[XCAR New Car Review Original]
In this hot summer, the domestic auto market is also agitated, and the enthusiasm continues unabated. Looking back on the past July, new products were put on the market in all market segments. Nearly 30 new cars listed in July include FAW-Volkswagen brand-new Magotan, SAIC Roewe RX5, GAC Acura CDX, SAIC-GM Chevrolet brand-new Cruze, FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang and Dongfeng Nissan brand-new Teana. In the following article, we will review a number of popular models listed in July, hoping to help you buy cars in the future.

FAW-Volkswagen brand-new Magotan
Price range: 189,900-316,900 yuan
Time to market: July 27th.
New car comments: Compared with the current models, the new Magotan based on Passat B8 has been fully upgraded from the inside out. More fashionable styling, extended wheelbase and powerful technology configuration once again let us set our sights on the brand-new Magotan. It can be said that the brand-new Magotan has enough strength to become a new benchmark in the same level market both from the product itself and the brand perspective, and can the brand-new Magotan reach a new level on the basis of good sales in the past? We will wait and see.
On July 27th, 2016, the highly anticipated brand-new Magotan of FAW-Volkswagen was officially launched. It is reported that the new Magotan has launched a total of 9 models based on the difference of configuration on the basis of 1.4TSI, 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines respectively.The price range is 189,900-316,900 yuan.. In addition, the new Magotan also launched as many as 10 optional packages with different configurations for consumers to choose from. The specific price is as follows:




Modeling is younger and more fashionable.
Based on Volkswagen’s new MQB/B platform, FAW-Volkswagen’s new Magotan basically continues the design language of the overseas version of Passat B8 in terms of styling design. Compared with the current models, the styling design of the new Magotan is undoubtedly younger and more fashionable. The new car adopts Volkswagen’s latest family-style front face design, and the front grille is integrated with the sharp headlight group, which not only stretches the horizontal visual width, but also makes it look more stable as a whole.




When coming to the side of the car body, the sharp waistline of the car body extends from the front fender to the rear taillights. Although the shape of the rear end still has some shadow of the current Magotan, the taillights with full LED light source will show better display effect when they are lit at night, and the sporty atmosphere at the rear of the car will be further strengthened by cooperating with the flat exhaust of two sides.
The interior design is simple and atmospheric/equipped with a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel.


The interior design of the new Magotan adopts more straight lines, and the simple design style still brings us a familiar business atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that the new Magotan has improved to a certain extent in terms of interior materials compared with the previous generation models. The center console has adopted a large-area wooden decorative board, and the air conditioning outlet is also integrated into the chrome-plated decorative strip.



As the biggest highlight of the interior, the top model is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel, which integrates various information functions such as speed, speed, navigation and entertainment, and the display effect is excellent. In addition, the new Magotan is equipped with an 8-inch touch screen using the latest MIB car entertainment system, which can support both Apple CarPlay and Android Mirror-Link functions.
The wheelbase is greatly improved/the technology configuration is outstanding.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Magotan are 4866*1832*1464mm respectively. Compared with the old models, the length and width are increased by 1mm and 12mm respectively, while the height is reduced by 111mm.. The wheelbase is 2871mm, which is 59mm more than the current model. The overall improvement of the body size has also brought more spacious seating space for the rear passengers.



Overall, the performance of the new Magotan in terms of configuration can be described as very strong. The new car is fully equipped with body stability system, tire pressure monitoring system, air purification system, collision warning system, exterior rearview mirror heating, full LED taillights, rear air outlet, 8-probe parking radar and car Bluetooth system.



Including 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel full LED headlights, AFS curve auxiliary lighting system, third-generation ACC adaptive cruise system, third-generation PLA parking auxiliary system, 360-degree panoramic camera, second-generation DCC dynamic chassis control system, electric trunk lid, HUD head-up display system and 12-speaker Dana audio are all assembled on its top model.


In addition, the new Magotan will provide 10 optional packages according to different models for users to choose from. This optional package includes 18-inch wheels, rear seat heating, sunshade, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree panoramic camera and Dana audio. In addition, the 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel equipped with the top model can also be installed in the distinguished model.
Equipped with the third generation EA888 series engine.
In terms of power system, the new Magotan is equipped with EA211 series 1.4TSI engine and the third generation EA888 series 1.8TSI engine and 2.0TSI engine respectively. The maximum output power of 1.4TSI engine is 110kw(150Ps) and the peak torque is 250Nm. The maximum output power of 1.8TSI engine is 132kW(180Ps) and the peak torque is 300Nm. The 2.0TSI engine has a maximum output of 162kW(220Ps) and a peak torque of 350Nm.



