Recently, a number of colleges and universities across the country announced that since July 1, due to the high handling fee of 0.2%-0.6% charged by WeChat payment, the WeChat scan code payment service will be suspended in all scenarios such as campus card. In this regard, on the 29th, Weibo, the official of Tencent WeChat team, issued a statement, saying that due to the poor transmission of individual adjustments to the payment rate of college life service scenarios, everyone misunderstood and troubled, and hereby apologized to the majority of schools, teachers and students. The statement also pointed out that "in the non-profit scene on campus, we will continue to maintain the zero-rate preferential policy".

　　Many colleges and universities issued a notice saying

　　Wechat payment was suspended due to the increase in handling fees.

　　On June 26, the announcement issued by Nanjing University of Science and Technology stated that "WeChat Payment will finely manage the merchants in campus scenes from July 1, 2023, and charge two thousandths of the channel rate for merchants in non-tuition scenes. In order to cope with the high channel cost of WeChat, the school will adjust the payment channels of the new campus card consumption system. " Specifically, the campus card WeChat recharge and consumption will stop service on June 30th.

　　On June 27th, Northwest University announced, "Because Tencent WeChat Payment will finely manage users of campus scenes from July 1st, all other charges will be restricted and a handling fee of 0.6% will be charged. In order to safeguard the interests of teachers and students, from June 30 th, the WeChat scan code payment service will be suspended for the one-card users in the school, and the one-card campus card, Bank of Communications App, China Unionpay Quick Pass and Alipay will be used normally. "

　　In addition, within a week, many universities including Jiangsu Normal University, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Luoyang Institute of Technology and so on also issued relevant announcements, saying that due to the increase in handling fees, WeChat payment will be suspended in the campus payment scene.

　　WeChat response: the non-profit payment scenario continues to maintain zero rate.

　　In this regard, WeChat responded that WeChat Pay recently launched the merchant communication for the refined management of the campus industry rate. After the previous opinion collection and feedback, it is planned to provide services only for a small number of profitable scenarios such as e-commerce and wine travel at a preferential rate lower than the market average. "

　　Yesterday, the Tencent WeChat team released the "Latest Statement on College Rates" in the official Weibo, saying that due to the poor transmission of individual adjustments to the payment rates for college life service scenarios, everyone misunderstood and troubled, and we hereby apologize to the majority of schools and teachers and students. The statement also pointed out that in the campus non-profit scene, the zero-rate preferential policy will continue to be maintained.

　　The statement said: "Since 2015, WeChat payment has entered the campus, and long-term preferential policies of zero rate have been given to non-profit payment scenarios (tuition and fees, life services, etc.) on campus. However, with the continuous rise of campus scenes and the number of merchants, WeChat Pay found that some profit scenes such as e-commerce and business travel crowded out zero-rate education subsidy resources, resulting in increasing costs. This adjustment is to clarify this small number of profitability scenarios and implement a preferential rate policy below the market level. "

　　According to the reporter of Beiqing Daily, WeChat will charge a "channel fee" to the receiving merchants, which is generally 0.6%, and there will be concessions for some industries, such as 0.2%, 0.28%, 0.35%, etc., while it was 0% for college scenes such as tuition fees.

　　Text/reporter Wen Wei

In terms of vehicle appearance, SAIC MAXUS G50 is also very young. In terms of overall design, the overall design of SAIC MAXUS G50 is outstanding, the whole front part looks domineering, the headlights on both sides are quite stylish, and the headlights look very energetic after being lit. Judging from the side lines of the car body, the new car adopts the side waist design, which prolongs the visual effect of the car to a certain extent. The 17-inch rim is stingy in shape and the visual effect is acceptable. In the design of the rear of the car, this model has created a sporty posture, and the details of the taillights have become even better after being redrawn.

Compared with the appearance, the interior of the vehicle is the soul of the brand-new model. The periphery of the T-shaped center console is wrapped in leather, which enhances the sense of class of this car. The front row is also equipped with an automatic air conditioning control system, which can freely debug the most comfortable space atmosphere. SAIC Chase MAXUS G50 is equipped with leather seats.

