According to the estimates and analysis of the Passenger Car Association, sales of new energy passenger vehicles are expected to reach 8.5 million units in 2023, with a penetration rate of 36%. SUVs have always been responsible for sales in the passenger car market. Naturally, this part of the market is dominated by various companies. The focus of the competition is that there will be a lot of new energy SUVs launched on the market in 2023, including epoch-making products like the U8. If you are waiting to buy, these models have to be seen.
Looking up to U8 (available in the first half of 2023)
The Yangwang brand is a new high-end brand under BYD. The first model, the Yangwang U8, has reached a price of one million yuan. After it is launched, this may become the most expensive SUV model of the Chinese brand.
The U8 has a body length of more than 5m and a width of more than 2m. It adopts a non-load-bearing body design and is aimed at the high-end hardcore SUV market. The appearance adopts the "Gateway of Time and Space" design language.
The "I"-shaped large-size air intake grille has a unique shape. When paired with split LED headlights and daytime running lights, the shape is very similar to an ancient Chinese tripod when lit, making it highly recognizable.
The car is equipped with three laser radars above the front windshield. The driving assistance system of this car will surely be very powerful in the future.
The side lines of the body are simple and tough. It has the power and muscle of an old-school off-road vehicle, while incorporating the rounded corners of modern models. The two-color body design also creates the effect of a suspended roof.
In the rear part of the car, the design of the taillight group is combined with the headlight group. The large-area dot matrix light source and the tough rear shape are highly recognizable. Since it is a hardcore SUV, the U8 also adopts the classic design. The rear-mounted spare tire design.
For the power part, the U8 adopts "Easy Sifang" technology. The four motors control the four wheels respectively. Each motor can be controlled independently according to changes in road conditions. The vehicle can be quickly and independently adjusted through the electric drive system with stronger perception. The four wheels can better control the body posture and ensure the driving safety of the vehicle in emergency situations such as tire blowouts at high speeds.
Thanks to the independent control of the four motors, looking up at the U8, it can also make a U-turn on the spot or even move horizontally, which was unimaginable in the era of fuel vehicles.
In terms of parameters, the maximum power of the U8 single motor is 220-240kW, the maximum torque is 320-420N·m, and it has the fastest 0-100km/h acceleration performance in 3 seconds.
Editor's comment: In the past, the high-end car market has been dominated by imported models. BYD combined its advantages in the electric field to launch the U8. From the design to the parameters, this is an epoch-making product. However, off-road, electric, Still have to wait and think carefully.
Changan Deep Blue S7 (available in the first quarter of 2023)
Changan Deep Blue S7 is the second model under the brand. The new car is positioned as a medium-sized SUV. Like the previous SLO3, it will be launched in two versions: extended range and pure electric. The new car is expected to be officially launched in the first quarter of 2023. Listed.
In terms of appearance, Changan Dark Blue adopts the iconic family-style design language, with a closed front grille and split headlights, and iconic polygonal decorations on both sides of the front enclosure, making the overall look more conceptual.
The length*width*height of the new car is 4750mm*1930mm*1625mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. The side lines of the new car are simple and smooth. The design of the high waistline, small windows and large-angled front windshield highlights the youthful and sporty atmosphere. , the vehicle side skirts, wheel arches and other areas are surrounded by black to highlight the attributes of the SUV.
The tires are available in two sizes, 235/55 R19 and 255/45 R20. The rims also provide two styles for consumers to choose from.
In the rear part of the car, the new car adopts the through-type taillight group that is most commonly used in new energy vehicles. The overall shape of the rear of the car is round and powerful, and there is also a spoiler decoration under the rear apron.
For the power part, the new car may be equipped with an extended-range power system composed of a 1.5L engine, an electric motor and a battery pack, with a motor power of 175 kW; a pure electric version of the motor power is 160 kW, and is expected to be equipped with a battery pack from CATL.
Editor’s comment: Changan Deep Blue SL03 has always had good sales performance since its launch. The development of two extended-range pure electric routes has given users more choices. In comparison, the S7 has higher practicality, so I like the SL03 again. If you are worried about space, S7 is a good choice.
Zhiji LS7 (launched on February 10)
Zhiji LS7 is the second model under the Zhiji brand. The new car is positioned as a mid-to-large luxury SUV. The new car has already started pre-sale, with a pre-sale price of 350,000-500,000 yuan. It will be officially launched on February 10. The first batch of models will be delivered starting in March.
In terms of appearance design, the Zhiji LS7 has rounded and smooth lines. The L-shaped daytime running lights on the front are very recognizable. When lit, they can also reflect the shape of the entire front enclosure. The front edge of the front adopts a smooth rounded corner. Excessive downward movement not only increases the sense of movement, but also makes the visual effect more elegant.
