Reference message networkReported on August 6Western media said that it is not easy to create an Olympic mascot, and it is even more difficult for people to like it and stay in memory. Mascots first appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games in Germany. "National newspaper" organized a number of design experts to count and rank 12 mascots since Munich Olympic Games.

　　According to the Spanish newspaper El Pais on August 4th, the original mascots often faithfully reflect the most representative animals in the host city or country. Many mascots are conservative in design and lack innovation. So Spanish designer Javier Mariscal brought the mascot Cobi to the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Cobi outlined by abstract lines brings infinite imagination to people, but we can still see the appearance of Spanish shepherd. Izzy, the mascot of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, is a completely imaginary creature. Design experts point out that high recognition is very important for a mascot. The image of the mascot should not be a cliche, at least let the audience spend a second thinking: why is it designed like this?

　　According to the report, in the minds of several design experts, the mascot of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, Beaver Amik, ranked first from the bottom, the mascots of the Barcelona, Rio and Munich Olympic Games occupied the top three, and the mascot of the Beijing Olympic Games, Fuwa, ranked seventh in the middle reaches. The following will introduce these 12 Olympic mascots one by one from back to front:

　　Twelfth place: Amik, the mascot of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.

　　Amik’s image is a realistic beaver. Beaver is a unique animal in Canada, and Amik means "beaver" in aboriginal language. Design experts believe that Amik’s design is too simple, lacking originality and dull in color. Many spectators forgot all about this dusty beaver after this Olympic Games.

　　Eleventh place: Izzy, mascot of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

　　No one knows what Izzy really is. It was the first Olympic mascot that didn’t represent any real animals. In fact, its original name was "What’s this". According to the designer, Izzy is a little boy who lives in a city among the Olympic flame and dreams of participating in the Olympic Games. The reason why Izzy hangs the Olympic rings on his eyes and tail is to be able to transform at will and have stronger athletic ability. Although Izzy’s birth broke the old rules, the sense of over-exertion in design did not win the favor of the audience and experts.

　　Tenth place: Sam, mascot of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

　　Sam, the mascot designed by the American Disney Company, is a perfect interpretation of the United States, and almost all the cultural representative elements of the United States are collected. Sam is a bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, with the same name as the American symbol "Uncle Sam", and the color of his clothes is taken from the American flag. It is worth noting that the last Los Angeles Olympic Games was held in Moscow, when the United States and the Soviet Union were in the cold war. Therefore, experts agree that Sam’s interpretation is more like patriotism than the Olympic spirit.

　　Ninth place: Misha, mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.

　　Misha is a Russian bear, created by a famous Soviet illustrator for children. Its image has been used in hundreds of Olympic souvenirs such as T-shirts, backpacks and cups, so it has made great achievements in the commercialization of mascots. However, experts believe that Misha’s design is not successful, because its audience seems to be limited to children, and it can’t convey the Olympic spirit well.

　　Eighth place: Olly, Sid and Millie, mascots of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

　　Olly, Sid and Millie are three endemic animals in Australia: Kookawa, platypus and echidna. Experts believe that these mascots are really cute, interesting and different, but it seems that this is more because of the selection of rare species as mascots than because of the brilliant design. If nothing else, these mascots at least enable the audience to distinguish the mole from the echidna and know that the platypus is a mammal.

　　Seventh place: Fuwa, the mascot of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

　　The five Fuwa are called Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini, and their shapes incorporate elements of fish, panda, Olympic flame, Tibetan antelope and swallow. The colors of the five Fuwa are taken from the Olympic rings, and they also represent the five elements of China — — Gold, wood, water, fire and earth. Interestingly, reading their names together means "Welcome to Beijing". Experts believe that the image of Fuwa is quite Asian, but the five mascots seem to be too scattered. For ordinary people, it is not easy to keep all their names in mind and correspond to them one by one.

　　Fifth place: Hodori, the mascot of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, and Athena and Phevos, the mascots of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

　　The mascot of Seoul Olympic Games is a little tiger named Hodori. Experts believe that this little tiger, which looks rather like a cat, is very cute, symbolizing friendship, joy and respect.

　　With Hodori tied, Athens Olympic mascots Athena and Phevos were brothers and sisters. Their creations are inspired by ancient Greek clay sculptures. Experts pointed out that the unique image of the two brothers and sisters broke the tradition, and the hand-in-hand gesture conveyed the spirit of world harmony and friendship first.

　　Fourth place: Wenlock, the mascot of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

　　According to the designer, Wenlock is made of the last drop of molten iron left when casting the steel beam of London Olympic Stadium. Wenlock’s name is to commemorate the wenlock Games held in March wenlock, England. Coubertin, the father of the Olympics, was inspired by the wenlock Games, and then founded the modern Olympic Movement. Experts believe that Wenlock’s image is completely out of animal nature and quite innovative.

　　Third place: Waldi, mascot of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.

　　The first mascot in the history of the Summer Olympic Games was Waldi the dachshund. Dachshunds are produced in Bavaria, Germany. They are very cute with long body and short legs. Waldi’s image represents the tenacity and agility of athletes. However, some experts pointed out that the five rings represent five continents, and Waldi has only three colors, which is suspected of ignoring Africa and America.

