Preview of 2024 Beijing Auto Show: These Blockbuster New Cars are Worth our Attention

Kevin WongApr 17, 2024, 05:03 PM

After four years, the much-anticipated 2024 Beijing International Auto Show (hereinafter referred to as the Beijing Auto Show) will officially open on April 25, with the theme of this year's show: "New Era, New Cars". As the first major international auto show of the year, it will usher in the grand participation of global car manufacturers, showcasing cutting-edge products and technologies, and focusing on innovative exhibits brought by the combination of new technologies such as intelligent networking, new energy, and lightweight, and traditional automotive industry, which is undoubtedly a visual feast.

Until now, many new cars that are about to debut at the auto show have been announced one after another; thus, we will first let everyone have a preliminary understanding of the blockbuster new cars that will be launched, pre-sold and listed at this auto show. It is important to note that this only covers a small part of the new cars. As more and more new car information is announced, we will also bring you the relevant information in succession, and there will be related articles presented to you later.

1. BYD Qin L, equipped with the fifth-generation DM-i technology

It is learned from relevant channels that BYD's new car - Qin L will debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The car has been applied for certification before, positioned between BYD Han and Qin Plus, with a wheelbase reaching 2790mm. The biggest highlight of the new car is that it is equipped with the fifth generation of BUD's DM-i hybrid technology, which has stronger power, lower fuel consumption, and less emissions.

The exterior design of BYD Qin L adopts the family's latest design, inheriting the classic Dragon face aesthetic design. The LED headlight group is even more narrow and sharp, integrating more harmoniously with the front grille. In addition, the dot-matrix design is used inside the grille to make the visual effect more delicate and dynamic, and further enhance the sense of high-end.

The side view of Qin L is slender and elegant. Two simple body lines outline the momentum of the dragon soaring, and the roof line is full and smooth, extending a dynamic fastback shape. At the rear of the car, it continues to adopt the through-tail light design. The internal shape is similar to BYD Han, using the "Chinese knot" element, which is more recognizable and more advanced.

As for the body size, according to the previous declaration information, the length, width, and height of Qin L are 4830/1900/1495mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2790mm, which is close to the standard of medium-sized cars. For comparison, the length, width and height of Qin Plus currently on sale in the Chinese market are 4765/1837/1495mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2718mm.

In terms of power, Qin L will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, equipped with BYD's fifth-generation DM-i hybrid system. The maximum power of the engine is 74 kilowatts, and the electric motor is divided into high and low power, with a maximum power of 120 kilowatts and 160 kilowatts respectively. The new car is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery from Zhengzhou Fudi, the battery provides 10.08 kWh and 15.874 kWh battery groups to choose from, the corresponding pure electric range is 60km and 90km respectively.

2. Denza Z9 GT, the first appearance at the auto show

It is learned from Denza officials that its brand new flagship car - Denza Z9 GT will debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The car has also been declared, and it is positioned as a large luxury GT sedan. In addition, it adopts the body structure design of travel car, and is equipped with three electric motors four-wheel drive system and  laser radar.

In terms of appearance, the Denza Z9 GT is designed by BYD's global design director Wolfgang Egger and team, adopting the family design language. The front face is very aggressive. The front headlamp group is long and sharp. The "double eyelid" design inside is very creative, matching with the black decoration bar below, creating the visual effect of split headlights. In addition, the new car adopts the currently popular three-section design at the front bumper, further strengthening the sense of sport.

The side profile showcases the aesthetic of the GT sports car model, equipped with frameless doors and hidden door handles, the overall elongated and stretched, and also has a lower ground clearance, creating a very low-lying style. The rear design is also very sporty, equipped with a long and narrow tail light set, the interior is also layered design, echoed with the front headlight set, with very high recognition. In addition, the new car is equipped with an electric lift spoiler.

The new car will offer 255/45 R20, 255/40 R21, 255/40 R21, 275/40 R21, and other wheel/tire specifications for optional installation.

In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the Denza Z9 GT are 5180/1990/1500 (1480) mm, with a wheelbase of 3125 mm, a five-seat layout, the new car's curb weight reached 2875 kg.