The length of the car is 4825mm, the width of the car body reaches 1825mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm, which is quite satisfactory. In the same class, the wheelbase of Datong G50 ranks 6th. As an MPV, its body size does not occupy much advantage in its class, and its internal seating space is only basically enough. After all, it is limited by the length and shape of the body. The 1.5T pilot version of the skylight recommended by Datong G50PLUS Happiness provides a wider view, which can create a better visual environment and good sensitivity for the rear passengers and increase the light intake for the whole vehicle. Among the models of the same price and class, the trunk volume of Datong G50 ranks 7th. The space is relatively regular, without obvious protrusions, and the overall loading capacity is good.

Datong G50PLUS Happiness Recommended 1.5T Pilot Edition adopts 1.5 engine, with maximum horsepower of 181 and peak torque of 285, matching wet dual clutch (DCT) gearbox. It will definitely bring unforgettable control charm. Ranked second among 80,000-120,000 MPV models.

The active/passive safety configuration of Chase G50 is complete, includingAutomatic parking、Zero tire pressure endurance tire、Automatic parking、Steep slope descent、hill start assist control、knee airbag、HUD head-up display、Anti-lock braking (ABS)、Braking force distribution (EBD/CBC, etc.)、Brake assist (EBA/BAS, etc.)、Traction control (ASR/TCS, etc.)、Active noise reduction、Engine start and stop、Side safety air curtain、Wireless charging of mobile phone、night vision system、LED daytime running lights、Forward reversing radar、Tire pressure monitoring、Steering wheel heating、Body stability control (ESP/DSC, etc.)、Rear reversing radar、Fatigue reminder、Remote parking、Child seat interface、Lane keeping (LKAS)Equal configuration.

Among them,Automatic parkingYou can avoid stepping on the brakes for a long time or needing to pull frequently;Steep slope descentCan safely pass through steep slope road conditions at low speed;knee airbagReduce the injury of the car interior to the occupant’s knees in the secondary collision.

In order to have a more comprehensive and objective understanding of the Chase G50, you can go to the Chase G50 forum and browse the messages of users who have bought the car in history.

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eπ008的外观设计采用了现代简约的风格，前脸设计尤为引人注目。车头部分的进气格栅采用了独特的流线型设计，不仅增强了整车的空气动力学性能，还赋予了车辆一种前卫而动感的视觉效果。整体来看，eπ008散发出一种科技与美学相结合的独特魅力，无论是行驶在城市街道还是高速公路，都能吸引众多目光。

eπ008拥有5002*1972*1732mm的长宽高，轴距为3025mm，前后轮距均为1650mm，使得车辆在保持宽大空间的同时，也具备了出色的稳定性。车身侧面线条流畅，搭配265/45 R21规格的轮胎和精致的21英寸轮圈，彰显出整车的运动感与豪华感。

eπ008的内饰设计采用了现代科技感十足的风格，营造出舒适和豪华的驾乘环境。方向盘采用真皮材质，支持手动上下和前后调节，提供良好的握感和操控体验。中控台上配备了一块15.6英寸的高清触控屏幕，内置的语音识别控制系统能够轻松实现多媒体系统、导航、电话以及空调的智能控制。此外，车内还配备了丰富的多媒体和充电接口，包括前排和后排各2个USB接口和Type-C接口，满足了各种充电需求。前排座椅采用仿皮材质，驾驶位和副驾驶位均支持前后调节、靠背调节、高低调节（2向）和腰部支撑（4向），并具备加热、通风、按摩和头枕扬声器功能（仅驾驶位），为驾驶员和乘客提供极致的乘坐舒适性。第二排座椅同样配备了靠背调节和腿托调节功能，增加了后排乘客的舒适度。

eπ008搭载了一台1.5T涡轮增压发动机，最大功率达到108kW（约147马力），最大扭矩为210N·m，采用L4结构。与之匹配的电动车单速变速箱，使得动力传递高效且响应迅速。

汽车之家车主表示，他们选择的向阳金颜色接近银色，外观大气，十分耐看。

The current mainstream public opinion is that the prospects for joint venture brands are not optimistic. But in the spirit of not abandoning or giving up, there are still many foreign brands ready to take up the ante Chinese market.