　　Second place: Vinicius, mascot of Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

　　This half-monkey, half-cat, blue and yellow mascot is inspired by Brazilian animals. Vinicius was named in memory of Brazilian musician and diplomat vinicius de Moraes. Experts believe that Vinicius conveys joy and sportsmanship, with a pleasing image and a sense of the times. Other experts emphasized that designers also expressed their love and respect for the natural environment through Vinicius.

　　First place: Cobi, mascot of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.

　　Some people may think that Spanish design experts will definitely wear the laurel on the head of the Spanish mascot during the selection. But experts said that Cobi won the first place — — The lovely shepherd image represents joy and innocence, and the simple and smooth lines are not only contemporary, but also impressive. (Compile/Liu Lifei)

　　Caption: The group of Olympic mascots, from left to right, are Sam, Izzy, Hodori and Cobi, mascots of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games (picture from EL PAIS website).

　　BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) According to the US "World Journal" report, Beibei, a panda born in Washington, USA, will celebrate her 4th birthday in August, but it also means that Beibei will soon leave Washington and return to China. Washington National Zoo will hold a birthday party for Beibei on August 22nd, and it will be open to the public.

　　Data Map: On August 20, 2016, local time, the Chinese Embassy in the United States and the National Zoo in Washington, USA jointly celebrated the first birthday of the giant panda Beibei in the park. Beibei, a male giant panda, was born on August 22, 2015. His parents are Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, giant pandas living in the United States. China News Service reporter Yan Haiyang photo

　　It is reported that this will be the first time for Beibei to leave her home in Washington. According to the regulations of the Sino-US cooperative breeding program, pandas born in the United States must be sent back to China before they are 4 years old. The National Zoo in Washington said that the specific date has not yet been determined, and the initial plan is in the next few months.

　　The zoo is planning a birthday party. The garden said that the nutrition science department of the zoo will make a special frozen cake for Beibei. In 2018, they made a "bamboo cake" for Beibei, with all kinds of fresh fruits and biscuits made of leaves. On the same day, people can go to the scene to celebrate Beibei’s birthday. The zoo is open from 8 am to 5 pm.

　　Beibei was born in 2015. Her mother Mei Xiang and her father Tian Tian were pregnant with Beibei through artificial conception. Mei Xiang and Tian Tian had another Bao Bao, who was two years older than Beibei, and was sent back to China in 2017.

　　"Meixiang" has been successfully pregnant again recently. The National Zoo in Washington said that various behaviors of "Meixiang" in recent days show that it may be successful, including increased sensitivity to noise, drowsiness, building a nest for herself with bamboo, and spending less time outdoors, preferring to exercise indoors.

　　"Meixiang" received artificial insemination in March 2019. It is reported that Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had three cubs before, namely Tai Shan, born on July 9, 2005, Baobei, born on August 23, 2013, and Beibei, Taishan and Baobei, born on August 22, 2015, currently live in China.

With the rapid development of automobile technology, automatic transmission, as the core component of automobile power transmission, its performance and durability have always been the focus of consumers’ attention. Among them, 6AT(6-speed automatic transmission) and 8AT(8-speed automatic transmission) are two mainstream gearbox technologies in the market at present, and their durability differences and gear selection issues have been discussed.So, who is more durable, 6AT or 8AT? The higher the gear, the better? Who has the strongest 8AT technology in domestic car companies? This article will make it clear for you at one time.

1. Technical principles and structural differences

Both 6AT and 8AT belong to hydraulic automatic transmission (AT), and its core components include hydraulic torque converter and planetary gear set. The hydraulic torque converter transmits the power of the engine to the transmission mechanism through transmission oil, while the planetary gear set is responsible for the power transmission and transmission. From the structural point of view, 8AT has one or more planetary gear sets than 6AT, which means that 8AT may have more advantages in shifting smoothness, fuel economy and performance. However, it is precisely because of the more complicated structure that the difficulty in manufacturing and maintenance of 8AT increases accordingly.

2. Durability considerations

Durability is a comprehensive consideration, involving the design, manufacturing quality, use conditions and maintenance of gearbox. From the perspective of structural complexity, the failure probability of 6AT is theoretically lower than that of 8AT because of its relatively simple structure. However, this does not mean that 6AT is necessarily more durable than 8AT. With the development of technology and manufacturing technology, the durability of 8AT has also been significantly improved. In addition, the advantages of 8AT in shifting smoothness, fuel economy and performance also make it more competitive in some usage scenarios.

3. Market performance and user feedback

In terms of market performance, both 6AT and 8AT have their own market positioning and user groups. 6AT is widely used in low-end vehicles because of its simple structure and low cost. The 8AT is more mounted on mid-to high-end models to provide better driving experience and fuel economy. In terms of user feedback, both of them have certain praise and bad reviews. Some users think that 6AT is stable and reliable, and its maintenance cost is low. Others prefer the shift smoothness and fuel economy of 8AT.

To sum up, there is no absolute difference in durability between 6AT and 8AT. Which is more durable depends on the specific vehicle model, manufacturing process, use conditions and maintenance.

