Hyundai Motor was once the king. At a time when the prices of Japanese and German models remained high and independent models had not yet emerged, Korean cars were booming in sales due to their affordable prices and status as a joint venture. Its Elantra , ?Mingtu and other models became the favorites in the same class at that time.
However, with the changes in the market, the rise of independent car companies and the falling prices of other joint venture brands, the market share of Korean cars has been suppressed, so that Korean car brands have not been doing so well in recent years. Moisturize. Impoverishment leads to change, and change leads to success, which can be vividly reflected in modern brands. In recent years, modern brands have stimulated the market through more new products to achieve the purpose of increasing sales.
Hyundai Motor has announced its new car plan for 2020-2021. Including the models that have been launched and unveiled this year, it is expected to launch 9 new cars in China.
In 2020, Hyundai has launched many new models in China, including the already launched Sonata and Elantra. It was originally planned that new famous models would also be launched this year, but due to various reasons, they were canceled. Set aside for now.
As a model positioned between Elantra and Sonata, Mingtu has always shouldered the important task of cost-effectiveness. Recently, the fuel version and pure electric version of the new generation of Mingtu are expected to be unveiled at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show.
Judging from the application pictures, the famous picture uses a brand-new family-style front face design. The exaggerated split headlights are obviously aimed at young users. The sunken engine cover can effectively increase the vehicle’s appearance. sense of movement. The most significant difference between the fuel version and the pure electric version is that the pure electric version uses a closed grille design. The taillights also use a wrap-around design, which we have already seen on the Sonata, which is helpful to the overall look of the rear of the car.
The picture above is the current model
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new model are 4780/1815/1460mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2770mm. It is clearly positioned as an entry-level mid-size car. In terms of power, the fuel version will be equipped with two engines, 1.8L and 1.5T, with maximum horsepower of 143Ps and 170Ps respectively, while the pure electric version will be equipped with an electric motor with a maximum horsepower of 183Ps, and the cruising range has not yet been announced.
Summary
Whether it is in terms of appearance or power, we can see the determination of the new famous car to return. It is expected to bring good sales performance to the brand. With the new Elantra , Sonata's launch, Beijing Hyundai's product line has gradually improved.
In addition to the famous pictures, there is also the mid-term facelift model of ix35. As early as September this year, some information about the ix35 mid-term facelift model could already be found at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Although it is a mid-term facelift, the exterior design has undergone substantial changes. The new air intake grille is closer to the latest modern product design, and the large-area chrome elements are matched with redesigned light groups. , transforming the vehicle from its original old look into a "young and handsome guy". The length, width and height of the facelifted ix35 are 4500/1850/1680 (1710/1715) mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. Compared with the old model, the rear of the new model has changed significantly. The facelifted ix35 uses a more fashionable black through-type design, and English letters instead of car logos are also a common design method currently.
The picture above shows the current ix35
In terms of power, the new ix35 will be equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, with maximum horsepower of 140Ps and 160Ps respectively. In terms of transmission, Use a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automated manual transmission.
Summary
Like famous pictures, Hyundai ix35 is an exclusive product for the Chinese market. It was once the mainstay of Beijing Hyundai. With the promotion of the brand on a global scale, ix35 naturally needs to be matched with International standards. As the news of the new car has been exposed, the ix35 is about to come to us. It is expected to be seen at the Guangzhou Auto Show, which opens on November 20.
In August this year, Beijing Hyundai registered the CUSTO trademark in China, transliterated as Custo. It was originally planned to be launched within this year, but there is currently not much news about Custo. It is expected that the new car will be launched Posted later.
In terms of appearance, judging from the previously exposed pictures, Kustu has obvious modern family characteristics. The dot-matrix grille is integrated with the headlights, and the air intakes on both sides of the bumper The fog lamp is integrated into the mouth, and there is a black plastic guard underneath to prevent the vehicle from being damaged by road curbs. The Kustu has the most classic design of an MPV - side sliding doors. At the same time, the Kustu is not as bloated as a traditional MPV and is designed relatively close to a car. The large side sliding doors are helpful for the second and third rows. Getting passengers on and off is also the most practical function of MPV. It is expected that the seat layout will use 2+2+2 or 2+2+3 layout.
The picture above shows the Sonata 2.0T engine
There is currently no relevant information on power, and it is expected to use the same 1.5T or 2.0T engine as the Sonata.
Summary
At present, although there is no more information about the Custo, it is certain that the car will compete with Buick GL8, Honda Odyssey, Volkswagen Viran, etc. models compete head-on. According to previous models of the Korean brand, there is no doubt that Custo has an advantage over other competitors in terms of configuration, and it is expected to make a big fuss about the second row of seats.
At the 2020 China International Import Expo, Hyundai Motor officially announced the Chinese name of its new electric vehicle sub-brand IONIQ - IONIQ. All models of EniKrypton are built on a global modular platform called E-GMP. IONIQ?5 is expected to be launched in the second half of 2021.
IONIQ?5 is the first model of the IONIQ brand. It is positioned as a medium-sized SUV and is based on the Hyundai 45 concept car. Recently, the renderings of IONIQ?5 have been exposed. Judging from the pictures, IONIQ?5 basically continues the styling design of Hyundai 45, but has become more in line with mass-produced cars in some details, such as the closed grille and thin strips of lights. They are all the main design elements of today’s new energy vehicles.
Refer to the 45 concept car from the side. The overall shape is mainly simple. A few simple lines are used to outline a three-dimensional waistline. Together with the large-size wheels, it shows a good sporty atmosphere. However, mass-produced models should not use such large-size wheels. After all, large-size wheels are detrimental to the vehicle's range in terms of weight. According to understanding, the length, width and height of the car body are 4635/1890/1605mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm.
According to foreign media information, IONIQ?5 will be equipped with SK?innovation brand power batteries, with capacities of 58kWh and 73kWh, and cruising ranges of 354km and 450km respectively. When adapted to 300kW super charging piles It only takes 15 minutes to charge the battery from 20% to 80%.
Summary
It is worth mentioning that IONIQ?5 will be made in China in the future, and the battery is expected to use domestic brands. The specific information still has to wait for the official announcement; under the wave of new energy , every car company has its own set of plans. As far as Hyundai is concerned, it can be said that it has gone all out in its electric vehicle planning. With a new electric vehicle sub-brand, three new products and an exclusive platform for electric vehicles, we can see the development of Hyundai Determination to promote new energy. However, compared to other companies, Hyundai's development is relatively late. Will consumers pay the bill? What special methods can Hyundai have to impress consumers?
According to Hyundai Group’s announcement, the goal is to reach 1 million electric models in 2025, accounting for 10% of total sales. At the same time, it has successively launched the Genesis and Ani Krypton sub-brands. Regarding the product layout of Hyundai brands There is obvious help. Under the influence of the epidemic, this year's new car plan has been postponed. However, the strong launch of Elantra and Sonata has allowed us to see the efforts of the Hyundai brand. 2021 will be the "complete body" of the Hyundai brand. The author said that it is quite Looking forward to Hyundai's performance in 2021.
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