The length*width*height of the new car is 5049*2002*1731mm, and the wheelbase is 3060mm. The shape is very compact when viewed from the side, and the actual volume is very small. Thanks to the rounded design, the wind resistance coefficient of the whole vehicle reaches 0.268. cd.
In the rear part of the car, the car is equipped withIt is equipped with a spoiler and high-mounted brake lights. The through-type taillight group is somewhat similar to the Aston Martin DBX.
The interior design of the car is mainly white, and it also adopts a minimalist design style. Physical buttons are basically eliminated. The center console adopts a T-shaped design, and the central control screen is a liftable design.
The steering wheel adopts an almost square design, and the shape is similar to that of a racing car. The black and white two-color leather has a good texture and a good visual effect.
The car control functions are integrated into the vertical screen, which is equipped with the IM OS intelligent interactive system. Full 360° panoramic images, vehicle settings, Carlog on-board camera system, multimedia, air conditioning and other adjustments are all realized through this screen.
In terms of comfort configuration, the car is equipped with a zero-gravity floating seat. The seat back, seat cushion, and leg rest can all be electrically adjusted at a large angle, enabling free changes in seat shape, and has full-body massage. , ventilation and heating functions. The passenger seat has a 100% electric full-flat folding function and can be slid and folded under the instrument panel.
In terms of power, Zhiji LS7 is available in rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. The rear-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 250kW and is equipped with a 90kWh battery pack. The CLTC comprehensive range is 660km. The four-wheel drive version has a maximum power of the front motor of 175kW and a maximum power of the rear motor. 250kW, equipped with a 100kWh battery pack, and can accelerate to 100 kilometers in 4.5 seconds.
Editor's comment: The Zhiji brand has always focused on sports and control, and the model positioning itself is relatively high-end. The previous Zhiji L7 has achieved results on major racetracks, but users of pure electric models at this price also attach great importance to comprehensive performance. Zhiji As an SUV, LS7 obviously has higher practicality. If you have quality requirements for new energy vehicles, it is worth considering.
NIO ES6 (within 2023)
Nio’s NT2.0 platform models have been fully rolled out this year. Currently, only two models, ES6 and EC6, have not yet been revised. Not long ago, the application information of the new NIO ES6 on the NT2.0 platform was exposed. The new car is expected to be launched in It will be officially launched in 2023.
In terms of appearance, NIO ES6 adopts NIO’s “X-Bar” family-style design. The overall shape is simple and bright. The most obvious feature of the new car is that it adopts the same “corner + observation tower” roof as NIO ES7 layout.
The length*width*height of the new car is 4854*1995*1703mm. The side shape of the new car is similar to that of the NIO ES7. The two-color body design creates the effect of a suspended roof.
The rims are available in 5 different styles, and the tires are available in 2 sizes, 265/45R 21 and 255/50 R20.
The overall shape of the rear of the car is similar to that of EThe S7 is the same, but has been replaced with the family's iconic through-type taillights, and the interior is blackened. Compared with the old model, it is more recognizable and the shape is more refined.
In the interior part, the new model is expected to adopt the same design as the NIO ES7, with a three-screen system consisting of a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument + a 12.8-inch central control screen + HUD, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the cockpit is made of Nappa leather , recycled rattan and other materials.
In terms of intelligent configuration, the new ES6 may be basically the same as other NIO 2.0 models. The whole car has a total of 33 sensing hardware and is equipped with the NIO ADAM supercomputing platform composed of four NVIDIA Orin-X chips. Reached 1016TOPS.
In terms of power, the new car will adopt a front/rear dual-motor four-wheel drive layout. The maximum power of the front motor is 150kW and the maximum power of the rear motor is 210kW.
Editor’s comment: Among NIO’s past generation products, ES6 has always been the most popular model. With reference to the current second-generation platform products, the new ES6 will have huge improvements in energy consumption, driving assistance and in-car entertainment. , and with the ES7 as a reference, we can guess that the price of the new ES6 is likely to be lowered to avoid overlap, so this may become NIO's most cost-effective SUV model. Coupled with NIO's service system, ES6 is still very attractive.
Jidu ROBO-01 (to be launched in 2023)
The Jidu ROBO-01 standard version model will be officially unveiled at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show. The price of the lunar exploration limited edition model of this model has been announced before. The specific launch time of the standard version model has not yet been determined, and the delivery time is the third quarter of 2023.
