Recently, COVID-19 has been upgraded from a national epidemic to a global crisis. Just one week after the announcement of the postponement of the 22 Beijing Auto Show on February 21, on February 28, the Swiss federal government announced that it would ban large-scale gatherings with more than 1, people before March 15, so the 9th Geneva Auto Show, which was originally scheduled to open on March 3, was forced to cancel. This is the first time that the Geneva Auto Show, which opened in 1924, has been suspended since World War II.
As one of the most important international auto shows in the whole year, the Geneva Auto Show, which is also known as the weather vane of the automobile industry, is really very important, and many heavy new car debut plans can't be pushed forward, but do you think the major manufacturers will give up? Not really! On March 3, 22, many automobile manufacturers decided to start Plan? B—— The press conference originally scheduled to be held at the Geneva Motor Show was changed to live cloud release! This is absolutely unprecedented!
Then, on the afternoon of March 3rd, Beijing time, European automobile brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Bentley began to "brush the screen in the cloud", and in order to occupy a place in various media, the major brands presented absolutely heavy new cars, just to grab the headlines of various automobile pages and become "guests" in the circle of friends of various media. Shall we have a look today? What heavy new cars are there in the "Cloud Auto Show"?
A new generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars
First of all, in terms of appearance, the front face of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class is predictably replaced with a brand-new triangle eye family design language, and the boomerang daytime running lights are embedded. The middle net design with narrow top and wide bottom also makes the whole head look more sporty. At the same time, the aerodynamic package in the fog light area of the sports version has been narrowed and raised at the same time, coupled with a brand-new mid-net shape, which makes the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class look quite like a sports car. In the rear part, the changes of the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class mainly focus on the taillights. The horizontally stretched "triangular taillights" echo the headlights at a distance, which is less elegant than the current models, but more capable of belonging to the new era.
for the interior, the latest MBUX system is adopted in the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, so the original knob-type control module has also become a more scientific touchpad. The steering wheel has also undergone a brand-new design, from the original round to the flat-bottomed design, and the multi-function button area of the split design also makes the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class look more masculine.
in terms of power, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class will have a more efficient choice of new electrified engines on some high-profile models based on the existing power system. It takes the lead in adopting a four-cylinder gasoline engine with the second-generation integrated intelligent starting motor (ISG). The 48-volt intelligent motor can provide an additional output of 15 kW and a torque of 18 Nm, which enables the new generation of E-class cars to have faster and smoother starting acceleration, quiet and smooth driving experience and strong and efficient power performance. In order to cooperate with the brand-new engine, the 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC) has also been optimized and upgraded, while achieving light weight.
Of course, Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG version and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Travel version are also released this time, but when the new generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class can reach domestic sales, we have to put a question mark here, so let's wait and see.
BMW? I4 concept car
Speaking of BMW? I series, everyone's first reaction may be BMW? I8 and BMW? I3, as a BMW? I series of pioneering works, they are memorable, and at this "cloud auto show", BMW released the third work of its I series-BMW? I4 concept car.
BMW Group continued to push forward the electrification strategy and launched the first pure electric four-door coupe BMW? I4 concept car has opened a new chapter in the development of new energy. BMW? I4 concept car is the first medium-sized and high-grade pure electric vehicle of BMW Group, which adopts the latest design language of BMW. BMW? The blue elements of i4 on the front, side and rear of the car highlight BMW? I gene, combined with the iconic BMW? I design is not only very eye-catching in appearance, but also implies that it adopts advanced electric technology. At the same time, the closed double kidney air intake grille effectively connects BMW's present and future, and has been given new functions.
because there is no internal combustion engine and no cooling system, the grille is now mainly used as a "smart panel" for accommodating various sensors, and BMW? I-style blue decoration echoes the front-end design style. The classic angel eye headlights are reinterpreted and interpreted in a very modern and simple way. The other two hexagonal LED elements on both sides integrate all the necessary lighting functions. Finally, pure electric BMW? The rear of the i4 concept car is very close to the ground, creating a wide and sporty image. The slender L-shaped taillights complement this design style, and the powerful rear deflector improves aerodynamic efficiency.
pure electric BMW? I4 concept car adopts brand-new BMW brand logo, its two-dimensional transparent design is seamlessly integrated, and the special body paint is more eye-catching. This concept car not only focuses on the future in aesthetics, technology and innovation, but also explores the design potential of BMW brand identity.
