While everyone is happily enjoying the New Year's Day holiday, 2024 has officially kicked off. Although it is the first month of 2024, the fierce competition in the automobile market has become apparent, with a number of blockbuster new cars choosing to be launched in January. These include the Xpeng X9, Xpeng Motors' first MPV that has attracted much attention, in addition to the Geely Galaxy E8, the new BMW 5 Series and i5, Chery Fengyun A8, the new Lynk & Co 09 EM-P, Lotus EMEYA, the new Lexus GX, etc. They will also be launched within January. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the highlights of these new cars!
car model time to market
Xpeng X9 January 1
Chery Fengyun A8 January 3
Geely Galaxy E8 January 5
New BMW 5 Series Hopefully by the end of January
BMW i5 Hopefully by the end of January
New Lynk & Co 09 EM-P Hopefully January
Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition January 12
smart elf #3 25th anniversary edition Launched on January 19
Lotus EMEYA Hopefully January
The new Lexus GX Hopefully January
Xpeng X9
Launch date: January 1st
In terms of appearance, the front face of Xpeng X9 retains a family-like design style, and the through-type light strip is highly recognizable. The shape of the headlights below the light strips looks very sharp, and combined with the surrounding mesh grille, the front face looks very young and sporty. The exterior rearview mirror is located on the door, and below it is a through-type body waistline that extends from the front to the rear of the car, reflecting a good sense of strength.
In addition, the new car is equipped with large-sized low-wind resistance wheels, which take into account the appearance and can effectively reduce energy consumption and improve 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 the Xpeng X9 has a larger tilt angle, making it look different. Perhaps the unique shape is the key to opening up the "young" MPV market as He Xiaopeng said. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a taillight set that runs through the design, which exactly echoes the front face light set. What needs special attention is that the English logo on the rear can be lit up together with the through-type taillights, which is full of technology.
In terms of interior, the interior of the Xpeng X9 adopts the same latest family design style as the Xpeng G6. The floating central control screen occupies the C position, and is also equipped with an embedded design LCD instrument and a two-spoke steering wheel. , wireless charging pad and two front cup holders.
Xpeng X9 adopts a three-row seat layout, with an interior area of 7.7 square meters. In addition, the width of the central aisle of the new car reaches 180mm. Although it adopts a dynamic fastback design, the third row of the new car still has ample headroom, and the entry and exit height of the third row is as large as 1315mm. At the same time, the third row of seats supports one-touch electric magic storage to further expand the internal space.
Xpeng X9 is equipped with independent seats in the second row, and is equipped with a large entertainment screen and a car 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 and a full atmosphere when lit up at night.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with dual motors at the front and rear, with maximum power of 235kW in the front and 135kW in the rear. BatteryIn terms of capacity, Xpeng X9 is equipped with 84.5kWh and 101.5kWh battery packs, with CLTC pure electric cruising ranges of 610km, 640km and 702km respectively.
Geely Galaxy E8
Launch date: January 5
In terms of appearance, Geely Galaxy E8 adopts the new design language of "ripple aesthetics". The front of the car uses split headlights, and there are two front face designs to choose from. The optional integrated luminous front face is the world's first mass production. It has a built-in 22 rows of 158 luminous windows with a luminous area of 0.105m². It can present different light effects such as welcome and farewell, left and right flowing water, jumping flowing water, and music show.
The Geely Galaxy E8 adopts a coupe-style body design with a wind resistance coefficient of only 0.199Cd, 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 respectively, and the wheelbase is 2925mm.
The overall design of the Galaxy E8"s tail is relatively simple, and the taillight shape is inspired bySince the sun rises, traditional through-type taillights are not used. The lamp cavity is equipped with 390 LED lamp beads, which also support different lamp language forms and have rich visual effects. The Galaxy E8's trunk volume is 420L, and it also provides a 53L front trunk volume, which can meet daily loading needs.
The biggest highlight of the Galaxy E8"s interior is the use of the largest 45-inch 8K through-car screen currently in mass production. At the same time, this screen also achieves an extremely narrow black border of 7.5mm and an ultra-thin thickness of 9.8mm, with a screen-to-body ratio of 98%. It is equipped with a new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip. The chip adopts 5nm process technology, has an AI computing power of 30TOPS, supports full-scenario AI intelligent voice interaction, and can respond extremely quickly in 0.23s. Officials also said that Geely Galaxy E8 will be the first to be equipped with satellite communication technology.
