The 9 American SUVs listed in 2020 can’t be missed if they want a large size
Deeply loved by Chinese consumers, it has also become the only growing market in terms of sales in 2019. Chinese consumers love several key characteristics, namely large size, large space, and wide vision. Influenced by roads and culture, Americans’ car-making philosophy is spacious, powerful, and large displacement. Nowadays, various domestic policies restrict the displacement and power of American engines, but the large size and large space of American products are still retained. The online car market has sorted out the new car planning of American brands. There will be 9 new SUVs on sale this year, including as many as 3 medium and large SUVs, and there is also a full-size SUV Navigator long-axle version, which will definitely meet your needs for large models.
Buick VELITE 7
The Buick VELITE 7 is the only small SUV among the nine models, which is also related to its use of pure electric drive mode, and the smaller size can get a longer range. The appearance adopts the latest design language of the Buick family. Because it is a pure electric model, the front part of the car adopts a closed shape, and the flying wing front face is retained. The black trim is connected to the headlight groups on both sides. The headlight group adopts an irregular shape, and the overall effect is full of personality. The C-pillar on the side of the body uses black trim to create the effect of a suspended roof, and the rear part adopts the popular through-type taillight group.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 130kW and a peak torque of 360N.m. The NEDC comprehensive cruising range is 500km. Compared with the competing VE-1 of the same level, the Buick VELITE 7 has obvious advantages. Compared with the modern Oncino EV, it has advantages in motor torque and 100 kilometers of power consumption. The length, width and height of the new car are 4264 × 1767 × 1616 (1618) mm, and the wheelbase is 2675mm. The wheelbase is ahead of the two competitors of the same level.
Chevrolet, the new Explorer
The Explorer is a mid-sized SUV owned by Chevrolet and is also the best-selling SUV model. It sold more than 50,000 vehicles in 2019. This year, the Explorer will usher in a mid-term model change. The appearance changes are more obvious. The area of the chrome trim has been enlarged, extending from the grille to the headlight groups on both sides and dividing the headlight groups into upper and lower parts. In addition, the shape of the front fog light groups on both sides of the bumper has also been redesigned. The changes in the side lines of the body are not obvious. The overall shape of the tail light group at the rear of the car has not been adjusted, but the internal layout of the light group has adopted a new design, giving people a refreshing feeling.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.3T engine code-named L3Z, which has been used in a number of SAIC GM models. The maximum power is 121kW, the peak torque is 240N.m, and the power output performance is very close to the 1.5T engine on the current model. In terms of transmission system, it is expected to match the 1.3T engine with a CVT or 9AT gearbox, replacing the 6AT gearbox matched by the current 1.5T model. The 2.0T model engine will also be upgraded to the latest model code-named LSY, with intelligent variable cylinder function, but in terms of power output compared to the current 2.0T has decreased, and the transmission system is expected to still match the 9AT gearbox.
Chevrolet, Trailblazer
The Trailblazer is Chevrolet’s upcoming new SUV product, targeting the medium and large market, providing a 7-seat layout to meet consumers’ upgrade and purchase needs. The appearance of the new car adopts the latest design language of the Chevrolet family. The large-size front air intake grille is designed with a black grid inside, and the split headlights on both sides make the car look full of personality. The rear tail light group adopts a horizontal double "Y" font layout inside, and the interior also adopts a new design. It is equipped with a floating center console and a double barrel air conditioner. Trend.
The new car is built on the same platform as Buick Angkeqi, and the Chevrolet brand positioning is slightly lower than Buick. It is expected that the price of the new car will be lower than Buick Angkeqi (Angkeqi guide price: 29.99-37 9,900 yuan). After listing, it will compete with Toyota Highlander, Ford Edge and other 7-seat SUVs. In terms of body size, the trailblazer has obvious advantages compared to Highlander and Edge. The 2.0T engine on the power side has a maximum power of 174kW and a peak torque of 350N.m. The power output exceeds Highlander 2.0T but is not as good as the Edge 2.0T engine. The trailblazer in the transmission system will match the 9-speed automatic transmission.
Ford, the new Road Shaker
The Road Shaker is a hard-edged mid-sized SUV owned by Jiangling Ford, which places more emphasis on off-road performance. The current model is equipped with a 2.0T gasoline engine. The new Road Shaker has been exposed, and the appearance continues the current design as a whole, and the sports version has been added. The front grille of the sports version is replaced with a black honeycomb front grille with black multi-spoke wheels, which is full of sports. The biggest change of the new car is the power system. It is equipped with a 2.3T engine produced by the manufacturer, and the power output is further improved. The transmission system will also be upgraded from the current 6AT to a 10AT gearbox.
