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SAIC Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.3 debuts and opens for pre-orders!
On August 29th, at the Chengdu Auto Show media day, SAIC Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.3 debuted and opened for pre-orders! The appearance of the new car is basically consistent with the foreign version, and it offers five body colors: Aurora Green, Cyber Yellow, Superconductive Red, Ion Grey, and Crystal White.
The upper grille adopts a closed design, with horizontally illuminated strips penetrating the two LED headlights on both sides; the Beauty Eyes front headlights enhance interaction; at the lower grille, the horizontally connected design effectively extends the proportion of the front of the car and stretches the visual width. The outer periphery of the bumper adopts a unique relief design.
The length, width, and height of the ID.3 body are 4,261mm, 1,778mm, and 1,568mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,765mm. The interior adopts a lightweight design concept, with further organized design elements in various functional areas, a more hierarchical layout, and a clearer structure. It is equipped with a 10-inch central control screen of the E3 architecture, and of course, the added benefit of AR HUD. The ID.3 unveiled this time uses a 57.3 kWh lithium-ion power battery with a range of up to 430 km. The ID.3 has a 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear. Meanwhile, ID.3 is the only rear-wheel-drive model in the same class!
The ID.3 is already open for pre-orders at the Chengdu Auto Show. During the pre-order phase, customers who place an order with a deposit of 300 yuan can enjoy 300 yuan off the vehicle payment of 3000 yuan.
Quick Review:Thanks to the MEB pure electric platform, the ID.3 has the same characteristics as other ID brothers: long wheelbase + short front and rear overhangs. The MEB sets the core components such as battery pack and motor in a fixed position and mode. The battery is embedded in the bottom of the car, and the axle module and transmission system module are distant from each other, making the vehicle have a longer wheelbase and shorter front and rear overhangs. At the same time, the MEB platform enables the ID.3 to use the same set of equipment for driving assistance hardware as the ID.4 series. In terms of driving assistance, the ID.3 should not disappoint anyone. The ID.3 has brought the price of joint venture pure electric platforms to the level of 150,000 yuan, facing mostly the competitors of fuel-to-electricity conversion platform. As a “pure electric Golf”, will the ID.3 become a dark horse in the A-level electric vehicle market? We will wait and see.
Euler pure electric SUV Cherry Cat debuts
On August 29th, Euler’s first pure electric SUV, Cherry Cat, debuted at the Chengdu Auto Show.
According to previous application information, Euler’s Cherry Cat has a body size of 4,510 x 1,855 x 1,665 mm and a wheelbase of 2,710 mm. Based on the Great Wall Lemon platform pure electric architecture, Euler Cherry Cat’s maximum NEDC range can reach 600 kilometers, and it is equipped with cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries from honeycomb energy.
In terms of crowd positioning and product significance, Euler stated through survey reports that as the first SUV model of the Euler category, Cherry Cat users are concentrated in family users, and their consideration of space and comprehensive configuration functions is more balanced.
Quick Comment:
Euler has always focused on the female market, and the addition of Cherry Cat strengthens Euler’s product lineup in this segment and attracts more consumers’ attention. In terms of product strength, Cherry Cat will also form a competitive relationship with models such as the WM EX5 and AION V after it goes on the market. We look forward to seeing how Cherry Cat performs in terms of sales after it is launched.
SAIC R ES 33 production version debuts
In terms of design, the ES 33 production version appearance debuted for the first time at the Chengdu Auto Show, and the exterior design restores the concept car. At the same time, SAIC R stated that the hardware and software of the ES 33 body can be transformed into “LEGO® modules” for users to customize MOC (My Own Creation), allowing users to play cars like “building LEGO® blocks.”
In terms of intelligent driving, based on R-TECH, the ES 33 is equipped with a fully self-developed advanced smart driving solution PP-CEMTM, and through sensors such as Luminar’s lidar, Valeo’s 4D imaging radar, high-precision maps, visual cameras, and millimeter-wave radars, it constructs a “six-fold fusion perception system.”# SAIC R ES33 Unveils Full-Stack Solution at the Chengdu Auto Show 2021
SAIC R ES33 unveiled its full-stack solution at the Chengdu Auto Show 2021. The new solution enables “cloud, mobile, in-car, and intelligent hardware” integration with its SOA platform. Developers and partners can leverage the platform to achieve agile development and rapid iteration, improving the OTA upgrade frequency to “weekly” or even “daily.” Meanwhile, users can use the platform’s “Scenario Workshop” to drag-and-drop and customize personalized scenarios and subscription services.
