2024 BMW i4 M50: Full of vitality

The 2024 BMW i4 M50 is made of Portiman blue metallic paint, which is full of vitality and sports charm.

The 2024 BMW i4 is an entry-level product launched by BMW in the United States.Consumers of high-end substitutes. In the last week of April, I had the opportunity to see the top variant of "M50" at the Mobility Live Middle East 2024.I commented earlier this year.The unit is frozen Boltzmann blue, which is a matte finish. This is my first impression of another blue (metallic color):

design

After paying attention to various colors of the 2024 BMW i4 M50, I think this Portiman blue metallic paint can best show its fashionable and radical character. I4 is not a priority design, which means that it is a modified version of gasoline-powered 4-series Gran, but its sporty lines, symmetrical size and exquisite style give it a killer existence. I think Portiman blue metallic paint is both sporty and luxurious, and few colors can achieve this balance.

The shape of the headlights presents a firm and confident appearance for the electric car, while the slim rearview mirror and embedded door handles add a streamlined appearance. The muscular, curved greenhouse and obvious shoulder line of the car enhance its sports atmosphere.

I especially like how the door handle is smoothly integrated into the car body, the window lines are seamlessly integrated into the Hoffmeister bend, and the roof is slightly tilted backwards, giving it a general outline. The rear bumper is equipped with a diffuser and sharp vertical blades, which adds its sports characteristics.

The kidney grille is a controversial function in many recent BMW models, especially since the second generation 4 Series (the inspiration of i4), which has aroused my interest in this point. However, as I am atI4 compared with i3As mentioned in the article, for German designers, the closed traditional grille is a safer choice in the future converted pure electric vehicles.

inside

Walking into the car, the 2024 BMW i4 has a low, slender and curved dashboard, which complements its sporty appearance. The air outlet of the air conditioner and the outer edge of the steering wheel can be trimmed, but overall, the interior feels upscale and elegant.

During the test drive of the 2024 BMW i4, I found that it was better than the updated one. More user-friendly, thanks to its numerous physical control devices, such as buttons, switches, knobs and scroll bars. These controls are easy to find and operate, and your eyes don’t need to leave the road. What a relief to release the glove box without using the touch screen!

The BMW iDrive 8 system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is a highlight. The 12.3-inch driver information display and the 14.9-inch center display provide a simple and user-friendly interface. I explored customizable layouts, which are very intuitive and can be easily accessed through the scroll bars and buttons on the steering wheel.

The central display screen supports touch input, but navigation can also be carried out by using the knurled rotary controller in the central console. The menu structure is very simple, and the required functions can be achieved with minimal input, and the software runs smoothly in my test.


As a six-foot-tall man, I find it a bit challenging to get into the driver’s seat because of its low position, which is a common trade-off for cars in this market segment. The steering wheel provides good grip, and the heating function is located on the lower spokes, which is very convenient.

Bucket seats provide adequate lumbar support, and the thickness of side cushions is just right. There is enough legroom, but when i4 turns to the second generation Neue Klasse platform, the support under the thigh may be better. For my height, the head space is a little tight, which can be corrected in native platforms such as Neue Klasse, which should allow slightly lower seat installation.

The back seat is easier to get into, but the legroom is a little tight for my size 11 boots. My knee didn’t touch the seat back, and the backrest angle and armrest design are very comfortable, but it may be uncomfortable to travel for a long time. As expected, the head space is limited, because the roof line of i4 sacrifices some practicality for style. Because of the transmission channel, it will be difficult to accommodate three adults my size in the back row. Buyers who give priority to rear seat space and comfort will find that whether it isBMW i5Or i3 car, they are more comfortable.

Interior features include panoramic sunroof, standard 10-speaker sound system with 205W amplifier and ambient lighting with pulsating function. Optional 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and 464-watt amplifier are also available.

Driving impression

The 2024 BMW i4 is available in single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD configurations, which can provide up to 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 140 mph. The power consumption per 100 miles is only 28 kWh (estimated by EPA) and the cruising range can reach 307 miles. The i4 M50 focuses on performance and has a cruising range of 269 miles.

