BMW X3L leads the Chengdu Auto Show new car preview

The Chengdu Auto Show will officially open on August 30. Recently, we have obtained more news about the Chengdu Auto Show's new cars, including the BMW X3L, Zhijie R7, and DEEPAL S05, which will be launched, and the NETA S hunting suit, the new Cadillac XT5, and the Wenjie M7 Pro version will be officially launched. Previously, we released the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show New Car Preview. In this issue, we will continue to help you understand the new cars that will be launched at this Chengdu Auto Show.

New BMW X3L

Auto Show Action: Debuts

We learned from the official that the new generation BMW X3L will be officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show. The new car has been comprehensively upgraded in appearance, interior, and power, and the wheelbase has been increased by 110 mm to 2975 mm based on the overseas standard version.

From the side, the new car is equipped with raised front and rear fenders and five-spoke wheels. The D-pillar still retains the Hofmeister corner design. The rear door clearly shows that the wheelbase of the new car has been lengthened. In terms of the rear, it adopts a new feather-shaped taillight, and the double L-shaped light strips form a powerful "X" shape. With the spoiler on the roof and the diffuser below, it has a strong sense of sportiness. In terms of model size, the new generation BMW X3L is 4865/1920mm long and wide respectively, and the wheelbase is 2975mm.

In terms of interior, as a new generation model, the newly upgraded interior adheres to BMW's design concept of "simplifying complexity" and "driver-centric". Specifically, the new car is equipped with a large-size dual screen, the center console and door positions create a strong sense of surround wrapping through crystal decoration and ambient lights, and the control buttons on the door panels are replaced with touch-sensitive buttons, further enhancing the interior texture.

In addition, the car will also be equipped with a panoramic star-track skylight, providing drivers and passengers with a wider view of the sky and a more spacious sense of space. It is worth mentioning that the color of the star-track skylight can also change according to different driving theme modes (My Modes), creating a sophisticated and impressive technological cockpit experience.

In terms of power, according to previously reported information, the 30Li model will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 211kW (287 horsepower). In terms of the transmission system, the new car will continue to be equipped with an 8-speed manual transmission and will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

● Editor's comments:

In order to meet the domestic market consumers' pursuit of space, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5 have long launched domestic long-wheelbase models. The new generation of BMW X3 has finally launched a long-wheelbase version. The wheelbase of 2975mm is consistent with the standard wheelbase version of the BMW X5, which makes it more confident in facing the two old rivals in terms of space. In addition, in addition to the threat from Mercedes-Benz and Audi, the rising Chinese brand models will obviously put some pressure on the new BMW X3L.

Faced with a market environment with high competitive pressure, the new BMW X3L, which is about to be launched, should be said to have not disappointed people. The new car shows BMW's unique understanding of technology. The new floating curved screen, the surrounding interactive light strip, and the panoramic star track skylight make people feel like they are in a spaceship, which is impressive. In addition, the new car has also made significant improvements in power. The maximum power of the 2.0T engine has been increased to 287 horsepower, which is higher than the mainstream 2.0T engine on the market, further improving its market competitiveness.

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● Zhijie R7

Auto Show Action: Debut (Possible Pre-sale)

We have learned that the Zhijie R7 will debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, with an estimated price of $42253 to $56338. Positioned as a mid-size SUV, it is a joint venture between Huawei and Chery, and will also be the first coupe SUV. The R in the name stands for Revolution, which represents breakthrough and subversion.

From the side of the car, the new car adopts a short front and rear overhang and long-wheelbase design. The hidden door handles are still on the car, and there is a "little blue light" of intelligent driving on the front fender. The new car adopts a fastback shape, which looks very dynamic as a whole. From the inside of the wheel rim, you can see that it also uses red brake calipers. In terms of the rear, the new car adopts a through-type taillight design. In terms of body size, according to the parameters exposed on the Internet, its body length reaches 4956mm and the wheelbase is 2950mm.

The interior has not been officially announced. However, from previous spy photos, the new car still adopts a minimalist design style, equipped with a full LCD instrument screen and a central control screen, a mobile phone wireless charger, and two cup holders under the central console. The oval steering wheel has only two roller knobs. In addition, as an SUV model, the new car has a larger rear view mirror, which provides a clearer field of view.

In terms of power, according to previous news, the new car will continue to be equipped with Huawei's motor system. The Zhijie S7 comes standard with an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform. There are single-motor and dual-motor versions. The single-motor version has a maximum power of 215 kilowatts, and the dual-motor version has a maximum power of 365 kilowatts.

● Editor's Comments

In recent years, coupe SUVs have become increasingly popular, and major new brands have followed suit. Hongmeng Intelligent Driving is finally about to launch its first Coupe SUV. This car has not yet been officially released. Still, according to previous news, the car will be equipped with Huawei's latest ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system, with an omnidirectional collision avoidance system, and high-precision 4D millimeter-wave radar. It will also be equipped with a new generation of Hongmeng cockpit, car cloud service 3.0, new AR-HUD, a megapixel smart headlight module, etc. Its performance in terms of intelligence is very worth looking forward to.

