Bitauto Original Looking back on the past year, we have witnessed the Chinese auto market under the impact of chip shortages and the epidemic. Even though the superimposed crises have made almost all industry practitioners gasp, there are still game-breakers in the auto market. . Next, we will take stock of the four dark horse new cars in 2022. Although most people are not optimistic about them, they have achieved good sales results, which can be regarded as a bright color in the auto market. These four cars include sedans, SUVs, and new energy vehicles. If you are planning to buy a car recently, you might as well consider them.

Changan Ford Mondeo

Official guide price: 159,800-219,800 yuan

When the new generation of Mondeo was launched, most people would not have thought that this car would reach the top ten in the market segment. Although it has a glorious past, as China's auto market continues to slump and new energy sources squeeze the fuel vehicle market, for those joint venture models with weak brand power, there is actually only one way to revive sales: lower their prices. , ended in a hand-to-hand fight.

In fact, many of the selling points of the new Mondeo were revealed before it was launched. After all, Ford had launched EOVS before the Mondeo. This new set of exterior and interior designs is truly stunning. More importantly, compared to the less down-to-earth price of EVOS, the Mondeo starts at 159,800 yuan, and the top version is only 219,800 yuan, which is really sincere - after all, mainstream joint venture brand B-class cars often start at 159,800 yuan. It has reached 180,000 yuan, and the top version will reach about 250,000 yuan. As a result, the new Mondeo has changed its decline, from the old model's monthly average sales of about 1,500 units to the new model's monthly average sales of more than 7,000 units. It is a very difficult success, and it has also "given a try" to those models who still want to give it a try. Sample".

In terms of exterior and interior design, this new design language is quite eye-catching. At first glance, this car looks like a new energy vehicle - the through-type light strips and slender headlights are both A favorite design technique for new energy vehicles, Mondeo’s classic large-mouth air intake grille remains, but it has made a different breakthrough with the support of new technologies. This set of 3D parametric scale grilles can be used to unlock the vehicle or When approaching with the key, there will be an up and down "breathing" effect, which significantly enhances the sense of ritual.

The two-color design on the side is quite young, and the hidden door handles are rare for this class of cars. In addition, the standard wheels are not small, so the side profile is good. There are two easily identifiable points on the side of American cars. One is that the front of the car is often higher, and the hood line is not as obvious as that of Japanese and German cars. In addition, the rear of the car is often not very "conventional". Mondeo has a short rear. , combined with the exaggerated muscular lines of the rear fender, the whole vehicle looks very powerful. The model we actually shot is the technology flagship version, with a special latte art design.

I think the design of the tail is not very simple., the visual center of gravity is relatively high when viewed from the rear, which is a rare design for a mid-size car that is biased toward youth and sportiness. In addition, there are many design elements at the rear of the entire car, such as through-type taillights, blackened fonts, duck tail, and regular rear surround lines, which look slightly messy.

As for the interior, this interior is designed by Changan Ford. No one will be attracted by its large 1.1m wide screen. In fact, the cockpit design of the new Mondeo is almost the same as that of EVOS. However, for most people, it is very interesting to see such a technologically rich cockpit design in a fuel vehicle. The real-shot model is similar to the ST-Line version. In addition to the main black color inside, there is also a circle of red wiring embellishments.

This smart cockpit consists of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 27-inch main screen. It uses Ford's latest SYNC+2.0 smart mobility interconnection system, which is equipped with Snapdragon's 820A processor. Due to the advantage of screen width, the main interface of the system can simultaneously display vehicle information, vehicle orientation, multimedia and other contents.

In terms of interior materials, American cars rarely use soft materials on the interior. The entire center console is made of soft materials, and leather materials are used in frequently touched areas such as the steering wheel, door panel armrests, and front passenger seat. .