1. The relationship between gear and performance

The number of gears is an important factor affecting the performance of gearbox. Generally speaking, the more gears, the better the shift smoothness, fuel economy and performance of the gearbox. Because more gears mean that the gearbox can match the engine speed and load more finely, thus achieving more efficient power transmission and lower fuel consumption.

2. Misunderstanding of gear selection

However, this does not mean that the higher the gear, the better. In actual driving, the choice of gear should be flexibly adjusted according to the road conditions and the actual situation of the vehicle. Choosing a low gear can provide greater power output, which is suitable for situations that require higher power such as acceleration and climbing; Choosing a high gear can provide higher driving speed and lower rotating speed, which is suitable for high-speed cruising and fuel-saving driving. Therefore, the best balance point should be found in gear selection, which should not only ensure that the engine is in a suitable speed range, but also ensure that the power output and running speed of the vehicle can meet the actual demand.

3. Correct gear selection method

The correct gear selection method includes observing the engine tachometer, feeling the acceleration response and driving smoothness of the vehicle, etc. When the gear is properly selected, the engine speed should be within the recommended range, neither too high nor too low; At the same time, the acceleration response and driving smoothness of the vehicle should also reach the best state. If the engine speed is too high or too low, or the vehicle accelerates slowly or is stuck, it is necessary to adjust the gear in time to ensure the normal operation of the vehicle.

Among domestic cars, Chery, Geely, FAW, Great Wall, SAIC and many other car companies are actively developing and applying 8AT technology, and have achieved remarkable results. Among them, the 8AT gearbox independently developed by Chery Automobile is the first high-end automatic gearbox with complete intellectual property rights in China, and its technical level and market performance are in the leading position in the industry.

Chery 8AT technology highlights：

• The 8AT gearbox independently developed by Chery Automobile is the first high-order automatic gearbox with complete intellectual property rights in China.
• The gearbox has the characteristics of super smoothness and high performance, and the gear shifting is smooth, and the highest mechanical efficiency reaches 96%.
• It has not only experienced global development and verification, but also achieved global quality, which forms a perfect combination with Chery’s 2.0TGDI Kunpeng power engine.

Application vehicle type：

• Tiggo 8L: As Chery’s self-developed flagship SUV, Tiggo 8L is equipped with this 8AT gearbox, providing users with unparalleled power and control experience.
• Star Way Lingyun: The 2024 Star Way Lingyun adopted the power combination of 8AT transmission and 2.0T engine on the 400T model, which significantly improved the performance and driving experience of the model.

To sum up, Chery Automobile has outstanding performance in 8AT technology of domestic cars, and its self-developed 8AT gearbox is in the leading position in the industry in terms of technical characteristics, market performance and user feedback. Of course, with the continuous progress of automobile technology and the intensification of market competition, other domestic automobile companies are also actively catching up and surpassing. It remains to be seen who will become the leader of 8AT technology in domestic cars in the future.

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eπ008的外观设计具有独特的前脸设计，配备有流线型的进气格栅，增强了车辆的空气动力学性能。整体风格充满科技感，车身线条流畅，展现出一种未来感十足的设计风格。

eπ008的车身尺寸为5002*1972*1732毫米，轴距为3025毫米，赋予了它宽敞的内部空间。车侧线条流畅，勾勒出动感且大气的外观。前后轮距均为1650毫米，前后轮胎规格一致，均采用265/45 R21，配合动感的轮圈设计，增添了一抹运动气息。

eπ008的内饰设计时尚且充满科技感，中控台配备了一块15.6英寸的大屏幕，支持多媒体系统、导航、电话和空调的语音识别控制，为驾乘者带来便捷的操作体验。方向盘采用皮质包裹，不仅手感舒适，还支持手动上下和前后调节，以便于调整到最佳驾驶姿态。车内配备了多个USB和Type-C接口，满足了各种设备的充电需求，前排还设有无线充电功能。座椅采用了高品质仿皮材质，主副驾驶座椅均具备多种调节功能，包括前后、靠背、高低和腰部支撑调节，提供全方位的舒适体验。此外，前排座椅还具备加热、通风和头枕扬声器功能（仅驾驶位），提升了驾乘的舒适度。电动座椅记忆功能则让驾驶员和副驾驶的设置可以轻松保存和调用。第二排座椅同样支持多角度调节，并且可以放倒，增加了车内的灵活性和舒适性。

eπ008搭载了一台强劲的电动发动机，最大功率达到了200kW，最大扭矩为340N·m，为驾驶者提供了出色的动力输出和卓越的驾驶体验。

汽车之家车主选择了向阳金这一颜色，他表示这种颜色接近银色，既耐看又展现出车辆的大气外观，无疑为eπ008增添了一抹独特的风采。

A few days ago, I learned that Dongfeng Yipai e π 008 will be officially listed on June 14. As the second model under the Dongfeng Yipai brand, Dongfeng Yipai e π 008 is positioned as a medium and large SUV, providing range extension and pure electric power. It has been pre-sold on April 25. The pre-sale price range is 200,000 – 250,000 yuan.