Last month we said that the shareholders of Changan Mazda have planned to invest 10 billion continue to build trams in China. Even the waist brand is so fierce, how can the head brand lag behind. This month Mercedes-Benz also announced a major decision, let’s first draw the key points:

· Plans to invest over 14 billion yuan in China with Chinese partners to put into production a variety of local exclusive models in China to accelerate the transition to new energy;

Mercedes-Benz GLE and pure electric long wheelbase CLA based on the MMA platform will be domestically produced next year, and Fujian Benz will produce new luxury pure electric MPVs based on the VAN. EA platform in the future;

The all-new no-map end-to-end smart drive will debut with the new model in 2025.

Sales slump, Mercedes-Benz is tested in China

Among all overseas brands, the German brand is the most dependent on the Chinese market. If other overseas brands dare to say they are giving up the Chinese market, the German brand is the least willing to give up.

Mercedes-Benz’s global sales, the Chinese market sales account for more than 30% of the share. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz’s investment in China up the ante, on the one hand, is of course to continue to be optimistic about the Chinese market, on the other hand, it also shows that the market competition has reached a critical stage of life and death, and the technology of pressing the bottom of the box must be taken out.

Data show that in the first half of this year, Mercedes-Benz’s global overall sales 1.168 million, down 6% year-on-year. Sales of passenger cars were 959,700, down 6% year-on-year. Among them, sales in the Chinese market were 341,500, down as much as 9% year-on-year, and the decline was much higher than that in Europe and North America.

Horizontally, although BBA’s sales in China fell in the first half of the year, Mercedes-Benz’s sales fell the most. BMW fell 4.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, and Audi fell 2% year-on-year.

There are two reasons. In terms of new energy, although Mercedes-Benz has come up with products in new energy very early, the market performance so far has been unsatisfactory.

The early pure electric models had a poor reputation due to "oil-to-electricity"; although the new EQ series had improved performance, the technology was not as good as that of domestic independent brands, and the pricing still maintained a high brand premium, which made it at a disadvantage in the competition with competitors at the same level in the context of price wars.

In terms of traditional fuel vehicles, the long-wheelbase C-Class and long-wheelbase GLC relied on significant discounts to stabilize sales and achieve year-on-year growth; but another pillar of sales and profits, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, has just been replaced and is still in the production capacity climbing stage, which has dragged down the broader market.

The decline in sales and the negative effects of the price war have also put Mercedes-Benz’s domestic sales channels under great pressure to lose money. In the past two years, Mercedes-Benz has repeatedly paid to subsidize dealers to stabilize the channel’s military heart.

The good news is that after half a year of climbing, with the gradual release of discounts, the E-Class has returned to the normal level of monthly sales of 10,000 vehicles. In July, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has regained the sales champion in the luxury medium and large car market. But new energy is still the biggest challenge for Mercedes-Benz to face. And the basic disk of Mercedes-Benz fuel vehicles is also under great pressure. Not only does it need to reduce prices to ensure sales, but the luxury reputation and value are also being tested.

The new plan still faces many challenges

Looking at Mercedes-Benz’s official announcement plan in detail, there are still several issues to be observed.

In terms of user experience, the next few upcoming domestic models all emphasize that they are China’s local R & D team and customized for the Chinese market, demonstrating Mercedes-Benz’s sincerity in attaching importance to Chinese user requests.

However, the so-called "local research and development" and "Chinese exclusive customization" models launched by car companies in recent years have received mixed reviews. In particular, some models that were once regarded as classics by car fans often lose their original characteristics after being replaced and changed, and are easily sprayed because of "domestic special supply".