In terms of power system, the Galaxy E8 is available in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. The rear-wheel drive model is equipped with a 400V platform and a motor power of 200kW. The four-wheel drive performance version is based on an 800V silicon carbide platform. The total power of dual motors is 475kW, and it only takes about 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h. In terms of battery and battery life, the Galaxy E8 will be divided into 62kWh and 76kWh, with corresponding battery life of 550km and 665km respectively.
The new BMW 5 Series
Time to market: expected to be at the end of January
In terms of appearance, the domestically produced BMW 5 series basically continues the design of overseas models. Compared with the current BMW 5 series, the front face is tougher and looks dynamic and powerful. . The new car will be equipped with the BMW brand"s latest designed ring-shaped grille and boomerang-style daytime running lights, but it does not use the giant "big nostril" design of the BMW 7 series, and the overall shape is relatively restrained.
Semi-hidden door handle flush with the doorHand, the flat design of the roof antenna makes the side of the BMW 5 series look smoother, and the iconic "Huo's corner" of the rear door is integrated with the C pillar. This idea is reflected in the current BMW 3 series and 7 series. BMW also added an embossed number "5" details, the uniqueness speaks for itself. The length, width and height of the new car are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3105mm. The obvious change at the rear of the new car is the light group, which adopts simple horizontal lines, making the visual effect more slender and refined, and the cover has been redesigned to better fit the shape of the entire vehicle.
In terms of interior, the new car also adopts the latest family style, including the continuous screen design of 12.3-inch instrument+14.9-inch central control screen, and a new style sports steering wheel wait. The new car will be equipped with the iDrive 8.5 system, which will further improve its intelligence. iDrive 8.5 is developed based on the Linux system. The new system introduces the clever floating window (QuickSelect) design to improve the menu structure. Drivers have quick and easy access to frequently used functions in the settings. At the same time, BMW has also optimized the entry logic of functions, making the entry of applications and vehicle settings more intuitive. The applications on the menu can also adjust themselves according to the user"s usage habits and preferences.
For the power part, according to previous declaration information, the new car will provide 525Li and 530Li models to choose from. The two models are equipped with high and low power versions of 2.0T engines respectively, with maximum powers of 156kW and 211kW respectively.
BMW i5
Time to market: end of January
The BMW i5 overall follows the design of the new generation BMW 5 series. Different from the current model, the newThe car has a sharper line design, outlining a more distinct sense of edges and corners. The new car still uses a double-kidney front grille design, and incorporates champagne gold elements around the grille and front surround. The new car has simplified angel-eye headlights to make it more in line with the minimalist aesthetic trend of the current era.
The new car has a very relaxed visual experience and inherits the consistent elegance of the BMW 5 series. The new car will adopt a highly recognizable taillight design and incorporate L-shaped chrome decoration, highlighting the vehicle"s luxurious attributes. The new car is also designed with a "5" shining logo on the Huo's corner, which can produce a blue breathing effect when the vehicle is charging. This is an exclusive customized design element for domestic users.
The new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a +14.9-inch touch screen, and adopts the currently very popular joint-screen design. The new car is also equipped with an enveloping interactive light strip, and the hidden air-conditioning outlet is integrated with the light strip design to make the visual effect in the car simpler. The design of the flowing gold plaque in front of the co-pilot is inspired by China, with the purpose of incorporating a touch of oriental charm into the luxurious atmosphere. The new car has also been upgraded for the rear row and will be equipped with a giant suspended screen in the rear row. This luxurious configuration from the BMW 7 series will become a domestic long-wheelbase version of the 5 is an exclusive option for customers. The screen size reaches 31 inches, the resolution is 8K, and it supports real-time interconnection. Not only that, the new car will also be equipped with high-end configurations such as a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, four-zone automatic independent air conditioning (with independent control panel for the rear seats), and finally, there will be It is equipped with an exclusive logo with the Chinese character "五" to further highlight its special identity as a domestic model.
BMW i5 adopts the upgraded fifth-generation eDrive electric drive system, providing eDrive 40 and M60 xDriveTwo kinds of movementsThe entry-level model will be equipped with a rear motor with a maximum power of 340 horsepower, a peak torque of 430 N·m, and 0-100km/h The acceleration time is 6.0 seconds, and the top speed reaches 193km/h. As the M Performance version, the M60 xDrive is equipped with stronger dual motors and shares the powertrain with the iX M60, with a maximum power of 601 horsepower, peak torque 820 N.m. Officially announced that its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.8 seconds, top speed Limited to 230km/h.
Chery Fengyun A8
Launch time: January 3
In terms of appearance, the new car will have two front face designs. The regular version adopts a large-size front grille design. The headlight groups on both sides are connected by a through-type chrome decorative strip. The overall design broadens the vision of the front of the car. width. At the same time, polygonal ventilation openings are designed on both sides of the front bumper of the new car, making the overall shape more sporty.
