The air in Shanghai is dense and hot, as if heated by millions of exhaust pipes from Chinese cars. Of course, that’s not the point, at least with the environmental component of city cars, everything is fine: cars with internal combustion engines still need to be tried to be in the flow – these are highlighted by the blue numbers of China, which fades into the past. But the last time I was in this city, six years ago, electrification was just picking up momentum.
Now, a large number of cars in the renewed metropolis already have green plates.
These are various hybrid options that benefit owners despite internal combustion engine cars, as are Tesla models of different sizes and their Chinese imitators.
Only the traffic jams blocking the Yan’an overpass from Pudong Airport to the famous TV tower and the 623-meter-tall Shanghai Tower have remained unchanged. At the foot of them are dozens of hotels where there are no empty rooms on the eve of the motor show.
The building of the exhibition is built in the form of a giant four-leaf clover with two-story pavilions. And of course the Chinese dominate the home auto biennial in terms of the number of exhibitions and premieres. There’s even a strange dress code here – almost every innovation in a different format features tablets instead of traditional devices, a very bold design and swinging metal door handles – a fashion introduced by Land Rover.
However, some of the world giants at this auto show, mostly with the usual door handles, a discreet calm design, analog tachometers and speedometers. And this contrasts very strongly with the background of the stands of even little-known Chinese brands. It is as if the guests came to the holiday in country robes.
Chery
In fact, the main idea of the Shanghai Auto Show was voiced by the head of Chery International, Zhang Guibing: A few years ago, many Chinese citizens preferred to buy foreign cars, believing that they are more prestigious and excellent, but now these views have radically changed – cars of local auto companies, Chinese quickly crushing rivals on the streets of their cities.
And Chery herself (the number two automaker in sales) is actively helping the Chinese with consumer patriotism. Its main innovation in Shanghai was the Tiggo 9 D-CM plug-in hybrid. In terms of the quality of the trim – white leather interior, metal and wooden inserts, expensive music and a large multimedia screen – the car is not much inferior to the European premium and already looks exactly on par, for example, hyundai santa fe
All-wheel drive crossover Tiggo 9 D-CM is equipped with a 254-horsepower engine and electric motor. Total power is still unknown, but it should accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds. In China, such a car with a conventional engine costs about 2 million rubles.
In Russia, this car will appear next year, and the Chinese price tag can be safely doubled.
And already this year, the Chery Arrizo 8 sedan, called “Camry replacement” in the Russian office of Chery, will reach our market. Business-class sedan, like the “Nine” Chery, is presented in the form of a rechargeable hybrid. Under the hood is an electric motor, the stock of which will be enough for 100 kilometers, and a 1.5-liter engine paired with a battery.
Another novelty of Chery is the TJ-1 crossover.
Despite the external brutality, this is a completely front-wheel drive city car.
In terms of technology, it is almost identical to the Chery Tiggo 4 already on sale in Russia. So far, there is no official confirmation that this car will appear in our country, but it is possible that it will enter the Russian market under the brands Omoda or Jetour.
Exeed
But it is Exeed RX that will definitely be sold in Russia. It appeared at the auto show in the form of a hybrid, but we will provide this car with a conventional two-liter gasoline engine (252 hp) and all-wheel drive.
Exeed’s other debutant is the Sterra electric crossover, but the name will only be used for the Chinese market. In Russia, as in other countries, it will be called Exlantics.
Moreover, this all-wheel drive SUV has a power reserve of 700 km. In fast charging, it will be possible to store 150 km of electricity in 5 minutes. And yes, this car will appear on the Russian market.
omoda
The new leader of Russian sales of the Omoda brand has a novelty in Shanghai, a 5 EV electric crossover that almost completely copies the C5 SUV already known to Russians in terms of appearance and equipment.
This car has an electric motor (204 hp and 350 Nm) located on the front axle, the declared power reserve is 550 km, but this fact may differ greatly from the figures.
cool
The “Dragon Brothers” are what Haval calls the Haval Xiaolong and Xiaolong Max crossovers. They are scheduled to split into a separate sub-brand. Both cars are built on the new Lemon platform, the green plate on the plate tells us that they are environmentally friendly, in this case we are talking about hybrid power plants and are supplemented by an all-wheel drive system.
The first dimension is something between Jolion and Dargo transitions,
and Xiaolong Max is bigger than Haval F7. They also want to deliver these cars to Russia.