In terms of space, the wheelbase of the new Mondeo reaches 2945mm, which exceeds most models of the same class. In terms of parameters alone, it can be compared with some extended B-class cars. However, the space utilization rate of American cars is not very high. Judging from the actual experience of an experiencer with a height of 184cm, the front row head can get about 3 fingers of space. Keeping the front seat position unchanged, the rear leg space is about 2 punches, and the head space is about 2 fingers.

The new Mondeo is equipped with the CAF488WQC series engine developed by Ford based on the EcoBoost concept. This engine is also currently in service on EVOS. This 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 175kW and a maximum torque of 376N·m. It is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission, and the gear shifting still uses Ford's mainstream knob-type electronic shifting.

The chassis part of the vehicle still uses front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. The lower swing arm of the front suspension is made of aluminum alloy, while the rear suspension is made of steel. The materials used for stamping parts are not as generous as the aluminum alloy materials used in older models.

SAIC Volkswagen Lingdu L

Official guide price: 150,900-190,900 yuan

Friends who pay attention to the car market will have some impressions of the old "luxury wide-body coupe" Lingdu. However, at that time, the gap between Lingdu and Volkswagen's traditional A-class family sedan could not be widened, and the market popularity was not Not high.This time, Lingdu L after a major upgrade obviously gives young people more things they want. The sales of this car are currently stable at around 10,000 units per month, which is quite rare given the shrinking market.

Appearance-wise, as a coupe model, the Lingdu L has smoother lines than other sedans. The brand-new appearance and interior design are very stunning in the same class. It is indeed refreshing compared to Volkswagen's previous models. The front part of the car does not use straight lines, but a simple LED is waiting to run through the front face. The Volkswagen LOGO in the center can also be lit. This design can only be seen on Volkswagen's electric vehicles. The shape of the lamp unit is not as square as before, and it has a willow-leaf eyebrow feel. The interior uses Volkswagen's latest IQ.Light lamp unit, which is powerful.

The lower part uses a dot-matrix front surround, which is large enough and has strong enough impact. The entire front of the car will indeed be more energetic and technological with this red paint color.

On the side of the car body, we have to mention the smooth roof line. The hatchback tailgate is a design popular among young people, and it does take into account the beauty and practicality of the rear of the car. The sharp through-type waistline enhances the sporty temperament, and the frameless doors are more eye-catching, which is relatively rare among models in the same price range. It also officially clarifies the vague positioning of Lingdu in the past: a young and dynamic coupe model.

The visual effect of the rear of the vehicle continues the concept of "wide body". The through-type taillights are wider, and the black base plate and red light group look more sporty. However, the hidden exhaust is a little tasteless.

In the interior of the vehicle, the tilted center console has a larger tilt angle than the similar-looking Lavida and Sagitar. The light-colored leather + carbon fiber trim panels make the interior atmosphere look more advanced. Although the screen and car system are still the same as many Volkswagen models, the wireless CarPlay function still makes this car completely adequate in terms of ease of use.

The center console area does not use a traditional gear lever, but uses a more technological shift lever. The sense of technology is also reflected in many places. For example, many buttons in the car are actually in touch mode, and the steering wheel has vibration feedback. It is not difficult for young people to adapt, but I still have some problems after using it personally. Risk of accidental contact. But putting these aside, the whole interior of the car looks really good.

In terms of space, if compared with a car that is mainly used as a family, there will still be some disadvantages, but it is mainly concentrated in the head space. The relatively low body height is not so friendly to tall drivers. There is no problem with the internal space.

In terms of power, all Lingdu L series are equipped with a 1.4T engine, code-named EA211. This turbine has a displacement of 1.4L.Supercharged engines are also widely used throughout the Volkswagen Group, with a maximum engine power of 110kW and a peak torque of 250N·m. However, the parameters can only be approximated. In fact, although the 1.4T engine + dual-clutch combination is installed on many models, different adjustments can also give each car a different character.