The Pro version adopts a new design, with a closed grille and a dot-matrix shape, making it full of new energy colors. A through-type multi-strip ventilation opening design is used under the front enclosure, and the ventilation openings on both sides are Supplemented by the triangle style, the overall design is more sci-fi.
Looking from the side of the car body, the new car adopts a double waistline design, which increases the three-dimensional effect on the side of the vehicle. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4780/1843/1487mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2790mm.
At the rear of the car, the new car’s taillights adopt a blackened design and are connected by a bright black decorative strip to increase the visual width of the rear of the car. The rear enclosure of the new car adopts a double-layer and two-color design, and the expanded lines on both sides further enhance the vehicle’s sense of hierarchy.
In the interior, the new car is equipped with a dual 12.3-inch screen design, combined with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an electronic shift mechanism and a layered center console, which fully demonstrates the vehicle"s sense of technology. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with Lion5.0 AI technology smart cockpit with 8155 chip, which includes intelligent voice, L2-level intelligent driving assistance and other functions. Daily functional configurations include panoramic sunroof, 360 panoramic images, infinite colorful ambient lights, intelligent air purification, etc.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of the fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency hybrid dedicated engine and motor. The engine has a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 220 N·m; the motor has a maximum power of 150kW. , with a maximum torque of 310 N·m; the transmission system is matched with a DHT150 hybrid gearbox, with acceleration of 0-50km/h in 3 seconds and 0-100km/h in 7 seconds. In addition, the new car has a pure electric range of more than 100km and a comprehensive range of is 1300km.
New Lynk & Co 09 EM-P
Time to market: expected to be January
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the new car is not much different from the current model. Only the shape of the mid-grid grille and the ventilation and heat dissipation openings on both sides of the front enclosure have been designed to be optimized, making it look more dynamic. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5042/1977/1780mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2984mm.
In addition, there are not many changes in other aspects of the appearance of the new car. It is still equipped with hidden door handles, a double waistline design, and 19-inch and 20-inch optional dense-spoke wheels. At the rear of the car, the new car is equipped with a transparent taillight set. The interior adopts a vertical arrangement of light sources, which is highly recognizable when lit.
The main changes in the new car come from the interior and vehicle configuration. For example, the new car increases the size of the central touch screen, and cancels the air-conditioning control panel and replaces it with an air-conditioning outlet design; at the same time, the new car also adds a passenger display screen. Interestingly, the display screen is installed on the sun visor, which can provide the dual effect of viewing function and sun shading.
In addition, the vehicle"s seats have also been upgraded. The second row of seats is equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and can move laterally to form a completely flat layout; The third row of seats is equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The row of seats also supports electric adjustment, and the adjustment range has become larger, providing a better riding experience.
In addition, the biggest upgrade of the new car is the dual-chamber air suspension, which is provided by the domestic Kong Hui and jointly developed by Lynk & Co and Kong Hui. products, thereby further improving the driving quality of the vehicle.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to form a plug-in hybrid system. The electrified part will be replaced with a stronger P4 motor. , combined power 555 horsepower , combined torque 844 N·m, transmission system The system adopts a 3-speed hybrid gearbox and is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 40.1kWh. The pure electric range is 160km, 0-100km. /h acceleration time is 4.9 seconds.
Lotus EMEYA
Time to market: expected to be January
In terms of appearance, Lotus EMEYA continues the family design concept, and the double L-shaped split lamp set is very recognizable. New cars still have front surroundsEquipped with a deformable hexagonal active aerodynamic device, this design has been seen on ELETRE.
Looking 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 dynamic multi-spoke wheels and multi-piston brake calipers. At the rear, the overall shape of the new car is equally dynamic. The through-type taillights are the mainstream design direction nowadays. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a liftable rear wing. The through-shaped rear surround echoes well with the dynamic front surround. Officially, the rear spoiler of the new car is 296mm wide and can provide 215kg of downforce when raised.
As for the interior, the overall design of the new car is relatively simple. Officials say that the new car uses yarn extracted from clothing cotton, which is not only lighter but also environmentally friendly. In addition, the new car also uses PVD and other processes to metallize the interior surface. At the same time, we can see that the new car is equipped with 5 digital instruments and 2 streaming media rearview mirrors. The embedded LCD instrument and the 55-inch AR-HUD head-up display provide a wealth of driving information. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a KEF 3D sound system and supports Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with dual motors, with a combined maximum power of 905 horsepower, a combined maximum torque of 985 N·m, an acceleration time of 0-100km/h in 2.78 seconds, and a top speed of 256km/h. In terms of battery life, the new car is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 102kWh and a CLTC cruising range of 600km. In addition, the new car is also equipped with air suspension. In terms of charging, the new car supports 800V fast charging. Charging for 5 minutes can increase the battery life by 180km (CLTC standard), and the battery can be charged within 15 minutes. Increased from 10% to 80%.