In the transmission part, the 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox with model DQ200 is matched with the 1.4TSI engine, and the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox with model DQ380 is matched with the 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines. In addition, the electronic handbrake +Auto Hold automatic parking, engine start/stop system and energy recovery system are all equipped on the new Magotan model.
Dongfeng Citroen brand new C4L
Price range: 134,900-182,900 yuan
Time to market: July 29th.
New car comments: Dongfeng Citroenbrand-newC4L has adopted a new family-style design style, which is more stable and caters to popular aesthetics. The newly added configuration improves the comfort and active safety of the interior, creates new selling points and enhances competitiveness.
It was learned from the official that Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L was officially launched. The new car adopted Citroen’s latest family-style front face design, and the power will be equipped with 1.2T and 1.6T engines. The original 1.8L displacement was cancelled. The new car will be officially sold at various dealer outlets of Dongfeng Citroen nationwide from July 29th.The price range is13.49-18.29 million yuan, the specific model price is shown in the following table:

● Adopt a family-like appearance
In terms of appearance, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L front face adopts the latest family-style design style. Compared with the current models, the most obvious change of the new C4L is that the chrome decoration extends to both sides and blends with the headlights. In addition, the LED daytime running lights, which were originally located at the fog lights below, also moved to the interior of the headlight group.

Compared with the front face with obvious changes, the changes in the rear part are not big. In addition to adding LED light source to the taillight group and adding chrome-plated decorative strips to the lower edge of the rear bumper, the shape of the exhaust pipe has also changed, and the overall visual effect is more exquisite. The new car has five body colors to choose from: pearlescent white, tourmaline orange, carbon crystal black, agate red and haoyue gray.


In terms of body size, due to all changes in appearance, the length, width and height of the new car have also been adjusted, which are 4675/1780/1500mm respectively, which is 55mm longer than the current model and 2 mm higher. The wheelbase has not changed, it is still 2710 mm.
● Basically continue the cash interior, with richer configuration.
Coming to the interior part, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L basically continues the overall interior style of the current model, but only adjusts some local details such as storage compartment and knob modeling. The black interior theme is matched with silver decorative pieces, which makes the whole look very textured. Coupled with a large area of soft materials, the interior is at the middle and upper reaches of the same level.




In terms of configuration, the new C4L will be equipped with a 7-inch LCD screen, adding practical functions such as electronic handbrake, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping system, collision prevention system and engine start/stop. Comfort configuration also adds a rear soft headrest, a rear air outlet and a new original driving recorder.

● Equipped with two engines


As for the powertrain, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L will continue to be equipped with two engines of 1.2T/1.6T, and the 1.8L engine on the old models will be cancelled. The transmission part is matched with 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic manual transmission. The maximum power of the 1.2T model is 100kW(136Ps) and the maximum torque is 230Nm;. The 1.6T model has a maximum power of 123kW(167Ps) and a maximum torque of 245Nm.