Secondly, in the field of pure electricity, domestic brands are still leading and joint venture brands are catching up. Even if foreign brands come up with the latest technology, there is still a gap with domestic brands.

Take the CLA-class concept car that has been unveiled before, for example, the comprehensive energy conversion efficiency is 93%, the battery life is 400 kilometers in 15 minutes, and the energy efficiency performance of 12 kWh/100 kilometers is very good in the existing product lineage of Mercedes-Benz, but it has not yet reached the leading level among a large number of domestic new energy sources.

Finally, the domestic Mercedes-Benz GLE has long been the imaginary enemy and benchmark in the PPT of many domestic luxury new energy vehicles. For example, Ideal, Ask the World, NIO, etc., they have surpassed the second-tier luxury brands in terms of brand and sales, and have begun to approach the BBA. In terms of price, they have always had the advantage of domestic cars.

After the localization of the domestic Mercedes-Benz GLE, after all, still have to bear the task of profit, pricing can not be too radical. The current import GLE market end point price is about 60-700,000, the domestic GLC is in the 40-500,000 range, so the domestic GLE is likely to fall to about 500,000, it is difficult to say that there is an absolute attraction in the face of domestic new luxury.

The final end-to-end smart driving, Mercedes-Benz still needs to race against time. Domestic new energy brands have begun to shift to end-to-end smart driving on a large scale this year, and have devolved pure visual smart driving solutions to various price segments. For example, the price of Xiaopeng MONA M03 using pure visual solutions is only below 200,000 yuan. Equipped with Huawei pure visual smart driving, it will be on the bus in many brands such as Wenjie and Deep Blue. High-end end-to-end ADS 3.0 is also being popularized one after another.

By the time Mercedes-Benz’s end-to-end smart car launches in 2025, even if the technology and experience can compete, there is no preconceived advantage in the user’s mind.

Conclusion:

Cowardice before battle is a taboo for military experts. Overall, although facing many difficulties in the Chinese market, Mercedes-Benz continues to invest heavily in the Chinese market at this stage, indicating that it still has confidence in its own development in the Chinese market.

It’s just that the current Chinese market value standards and price system have changed. The era of luxury brands making money lying down has passed, and the old-fashioned things can no longer be played. This means that Mercedes-Benz needs to face up to this change. The most important thing next is to see if the new product can restore the confidence of the market and users in Mercedes-Benz, so that users can re-enter the arms of Mercedes-Benz.

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The Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe has an eye-catching front face design. Its air intake grille adopts a classic Mercedes-Benz family-style design. The delicate lines of chrome material are integrated with the body, showing the perfect combination of elegance and power. In the overall style, the body lines are smooth and dynamic, and the slippery back roof and low waist line outline a strong sense of movement. No matter which angle you look at, it exudes a strong sense of luxury and technology.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe is a unique visual charm with its elegant side lines. The body size is quite slender, 4941mm long, 2018mm wide, 1716mm high, and the wheelbase reaches 2935mm, providing passengers with a spacious interior space. In terms of tire specifications, the front and rear wheels are equipped with 275/50 R20 wide tires, which not only enhances the handling performance, but also enhances the mobility of the vehicle. The wheel style has been carefully designed to complement the streamlined profile of the body, adding a sense of luxury to the overall shape.

The interior design of the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe shows the perfect fusion of elegance and technology. The exquisite Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel not only provides a comfortable grip, but also supports manual and electric up and down + front and rear adjustments to adapt to the driver’s needs. The 12.3-inch high definition central control screen not only displays delicate display, but also is equipped with advanced automatic speech recognition control system, which is convenient for the driver to control multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning functions. The seats are made of imitation leather, which takes into account comfort and texture. The main and passenger seats support multi-directional adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, high and low and waist support, to ensure the comfort of long-distance driving. The front seats are also equipped with heating and ventilation functions, as well as power seat memory functions, so that the driver can enjoy the luxury experience. In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with wireless charging function of mobile phones and sufficient USB/Type-C ports to meet the daily needs of passengers.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 190 kilowatts and a torque output of 400 Nm, capable of delivering 258 horsepower. This engine, combined with a sophisticated 9-speed automatic transmission, not only guarantees a smooth driving experience, but also delivers excellent performance.