The new Lexus GX
Time to market: expected to be January
The new Lexus GX incorporates new family-style design elements, and the shape is still full of muscle. In terms of front face shape, the new car uses a black banner grille with a guard plate in the middle to protect the vehicle off-road. There is also a grille air inlet extending downward on both sides, which is highly recognizable. The daytime running lights adopt an L-shaped design and also have three LED light sources inside. The lower front enclosure adopts a trapezoidal layout, and the front face still looks tough.
On the side of the body, the new car adopts a square design, which further enhances the overall muscular look 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 uses large-sized blackened wheels, which are full of strength. At the same time, the new car provides 18/20/22-inch wheels for consumers to choose from.
Coming to the rear, like the new RX, the new Lexus GX adopts a through-type taillight under the new family design language. Above the taillight is the Lexus English letter logo. The tail shape is square and looks very tough. The new car will be available in 7 color schemes. At the same time, the new car will also launch an Overtrail version in the future, which will bring higher off-road capabilities and be equipped with exclusive functions and design elements.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a simple horizontal and vertical 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 and feels luxurious. The display screen 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 decoration runs through the entire central control, creating a sense of open and spacious space.
The new car offers a variety of second- and third-row seat layouts, and flexible second-row seats that users can choose according to their personal preferences. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with the newly released LEXUS Intelligent Safety System LSS+3.0 system, which supports functions such as the pre-collision safety system PCS and the lane departure warning system LDA.
In terms of power, the new car will provide two types of power, namely a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine and a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid system. In addition, the new car also provides 6 driving modes, including AUTO (automatic), DIRT (dirt), SAND (sand), MUD (mud), DEEP SNOW (snow) and ROCK (rock).
smart Elf #3 25th Anniversary Edition
Launch date: January 19
smart BRABUS #3 25th Anniversary Edition is based on smart BRABUS #3 BRABUS The overall design of the model remains basically the same, but as a commemorative edition model, the new car has upgraded LED headlights and is equipped with a panoramic Galaxy roof, red decoration elements and special two-tone colors with integrated headrestsBlack and white leather seats.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with a 9.2-inch high-definition digital instrument panel, a 12.8-inch touch display, a 10-inch head-up display, and a Beats audio system with 13 speakers.
In terms of power, the smart Elf #3 25th Anniversary Edition is consistent with the BRABUS model. PackageIt has dual motors at the front and rear, with a total motor power of 315 kilowatts, a combined torque of 543 N·m, and a cruising range of 435 kilometers. In addition, the new car is also equipped with DC fast charging power of 150 kilowatts, which can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. %.
Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition
Launch date: January 12
In terms of appearance, the Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition has a more personalized shape, equipped with "Nado Gray" exclusive car paint, and many details are blackened. For example, the layout of the central grid adopts the inlay of carbon black elements. The entire series comes standard with high-definition trident-style matrix LED laser headlights, which perfectly match the entire black body.
The ears on both sides are larger in size, and equipped with a blade-style front surround, which brings a strongersporty atmosphere. The side of the body is also equipped with Audi extended black light package as standard, making the entire body look more integrated.
The taillights have been replaced with a multi-segment design, with a black LOGO to enhance the volume and heaviness of the rear surround. The exhaust adopts quad exhausts with double exits on both sides, bringing a more explosive fighting atmosphere.
In terms of interior, the new car follows the layout of the Audi Q7 and is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 10.1-inch central control screen and an 8.6-inch functional control screen.
But in order to highlight its sporty feel, the car comes standard with super sports seats, with Wagner leather belt S embossing/diamond stitching, seat cushion ventilation/heating, black roof, steering wheel heating and electric adjustment . In addition, the car is also equipped with carbon fiber interior strips, and the steering wheel is also designed with the same elements.
The UI of the vehicle system is also biased towards sportiness. In terms of functions, it supports wireless interconnection, intelligent ACC adaptive cruise, active lane keeping, lane change assistance, head-up display, panoramic image and parking assistance, pre-safety system, etc. .
In terms of power, the Audi SQ7 Dark Knight Edition is equipped with a 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 373kW and a maximum torque of 770N·m. It is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system. Acceleration takes just 4.1 seconds.
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Editor: Xu Zhenyu