Look at a new car丨Enter the business MPV market, Beijing Hyundai’s new model spy photos exposed
After the early testing using the ix35 extended version of the casing mule car, Beijing Hyundai’s latest version of the new MPV test car has used the final version of the casing, but it is still heavily guarded. The mass-produced model will not be launched until the end of this year. The design of the front face is similar to the new generation of Hyundai Azera just released in the Korean market. The large-mouth air intake grille is dotted with chrome-plated decorative modules, and the headlights will also be directly Inset into grille corners.
After the A-pillar is moved forward, the engine compartment appears shorter, which is also in line with the body structure of the MPV. A-pillar triangular windows and sunken rearview mirror brackets can reduce blind spots and reduce wind noise. The second row of course has side-sliding doors that are the essence of MPV, but the guide rails do not adopt a hidden design integrated under the rear side window. Judging from the test car, the taillight group will be a combined horizontal light body layout.
The interior is still highly confidential. You can only see the same four-spoke steering wheel as the upcoming new Sonata, decorated with a symmetrical silver C-shaped frame. It is expected that the one-piece full LCD instrument and multimedia system screen of the new Sonata and Azera will become the new family style and will also be applied to the new MPV models. The passenger instrument panel has a high platform structure and will use a push-button electronic shifting mechanism.
The seats are in a 2 2 3 layout. The large wheelbase and body width ensure ample leg space in the second row. The independent sofa seats are equipped with folding armrests on both sides. And under the air-conditioning vent in the middle of the rear row, there is an independent control panel and water cup holder settings. The larger body size and curb weight determine that modern MPVs may use the same 240-horsepower 2.0TGDi direct injection engine as the new Sonata and Santa Fe, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Hyundai Motor Group is currently blank in China's MPV market. Kia once introduced the domestically produced Jiahua MPV, but it did not continue like the Buick GL8, a model of the same level in the same period. Although a new generation of Kiahua models were imported and introduced in 2015, the Kia brand was weak and its import status was not competitive in terms of product cost performance, so it was delisted after a short period of time.
The Hyundai brand has introduced the H-1 Huiyi, but this MPV is more of a commercial van model, using front rear drive and integral axle non-independent rear suspension, similar to JAC Ruifeng, Dongfeng Fengxing and others fall into the same category. Now that Beijing Hyundai MPV has ended its status as a domestic product, it is really determined to make a breakthrough in this blank market.
The business-class MPV market is particularly lively this year. Not only is the Volkswagen VILORAN about to be launched, but the independent brand Roewe MPV is also in road testing. According to the test car, the length, width and height of the modern MPV are estimated to be 5050*1880*1780mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. As a result, in terms of wheelbase and vehicle length, Honda Odyssey, Hyundai MPV, Buick GL8, and Volkswagen VILORAN form a four-speed ladder arrangement. Unlike the Odyssey, which focuses on household consumption, the larger Hyundai MPV is more business-oriented. However, Hyundai's brand power is weak, and it is likely to adopt a more cost-effective pricing strategy. The price is expected to be in the range of 200,000-230,000 yuan. , significantly lower than the Honda Odyssey, and also lower than the old Buick GL8.
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