in terms of interior, pure electric BMW? The i4 concept car has a brand-new man-machine interaction design, and the combination of a brand-new curved display screen and a steering wheel reflects a brand-new driver-oriented positioning, marking BMW's entry into the future era of electric digitalization. The display screen optimizes the display mode of information in the form of horizontal grouping and realizes a convenient information browsing experience. At the same time, it provides a more intuitive touch screen operation, and adopts non-reflective glass material, which highlights a strong sense of science and technology.
finally, in terms of power, BMW? I4 will be equipped with the brand-new fifth-generation BMW? EDrive electric drive technology, equipped with ultra-thin battery with better energy density, can provide the maximum output power of 53 horsepower, the acceleration of 1 kilometers only takes about 4 seconds, the maximum speed exceeds 2 kilometers per hour, and the cruising range reaches 6 kilometers (under WLTP working conditions).
brand-new golf GTI
As the most prestigious small steel cannon in the global market, Volkswagen Golf GTI has always been popular with the majority of "players" and consumers, which also makes the upgrading of golf GTI more and more concerned. The new car adopts a brand-new headlight group on the front face, which is flatter and sharper than the current model, and is embedded with iconic red lines to remind you that this is not an easy golf at all times, while the front bumper below is designed with a larger and wider open air intake grille, which is more radical in visual effect, embedded with a large-area honeycomb mesh design (optional light-emitting air intake grille spokes), and cleverly integrated with the matrix LED fog lamp group.
the shape of the car side is similar to that of the current model, and the front-rear ratio is coordinated, and there is not much change. However, the overall line at the rear of the car is more stereoscopic than that of the current model, and the outline of the taillight is sharper than that of the current model, and the internal structure becomes more complicated. The exhaust layout of the bilateral single outlet is also in line with our consistent understanding of golf GTI models.
The interior part of the brand-new golf GTI adopts the new generation design language of Volkswagen, changing the previous attitude of "simplicity is enough", the central control is updated to a multi-level structure design, which is divided by a circle of silver metal decorative strips, and at the same time, the air outlet of the penetrating air conditioner is skillfully integrated, and the steering wheel is updated to the latest style of the family, just like the new European passat. The outer contour is decorated with a circle of metal, which is simple and stylish, and the lower gear handle is also adopted for the first time.
in addition, the new car has added a brand-new digital cockpit system, and adopted a coherent design, which "integrates" the full LCD instrument panel and the suspended central control panel through a black panel. It is worth mentioning that the embedded MIB system is the same as Volkswagen ID.3, and their UI interfaces are almost the same, which further optimizes the display interface while ensuring the user experience.
in the power part, the new generation Volkswagen Golf GTI will be equipped with the new EA888? The 2.T turbocharged engine is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the maximum output power is 245 HP, which is a certain increase compared with the current model of 22 HP. In addition, the new car will be equipped with a new generation of DCC adaptive chassis control system, which can accurately set the vehicles.
the new Porsche 911? Turbo? S
a real 911, a real Turbo? Model, new design to the letter, this is Porsche's flagship 911 for its star model-911? Turbo? S, this time at the "Cloud Auto Show", Porsche finally released the brand-new flagship sports car 911 with chassis code 992.
I think it's a waste of time to describe the appearance and interior of this kind of car, so I will focus on the power. This new 911? Turbo? S? More powerful, more dynamic and more comfortable than ever before. The new car is available in hardtop and convertible versions, both equipped with a new 3.8? Horizontally opposed engine, and equipped with two turbochargers with variable geometry turbine technology, the output power reaches 65 horsepower, which is 7 horsepower higher than the previous generation. The maximum torque of the engine is 8 Nm (5 Nm more than the previous model), which is matched with a Turbo? Model design of 8? PDK dual clutch gearbox, accelerating from standstill to 1? km/h? Reduced the time to 2.7? Seconds (.2 seconds shorter than the previous generation), the maximum speed is still 33? Kilometers per hour.
the new Audi A3? Sportback
I don't think anyone in China will be unfamiliar with this car. The sentence "Young people's first limousine" is perfect for Audi A3. When it comes to the launch of the previous generation, that is, the current Audi A3, it will be traced back to the Geneva Motor Show in 212. Audi has already written a script to release the brand-new fourth-generation Audi A3 at the Geneva Motor Show in March 22, but unfortunately, the Geneva Motor Show was cancelled under the epidemic. Counting the time, the second generation Audi A3 has been in service for nearly 8 years.