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"550,000 buy a luxury SUV, but I regret it!"

Have you heard the expression "buying a car is like buying a watch"?

That’s right, the "you can afford a car, not necessarily a watch" meme.

But what I want to say today is: you can afford a watch, but not necessarily a car!

What do you mean? Don’t worry, just listen to me slowly.

A few days ago, my normally low-key little boy suddenly posted a car key at Moments.

At first glance, I thought it was some weird high-tech product. Take a closer look, man!

This is the benchmark for luxury SUVs! As a veteran melon eater, I immediately opened my calculator:

550,000 start, 4-wheel drive, 2.5L hybrid, 21-inch wheels…

Good guy, this configuration is properly to show off the rhythm of wealth!

Without saying a word, I immediately sent a message to Fa Xiao: "Brother, you are rich! This car has to be small 700,000 right?"

Unexpectedly, he replied: "How is it possible, 470,000 will get it after the discount."

I was taken aback.

470,000?? Or RX?

Is there something wrong with this? Are they counterfeit products?

Suspicious, I decided to see for myself what the devil was about this "cheap" luxury car.

The next morning, I went downstairs to Fa Xiao’s house.

From a distance, a silver SUV was parked there, shining brightly in the sun.

Take a closer look, good guy, this aura, this appearance, a proper first-line luxury brand style!

The bezel-less spindle grille is very domineering, and the two sides seem to be winking at me.

Look at the 21-inch rim again, tsk tsk, it’s simply a walking work of art!

I couldn’t help but sigh: What kind of SUV is this, this is clearly a moving sculpture with four wheels!

Just as I was lost in the appearance of the vehicle, I couldn’t extricate myself from it.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" he asked with a smile.

I gave it a thumbs up. "How cool! That’s a Lexus icon!"

Fa Xiao took out the key proudly: "Let’s go, get in the car and experience it!"

After getting into the car, I realized what it meant to be "inside the universe".

7-Inch LCD instrument panel, 14-inch central control screen, plus HUD head-up display…

What kind of SUV is this, this is clearly a moving high-tech exhibition hall!

What surprises me even more is that this car actually has facial recognition capabilities!

I couldn’t help but say, "Are today’s cars so advanced that they can even recognize faces?"

Fa Xiao smiled and said, "That is, just recognizing a human face is nothing, it can also park its own car!"

I instantly felt like a bumpkin.

Just as I was immersed in the ocean of technology and couldn’t extricate myself, my little friend suddenly said something that made me fall into an ice cave:

"Actually, I kind of regret buying this car."

I was stunned: "Regret? What is there to regret about such a good car?"

Fa Xiao sighed: "Do you know what I regret the most about buying this car?"

I shook my head, confused.

"The biggest regret is… not buying it sooner!"

I almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"Do you know that last year, this car will cost more than 600,000! Now 470,000 can get it after the discount. If I buy it a year earlier, wouldn’t it be a loss?"

Hearing this, I finally understand what it means to "afford a watch, but not necessarily a car."

Yes, 470,000 can buy such a luxury SUV, this is simply in the luxury, luxury in the flat for ah!

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind:

Wait, can I also…

Looking at Fa Xiao’s complacent appearance, I secretly swore in my heart:

One day, I will also buy a car like this!

No, I want to buy better!

So…

Upon returning home, I immediately opened it.

However, looking at the prices of 700,000 to 800,000 at every turn, I suddenly felt that my eyes were black.

I silently closed the page and opened a certain Duoduo…

Friends, do you think my mentality is "looking up at the stars and stepping on watermelon rind"?

Have you ever been moved by a friend buying something?

Come and share your story with me in the comments section!

