Author: Dolly Jun

On April 19th, the 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition was officially opened at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai, marking the world’s latest automotive manufacturing technology that will be exhibited here as the first A-level auto show held as scheduled in 2021 globally.

SAIC Volkswagen, together with Skoda and SAIC Audi, unveiled all its products with a star-studded lineup, bringing a visual feast to the audience.

“Embracing Change”, singing all the way, the automobile market has evolved from a means of transportation to a synonym for high-quality life. This time, which of SAIC Volkswagen’s super-strong lineups is worth recommending?

SAIC Volkswagen – ID 6X

The new car comes from Volkswagen’s MEB modular electric platform, positioned as a medium and large-sized pure electric SUV.

The ID.6 X has a length of 4876mm, a width of 1848mm, a height of 1680mm, and a wheelbase of 2965mm. It features three rows of seats and supports two layout designs of 6 and 7 seats, providing consumers with more space to meet their driving needs.

At the same time, the ID.6 X is also rich in futuristic and intelligent technology features, creating a 12.3-inch central control screen and a 5.3-inch LCD dashboard, supporting voice interaction function, and equipped with IQ. Drive L2+ level of automatic driving assistance system, making the driving experience more convenient and technologically advanced for users.

The official said that SAIC Volkswagen ID.6 X Launch Edition will be officially opened for pre-order, and the ID.6 X Launch Edition will be equipped with a maximum power of 150 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor and a peak torque of 310 N·m. Its battery capacity is 83.4 kWh, and the comprehensive NEDC cruising range can reach up to 588 km.

All-New Touareg Family

At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, SAIC Volkswagen also brought its brand new fuel-based product matrix, the all-new Touareg family. The all-new Touareg offers a total of five models with an official guide price of RMB 292,000 to RMB 372,000, and the all-new Touareg X offers a total of six models with an official guide price of RMB 282,000 to RMB 362,000.# MQB EVO Platform-based Touareg Family
The all-new Touareg family is based on the MQB EVO digital intelligent architecture and both models adopt the latest SUV family design language of Volkswagen in appearance. As a mid-term modified model, the all-new Touareg applies a brand new design concept to the headlights, using IQ.Light’s LED matrix headlights, and popular through-type taillights, continuing the consistent atmosphere and sense of strength of the Touareg family.

The Touareg X

As a year-round modified model, the Touareg X utilizes the R-line package to adjust the front bumper with sporty details and adopt the through-type lower grille, making it more youthful and sporty.

All-new Touareg Family Interior

The all-new Touareg family uses a brand-new family-style interior in the interior design. The suspended 12-inch touch control LCD screen, combined with the 10.2-inch full LCD digital dashboard, form a dual-screen design, and the inlaid adjustable ambient light strip creates a luxurious atmosphere with a technological feel.

All-new Touareg Family Engine

The all-new Touareg family is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 2.5T V6 turbocharged engine. Both engines are matched with the DQ500 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Among them, the 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a maximum power of 162 kW, and the 2.5T V6 turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 220 kW.

SAIC Skoda – Octavia PRO

At the Shanghai International Auto Show, the all-new Octavia PRO jointly created by SAIC Volkswagen Skoda and the Czech Skoda styling team made its debut. At the same time, the all-new Octavia PRO is the third model based on the MQB-EVO platform following the new Audi A3 and the eighth-generation Golf.

The appearance of the Mingrui PRO continues the design of the overseas version. The large-sized straight waterfall grille, sharp trapezoidal headlights, and through-style lower grille make it more youthful and sporty. The body has sharp and beautiful lines, giving the body a better three-dimensional sense. The new car is 4753mm long, 1832mm wide, 1469mm high, and has a wheelbase of up to 2730mm.

The interior of the Mingrui PRO also brings many surprises. The new car is equipped with a 10.3-inch large LCD instrument panel and a 12.1-inch floating LCD center control screen. At the same time, the gear lever has been replaced with an electronic shift lever, which is full of technology.

In terms of power, the Mingrui PRO will be equipped with a 1.4T engine, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum horsepower of 150hp and a maximum torque of 250 N·m.

SAIC-Audi’s All-New Audi A7L / Audi Concept Shanghai

On the evening of April 18th, Dolijun (the official name of the reporter writing this article) and the national media officially welcomed the debut of SAIC-Audi brand in Shanghai. The brand show brought global debuts of two new models, the all-new Audi A7L pre-production version and the Audi Concept Shanghai.

The all-new Audi A7L pre-production version is the first model released by SAIC-Audi since its establishment, with a global limited number of 1000 units. It is positioned as a C+ grade performance executive car and powered by the MLB Evo platform. The exterior is based on the overseas version, with some modifications. The coupe-style design of the body has been cancelled, and the classic frameless electric suction door design has been retained. It also brings an exclusive limited car color “Qingshan Dai”, which looks exquisite and graceful. The size of the new car is 5076mm long, 1908mm wide, and 1429mm high, with a wheelbase of up to 3026mm. Compared with the overseas version, the current model has increased the length of the body and widened the wheelbase, bringing better performance in interior space.

The Audi A7L premiere edition is equipped with a 3.0T V6 engine, paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, a 48V mild hybrid system, and intelligent quattro four-wheel drive technology. It has a maximum power of 250 kW and a peak torque of 500 N·m.

The Audi concept Shanghai, which debuted this time, is the first luxury electric SUV from SAIC Audi. It is positioned as a compact electric SUV and is based on the MEB platform of Volkswagen Group. The exterior adopts Audi’s new e-tron family styling language, an aluminum alloy material style closed air intake grille, personalized matrix LED headlights, and high recognition.

It is reported that Audi concept Shanghai will be produced at SAIC Anting factory and equipped with an 83.4 kWh battery, and the comprehensive range can reach 560 km.

Copywriter: 42HOW

At this year’s Shanghai International Auto Show, SAIC Volkswagen brought a matrix of models covering all areas with its three major brands. With the advent of the era of electric intelligence and interconnectivity, the automotive market is offering consumers more and more choices. It is inevitable to keep up with the times and reform. The three major brands of SAIC Volkswagen are committed to the transformation of innovation, keeping pace with the automotive market, and constantly exploring in the field of electrification and intelligentization of products. They are writing a new chapter for the new era of automobiles. We look forward to SAIC Volkswagen becoming a domestic aircraft carrier of automobiles, promoting the development of a better future for the automobile industry.

This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.