2011 Shanghai Auto Show: Highlights Model Inventory

This year's Shanghai Auto Show, "Baiqi Zhengyan," all companies have come up with their own fist products without reservation. Some of these products are newly listed, some are globally presented, represent the development trend of the company's products, or represent the highest and most up-to-date technological level of the company. The reporter selected several representative models and reviewed them one by one.

Fiat 500

Introduction: At this year's Shanghai Auto Show, there is only one protagonist in the GAC Fiat booth. That is the Fiat 500. The Fiat 500 is a star product of the Fiat brand. Since its launch in July 2007, it has sold more than 650,000 vehicles worldwide and has won 60 international awards, including the 2008 European Car of the Year.

The new Fiat 500 equipped 1.4L engine is the world's first combined with the innovative flexible valve actuation system (FVVA), MultiAir technology, and put into mass production of the engine, the maximum power of 75kW/6500rpm, maximum torque of 133N · m/4000 rpm, a major breakthrough in improving power, reducing fuel consumption, and reducing emissions.

Comments: Fiat's operating income for the first quarter of this year reached 9.21 billion euros, up 7.1% year-on-year. The reinstallation of the Fiat 500 at the Shanghai Auto Show revealed the fierce ambitions of Fiat, who is known for developing and selling small cars, to revive the Chinese market after cooperating with Guangzhou Automobile.

The new Passat

Summary: In April 17th, before the opening of the Shanghai Carriage in Shanghai, Shanghai Volkswagen's new Passat was launched, priced at 218,800 to 318,800 yuan. At the Shanghai Auto Show, this new car is undoubtedly one of the most important exhibition vehicles for the public. The new Passat body length, width and height are 4870mm, 1834mm and 1472mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2803mm. Except the Ultimate 3.0L V6 naturally aspirated engine, the other models are equipped with Volkswagen 1.8L/2.0L TSI+DSG power combination.

Comments: Compared with the cash Passat, the new Passat, whether it is the appearance, interior or power, and even the development platform has changed, the body line is tough, will be the Shanghai Volkswagen in the next few years to compete in the domestic B-class car market's main model.

BYD G6

Briefing: On April 19, BYD released its own self-developed turbocharged in-cylinder direct-injection engine + dual-clutch transmission powertrain combination at the Shanghai Auto Show and launched the G6 model that was the first to fit this system. BYD Turbo 1.5Ti turbocharged direct injection engine rated power 113kW/5500rpm, maximum torque 240N · m / 1750 ~ 3500rpm, power 75.5kW, torque 160.4N · m, coupled with dual-clutch transmission with fast response, so that The vehicle's power is greatly enhanced.

Comments: Volkswagen has led the trend of turbocharged in-cylinder direct injection engine + dual clutch transmission power combination in China. Since the introduction of the “TSI+DSG” power combination, the advantages of the power system have become the most important selling point for many popular models. Domestic companies have also developed supercharged direct injection engines and dual clutch transmission technologies. The launch of BYD's new "Heart" G6 shows the achievements of its own brand in the development of advanced power systems. However, the actual results are as true as the company said, but also waiting for the market to test.

E'Z Yi Zhi

Introduction: E'Z Yi Zhi is the star product of GAC Toyota at this year's Shanghai Auto Show. As a fashionable multi-function vehicle (FUV) introduced by GAC Toyota, E'Z Yat-induced wheelbase of 2780mm, equipped with dual VVT-i engine + CVT power combination, should be IKEA. After the introduction of E'Z Plaza, GAC Toyota has formed a series of products covering medium to high-grade cars, small cars, SUVs and FUVs.

Comments: With the gradual development of China's auto market, the diversification trend of auto consumption becomes more and more obvious. Products are continuously subdivided, and the future market prospects for cross-border vehicles and utility vehicles are promising.

Dongfeng Peugeot 508

Introduction: At the Shanghai Auto Show, Dongfeng Peugeot 508 officially debuted in the Asia-Pacific region. The car will be listed in June and is expected to sell for 180,000 to 250,000 yuan. The Peugeot 508 has a body length of 4800mm and a wheelbase of 2817mm. The power system is similar to that of the Citroen C5. It is an important model for the Dongfeng Peugeot to enter the B-Class market.

Comments: The competition in the B-class car market is getting more and more intense, and European and Korean cars are frequently making efforts in this market segment. The eighth-generation Sonata, Kia K5, the new Passat, plus the Accord, Camry, Teana, Regal ... ..., Peugeot 508 listed after the challenge is not small.

Dongfeng Yulonna Zhijie SUV

Introduction: Following the debut in Shenzhen in November last year, the Dongfeng Yulonna Zhijie brand took its MPV, SUV, electric concept car to the Shanghai Auto Show. The body length, width and height of the Na Zhijie SUV are respectively 4800mm, 1930mm and 1720mm, and the wheelbase is 2910mm. It is a medium and large SUV equipped with a 2.2L displacement MEFI turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 130kW/6000rpm. The torque is 280N·m/2500～4000rpm. The front McPherson and rear composite torsion beam suspension is used. There are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models available. The car will be Dongfeng Yulonna’s first listed product, with an estimated price of about 200,000 to 250,000 yuan.

Comments: As Dongfeng Yulonna’s first product to compete in the mainland market, the importance of the Na Zhijie SUV for brand promotion is self-evident. At present, the popularity of the Nazhijie brand in the Mainland is not high, and whether the high starting point of Dongfeng Yulon can bring about better market sales remains to be seen.

New Mazda 3 sedan

Introduction: On April 19th, the new Mazda 3 sedan debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show. The new Mazda 3 sedan and the “big mouth version” of the Mazda 3 hatchback, which first landed on the domestic market as an importer, have the same design elements in many aspects, including the front line contours, lamps, and the iconic “big mouth” front face. Power will use 1.6L, 2.0L naturally aspirated engine. The car is expected to be listed in the domestic market in the fourth quarter of this year.

Comments: The shape and interior of the new Mazda 3 sedan have all been improved, but it is regrettable that news of the use of cash in the cash car will be adopted. The Mazda3, which emphasizes sports, should probably make more use of motivation.

The son of Chery New Oriental

Summary: On April 19, the son of Chery's New Oriental made its appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show. The car's body length, width and height are 4866mm, 1840mm and 1500mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2768mm. It is a new generation of products developed by Chery specifically for public business target consumers. The son of New Oriental is equipped with an ACTECO 2.0L VVT engine with a rated power of 102kW and a maximum torque of 182N·m, matching the MT/CVT transmission.

Comments: E5 and the son of New Oriental are the heavyweight products that Chery displayed at this year's Shanghai Auto Show. The E5 is a compact sedan. The Son of New Oriental will take on Chery’s mission of developing the commercial vehicle market.