In terms of power, the Denza Z9 GT is equipped with a three-motor four-wheel drive system, with the maximum power of the front AC asynchronous motor being 230 kilowatts, and the maximum power of the two rear permanent magnet synchronous motors being 240 kilowatts, with a combined system power of 710 kilowatts (966 horsepower), and a top speed of 240 km/h. In terms of autonomy, it carries a lithium iron phosphate battery from Jinan Fudi, with no specifics on capacity.

In addition, the Denza Z9 GT also offers multiple LIDAR optional installation programs, and it is highly likely to be equipped with the "Eye of God" - DiPilot 300 advanced intelligent driving assistance system, realizing high-speed navigation, urban navigation, valet parking, narrow pathway navigation, and other all-scene driving assistance.

3. BAO 8, a large-scale hardcore off-road SUV

At this year's Bangkok Auto Show, BYD brought the BAO 5 on stage, which attracted much attention. At this Beijing Auto Show, BAO will have more moves. According to official information from BAO, its all-new flagship SUV BAO 8 will make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The car has been released and is positioned as a large-scale hardcore off-road SUV. It is built on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform, which is the same as the BAO 5. Non-load-bearing body structure and front and rear double arm suspension are adopted, with Yunnian-P intelligent car body control system, supporting 140mm suspension adjustment travel, 1000mm limit fording and leopard-style turnabout, etc. 16+N full scene modes, the off-road performance can be seen at a glance.

In terms of body size, it is understood that BAO 8 is larger than Yangwang U8. For reference, the length, width, and height of the Yangwang U8 deluxe version are 5319/2050/1930mm with a wheelbase of 3050mm. Meanwhile, the length, width, and height of Leopard 5 are 4890/1970/1920mm with a wheelbase of 2800mm.

In terms of power, according to previous information, models built based on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform can provide a 1.5T high-power Morning Cloud engine and a 2.0T high-power engine. As the flagship model of this platform, BAO 8 will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.0T engine and two electric motors. The maximum power of the engine is 245 horsepower, and the parameters of the electric motor have not yet been revealed.

For reference, BAO 5 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and front and rear double electric motors. The engine has a maximum power of 194 horsepower, the system has a combined power of 687 horsepower, and a system combined torque of 760 Nm. It comes standard with an intelligent electric four-wheel drive system, the official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 4.8 seconds, and the power supply fuel consumption is 7.8L/100km.

In terms of endurance, BAO 5 comes with a blade battery pack with a capacity of 31.8 kWh, the CLTC endurance range is 125 kilometers, and the combined endurance range exceeds 1200 kilometers. Meanwhile, it supports a maximum charging power of 100 kW and a maximum of 6 kW of external power discharge function.

4. Yangwang U7, Equipped With Four Motor System

At this year's Bangkok Auto Show, Yangwang also received a lot of attention. As the third model, Yangwang U7 is likely to make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The car has already applied for approval, which is positioned as a large flagship car. It is equipped with Easy Quadrilateral Technology, and equipped with four motors, each with a maximum power of 240 kilowatts, and can reach a top speed of 270km/h, surpassing the Xiaomi SU7.

The front face design of Yangwang U7 is identical to Yangwang U9, adopting the "Gate of Time and Space" family language. The "C" shaped headlight group is very sharp, paired with the powerful lines on the hood, it perfectly integrates sportiness and elegance, presenting a strong aura. In addition, the new car is also equipped with laser radar on the roof, which is expected to carry a high-level intelligent assisted driving system.

The side of the car adopts a fastback shape, equipped with very three-dimensional and sharp body lines, presenting a sedan racing style with an aerodynamic coefficient of only 0.195Cd. At the same time, the Yangwang U7 also uses a hidden door handle design, equipped with a five-spoke style hub and smoked site skirt. The tire specifications are 275/40 R21, further emphasizing the sense of sportiness.

In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of Yangwang U7 are 5265/1998/1517mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 3160mm. It is comparable to the Mercedes Benz S-Class, available in 4 and 5 seats.

