roaring tiger-style front face on the EV6, but the clam-shaped engine cover makes it very distinctive.
EV6 is built on Hyundai-Kia’s E-GMP pure electric platform, so it also has the size characteristics of a pure electric model. Although its length is less than 4700mm, its wheelbase size of 2900mm can also place it among the ranks of mid-size cars. At the same time, this also allows the vehicle to have small front and rear overhangs, making it look very compact from the side.
In addition, the rear design of Kia EV6 is also quite outstanding. The designer does not seem to like the current front-to-rear echo style, and the through-type taillights also have a certain three-dimensional effect. At least with the EV6, you can't find anything that can be described as anticlimactic.
The interior design is still like a fuel vehicle. Compared with some new and popular domestic brands, Kia EV6 adopts a completely different style. The borderless dual screen on the instrument panel may be the area that best embodies the sense of technology in the entire cockpit. Of course, the new steering wheel style and central tunnel area can also give usTotal freshness. However, referring to several other models introduced by Yueda Kia, the interior details of the EV6 sold in China may change.
The overseas version of Kia EV6 has rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models. Not only that, Kia also launched the EV6 GT with more powerful performance. The vehicle is equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a combined power of 430kW and a combined torque of 740N. ·m, the vehicle's 0-100km/h reaches 3.5 seconds, this acceleration time is relatively high in the electric vehicle camp.
Summary: In the past, we often said that if you have a good meal, you are not afraid of being late, but in today's rapidly changing automobile market, 2 years may be a bit long for a car. The current starting price of Kia EV6 in the US market is US$48,500, which is approximately RMB 330,000. So what will the price of EV6 in China be? In fact, I think it doesn’t matter how much you order, what’s important is that it comes, that’s all.
Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Alfa Romeo Tonale, originally scheduled to be released in September 2021, will not be released to the world until February 2022 due to various factors. Because of this, the Tonale will always give us a feeling of familiarity despite having never met before. . And I think the biggest reason is probably due to its highly recognizable daytime running lights. Once you see it, it may be difficult to forget, so that it makes people think about it from time to time.
American consumers seem to be luckier than us. Alfa Romeo recently announced the price of the Tonale PHEV in the United States, starting at US$42,995, or about 290,000 yuan, while the Stelvio’s starting price in the United States is 45,550. U.S. dollar, approximately RMB 310,000. Referring to the domestic pricing of Stelvio, if the Tonale PHEV model enters the country, its starting price is expected to be around 400,000 yuan, while its fuel version will be cheaper, but it is still expected to be higher than the same level. Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Audi Q3 and other models are expensive.
However, no matter when it finally enters China and what the price is, it cannot hinder my interest in it. In terms of silhouette, Tonale is relatively close to Stelvio. The wavy LED daytime running lights look very ghostly, which coincides with Alfa Romeo's brand tone.
I have never been a fan of styling designs that echo front and rear (none of the perfect shapes in my mind come from this technique), but I have to say that Tonale’s LED daytime running lights do bring an easy-to-understand design to the taillights. Inspired by this, there are indeed not many such easy-to-recognize and sexy taillights on the road.
Compared to Giula and Stelvio, Tonale's interior is much skinnier, and it presents a completely different style. The overall design of the interior is much more complex than the other two models, so it also reflects a more mechanical feel. The huge shift paddles and the Alcantara-wrapped instrument panel in front of the passenger car actually gave me a hint of an Italian supercar.
Unfortunately, the longing for supercars can only stop here. Although Alfa Romeo was born for the track, this Tonale is a family-oriented SUV, and its power configuration is even difficult to form with sports. connect. The regular version of Toanle is equipped with a 1.5T three-cylinder engine and is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system. You know, the three-cylinder engine is still a hurdle that cannot be overcome in the hearts of Chinese people.
Summary: Alfa Romeo has always been at a level of success after entering China. The fact is that in the global market, it is also a very niche brand, and in the eyes of domestic public opinion, the niche represents It has a unique taste, so it is difficult not to be praised, and there is no big problem with its own product strength. If Tonale can enter the country, its situation will not be much different from that of Giulia and Stelvio. This small sales volume may also be the charm of Alfa Romeo in the eyes of us outsiders.
Ford Bronco
The popularity of the Tank 300 in China has forced me to think about this question: Is the potential market for traditional off-road vehicles much larger than imagined? Prior to this, the hard-core off-road vehicles of domestic independent brands were not having a good time. The Roewe RX8 could be said to have declined since its debut. The sales of the Haval H9 were only passable. Of course, after the appearance of the Tank 300, the sales of the H9 were not as good as before. See the law.
I believe other manufacturers will not sit idly by in this situation. When Ford's new Bronco was just launched in 2020, many people started discussions on whether it would enter the country. One of the final results was that the domestic hardcore The number of off-road consumer groups is not enough to attract the introduction of this car, and Bronco has only entered China through parallel imports in the past few years. So now, Ford finds this market attractive again?
Although there is no official confirmation yet, I also believe that it is only a matter of time before the Bronco is eventually produced by Jiangling Ford. After all, there is a saying that "there is no smoke without smoke." In addition, it is said that the Ranger pickup truck will also be produced in China by Jiangling Ford.