The ROBO-01 standard version basically inherits the overall styling design of the ROBO-01 concept car, with only some details adjusted. The new car has a rounded front face and a streamlined body shape. In addition, the through-type daytime running lights and interactive AI pixel headlights can also display rich light language shapes to interact with the outside world.
Although it is positioned as an SUV model, the overall body height is not high and is more similar to a hatchback. The car is not equipped with door handles, but uses fully electric doors, which can be controlled through a variety of methods including voice and Bluetooth. The form is on. The length, width and height of the new car are 4853*1990*1611mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm.
The through-type taillights at the rear echo the design of the front of the car. It is also equipped with an active lifting tail wing, and the vehicle's wind resistance coefficient is 0.249.
The interior design is inspired by the cockpit of a science fiction spaceship, with two interior colors: cosmic black and science fiction white. It is also equipped with a 3D unbounded integrated display with a resolution of 6K. Physical buttons are basically canceled in the car, and even gear shifting is in the form of touch.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with the first mass-produced U-shaped steering wheel in China. Provide drivers with a precise, light and comfortable steering experience, maximizing screen information visibility while driving.
ROBO-01 is equipped with Qualcomm 8295 chip. The computing power of main computing units such as CPU and GPU is more than 50% higher than that of 8155, and the main line capacity is improved by more than 100%. The official said that users will get the same results on the car and even surpass the mobile phone. , Tablet usage experience.
In terms of driving assistance, the car adopts a "vision + lidar" automatic driving solution. It adopts a mode in which two sets of autonomous driving solutions, vision + lidar (multi-sensor fusion), work in parallel, and are independent and redundant of each other.
In terms of power, the car is equipped with a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a maximum power of 400kW and a battery pack capacity of 100kWh. The CLTC comprehensive cruising range exceeds 600km, and the officially announced acceleration time from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is 3.9 seconds.
Editor's comment: Co-produced by Geely and Baidu, with Haohan Architecture + Baidu Apollo, ROBO-01 will surely have very strong performance in driving characteristics and driving assistance. There has been news that the price of the standard version of the model may drop. 250,000 yuan. If this is the case, this may become the ceiling model in the field of intelligent models of this level. All geek friends can consider buying it.
Jikrypton BX1E (to be unveiled in 2023)
Jikrypton has launched two models, Jikrypton 001 and 009, and will launch a small SUV in 2023. This model is currently internally codenamed BX1E.
In terms of appearance, BX1E seems to be different from the previous family-style design style. The overall shape is very compact. Although it is an SUV model, the ground clearance does not seem to be high. It may be a product that focuses on crossover and performance. .
Jikrypton BX1E also adopts a suspended roof design. From the side, this car is somewhat similar to the style of Lynk & Co 02. The petal-shaped rim shape is quite sporty.
In the interior, it is currently known that the new car uses a flat-bottomed almost square steering wheel, and is equipped with suspended LCD instruments and a central control screen. The interior design is very simple.
In terms of power, the new car may be equipped with the same motor as the Smart Elf #1, with a maximum output of 200 kilowatts. A four-wheel drive high-performance version may also be launched in the future.
NIO ES5 (to be unveiled in 2023)
NIO ES5 will be NIO’s most entry-level SUV model. The new car may be positioned as a compact SUV. The design is still the family style of NIO EN2.0 standard. It is worth noting that the new car is also equipped with Watchtower-style lidar, new cars are expected to assist in drivingThe assistance capabilities will be in line with the current NT2.0 platform models.
The rear part of the car also has a through-type taillight design, and the overall shape is more rounded. After its launch, the NIO ES5 will become NIO's most popular SUV model, similar to the ET5 in the sedan product series.
Xpeng G7 (to be launched in 2023)
The Xpeng G7 is positioned as a coupe SUV. The new car adopts the same front design as the Xpeng G9. The sides of the car adopt a fastback shape, and the roof line slopes downward from the B-pillar, giving it a sportier look.
The rear of the car is equipped with a small spoiler, the rear of the car is round and full, and is equipped with a through-type taillight set. Xpeng G7 is a product targeting the young market. The new car is built on the new F platform. The body length is expected to be about 4.7m. Referring to previous Xpeng models, the car's driving assistance and smart cockpit will become the biggest selling points.
Write it at the end
The reduction of new energy subsidies in 2023 will bring huge pressure on sales and profits for car companies. SUV models are responsible for sales in major categories. How to attract consumers to pay will become the main goal. Following this principle, each company will become more and more "volunteer" in terms of configuration, price, and service. If you are paying attention to one of the above-mentioned models, you might as well be a "wait and wait party", you may be surprised.
Editor in charge: Shi Tianqi