From the perspective of the product itself, the appearance design of Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 is relatively simple. The traditional front grille area is integrated with many dot matrix light sources, and it is equipped with a luminous brand logo and a through-type headlight group. After lighting, it can present a rather cool lighting effect and enhance the technological attributes of the vehicle. On this basis, the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 front surrounds both sides with an integrated blackened air diversion groove design, so that the wide and full front face does not appear too calm.

Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 has the body profile of a mainstream SUV, and the hidden door handle, low wind resistance aluminum alloy rim and other design elements that are commonly used in new energy are not absent. At the same time, the lower edge of the door is integrated into black decoration, which weakens the heaviness of the vehicle to a certain extent. In addition, the rear tail light group of Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 is also a through style, and the light sources on the left and right sides are arranged in dotted lines, which looks normal. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 are 5002/1972/1732mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3025mm.

Entering the car, the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 is equipped with an independently designed floating LCD instrument and a large-size central control screen. The steering wheel shape is basically the same as the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 007, and it is covered with a two-color material, with a correction logo at 12 o’clock. On this basis, some areas of the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 are covered with wood grain trims, which helps to enhance the sense of class in the cockpit.

Due to the Huai block design, the design layout of the central channel functional area of Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 is quite regular, with the upper layer designed with horizontal double cup slots and mobile phone wireless charging panels, etc.; the lower layer is hollowed out to further enhance the storage space in the car.

Positioned as a medium and large SUV, the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 adopts a cockpit layout of 2 + 2 + 2 with a total of six seats. The first and second rows of seats provide heating/ventilation functions, and the third row of seats is equipped with independent cup holders, charging ports, reading lights, etc. At the same time, the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 third row of seats supports reclining, and the trunk volume can be expanded to 783 liters.

Other configuration parts, Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 provides second-row right-hand small table board, 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen, 20-speaker sound system, high-speed NOA pilot assist driving, remote car transfer, LAPA over-the-horizon memory parking and other functional configurations; while the dual-purpose car refrigerator will not be absent, and the refrigerator can achieve electric sliding before and after the first row to the third row, but it is not expected to be standard in all systems.

In terms of power, the Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 range extension version uses a 1.5-liter engine with a maximum power of 108 kW as a range extender, and is equipped with a drive motor with a maximum power of 200 kW and a 34.32 kWh group. The pure electric cruising range of the CLTC condition can reach 210 kilometers. The Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 pure electric version also adopts the rear drive form, and the maximum power of the drive motor is 200 kW. With the support of the 82.28 kWh group, the pure electric cruising range of the CLTC condition is 636 kilometers.

Based on product positioning and pre-sale prices, Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 Extended Range Edition is expected to compete with popular SUVs of the same level as Dongfeng Yipai Eπ 008; competitors of Dongfeng Yipai Eπ 008 pure electric version or models such as Direction, FAW-Volkswagen. Nowadays, the competition in the domestic new energy market is quite fierce, and Dongfeng Yipai branding impression and influence are still quite limited. Therefore, if Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 wants to gain a firm foothold in the market and increase its volume quickly, the official may need to give more sincerity in the final pricing.

　　If home is the power that everyone relies on to move forward, then a car is a moving castle that carries happiness, both immediate life and distant dreams.

　　With the aging of the population and the liberalization of the "three-child policy", coupled with the pandemic changing travel patterns, the MPV market has ushered in the best era. Whoever can run faster will be able to seize the opportunity. On May 7, the industry’s first high-end electric MPV – Landmap Dreamer was officially launched. The seven-seat version is priced at 369,900 yuan – 439,900 yuan, and the private customized version is priced at 639,900 yuan.

　　Lantu carries the dual mission of Dongfeng’s brand upward and exploring new models of independent brand development, which determines that it must continue to innovate and change. Electrification is still a rare label for the growing market segment of MPV. When Sandian and intelligent configuration are full, Lantu dreamers obviously seize the opportunity to redefine luxury MPV, bringing a new mobile and warm home to people with dreams, and at the same time opening up the new category of household pure electric MPV market for the industry, thereby accelerating the replacement of fuel MPV.

　　In the blue ocean of high-end electric MPV, the wave set off by Lantu Dreamers is not only the price of 400,000, but also the value of rejuvenating the vitality of the MPV intelligent electric era.

　　Let everyone become a dreamer

　　According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, domestic MPV sales reached 1.055 million in 2021, an increase of 0.09% year-on-year, and the market gradually recovered. This is mainly due to the transformation of family demographics brought about by the country’s policy of encouraging fertility.

　　Since 2016, due to the popularity of the "two-child" policy and the liberalization of the "three-child policy", the proportion of multi-population families in China’s overall family population structure has shown a steady upward trend, with the proportion of two-child families rising from 30% in 2013 to about 43% in 2021. With the increase in the number of families, ordinary 5-seat models cannot meet the travel needs of the whole family in different scenarios at the same time, and family cars with 6 seats, 7 seats and more have gradually become the upstart of the automobile market.

