The problem lies in the definition of a new car. What is a new car?
In order to keep the products fresh in the market, automobile manufacturers will introduce modified models every year (even in a shorter time). The so-called "change" hardly involves the technical upgrade of the whole vehicle, and most of them are the adjustment of configuration or the micro-shaping of appearance. There is nothing new in this new car except that its name is different from the old one.
In fact, the current market cycle of a car is 5 -7 years (from listing to replacement), and there is usually a mid-term change in the middle. Updating every five to seven years is the real all-round innovation of design and technology. The new car launched at this time will be called "replacement new car" by the manufacturer. As far as technical upgrading is concerned, such a model can be called a new car.
Whether it is five years or seven years, it is a long time. In order to taste the real new technology, it is undoubtedly the best choice to buy a new car that has just been replaced. Because when you buy a new car, it means that your car will not be out of date in the next few years.
The replacement cycle of a car is often several years, and it is not always possible to buy a new car. Today, let's take a look at several heavyweight replacement cars that will land on the China market in 2020.
Fourth generation fit
Fit is the topic model of 65438+ 10,000 yuan joint venture vehicle. As a family car, the space is very large; As a personalized car, it has a good modification foundation, and the modified player base at home and abroad is very large.
At present, the third generation Fit whose chassis code is "GK5" is on sale in China. In the second half of last year, when some parts of China began to implement the national six emissions, manufacturers did not upgrade the third-generation Fit to the national six emissions-because Fit was about to usher in a new generation. The chassis code of the fourth generation Fit is "GR3", and the new car was first launched in Japan in February 2004 at 65438+. It is reported that the fourth generation Fit will be unveiled at this year's Beijing Auto Show and is expected to be listed around June.
As a replacement model, GR3 not only continues the genes with large flying space and good control. Almost all the parts that can be upgraded have been upgraded. In terms of design, GR3 changed the tough style of the previous generation and embarked on a "round and lovely style". Especially the design of its headlights, like a pair of MengMeng's big eyes. I believe this design will be favored by many female consumers. In addition, the new car also offers five different body styles.
In the interior part, GR3 adopted a brand-new design language used by Honda in small cars, and added a large screen in the center console.
In addition to the design, GR3' s dynamic collocation is also very interesting. The new car provides two kinds of power: fuel and hybrid. Among them, the fuel power is 1.3L self-priming engine, the maximum horsepower is 98 horsepower, and the peak torque is 1 18 Nm, which matches the CVT gearbox. The i-MMD hybrid power uses a 1.5L self-priming engine with a maximum horsepower of 98 horsepower and a peak torque of 127 Nm. The maximum output power of the motor is 80kW, and the peak torque is 253Nm, matching the E-CVT gearbox. Judging from the collocation of power system, GR3 will take fuel saving as the first priority in power.
The fourth generation Audi A3
Audi A3 is the star model of German luxury brand. It is called a star, not because of the strength of the product, but because it is relatively cheap. The more fashionable appearance makes it attract many female car owners.
Audi A3 has been officially launched since 1996, and its third-generation model has been launched. The fourth generation A3 will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. It is said that the domestic version of the model has entered the trial production stage and is expected to be officially mass-produced in the second quarter of this year.
Do the 4th generation Audi A3 and the 8th generation Golf enjoy MQB together? Evo platform will be consistent with the eighth generation golf in all aspects of technology. Its chassis and power system are expected to be updated. In addition, considering the greater demand for space in China market, the fourth generation Audi A3 will lengthen the wheelbase (after lengthening or approaching the standard axle Audi A4).
In terms of design, judging from the camouflage spy photos taken by the media overseas, the fourth generation Audi A3 will continue the family design language of the current Audi brand. Only the details have been adjusted, such as flatter headlights and sharper air intake grille. In the interior part, the fourth-generation A3 is expected to adopt a brand-new family style that has been applied in Audi A6/A8 and other models, and the overall sense of science and technology will be significantly improved.
Cadillac CT4
Because Cadillac reorganized the product name, CT4 should be a brand-new model-but it is not difficult to find its predecessor. From the product positioning point of view, Cadillac CT4 can be regarded as the replacement model of ATS-L. Cadillac CT4 was officially unveiled at 5438+ 10 in June last year. According to the previous news, CT4 will be launched in the first quarter of this year to make up for the integrity of the product lineup.
In terms of design, the overall design language of CT4 is still Cadillac's family style. Shield grille and teary-eyed headlights are the two most typical elements. Compared with CT5 and CT6 in the family, CT4 has a more compact overall size, and the design of the rear half of the car body is more sporty, such as the duckling tail with the tail facing up. In the interior part, the overall design language of CT4 is similar to that of CT5 and CT6, and the same problem has also appeared, that is, the luxury texture is slightly insufficient.
Technically, Cadillac CT4 will still adopt the power layout of front and rear drive. After listing, it is expected to become the most cost-effective rear-drive steel gun in the same class. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with LSY variable cylinder technology, with a maximum horsepower of 24 1 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm. However, it is reported that the gearbox is 8AT gearbox, which is different from the 10AT used by CT5 and CT6.
The tenth modern sonata
As a member of the "Three Treasures of Diaosi", the former eighth-generation Sonata once became a hot-selling model in China with its highly competitive price and high value. However, the ninth-generation Sonata, which was launched later, failed to continue this momentum, and it can even be said that it ended miserably. Based on this, manufacturers urgently need a brand-new model to change this trend.
The tenth generation Sonata came with such a mission. Perhaps out of caution, the listing pace of the tenth generation Sonata is a bit slow. It was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show last April, but it will not be officially listed in China until April this year.
But after reading this car, you will feel that it is worth waiting for. The first is design, which is different from the previous fluid sculpture design language. The overall style of the new car is more radical, and the waistline of the coupe with a big slip back is very dynamic. What's more, its futuristic LED light set makes the front face look a bit like a catfish with a beard. Compared with the exaggerated appearance, its interior is restrained, the center console with clear division is neat, key shifting and dual-screen design are popular elements at present, and the overall interior style is practical.
Technically, the biggest attraction of the tenth generation Sonata is that it comes from the latest modern i-GMP platform (this car is also the first model of this platform). The platform has been innovated in design, security, operability, dynamic adaptability and economy. In addition, the new car will be equipped with two sets of powertrains, namely 1.5T engine, with maximum horsepower 170 horsepower, matching the 7-speed DCT gearbox; And a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 240 horsepower, matching the 8-speed AT gearbox. Both engines will be equipped with CVVT technology, which can reduce friction loss and improve combustion efficiency.
Let's talk about it finally.
Buying new technology will certainly refresh you. However, we need to remind everyone that the new technology owned by the replacement models may encounter some unstable quality problems in the early stage of listing. Although manufacturers will do a lot of tests before the new car goes on the market, none of them can guarantee 100%. Therefore, buying replacement money is also a slightly risky behavior.
But in my personal opinion, the experience innovation brought by new technology is still worth taking the risk, don't you think?
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