The powertrain of Lingdu L will actually be more flexible in tuning than A-class sedans such as Lavida and Sagitar. Yes, I used the word agile. No matter which power output mode is used, the shifting logic of the gearbox will be more radical than that of the other two family cars, while maintaining good smoothness. In addition, the overall steering feel will be lighter, so it seems that this car regardless of It has a relaxing driving experience whether you are stuck in traffic or cruising, and it does not require you to compete with the vehicle.

Wenjie M7

Official guide price: 319,800-379,800 yuan

The current sales volume of the Wenjie M7 is around 3,500 units per month. This number is not surprising alone. After all, its younger brother, the Wenjie M5, has a peak sales volume of 8,000+ units. However, considering the public opinion this car received at the beginning, The environment is poor, and its price range of 319,800-379,800 yuan highly overlaps with the previous Ideal ONE and the later Ideal L8, so it is not easy to achieve this result.

For the front face, the Wenjie M7 does not adopt a design similar to the Wenjie M5, but adopts a front face design that is very biased towards fuel vehicles, whether it is the through-type light bar, the upper and lower air intake grilles or the vertical Straight daytime running lights are not a new element in this era. This pine-frost green body color also requires an option of +6,000 yuan.

In terms of body size, the Wenjie M7 reaches 5020/1945/1775mm, with a wheelbase of 2820mm. It is positioned as a medium to large SUV. Although the body length exceeds 5 meters, the wheelbase parameters are somewhat difficult to figure out. After all, the star of compact SUVs is The higher L reaches 2845mm. However, the wheelbase is not necessarily equivalent to the riding space, so we will look at the specific space performance later.

Since the main target consumers are family users, the side of the Wenjie M7 uses a relatively straight body line like most medium and large SUVs. It is also equipped with hidden door handles and the styles of the wheel rims are also various. The spoke rim position is quite satisfactory in design.

At the rear of the vehicle, the Wenjie M7 uses a through-type LED taillight. The visual center of gravity is closer to the middle, making it look slightly thicker. In fact, from the appearance design point of view, this car is a bit ordinary - the various design elements at the front and rear are not new, and the proportions are quite satisfactory.

In terms of interior design, Wenjie M7 adopts relatively conventional fully symmetrical interior design lines. Except for the large central control screen, no buttons, and two mobile phone wireless charging areas on the central console, there are no other features.The design is relatively simple. This interior is similar to that of the Wenjie M5, with only subtle differences.

I think one of the advantages is that it has a better sense of space. The body width of the M7 itself reaches 1945mm. The interior does not have a complicated design, which will make the car look very large. The other is that the sense of luxury is not bad. The leather in various parts of the Jie M7 feels good, and the combination of wood grain veneers gives it a traditional luxury car feel. Different materials are used to create a sense of layering. This is also a common design technique for large cars of this level. It has no merit but no fault. .

Of course, the most noteworthy thing about this interior is the car system. In terms of hardware, the Wenjie M7’s smart cockpit consists of a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 15.6-inch central control screen. The car chip is Huawei’s own The Kirin 990A chip is developed by Huawei, and the car system uses Huawei’s self-developed HarmonyOS.

After experiencing it, the advantages of Wenjie M7's car system mainly lie in two places: The first advantage is that the voice system wake-up speed and experience of Wenjie M7 are the first-tier level of all current models, and the wake-up speed is extremely fast. , it can be said that it is visible. Secondly, Wenjie M7 has more hardware interconnection functions based on Hongmeng OS, such as Huawei watches, mobile phones, computers, and Huawei's IOT hardware. If you are an in-depth user of Huawei, then there are almost no cars that are better than Wenjie The experience brought by M7 is better.

In terms of space, an experiencer with a height of 175cm has a different space experience on the Wenjie M7. The overall space is even more abundant than that of the Ideal ONE. Taking into account the height difference between the experiencers, we can consider the seating space of the two cars Similar, but not as obvious as the wheelbase parameter.