　　It is worth noting that China’s automotive industry is currently experiencing major changes unseen in a century. The application of the latest industrial revolution achievements such as 5G, AI, and new energy is developing in depth. Technological upgrades and consumption upgrades are superimposed, causing profound changes and iterations in the automotive market.

　　From the top 10 brand models in the domestic MPV market in March this year, the mid-to-high-end models of joint venture brands located in the comfort zone are almost all fuel vehicles, while they lack a representative model of the intelligent electric era.

　　With the younger and more family-oriented mainstream consumer groups, users will consider family cars that improve their quality of life with more mature and rational consumption concepts. Practical comfort, versatility, and high value and high quality have become the decisive factors for car purchases, providing each family member with a warm space outside of home.

　　IKEA, a new category "Mobile Living Room MPV" with more space, more comfortable driving experience, more technology and intelligence, and unlimited environmental protection has become a personalized and differentiated market demand. After accurate insight, Landmap launched the second landmark strategic model in a timely manner – Landmap Dreamer. As the pioneer of intelligent electric luxury MPV, Landmap Dreamer fills the existing MPV in terms of electric, intelligent, performance, comfort and luxury.

　　Lu Fang, CEO and CTO of Lantu Automobile, said in a bold statement, "Lantu Dreamers are a new species born from different backgrounds. They will create a new category of electric MPVs, and will also establish a new benchmark for electric luxury MPVs, leading MPVs into a new era of electrification and intelligence."

　　It is understood that since the pre-sale started on April 7, Lantu Dreamer has received more than 4,000 orders and is expected to start delivery in the third quarter of this year. It turns out that the electric luxury MPV segment is not without demand, but lacks ceiling-level products.

　　What the new category should look like

　　Compared with traditional MPVs, the Landmap Dreamer offers five advantages: performance, space, luxury, intelligence, and safety. It also has seven-seat models and private customization models to choose from. It is a well-deserved super MPV, establishing a new standard for electric luxury MPVs, and has great opportunities to seize market opportunities.

　　According to Lu Fang, Lantu Dreamer was born in ESSA’s native high-end intelligent electric architecture, with four advantages of natural intelligence, extreme safety, arbitrary control, and all-round comfort. The new generation power system "Lanhai Power" of Lantu Automobile is equipped with the ESSA architecture, which can support high-performance pure electric and intelligent multi-mode drive two power schemes, which are respectively applied to the 0-carbon version of Lantu Dreamer and the low-carbon version of Lantu Dreamer.

　　The low-carbon version of Landmap Dreamer can be powered by oil and electricity. MIIT’s comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 1.99L/100km, which is equivalent to 1.2T of fuel consumption and can generate power comparable to 3.0T. The new car is equipped with front and rear dual motors with maximum power of 130kW/160kW, peak torque of 610N · m, 100-kilometer acceleration of 6.6 seconds, and WLTC battery life of 750km.

　　Landmap Dreamer 0 Carbon Edition is equipped with front and rear dual motors with a maximum power of 160kW/160kW, peak torque of 620N · m, acceleration of 100 kilometers can reach 5.8 seconds, and the battery supports fast charging with a maximum power of 230kW. It only takes about 20 minutes to fully charge when 20% to 80% of the battery. The standard battery life version CLTC has a range of 475km, and the long battery life version CLTC has a range of 605 km.

　　It is worth mentioning that Landmap Dreamer has 17 MPV first-ride technologies and 21 leading technologies of the same level. It is not only the only electric MPV in the industry to adopt a dual-power layout, but also the first MPV equipped with Qualcomm 8155 vehicle chip, L2 + intelligent driving assistance, remote control parking function and triple-screen cockpit. The leading OTA upgrade of the same level makes the vehicle often used and new, allowing users to continuously experience cutting-edge technology functions, which has become Dreamer’s biggest differentiating competitive advantage.

　　Compared with the traditional MPV, the Lantu Dreamer also leads in all aspects of comfort. The new car has a wheelbase of 3200mm, comes standard with luxury double-side electric sliding doors, and has a flexible 2 + 2 + 3 seven-seat and private customized version 2 + 2 four-seat layout. As a mobile high-rise large flat floor, the Lantu Dreamer can easily load four 24-inch suitcases without the need to lay down the third row when fully loaded with 7 people. The whole car provides 41 storage spaces, and the 0-carbon pure electric model also provides a 40L front trunk. The Lantu Dreamer is equipped with a heat pump air conditioning system for the first time in the MPV, which is efficient and energy-saving, and feels more comfortable.

　　Landmap Dreamer takes luxury to new heights. As the world’s first new energy MPV equipped with air suspension + CDC and magic carpet function, Landmap Dreamer intelligently adjusts the damping of the shock absorber to achieve the driving texture of the executive class car. At high speed, the air suspension automatically reduces the body height, reducing wind resistance and energy consumption. When getting on and off or picking up and unloading luggage, the body height is reduced, bringing a noble sense of ceremony.