Based on 2023 vehicles with similar power systems and components, i4 is impressive, although it is not built on a special platform for electric vehicles.

I4 has strong acceleration and can maintain good performance even at highway speed. It feels flexible and operates like a real driving car, which is impressive for vehicles weighing more than 5,000 pounds. Steering is fast and accurate, but it can provide more feedback. Car owners and critics will also point out that even when driving on the highway, the cab can keep quiet and there is not much wind noise.

price

The price of the 2024 BMW i4 before optional accessories ranges from $52,200 to $69,700, excluding the destination fee and handling fee of $995. By using the configurator on the BMW USA website, I set the specifications of the BMW i4 M50 in 2024 at a maximum of $80,095!

All i4 models are produced in BMW’s 102-year-old factory, and the electric vehicle has been produced since October 2021.

19 forbidden strong love! Song Joong Ki’s "Roadbed End" first poster 3.1 is open.

1905 movie network news One month before the launch, the Netflix movie "Roadbed End" first exposed the poster, which was officially scheduled to be broadcast on March 1. The poster reads the line "Decided to survive in this land". Wearing a dirty foggy blue coat, he stood in the crowd against the current, with tears in his clear eyes and firmness in his sadness. He grabbed his backpack and revealed his nervousness at the moment, while behind him was the "policeman" written in Dutch, showing his identity as a stranger.


The film is adapted from Zhao Haizhen’s novel "Met Lu Jiwan", which tells the story of Lu Jiwan, a defector who came to Belgium with the last hope of life, meeting, leaving and falling in love with Mary, who lost her reason for survival. The film has also been registered recently and is set to be banned for 19 days.


The movie "Lu Ji Wan" will be released to more than 190 countries around the world through Netflix on March 1, and meet the global audience.


Ningbo area eπ 008 is being discounted, special offer 188,600! not to be missed

[Autohome Ningbo Discount Promotion Channel] Recently, the model has launched a large-scale price reduction promotion in Ningbo area, with a maximum discount of 28,000 yuan. At present, the minimum starting price is only 188,600 yuan. If you are interested in this model, you may wish to click the "Check the car price" link in the quotation form to get more discounts.

宁波地区eπ008正在优惠,特价18.86万!不容错过

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。

宁波地区eπ008正在优惠,特价18.86万!不容错过

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。

宁波地区eπ008正在优惠,特价18.86万!不容错过

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。

Dongfeng Yipai eπ 008 will be listed on June 14, pre-sale from 200,000 yuan

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.

The high-end MPV market is changing, and Lantu dreamers are leading the way

  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.

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  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.

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  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."

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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)

The car system is upgraded again, and the safety configuration is more powerful. The new Volvo XC90 T8 is officially launched

Recently, Volvo’s new XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid version was officially launched, and the manufacturer’s guide price is 894,900 yuan. The appearance of the new car has not changed much, and more is the use of a fully upgraded car system and safety configuration. The power still continues the 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, with a comprehensive maximum power of 335kW and a zero-hundred acceleration time of only 5.4s.

In terms of appearance, the new car still uses a quadrilateral air intake grille, and the interior is embellished with a straight waterfall-style middle net shape, supplemented by Volvo’s classic LOGO logo, which must be quite recognizable. The headlights on both sides of the front are also equipped with "Quake" LED daytime running lights, and the overall front is decorated with a lot of chrome-plated materials, which enhances the strong aura.

In fact, the design of the new car has not changed much, mainly in terms of configuration. The new car is equipped with the world’s first built-in native Android car system jointly developed by Volvo Cars and Google. The operation is relatively smoother, the response is more accurate, and the human-machine interaction interface has become more delicate. Although there is still a certain gap with the car system of high-end domestic cars, it is also much easier to use than some European cars.

In terms of interior, the new car adopts a large-size full-LCD instrument with a new three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, next to which is an embedded central control screen with a longitudinal layout. The middle partition of the seat retains some commonly used physical buttons and its own crystal electronic gear, which makes the interior feel more luxurious and low-key. In terms of configuration, the new car is also equipped with an automatic speech recognition system provided by "iFLYTEK". The automatic speech recognition function supports context understanding, and can interrupt interference and keep continuous conversations unimpeded.