Although I have no particular preference for traditional off-road vehicles, it would indeed be quite exciting if the Bronco could come. In this market, the Tank 300 is a latecomer. Before its appearance, there were indeed not many models to choose from at this price point. So, on this level, the introduction of the BroncoThis is a positive signal for consumers who are suffering from aesthetic fatigue.
The shape of this car is indeed very American and very Ford. Its toughness can make people understand its identity and positioning at the first time. At the same time, it seems to be a tribute to the first-generation Bronco in 1966. In addition, it seems that even the front face shape is paid tribute by the way, which also allows the designers of the new Bronco to experience the happiness that only their Porsche colleagues can feel.
Close to the Jeep Wrangler, which is also known as a tough guy, the Bronco also offers two different body styles, 2-door and 4-door, and the top and rear of the vehicle can also be disassembled to achieve intimacy with nature. touch. After disassembly, even the hard roll cage is very similar to the Wrangler.
The interior is undoubtedly a tough one. Even a large-sized central control LCD screen cannot change its temperament. At least for now, this type of model still prefers this design style. The horse-shaped logo on the steering wheel also provides a vivid interpretation of "Bronco". In addition, simplicity and directness are also the main themes of Bronco's interior. The buttons are mechanical and the door panel storage compartments are mesh pockets, all of which are designed to make driving easier. Be more focused.
In the United States, the regular version of Bronco has two engine options, namely a 2.3T four-cylinder engine and a 2.7T V6 engine, and can be matched with a 7-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle adopts the iconic non-load-bearing body structure of hard-core off-road vehicles, and the four-wheel drive system provides electronically controlled part-time four-wheel drive or more advanced automatic four-wheel drive.
In addition, Bronco also has many segmented models in North America, such as the Raptor with more powerful performance and the Heritage version with more retro styling. This also reflects the importance Ford attaches to Bronco.
Summary: If Bronco can finally be made in China, Chinese consumers can have a good choice, and Ford can also use this star model to refresh its domestic image, which is undoubtedly a good choice for both of them. A win-win result. But I may be saying this a little early. The starting price of the 2.3T Bronco in the United States is US$32,295, which is about 220,000 yuan, which is more expensive than the Wrangler’s starting price of 31,195 in the United States. So, can Bronco be introduced? At what configuration and price will it be introduced? In fact, it is enough for us to look forward to.
Nissan Z
After the Nissan 370Z retired from the stage of history, I once thought that this legendary model might become its swan song, because I couldn’t imagine what else Nissan could come up with after the VQ37 was retired.Let ordinary people regain their love for this model. And when the seventh-generation "Z" of this model came out, to be honest, its appearance scared me a little.
It doesn’t seem to be consistent with my aesthetics, because it is a bit unlike the cars of this era. It looks a bit retro and a bit trendy. This fierce collision of tradition and modernity takes me some time to digest. The air intake grille of the previous generation model, the round headlights of the first two generations of models, and the retro rear of the third generation model, this is Nissan designers' understanding of genetic continuation.
This makes this Nissan Z much more interesting. If you look closely, you will also find that its hood has a raised shield-shaped ridge, its door handles are still semi-hidden, and its black The roof makes it look a lot more stylish, which makes it at least a lot more pleasing to the eye than it initially was.
If the interior of the 370Z may make people feel a bit dissatisfied, then the interior changes of the Nissan Z are much more positive. From the current point of view, this interior will not disappoint people in the entire market. The feeling of being downwind. The cockpit incorporates the unique style of JDM sports cars, especially the inherited triple meter on the top of the instrument panel, which is always inseparable from the sense of combat.
In addition, on the Nissan Z, the color of the interior seems to be consistent with the color of the body. The Apple CarPlay interface on the central control screen is pleasing, and some other functions do not seem to be too important to Nissan Z owners. .
Nissan has inserted the latest VR30 engine into the engine compartment of the Z. This V6 engine with a displacement of 3.0L uses a twin-turbocharged intake, with a maximum power of 298kW and a maximum torque of 475N·m. The data is relatively VQ37 has a very obvious improvement, but in terms of vocal expressiveness, it is a bit inferior.
The gearbox naturally has two options: manual and automatic. I believe that most male consumers will prefer the 6-speed manual gearbox configuration. In addition, this manual transmission can also automatically replenish oil when downshifting, ensuring a smoother downshift.
Summary: Overseas, the Nissan Z has been delivered in mid-2022. In Japan, the starting price of the vehicle is 5.2415 million yen, which is approximately RMB 260,000. For a 3.0T V6 two-door sports car, Said, the price is really attractive. Of course, the Chinese people are obviously not so lucky. After all, the official has not disclosed any news about the introduction of Nissan Z. However, Nissan Z appears conspicuously on the homepage of Nissan China’s official website. Does this have a deeper meaning?
Editor’s comment: Flowers are similar every year, but cars are different every year. We live on this planet, repeating the alternation of day and night day after day, and looking forward to the different harvests in the morning of the next day.Such a morning glow. We can't stop our favorite cars from getting older, but similarly, we can't predict the good things that may appear in the days to come. This may also be the important meaning that expectation gives to life. So which car are you looking forward to?