　　Compared with the seven-seat Dreamer version, the second row of the private customized version is designed on a luxurious and comfortable seat that perfectly reflects ergonomics, equipped with sleep headrests, independent intelligent control armrest screens, flagship car refrigerators, etc. At the same time, the cabin has added luxury configurations such as hidden lift TVs, liftable speakers, and air-conditioning control panels. Visually, the private customized version adds exclusive logo door post trim panels and rear solid wood floors, and cooperates with two rows of zero-gravity wide seats, allowing users to bid farewell to the sense of restraint and enjoy the noble experience like the first class cabin of an aircraft.　

　　Safety is the first principle of Landmap. Landmap Dreamer is developed with ultra-five-star safety standards, using the world’s first 2000Mpa one-piece thermoformed laser tessellation door ring and 2000Mpa aluminum-silicon coated door crash beam, and the whole car uses over 70% high-strength steel to create an ultra-high-strength cage cockpit skeleton. Considering the smaller ground clearance of MPV, Landmap Dreamer adopts a full-scene battery safety protection system, the first 1500MPa thermoformed high-strength steel battery cover bottom guard, and is also equipped with active safety technologies such as fatigue driving monitoring and night vision system.

　　Overall, with fuel and electricity, IKEA and IKEA, cities can be a long way away. Whether it is in the home market, travel market or official business market, Landmap Dreamer can fully meet the demand for high-end MPVs.

　　The listing of Landmap Dreamer has led the reshaping of the MPV market structure. The status of traditional MPVs such as Buick GL8 and Toyota Saina has begun to be shaken, because Landmap Automobile has been continuously transforming fuel vehicles to electrification since its establishment, and has become a leading enterprise in China’s high-end new energy vehicles. (Text: Yang Xiaohong, Photo: Landmap)

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The Jaguar XEL showcases British charm with its unique design aesthetic. The front face features the iconic double kidney air intake grille of the Jaguar family, and the sharp headlight set shows the perfect fusion of power and elegance. The body lines are smooth, and the overall style is sporty and refined, highlighting the Jaguar brand’s attention to detail and persistent pursuit of driving experience.

The Jaguar XEL features an elegant profile thanks to its elegant body design. It measures 4778mm x 1850mm x 1429mm and has a wheelbase of 2935mm, ensuring a spacious and comfortable interior. The front and rear wheel tracks are 1598mm and 1582mm respectively, and the precise setting of these parameters allows the vehicle to have good stability during driving. The tire specifications are front 225/45 R18 and rear 225/45 R18, which are paired with a delicate wheel design, which not only enhances the visual impact, but also provides good grip and handling performance for driving.

The interior design of the Jaguar XEL is full of elegance and refinement, with luxury and comfort at its core. The exquisite leather steering wheel provides an excellent grip, and its manual up and down + front and rear adjustment functions are adapted to the driver’s needs. The 10.2-inch central control screen shows the sense of technology, integrating multimedia systems, navigation and phone functions, which is convenient for the driver to operate at any time. The seats are made of imitation leather, and the main and passenger seats support multi-directional adjustment of front and rear, backrest, high and low and waist support to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. The front seats are also equipped with heating function, which brings extra thoughtfulness to passengers. These details reflect Jaguar’s persistent pursuit of interior quality.

The Jaguar XEL is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power output of 184 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 365 Nm. Equipped with 250 horsepower and an 8-speed manual transmission, the engine allows drivers to experience smooth gear changes and power response in daily driving.

To sum up, the Autohome owner’s evaluation of the Jaguar XEL is full of admiration. He said that the elegant and atmospheric appearance of the car and the delicate gray paint made him love it, and he deeply felt the charm of the British style. More importantly, he found such a cost-effective choice within the budget, which made him very satisfied with this Jaguar XEL. It can be said that this car not only satisfies his visual enjoyment, but also provides excellent value for money in the actual car purchase experience.

Door structure

Stamped hinges, welded doors

Like most Japanese cars, the door hinges are stamped hinges.

The door structure is also a common welding structure in Japanese cars. However, like the Camry, the Asian Dragon does not beautify the door weld like the Lexus ES. Maybe it is because the luxury level is not enough.

Sound insulation cotton

No soundproof cotton.

Remove the door trim panels, and you can see that the door structure of the Asian Dragon is very similar to that of the Lexus ES and Toyota Camry, both of which are hard plastic sealing plates. But none of these three cars has an air pressure sensor that activates the side airbag faster. This level and this price point really shouldn’t be.

In terms of door sound insulation, the Asian Dragon is obviously on par with ES. The door interior panels do not have any sound insulation cotton, even a small area of recycled cotton like the Camry. Obviously, this provides more DIY space for small partners with sound insulation needs.

Side collision beam

circular tube beam

The front and rear doors each have a tubular side bump beam, which is consistent with most Toyota vehicles.

The front door has one stiffener and the rear door has two.

rear seats

No steel plate.

The Asian Dragon’s rear seat backrest cannot be reclined, and like the Lexus ES, there is no rear steel plate, only a V-shaped beam, in order to pass the national mandatory standard of "double 18 kg weight test". In addition, the Asian Dragon does not have the ES’s rear backrest sound insulation cotton, only a thin layer of fiberboard.

The Camry’s rear seats have complete steel plates, which is better than the Asian Dragon and ES. Of course, some friends may say that models that cannot be reclined in the rear seats do not have steel plates. But why is there a complete steel plate for the same Teana that cannot be reclined in the rear seats?