● Analysis of price competitiveness
The new C4L has launched two powertrains and six models, with the price range of 134,900-182,900, among which there are three models in 1.2THP, the five-speed manual leading model and the third-generation 6-speed manual integrated leading and elite version, with the price range of 134,900-151,900; 1.6THP also has three models, namely, leading model, elite model and flagship model. All three models are equipped with 6-speed automatic manual transmission, and the price range is 15.19-18.29 million. From the price list alone, we may not be able to directly perceive whether the new C4L is worth buying, because its price range is completely in line with the current market level. However, if we compare and analyze it horizontally, we can see that the price of the new C4L is still very competitive.
In the 1.0-1.4L small displacement group, it can be seen that the 1.2THP leading manual version of the new C4L is 11,900 yuan lower than the sagitar T-power entry-level 1.4T manual comfort model, even the top-of-the-line model of the new C4L is 151,900 yuan, which is only 5,100 yuan more than the sagitar 1.4T comfort model. Moreover, it is equipped with such equipment as IDVR intelligent driving monitoring, LDW lane departure intelligent early warning, FCW pre-collision intelligent early warning and SAFEYE blind zone monitoring, which are also rare in the same class.
Compared with Weilang’s 1.5T model, the starting price of the new C4L 1.6THP model is 11,000 yuan less, and even the official guide price of the elite version of the new C4L 1.6THP model is 2,000 yuan lower than that of Weilang’s 1.5T entry-level model. However, the new C4L still has certain advantages in terms of scientific and technological equipment, comfort equipment and safety equipment.
SAIC-GM Chevrolet brand new Cruze
Price range: 109,900-169,900 yuan
Time to market: July 20th.
New car comments: In the past two years, the overall sales volume of the current Cruze is not satisfactory. The main reason is that its shape is not accepted by the majority of young consumers, and the body size is at a disadvantage compared with competitors. The new Cruze listed this time makes up for these two shortcomings. Both the new family-style design language and the overall upgraded body size have improved their own competitiveness, which is also expected to boost the overall sales of Cruze to a new level.
On July 20th, 2016, the highly anticipated brand-new Cruze of SAIC-GM Chevrolet was officially launched. It is reported that the new Cruze is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4T turbocharged engine respectively, and a total of seven models are launched according to the difference in configuration.The price range is 109,900-169,900 yuan.. besidesConsumers who buy cars before September 30 can also enjoy the preferential policies of three gift packages consisting of tax-free package, peace of mind package and burden reduction package.The specific price is as follows:



Modeling gives people a brand-new feeling.
The new Cruze launched this time is based on the American version of the new Cruze, which gives people a brand-new feeling in modeling. This is also reflected in the fact that its front face adopts the latest design language of Chevrolet brand like Mai Rui Bao XL. Although the front grille of the new Cruze continues the split design, it is closely connected with the headlight group, which not only stretches the horizontal visual width, but also makes its front face look younger and more fashionable, with a more distinct sense of hierarchy.




The new Cruze has dynamic and smooth side lines, especially the fastback design on the roof, which adds the coupe-like temperament. The tail design is not as brilliant as the front face, but the adjustment in some details still makes the new Cruze tail design very full. Equipped with double "U"-shaped taillights, the display effect will be even better when it is lit at night.
The interior continues the flying wing double cockpit design/the local details are slightly adjusted.

The new Cruze interior continues the Chevrolet family flying wing double cockpit design, but slightly adjusts some details, including some simplified control knobs and buttons, and multimedia control buttons are set under the 7-inch LCD touch screen. In addition, the shift lever has adopted a new style, and the manual shift operation mode has also changed from up-and-down push-pull to top button addition and subtraction.


In addition, the new Cruze also adds the cool gray and black matching in the picture in the interior color matching, and uses the blue stitching design, and changes the materials on both sides of the center console and the elbow rest to leather and is decorated with double stitching technology, which makes the visual effect more upscale.
Overall improvement of body size/outstanding configuration performance
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Cruze are 4666*1807*1460mm respectively, which are increased by 99mm, 21mm and 4mm respectively compared with the old models. The wheelbase is 2700mm, which is 38mm more than the old models. The overall improvement of the body size not only improves the rear seat space, but also makes the new Cruze not at a disadvantage in the competition with competitors.


Overall, the performance of the new Cruze is still outstanding in terms of configuration. In terms of technology configuration, the new Cruze is equipped with four keyless entry, a new generation of MyLink intelligent in-vehicle interconnection system, a new generation of Onstar intelligent driving partner, 4G LTE original integrated in-vehicle Wi-Fi, a 7-inch multi-touch capacitive color screen as standard and an Apple CarPlay system.



In the safety configuration part, including ESC electronic body stability control system, TPMS intelligent tire pressure monitoring system (four-wheel independent digital display), APA automatic parking system, side blind zone alarm, electronic handbrake, all-round airbag and reversing image system, etc. will also be assembled on the middle and high-end models.
Continue to carry a 1.5L naturally aspirated /1.4T turbocharged engine.
In terms of power system, the new Cruze will continue to be equipped with the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and 1.4T turbocharged engine equipped with the old models. The maximum output power of the 1.5L engine is 84kW(114Ps) and the peak torque is 146Nm. The maximum output power of 1.4T engine is 110kW(150Ps) and the peak torque is 240Nm. Compared with the old models, the peak torque has increased by 5Nm.


In the transmission part, 6-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic manual transmission are matched with the 1.5L engine. Matching the 1.4T engine is a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, the new Cruze has adopted an electronic handbrake to replace the traditional handbrake design, including the engine start-stop system.