For the power part, Wenjie M7 uses an extended-range hybrid power system, and is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions. The single-motor model uses a 200kW/360N·m rear motor, which is independently developed by Huawei and has a 100-kilometer rating. The acceleration time is 7.8 seconds, while the dual-motor model of the Wenjie M7 has a total power of 330kW, a peak torque of 660N·m, and an acceleration time of 100 kilometers per 4.8 seconds.

I think this kind of power distribution is relatively more reasonable. Whether it is the household level of 7.8 seconds or the quasi-performance level of 4.8 seconds, it will cover a wider range of people - corresponding to the 2.0T and 3.0 fuel vehicles of the same level. T's power distribution, and more importantly, the cost of upgrading power is much lower. The battery pack capacity of Wenjie M7 is 40kWh, and the WLTC cruising range is 150/135km (single motor/dual motor version)

Ideal L9

Official guide price: 459,800 yuan

Ideal has always been a brand with its own controversies, but so farAt this stage, most people who do not believe in ideals have been severely slapped in the face. This full-size SUV, priced at 459,800 yuan, has sold more than 9,000 units for three consecutive months. Although the license plate policy for extended-range hybrid/plug-in hybrid models may become tighter in the future, it will soon Obviously it is the best-selling model at this stage, with sales far exceeding expectations.

Compared with the previous model Ideal ONE, the L9 has a major subversion in design. Although it retains the iconic star-ring LED daytime running lights, the vehicle is more rounded and larger in size. In appearance, the lidar and split-type large Elements such as lights also look more sci-fi.

The ideal L9 has a body size of 5218/1998/1800mm and a wheelbase of 3105mm. It can be said to be a well-deserved "Big Mac". The side design of the L9 continues the simple style of the Ideal ONE, and the shadow of the Ideal ONE can also be seen in the side windows. However, the Ideal L9 follows the trend and upgrades the hidden door handles, and the angle of the D-pillar is also more friendly to the interior space. Not much to say about the design of the rear of the car. A through-type taillight that echoes the front of the car is completed. The entire rear of the car looks simple and powerful.

The design and functions inside the car have also been upgraded by leaps and bounds. The design of the instrument panel, OLED screen, and intelligent experience upgrade in the rear row have been cancelled. You must know that the Ideal ONE has only been released for more than two years. Such an iteration speed is in It was unthinkable in the past.

In addition to the two 15.7-inch screens in the front row, the rear entertainment screen of Lili L9 is also 15.7 inches. Lili calls it "five-screen three-dimensional interaction". The occupants in the car can interact with each other through touch, voice, and gestures. Three ways to operate various functions in the car. The Lideal L9 is equipped with two Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips and supports switching between dual 5G operators.

The Lideal L9 uses a 2+2+2 6-seater layout, and all 6 seats in the three rows are equipped with electric adjustment and heating functions. The seats have ventilation and massage functions. In addition, the right seat of the second row also has an exclusive small table and leg rest. The three rows of seats in the car have a stepped layout, and the seating space in the third row will not be particularly cramped. In terms of loading space, the Lili L9 can provide 242L of luggage space when the third row of seats is used, which can be expanded to 640L after the third row of seat backs are folded down.

In terms of power, Lili L9 is equipped with dual front and rear motors. The front motor has a maximum power of 130kW and the rear motor has a maximum power of 200kW. The total system power is 330kW and the total torque is 620N·m. The range extender is a 1.5T four-cylinder engine equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 44.5kWh. The CLTC pure electric range is 215km, and the comprehensive range reaches 1315km.

Summary of the full text: Whether it is Mondeo or Ideal L9, the four cars recommended today actually have good dazzling performances in their respective market segments. This dazzling performance may be due to product concepts, product functions, or even It may be due to price. This is because they have unique competitive points compared with models of the same level, so these four cars can buck the trend and achieve good sales results in 2022. So, will they impress you? Let’s chat in the comment section.