First of all, from the official map released by Audi, we can get a glimpse of the appearance of the new generation A3, which has become more fierce, but not grandiose. The sharp front face is one of the biggest changes from the current A3, which is also the core of Audi's car design language in recent years.
from the Audi Prologue concept car in 215, the front face of the Audi A-shaped car series was determined, and the exaggerated hexagonal mesh was reflected in A8, A6 and A4 in the future. Now this trend continues to shine in A3. However, the internal grille of the China Net has been changed from the original horizontal bar to the honeycomb design, and I am tired of seeing the Audi horizontal bar grille. This kind of honeycomb grille can really give people a bright feeling.
the new generation Audi A3 is still built on the MQB platform, with the dimensions of length, width and height of 434*182*143mm and the wheelbase of 264mm. The length and width are increased by 3mm compared with the previous generation model, while the wheelbase remains unchanged. The elongated body also makes the interior space of the carriage better expanded. The trunk has a volume of 38 liters, and the rear seat reaches 12 liters after being laid down. The overseas version of the car can be equipped with a kick-sensing electric tailgate.
In terms of the tail, the lines are still concise and capable, and Audi's car series never likes to be grandiose, so the tail is simply embellished, and the tail matrix LED taillights are particularly conspicuous, and the outline shape becomes more slender, which is the most dazzling in small steel cannons.
In terms of interior, the new generation A3 has unexpectedly cancelled the suspended central control panel, integrated it into the center console and tilted to the driving side. The black paint around the screen has a high quality, so it can be seen that the silver chrome-plated decoration is avoided as far as possible. The other three screens are not needed to be designed on A3, but at least one display screen that shows the air-conditioning function alone, and the materials used are much more than Q3.
in terms of power, it is worth looking forward to that the new generation A3 is equipped with the latest 1.5TFSI engine of Volkswagen Group, with a maximum power of 15 HP, matching the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The new 1.5T engine is tentatively code-named EA211? Evo will replace the original 1.4T engine in the future, and add a series of new technologies of internal combustion engine, such as ACT variable cylinder, VTG variable cross-section turbine, Miller cycle, GPF gasoline engine particle catcher, etc., aiming at energy saving and emission reduction. At present, there are two power versions of this engine, which are 13 HP and 15 HP respectively. The domestic low-power version of 13 HP is expected to become the power with the highest installed rate.
Bentley Mulliner? Baccalar
and when it comes to this "cloud auto show", I think the car that can really be called "art" may only be Bentley Mulliner? Bacalar. This time, the car was hand-built by Mulliner, the personalized customization department of Bentley Motors, with a limited edition of 12 units, in order to interpret Bentley's future body customization level. With Mulliner? Bacalar's launch, Bentley Mulliner body customization (Bentley? Mulliner? Coachbuilt) has become one of the three business areas of Mulliner department. Each Mulliner? Bacalar is hand-built by Mulliner Department of Bentley's headquarters factory in Crewe, UK. According to official sources, there are currently 12 Mulliners? Bacalar models have all been ordered by customers.
Bentley Mulliner? Bacalar's design was inspired by the Bentley EXP unveiled at its centenary birthday. 1? GT concept car. Only experienced? 8? In a month's time, Bentley craftsmen used it to build? Mulliner? Bacalar? In the process. Among them, the Bentley brand has synthesized the body paint with rice husk ash in a sustainable way, achieving a metallic rich texture. In addition, natural British wool is used, and people from the marshes of East Anglia sleep in the river? 5,? Natural dead trees for more than a year.
in the interior, Bentley Mulliner? Bacalar demonstrated the high-end customization level, and the interior details can be customized in many ways. Each new car was built by the customer and the Bentley Mulliner team. On the whole, it adopts the embracing cockpit design, and the center console panel is cut from precious riverbed wood, with a dazzling black texture. Meanwhile, Mulliner? Bacalar also provides customers with the option of customizing exclusive hand-made edging, thus enhancing the dynamic atmosphere of the seat. This edging can design and customize unique patterns, color combinations, and personalized embossed patterns, such as customers' personal signatures or patterns with special meanings.
finally, in terms of power, Bentley Mulliner? Bacalar is equipped with a 6.-liter W12? TSI engine, with a maximum power of 659 HP and a peak torque of 9 Nm, is matched with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, Bentley Mulliner? Bacalar is also equipped with an adaptive chassis and a 48-volt Bentley dynamic driving.