SAIC R ES33 will be available in 2022.
Commentary:
SAIC R ES33’s mass-produced version made its debut, with a highly consistent exterior design with the previously revealed concept car, highlighting the vehicle’s sporty look with sleek lines and a streamlined design. SAIC R included almost all the new hardware available for advanced driving assistance systems, including laser, 4D, millimeter-wave radar, high-precision maps, various cameras and more, demonstrating SAIC R’s strong emphasis on this vehicle. However, the price has not been announced so far, and the interior of the vehicle has not been publicly displayed. We look forward to seeing the “true face” of this car soon.
LINGPAI T03 micro sweet version and luxury Pro version on the Market
LINGPAI T03 micro sweet version and LINGPAI T03 luxury Pro version officially went on the market, with the T03 micro sweet version at a nationwide guidance price of 62,880 yuan after subsidy, and the T03 luxury Pro version at a nationwide guidance price of 76,800 yuan after subsidy. Users can book the new cars on the LINGPAI App, and the cars will be delivered starting in September.
The micro sweet version is available in two exterior colors, full-color sand pink, and coral orange, with exclusive exterior stickers; in terms of the interior, the micro sweet version comes equipped with a purple-gray interior, gray fabric seats, purple safety belts, and customized seat covers and floor mats.
The luxury Pro version has a maximum motor power of 80kW and a maximum torque of 158N·m, with acceleration time of 0-50 km/h in just four seconds. It comes in neo-green and star-river silver, with unique roof colors and gray-orange interiors!
The LINGPAI T03 micro sweet version retains the TPMS intelligent tire pressure monitoring system as standard throughout the series, with three-point pre-tightening limiting safety belts for the front seats, safety belt unfastened prompt, and other safety features.
Commentary:# Zero Run Delivered 26,148 Units in 2021 with T03 as the Top Seller
Zero Run is currently in the second tier of new forces in the auto industry, with outstanding sales performance. According to the official statement from Zero Run, it delivered a total of 26,148 units this year, with 4,404 units delivered in July. Among them, C-end customers accounted for 95.3% of the insured volume, ranking first among new energy vehicle makers. T03, which delivered 4,283 units and received 6,125 orders, has made a significant contribution to Zero Run’s sales. After the launch of the new version, T03 is getting stronger, and there is still room for growth in future sales.
BMW Exhibits Many Models at Chengdu Auto Show, iX3 Receives an Update
At the BMW booth at this year’s Chengdu Auto Show, the BMW Group showcased several models from its BMW core brand, as well as its BMW i and BMW M sub-brands, and the MINI brand.
The new BMW X3 M and the new BMW X4 M made their global debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, with prices ranging from 839,900 yuan to 929,900 yuan. The new X3 is priced at 392,800-475,800 yuan. The all-new 4 Series Gran Coupe is priced at 375,000-470,000 yuan for pre-sale. The thunder version of the all-new M4 convertible is priced at 999,900 yuan. The BMW 8 Series Flame Collection Edition is priced at 1,198,000 yuan, limited to 65 units.
The MINI brand debuted its series of black label special edition models in China for the first time, including the MINI three-door, five-door, CABRIO convertible, and COUNTRYMAN models. The whole body’s internal and external design is in full black, with a choice of “Midnight Black” and “80° Black” colors. The special edition models have already been launched and are priced at 257,800-371,800 yuan.
Most importantly, the BMW pure electric brand, BMW i, has received an update for the mid-term facelift and made its global debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. The new BMW iX3 features fifth-generation eDrive electric drive technology, achieving 93% motor efficiency and a pure electric range of 500 kilometers under NEDC. Its average power consumption is 16.7 kWh per 100 kilometers. At the same time, the new iX3 is the first BMW pure electric vehicle to offer plug-and-charge service.
Quick Comment:According to official data from BMW, the sales in the second quarter of 2021 increased significantly, with a MoM growth rate of up to 140% compared to the first quarter. Insurance data shows that the insurance volume of iX3 in Q2 reached 4,858 vehicles, nearly doubling the volume of 2,425 vehicles in Q1. With the recent upgrade of iX3, its sales may see further increase in the future.
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.