True, the premiere of the second generation Haval Dargo PHEV should be much more interesting for Russians. Despite the fact that this is a hybrid version, we should expect exactly the same car, but with gasoline. The appearance has changed, the crossover has become more harmonious. And the space in the cabin should become larger due to the fact that the trunk has increased by 85 mm in length and 18 mm in width. There is no fundamental difference in technology, except for more options (larger multimedia display, new gear selector) from the Tank 300 SUV, which has been carried over to the younger model.
Haval-related sub-brand GWM (Great Wall Motors) presented at the motor show the Shanhai Poer hybrid pickup truck, which in terms of equipment is closer to a Tank 300 premium SUV than a utility vehicle. Instead of a boring layout with a pale scale – a modern tablet with rich colors and even a large multimedia screen in the center console. The most important thing is the finish. It was as if he had been kicked out of a personal lounge for senior management: expensive leather, aluminum inserts, glossy plastic and touch-sensitive control keys.
The icing on the cake is the dreaded GWM Poer Caberpickup 6X6. This is a hybrid three-axle pickup truck with a 3-liter V6 engine (360 hp) and an electric motor of unknown power. This car accelerates to the classic “hundreds” in 7.5 seconds.
geeley
Geely in Shanghai has endorsed the L7 serial crossover, which, according to fashion tradition, is part of the new brand family, in this case Galaxy. There should be about a dozen models in four years.
Of course, they will all be hybrid or electric cars. In addition to the electric motor and battery, the Galaxy L7 has a 163 horsepower Volvo 1.5 gasoline engine. In total, the powerhouse produces 390 hp, which allows this mid-size crossover to accelerate to hundreds in 6.9 seconds. Are you waiting in Russia?
Dongfeng
Donfeng concern, represented by the Voyah sub-brand, presented a large Zhuiguang sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show. This electric car has one electric motor per axle: 218 hp in the front, 292 hp in the rear and total system output of 510 hp. and 730 Nm. We can safely assume that the Motorinvest Lipetsk plant will want this model for assembly.
The Dongfeng Mengshi M-Hero is the Chinese answer to the American tactical SUV HMMWV, also known as the Hummer.
The arsenal includes a frame structure, independent air suspension, a fully controlled chassis and 4 electric motors, producing a total force of more than 1000 forces. The car is already offered in series, the starting price starts at $ 100,000.
Lynk & Co.
Lynk & Co has a lot of crossovers. It has long been rumored that Geely will bring its own brand Lynk & Co to the Russian market. Initially it was assumed that the brand would operate on subscription only, but in the process the concept has changed. In technology, the Crossover 01 almost completely repeats the Volvo XC40. And frankly, it will be the entry car in our market – a headliner, as they say. Under the hood is the 1.5 three-cylinder engine, a simple hybrid and a rechargeable PHEV.
Puffed minivans are a passion for Chinese white collar workers. Judging by the number of Toyota Alphards in Moscow City parking lots, now Russian managers are “sick” of these “personal cars”. The five-meter minivan Lynk & Co 09, created on the basis of the Volvo XC90 model, stood on the conveyor last year. Initially, he borrowed all the equipment from a Swedish donor. The basic version has a 2.0 petrol engine (254 hp, 350 Nm) and a 48-volt generator.
There is also an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive available. In Shanghai, the PHEV version was launched, powered by an electric motor, the total system power is 431 hp. and 659 Nm.
aion
What you need to know about the Aion Hyper SSR coupe is that it can accelerate to “hundred” in 2.3 seconds. In terms of dimensions, the Chinese supercar is approximately the same as the Ferrari 296 GTB: length – 4538 mm and width – 1988 mm. It has an all-carbon fiber body and the hood doors are equipped with electric drive.
In a two-seater cabin – a rectangular steering wheel, a large media system screen (15 inches), a small regular (9 inches) and a minimum of control buttons. The cost is about 200 thousand dollars. Moreover, in Shanghai they showed not the prototype of last year, but a completely serial copy.
JACK
JAC demonstrated the capabilities of the T8 pickup truck at the Shanghai Auto Show. On the back of the car, the Chinese mounted a tourist superstructure with a tent and various camping accessories. And right in the middle of the company stand is the JAC Refine concept minivan, which most clearly demonstrates the auto company’s new design direction.
In summary, we have to admit that not even half of all the innovations at the Shanghai Auto Show can be featured in a single report. The exhibition shows different trends, but for Russia it is currently the most important auto show in the world for obvious reasons. Almost all the main innovations of our market for some time will appear here.