The rear shape is rich in layers, it adopts the popular full-width light design at present. The Yangwang's brand "LOGO" is located in the center of the tail light, forming a better recognition. At the same time, the Yangwang U7 is also equipped with an electric lifting tail wing and a very exaggerated rear surround. Combined with other exterior kits of the car body, this car focuses on the sports style. In addition, the Yangwang U7 can also choose to install electronic stream media rear-view mirrors.

In terms of power, the Yangwang U7 is equipped with four electric motors, each with a maximum power of 240 kilowatts (326 horsepower). The system has a combined power of 960 kilowatts (1306 horsepower) and a top speed of 270 km/h. In addition, the car will also be equipped with a four-wheel independent torque vectoring control system and Yunnian-X intelligent body control system.

V. AITO M5, HUAWEI Intelligent Driving Upgrade

At the 2024 HUAWEI HarmonyOS ecosystem spring communication meeting, HUAWEI executive director, terminal BE CEO, and intelligent car solutions director Yu Chengdong said that the new AITO M5 will debut at the Beijing Auto Show and go on sale. As a revamped model, the new car has been upgraded in terms of exterior details, intelligent driving, and driving control, enhancing overall product strength.

In terms of its appearance, the new AITO M5 continues the design of the current model, with pure electric and range-extended models offering different front-face designs. For the pure electric model that has been revealed, its front face's Wenjie LOGO has been blackened, and the silver trim on the lower surround has also been changed to black. At the same time, the camera components on the side wing panels, the chrome trim around the windows, and the hubs are all blackened, giving the whole a more sporty style.

In terms of vehicle size, for reference, the length, width, and height of the AITO M5 are 4770/1930/1625mm, respectively. The wheelbase is 2880mm and it uses a five-seat layout.

The power information has not yet been disclosed. The current models on the Chinese market offer pure electric and range-extending options. The pure electric model offers a choice of single motor and dual motor with a maximum power of 200 kilowatts and 365 kilowatts respectively. It is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery group with a capacity of 80 kilowatt-hours, and the CLTC cruising range is 620km, 602km, and 534km (four-wheel-drive) respectively. The range-extending model, based on the pure electric model, adds a 1.5T engine as a range extender, with a maximum power of 152 horsepower. It comes with a 40 kilowatt-hour battery pack, and the CTLC pure electric range varies from 230 to 260km.

VI. ZEEKR MIX, a 5-seater family SUV like an MPV

The ZEEKR MIX, the fifth model in the ZEEKR brand, may debut at the Beijing Auto Show, and the car has now completed its declaration. According to the official statement, the ZEEKR MIX is a new series, which looks like an MPV but is positioned as a large 5-seater SUV for all family scenarios.

In terms of appearance, the ZEEKR MIX has an avant-garde overall style, with a rounded shape, and the black and white two-tone design gives it a sense of the future and a strong visual impact. The front face style is similar to ZEEKR 007, and it adopts the Hidden Energy minimalist luxury exterior design language. The front headlight group and the black trim strip are integrated to create a through-type light strip visual effect.

The new car's head is very short from the side and adopts the "four wheels four corners" and "front round back square" design. The front and rear overhangs are very short, it is similar to a go-kart, which can maximize the interior space and improve handling. In addition, according to the declaration drawings, ZEEKR MIX adopts a fully hidden door handle design and uses a new way to open the door (or side sliding double doors). The tail shape is relatively simple and does not use too many elements for decoration. The "black, white, black" color combination enriches the visual effect of the car, making it look more upscale.

Thanks to the "four-wheel four-corner" design, the dimensions of the ZEEKR MIX are very interesting, with a length, width, and height of 4688/1995/1755mm respectively, but the wheelbase is up to 3008mm. Except for the body length which belongs to the compact MPV category, the body height, width, and wheelbase have all reached the standard of medium and large MPVs, and a five-seat layout has been adopted.

In terms of power, the ZEEKR MIX is equipped with a drive motor produced by Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. with model number TZ235XYC01, which has a maximum power of 310 kilowatts and a top speed of 180km/h, and will be equipped with CATL ternary lithium battery packs.

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