Our low-end Asian Dragon is also equipped with airbags on both sides of the rear seats, unlike the Lexus ES.

Rear headrest

There is no independent headrest in the center.

Although the rear of this Asian Dragon appears to have three headrests, the rear center headrest is just a sponge bulge without any metal skeleton support, which lacks neck protection for the center passenger. The Camry is the same design as the Asian Dragon, but the Lexus ES has a separate headrest in the center.

floor

The package is tight and the floor is recycled.

The big package of this Asian dragon is very good and tight.

Floor sound insulation materials, Asian Dragon, like Lexus ES and Camry, are recycled materials. As for the amount of formaldehyde released, professional instruments need to be used to measure.

After testing, the formaldehyde emission in the floor was measured at 0.037 milligrams per cubic meter.

The measurement value of formaldehyde emission in the seat is 0.021 milligrams per cubic meter, and the measurement value of formaldehyde emission in the ceiling is 0.098 milligrams per cubic meter.

Once again, our testing methods are relatively extreme, but each car is tested under the same conditions, and the Horizontal comparison is fair.

Interior air

In order to more accurately detect the amount of formaldehyde released in the air inside the car, we use "pump suction sampling" and "phenol reagent spectrophotometry" to test the air inside the car. This test method is currently used by regular testing institutions to test formaldehyde.

Test method: place the test vehicle in a natural environment, open the door and window for complete ventilation; then, fix a silicone hose near the driver’s headrest to simulate the human breathing position; close the door and window, and park the vehicle in a constant temperature of 23 ± 1 ° C for 16 hours; use a sampler to suck out 10 liters of air from the hose pump and react with a phenolic reagent; drop the chromogenic reagent into the phenolic reagent and let it stand for 15 minutes; use an aldehyde-formaldehyde detector to detect the chromogenic sample and obtain the result.

After 16 hours of closure at a constant temperature of 23 ± 1 ° C, the measured amount of formaldehyde released from the air in this car was 0.088 milligrams per cubic meter.

In addition to formaldehyde in the car, TVOC is also an important toxic and harmful gas, which is one of the main reasons for the strong smell in the car. TVOC refers to the general term for all organic gaseous substances in the space, such as benzene, alkanes, aromatics, olefins… These organic substances can cause harm to human health.

Test method: The test vehicle is fully ventilated by opening the door and window in a natural environment; then, a silicone hose is fixed near the driver’s headrest to simulate the human breathing position; the door and window are closed, and the vehicle is parked at a constant temperature of 23 ± 1 ° C in a sealed and standing environment for 16 hours; using the MP181 TVOC detector, the air in the car is sucked from the hose pump until the value is stable, and the final result is obtained.

After 16 hours of containment at a constant temperature of 23 ± 1 ° C, the air TVOC emission measurement value in this car was 2.13 milligrams per cubic meter.

summarize

Toyota very close to Lexus

Through dismantling the car, it can be seen that this Toyota Asian Dragon has a different positioning from the Camry. Obviously, the Asian Dragon is relatively more mature and sits in the car more solemn. It is clear that it needs to draw a line with the sporty Camry.

As for the interior materials, although all three cars are based on Toyota’s TNGA architecture, the Asian Dragon is closer to the Lexus ES in terms of front and rear collision beams, chassis, and interior workmanship details. Obviously, the Asian Dragon is one level higher than the Camry, but compared with the Lexus ES, the Asian Dragon is still slightly inferior in terms of sound insulation. Therefore, the Asian Dragon is actually a model between the Lexus ES and the Toyota Camry.

However, most people will think that the Asian Dragon is the sister car of the Camry, and it should follow Toyota’s "two-car strategy" in China, similar to the relationship between the Corolla and Leiling. Except for the different manufacturers, the quality of materials used and the internal workmanship should be consistent. From the perspective of maximizing profits, the workmanship of the Asian Dragon should indeed be the same as that of the Camry, so that the cost can be minimized. For example, there is no need to use aluminum alloy for the anti-collision beam, and it is only logical for the businessperson to replace it with the same lower-cost steel as the Camry. But why didn’t FAW Toyota do this?

We proposed several conjectures:

1. Enterprise conscience makes cars. For the first batch of models, we must improve product power and attract users to buy. After the operation is smooth, we will do "cost reduction and efficiency increase".

2. Lexus has been rumored to be domestically produced for many years, and in 2018 there were finally some "eyebrows". Some insiders were certain that Lexus would cooperate with FAW to build a factory in 2019 to realize the localization of Lexus. However, the Japanese high-level officials suspended the cooperation intention for some reason and announced in early 2019 that Lexus would build a factory in India. In order to ease the cooperation relationship, the Asian Dragon, which is closer to Lexus, was introduced, so that the things prepared for Lexus would not be in vain.