Safety configuration has always been the main direction of the Volvo brand. All new cars are equipped with the third-generation "City Safety" urban intelligent safety system as standard, with ultra-high-specification "ultra-sensitive sensors" to create a 360-degree bird’s-eye panoramic visual perception. There is also a standard "Pilot Assist" pilot assistance system, and supports high-end driving auxiliary features such as rear automatic braking, upcoming departure notification, emergency stop assistance, etc.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. The comprehensive maximum power is 335kW, which is about 456Ps of horsepower. The comprehensive peak torque reaches 709Nm. It is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an electronic four-wheel drive system, and the zero-hundred acceleration time is 5.4s. What’s more worth mentioning is that the new car will also be equipped with a "single pedal mode", which can reduce driving fatigue when commuting to and from work in traffic jams or driving on mountain roads. At the same time, if you press the accelerator deeply in pure electric mode, the engine will intervene later, and the NVH level in the car will be optimized to the greatest extent.

Summary: The Android car system jointly developed by the new car and Google can provide consumers with space to install more Android apps, and can also make the connection between users and the car closer, so as to achieve another "human-car integration" realm. In addition, the upgrade of the safety system must be essential for the Volvo brand. After all, this is the brand label recognized by Volvo consumers, so the new car provides a series of new designs on safety, and also relatively improves the powertrain. Such an almost all-round model only needs 894,800, will you pay for it?

Test drive the Audi Q7

  The four wheels of the Audi Q7 are supported by a carefully designed double wishbone structure with independent suspension, and the majority of the axles are made of aluminum. Steel springs and double-tube shock absorbers respond to the demands of driving sporty and super comfort, even on off-road roads. The sloping springs and shock absorbers reduce the overall height of the suspension, providing more interior space for the rear row.
  The adaptive air suspension is optional. The combination of the air suspension and the electrically controlled damping system reflects the perfect combination of precise motion handling and outstanding driving comfort. The standard dynamic roll stabilization system effectively reduces the swing range of the body around the longitudinal axis.
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Suzhou Jaguar XEL price reduction news! Lowest price 194,800, great discount today

[Autohome Suzhou Promotion Channel] Special report, the high-profile luxury car is launching an exciting car purchase feast in Suzhou. At present, Jaguar XEL is holding a grand promotion, bringing real car purchase discounts to potential owners. The maximum discount has reached an astonishing 135,800 yuan, making the original model priced at 194,800 yuan more attractive. Want to seize this opportunity to enjoy the distinguished treatment of Suzhou Jaguar XEL and get the highest discount? Please click "Check the car price" in the quotation form decisively, and let our professional team provide you with more competitive price information and car purchase guidance.

苏州捷豹XEL降价消息!最低售价19.48万,今日钜惠

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.

苏州捷豹XEL降价消息!最低售价19.48万,今日钜惠

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.

苏州捷豹XEL降价消息!最低售价19.48万,今日钜惠

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.

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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.

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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

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As a luxury business car, the side design of the Hongqi EH7 is elegant and exquisite. The body size reaches 4980mm*1915mm*1490mm, and the wheelbase is up to 3000mm, creating a spacious and comfortable interior space. The smooth lines on the side of the car show the elegance of the Hongqi brand. The tire specification is 245/50 R18 in the front and 245/50 R18 in the rear. The exquisite wheel rim design not only enhances the driving stability, but also enhances the overall visual beauty.

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In terms of interior, the Hongqi EH7 shows the brand’s attention to detail with its exquisite and luxurious style. The center console is equipped with a large 15.5-inch touch screen, which is smooth to operate and full of technology. It integrates convenient functions such as multimedia system, navigation, phone and air conditioning, so that users can grasp the information they need at any time. The steering wheel is made of fine-textured leather material, which provides a comfortable grip and supports manual up and down + front and rear adjustment to adapt to different driving needs.

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