Ford, the new SUV.
Changan Ford previously revealed that a new mid-size SUV model will be launched in the second half of 2020. From the perspective of Ford’s global new products, the hard-core mid-size SUV Ford Bronco will be launched overseas in the spring of 2020, and it is very likely to be a new domestic model in the second half of the year. The positioning of the hard-core Ford Bronco will also be more square in appearance, with a large number of straight lines and a power combination of 2.3T + 10AT in power.
Ford, the new explorer
The new generation of explorers has been released in overseas markets, and the new car will be domestically produced in the first half of this year. In terms of appearance, the new car continues the overseas version design. The hexagonal large-size front air intake grille is connected to the headlight groups on both sides, and the strip LED daytime running lights are located at the lower part of the headlight groups on both sides. The side shape of the body is tough, and the A, B, D pillars and roof are painted in black to create a floating roof effect. The tail light group of the rear part of the car still adopts the design of the "C" shape, and the exhaust is a bilateral single layout.
The length, width and height of the new car are 5075 × 2004 (2020) × 1778mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3025mm, which is significantly longer than the wheelbase of the current imported models by 165mm. In the power part, the domestic Explorer first uses the domestic 2.3T engine, and the maximum power is consistent with the 2.3T engine currently installed in the imported version, both of which are 203kW. In addition, the layout of the Explorer engine has also been changed from the horizontal to vertical layout of the previous generation. The transmission system is expected to match the 10-speed automatic transmission.
Lincoln, the adventurer
The Adventurer is Lincoln’s first domestic model. It started pre-sale on December 27 last year. The pre-sale price range is 24.8-35 million yuan. It is planned to be officially launched in March, which marks Lincoln’s entry into a new stage of development. The appearance of the new car continues the design of the overseas version, and the interior part has been adjusted for China. It is equipped with a larger floating central control screen and built-in SYNC + intelligent interconnection system specially developed by Ford for the Chinese market.
The Adventurer body length, width and height are 4615 × 1887 × 1630mm, and the wheelbase is 2711mm. The overall size is at the leading level of the compact SUV, but the wheelbase is shorter than the BMW X1, and the interior space has no advantage compared to the X1. In terms of power, the Lincoln Adventurer is equipped with a 2.0T high-power turbocharged engine as standard, with a maximum power of 180kW and a maximum torque of 390N.m. It is equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Considering the pre-sale price of 24.8-35 million yuan, the Adventurer’s competitiveness in the same class after its future listing should not be underestimated.
Lincoln, domestic aviator
The imported version of the Lincoln Aviator has been officially launched in 2019, providing 3.0T V6 and 3.0T plug-in hybrid versions, and the price range is 62.88-81 8,800 yuan. The domestic version of the Aviator has been declared not long ago, and it is expected to go on sale within this year, and the price is expected to be further reduced. The appearance of the new car has not changed significantly from the imported version, except for the "Changan Lincoln" logo on the rear.
The length, width and height of the domestic version of the aviator are 5080 × 2022 (2026) × 1759mm, and the wheelbase is 3025mm, which is consistent with the imported version currently on sale. It is worth noting that the new car is still equipped with a 3.0T V6 engine in terms of power, and it is an imported engine produced by Ford Lima Engine Factory in the United States. The maximum power is 261kW, which is consistent with the current imported version. It is expected that the torque is also 553N.m, and the transmission system is matched with a 10 AT gearbox.
Lincoln, Navigator L.
Navigator is the largest SUV model under Lincoln, of course, the price is also higher, the official guide price is 1.098 million yuan – 1.198 million yuan, many Chinese consumers are paying for his big and luxury, 2019 annual sales growth of 32.1%. At the end of last year, Lincoln released the new Lincoln Navigator long axis version Navigator L, and will be officially launched in the first half of this year.
The body size is 5657 × 2073 × 1934mm, and the wheelbase is 3342mm. Compared with the standard axle version currently on sale, the body is 302mm longer and the wheelbase is 230mm longer. The new car is powered by a 3.5L V6 twin turbo engine with a maximum power of 285kW and a peak torque of 680N.m. The transmission system is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition, it is also equipped with OurHours four-wheel drive system, eLSD electronic anti-skid differential, D continuous adjustable damping suspension and EPAS electronic power steering system