3. Lexus does want to be domestically produced, but it has very high requirements for quality control and assembly. There were also rumors at the beginning that the Japanese side was not at ease with the quality of the localized production line, so it caused Lexus to put its domestic production on hold. In order to predict the quality of Lexus after it is domestically produced, the Asian Dragon is first introduced to test the waters and produce according to the quality of Lexus, paving the way for the localization of Lexus in the future. In the future, two cars can be produced on the same line. If Lexus is domestically produced, the sales volume is insufficient, and there is no need to reduce the price for promotion. Allocating the production capacity to the Asian Dragon can ensure the normal operation of the production line and protect the Lexus brand

Finally, some friends asked, which Asian Dragon or Camry to buy? From the perspective of the car itself, the Asian Dragon is definitely more cost-effective. After all, wouldn’t it be fragrant to buy a car close to the Lexus ES at a price similar to the Camry? But the premise is that you can accept the appearance and interior shape of the Asian Dragon, and there is another point that the second-hand residual value of the Asian Dragon is definitely not as good as the Camry, after all, the Camry is more famous. As for how to choose, you have to decide for yourself. (The conclusion of the measurement data in this article and video is only responsible for this car, and the measurement data is responsible for the published experimental method.)

2019 Toyota Asian Dragon Interior Ratings

　　At this "11th Shanghai International Industrial Automobile Exhibition", the two most touching masterpieces of the Jaguar family are represented on the exhibition: the L Royal Extended Edition and the Jaguar 2005 S Model. As representatives of the Jaguar family, these two cars perfectly combine Jaguar’s precious temperament, pure British design and the latest technology. This year is the second time that Jaguar cars have come to China to participate in the auto show. In order to make the highly appreciative Chinese audience more deeply appreciate the unique charm of the Jaguar brand, we specially present the new Jaguar XJL Royal Extended Edition.

　　This auto show is the second appearance of the Jaguar XJL Royal Extended Edition after its official launch in China in March. The total length of the new Jaguar XJL Royal Extended Edition reaches 5,215mm and is 3,159mm long, making it the luxury sedan with the longest wheelbase in its class of high-end cars. Extra-long rear legroom of 999mm, unparalleled head space, handcrafted Burr walnut panels and flawless soft leather seats create an extremely delicate and luxurious interior environment. The foldable, push-pull Burr walnut business table board that opens from the back of the seat, and the independently controlled multimedia entertainment system provide maximum comfort and convenience for busy Chinese business elites who need to work in the car. The riveted and glued all-aluminum body structure using aerospace manufacturing technology maintains superior hardness and safety, and enhances handling flexibility. Its naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 engine is perfectly combined with the advanced ZF six-speed automatic transmission to provide a smooth and natural driving experience for drivers and passengers.

　　Also on display with the XJL Royal Extended is the Jaguar 2005 Model S, which has become the highest-selling and most popular Jaguar car since its introduction in China in August 2004. The appearance and performance of the Jaguar 2005 Model S fully demonstrate what the Jaguar brand stands for: a passionate racing pedigree, a combination of outstanding sporting characteristics and beautiful styling, with a unique personality and elegant and noble style. Few models have won as many awards as the new Jaguar 2005 Model S. These awards include: "Best Luxury Car to Buy" for 2003-2004; "British Car of the Year" by readers of the British magazine Auto Express; and "Most Beautiful Car of the Year" by viewers of the famous French TV station TF1.

　　Elegant and robust, the Model S is without a doubt the most distinctive sports car in its class. The Model S itself exudes a strong sense of luxury and Jaguar characteristics. In the Chinese market, the Jaguar 2005 Model S has a 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. In addition, it is equipped with an electronic parking brake system, which was originally used in advanced executive cars. It has now become standard on all Jaguar 2005 Model S cars.

　　Jaguar cars are all made from top-quality soft leather. During the production process, experienced tailors cut flawless leather pieces by hand to ensure that the leather used for each car interior comes from the same leather, without the use of any mechanical or laser cutting equipment. Afterwards, skilled seamstresses meticulously sew each piece of leather together. In the decoration workshop, the leather is manually configured into various parts of the car interior.

　　Jaguar’s high-quality Burr walnut veneers are sourced from the walnut tree base in the United States, with an average age of more than 75 years. Jaguar craftsmen attach these veneers to the front veneer and door in complete mirror symmetry. The veneers and sheet ornaments are mounted together on metal pads with staggered teeth and hot-glued. After painting, they are polished several times until each set of veneers matches the specific car. This shows that Jaguar cars not only represent innovative technology, but are also considered works of art for their peak handcraftsmanship and design. It believes that following the tried and famous footsteps of its predecessors, it will always be at the forefront of the contemporary automotive industry.

　　Since Jaguar Motor officially launched in China in March 2004, it has established a complete after-sales service network, enabling Chinese Jaguar owners to enjoy the distinguished experience brought by the Jaguar brand. By the end of 2005, Jaguar will establish 15 franchised dealers to provide Chinese consumers with more opportunities to own Jaguar and demonstrate its continuous pursuit of customer satisfaction.

　　The Jaguar XJL Royal Extended Edition and Jaguar 2005 S Model exhibited at the Shanghai International Motor Show reflect excellence, maturity and dignity, which is also the quality and style that the Jaguar brand hopes to bring to Chinese users.