As one of the four major auto shows in the world, the Geneva Motor Show has fully prepared booths, but it was canceled due to the epidemic. Tired, major car manufacturers had no choice but to change their plans immediately. After all, the pace of new car releases in the future cannot be disrupted, so they all started to use cloud release. Are there so many new cars at the Geneva Motor Show? Although the influence is great, the scale is not large. For the new cars that Chinese car owners are most concerned about and that we can easily buy, these three models worth about 100,000-500,000 yuan are the most worthy of everyone's attention.
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a mid-term facelift is comparable to a replacement
The success of this generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class must come from the appearance of a sports sedan and an interior that exceeds expectations. Although it is currently in the middle of the life cycle of this generation of E-class cars, don't forget that the mid-term facelift of the C-class car at that time was also comparable to a replacement, so this E-class will be no exception.
There is no need to look at the renderings for the appearance, because the real photos have already been leaked. What is even certain is that although there are two options: sedan (Libiao) and sports sedan (Dabiao), it is inevitable that the Dabiao will sell best. The design language changes of the new E-Class are more applied to the headlights, which is closer to the new GLC, CLS, and A-Class. I can’t say whether it’s good or bad. The visual tension may be a little weak. But anyway, with the influence of Mercedes-Benz, it can completely guide the direction of the trend.
The interior contours will not change much. It is still a layout of dual large screens. The steering wheel has been replaced with a new three-spoke version. M-BUX support is a must and it can also be realized. L2 level autonomous driving. The important thing is that brand-new engines are also provided this time. The 2.0T and 3.0T can output 272PS and 367PS respectively, and both have 48V blessing. But I believe that this power output is not the mainstream power sold in China, and the domestic version has yet to be announced. Well, maybe 1.5T+48V.
The 8th generation Golf GTI, pure European style
The 8th generation Golf was released at the end of last year, and today it will keep up with the hot GTI. In fact, even if it is an ordinary Golf It is also a new thing for Chinese car owners, so let’s talk about it by the way.
As a golf ball that is very popular around the world, the new generation design is more slender and flatter. Especially the front face looks fashionable, and may be a little different from the aesthetics of Chinese car owners. However, it is gratifying that the Golf is considered the most authentic German car in China.
As for the GTI, it always likes to secretly express its pursuit of performance. The iconic honeycomb grille is sunk and enlarged, and the daytime running lights similar to the checkered shape of a racing car are so recognizable. As for the integrated fabric seats with checkered decoration, there is also a new interior layout, as well as a large irregular-shaped central control screen, which finally washes away the dullness of the popular routine. The most enjoyable thing is that the electric razor-style gear lever that was criticized on the Porsche 911 is also used in the Golf. However, this design is most praised in golf.
In terms of power, ordinary golfs use 1.0T+48V. I believe it is not available in China and should be 1.4T high and low power. GTI said that the EA888 engine is still strong and powerful, with 245 horsepower and 370Nm of torque. What can be judged is that the new Golf is a good car designed according to European tastes, but will it be easy to sell in China? It doesn't seem easy.
The new generation of Audi A3, lengthened for China
Compared with other models, there is currently relatively little information about the new generation of Audi A3. But even if you don’t say it, you know that it is on the same platform as the 8th generation Golf and even uses the same power equipment.
The focus of the new generation model is on appearance. The front face has undergone obvious changes and is built in the style of the Audi sports car series. The 5-door Sportback hatchback version will be launched in the early stage, and the Sedan sedan version will also be available later. The most important information for Chinese car owners is that Audi has applied for the A3L trademark. How can it compete with the BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class without lengthening it? It seems that it will be easy to buy an Audi sports model with a lot of space for less than 200,000 yuan.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.