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●  DEEPAL S05

Auto Show Action: Debuts

As the first compact SUV model of the DEEPAL brand, the DEEPAL S05 is expected to debut at the Chengdu Auto Show and then be officially launched in September.

The exterior of the DEEPAL S05 adopts a design language different from the DEEPAL models on sale, and the overall look is round and full. The closed front grille at the front of the car is equipped with narrow headlights, which, combined with the aircraft wing-like decorative parts below, make it look very technological. The side of the car body adopts a double waistline design, combined with hidden door handles, the shape is very dynamic. The rear of the car is equipped with a through-type taillight group, and the dark blue LOGO in the center can be lit. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4620/1900/1600mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2880mm.

Looking at the interior, the new car adopts vibrant orange + black contrasting colors and adds chrome elements to many details to highlight the youthful and sporty style.

At the same time, the car adopts a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, a large-size sunflower screen, and hidden air-conditioning vents, which have a sense of technology. In terms of configuration, it is known that the new car will provide a panoramic skylight, rear air-conditioning vents, HUD head-up display, mobile phone wireless charging, etc. in the future.

In terms of power, the DEEPAL S05 pure electric version will be equipped with a drive motor model XTDM40 produced by DEEPAL Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 175 kilowatts. At the same time, the car is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, but there is no news about the specific endurance performance and the power of the extended-range version.

● Editor's Comments

It is worth noting that the wheelbase of DEEPAL S05 reaches 2880mm, which is not small for a compact SUV. It is conceivable that the interior space should be relatively spacious and quite suitable for daily household use. The comprehensive product strength in other aspects is also relatively balanced, without obvious shortcomings. Since the beginning of this year, the two popular models of DEEPAL, SL03 and S07, have an average monthly sales of more than 5,000 units respectively, and the overall market performance is still good.

The launch of DEEPAL S05 is expected to fill the market gap below G318 and S07 and help the DEEPAL brand further improve its product matrix.

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● Wenjie M7 Pro

Auto Show Action: Listing

The new M7 Pro will be launched in Chengdu on August 26 and will be unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show. The car is now available for pre-order, with a pre-sale price starting at 249,800 yuan. It is expected that the new car will cancel the laser radar and adopt a pure visual intelligent driving solution.

Looking at the interior, the new car is expected to be equipped with a 10.25-inch curved full LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch 2K HDR central control screen. The car uses the Harmony OS smart cockpit system and also has a HUD head-up display and wireless mobile phone charging. In terms of intelligent driving, the new M7 Pro version will be equipped with the HUAWEI ADS basic version.

In terms of power, the M7 Pro version is expected to continue to use the extended-range power system of the current model, equipped with a 1.5T range extender, with a maximum power of 112 kW, and two power options: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive, with maximum power of 200 kW and 330 kW respectively. Depending on the power and configuration version, the car's CLTC pure electric range is 210-240km, and the comprehensive range is 1250-1300km.

● Editor's Comments

Although the M7 Pro version has canceled the laser radar, it still has the intelligent driving support of the basic version of HUAWEI ADS. It can realize the NCA intelligent driving pilot assistance function on national highways and urban expressways, and will also be equipped with AEB active safety and intelligent parking assistance. In general, this car is more suitable for users who do not have high requirements for vehicle intelligent driving. At the same price, the M7 Pro has a larger interior space and good comfort configuration, and it is also endorsed by Huawei. It is expected to perform well in the market.

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● BMW X1 M35Li

Auto Show Action: Listing

We learned from the official that the BMW X1 M35Li will be launched at the Chengdu Auto Show. This car will be the first high-performance model equipped with an M package born at the Shenyang production base of Brilliance BMW. It is positioned as a compact SUV and will be produced on the same line as the BMW X1.

At the rear, the BMW X1 M35Li uses an M-exclusive rear spoiler to increase the down force at the rear and help improve handling stability. In addition, the new car will be equipped with a double-sided four-exhaust and diffuser design at the rear. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the car are 4616/1845/1627mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2802mm.

In terms of interior, the new car will be equipped with the 9th generation BMW operating system. The integrated floating curved screen integrates a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.7-inch central touch screen. The interior uses a lot of Alcantara material, with red trim to further enhance the sporty atmosphere. The car will also be equipped with an L2+ level automatic driving assistance function, M exclusive instrument, head-up display, and BMW Digital Key Plus.

In terms of power, the BMW X1 M35Li is equipped with an M Twin Power 2.0T inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, code named B48A20H, with a maximum power of 334 horsepower. The M Twin Power Turbo turbocharger introduces dual injection technology to improve the performance of the turbocharger system. In terms of the transmission system, the car will use a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and X Drive intelligent all-wheel drive system.

● Editor's Comments

The BMW X1 M35Li is the first high-performance model produced in China. BMW wisely chose to launch a high-performance SUV and did not directly compete with Beijing Benz's A-Class AMG. This car belongs to BMW's M Performance series and is positioned between ordinary BMW and authentic M Power. It can be understood as a car of the AMG GLB 35 level. Compared with the ordinary X1, it has stronger sports performance, and at the same time, it takes into account daily practicality in terms of space. It is a choice worth considering for consumers who pursue driving experience and must take care of their families.

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