1.37 billion 8 billion NIO IPO valuation slumped

A week ago, NIO formally filed an initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with the Securities Exchange Commission, applying to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "NIO", and plans to raise $1.80 billion. Previously, NIO’s valuation reached a high of $37 billion.

A week later, on August 21, NIO, which was in the IPO roadshow, was revealed to have a valuation asking price of only $80-10 billion, the difference between the previous valuation of $37 billion and $29 billion. However, it is worth noting that NIO internally set its price-to-earnings ratio target for the next five years at 10 times. According to NIO’s valuation asking price in the IPO roadshow, if NIO wants to achieve the price-to-earnings ratio target of 10 times in 2023, NIO must achieve a net profit of $8-1 billion in that year.

2.BMW blames South Korea and car owners for spontaneous combustion

According to foreign media reports, a BMW spokesperson said that the traffic conditions in South Korea and the way of driving BMW cars are the reasons for the continuous spontaneous combustion of BMW cars in South Korea, which has aroused public anger in South Korea.

"The BMW spokesperson’s remarks indicate that BMW headquarters is trying to shift the blame for the spontaneous combustion of vehicles to Korean and BMW owners in order to cover up the defects of their vehicles themselves." In response, BMW Korea said the Xinhua News Agency report was a mistranslation of the original German interview. A BMW Korea spokesperson said, "There are many situations that cause the spontaneous combustion of the exhaust gas recirculation unit (EGR), which Frey tried to explain but were misunderstood." BMW Korea said it was very sorry that the Xinhua News Agency report blamed the spontaneous combustion of the BMW on the specific situation in South Korea, and had asked Xinhua News Agency to correct its report.

3.Geely’s new Colorful is about to debut

Not long ago, Geely announced that its new SUV Geely SX11 was officially named Binyue. Binyue will be officially released tomorrow. As the first A-class SUV model with Geely’s new BMA modular architecture, the new car adopts the design concept of "Time Racing Aesthetics" in appearance and shape, and the interior design is also more youthful and fashionable. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5TD engine and a 100-kilometer acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.

4.London Trials "Low Emission" Roads, Bans Non-Electric Vehicles

The City of London is considering banning non-electric cars from a special "low-emission" street, according to foreign media reports, in a pilot project that highlights the severity of the air pollution crisis in the British capital’s financial center.

An "ultra-low emission" motor street, with only electric cars and plug-in hybrids, may be piloted, according to the City air quality manager. "We realise that the ultra-low emission zone [introduced by London mayor Sadiq Khan] is not yet sufficient for us to meet our emission limits, so we will have to consider additional measures on the busiest streets," the manager said.

5.US to impose 25% tariff on European Union car imports

According to foreign media reports, President Trump said on the evening of August 21 local time that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on all European Union imported cars.

Mr. Ross told The Wall Street Journal that it was unclear whether a report on potential tariffs would be released by the end of August. He also declined to set a new timetable, according to the newspaper. Mr. Ross said the report had been delayed because the United States was currently negotiating with Mexico, Canada and the European Union Commission.

　　Recently, many scalpers began to receive Huawei three-fold screen, the price has shrunk a lot compared to before. According to domestic media reports, the price of Mate XT three-fold mobile phone scalpers is currently avalanche, from a price increase of 670 thousand or even hundreds of thousands, plummeting to a price increase of 4,000 or 2,000.

　　There are also relevant bloggers who have posted the price of Huaqiang North Mate XT scalpers. On September 22, the black 16 + 512G version is priced at 26,800 yuan; the black 16 + 1T version is priced at 28,800 yuan; and the red version is priced at 35,800 yuan. Compared with the prices on the official website, the prices are increased by 4,900 yuan, 4801 yuan and 11,801 yuan respectively.

　　According to a second-hand trading platform, the current price increase of Huawei Mate XT mobile phones is indeed not so "outrageous". The average price increase of the black version is about 6,000 yuan, while the red version is relatively more expensive, with a price increase of about 10,000 to 13,000 yuan.

　　Some relevant people also gave the reason for the "avalanche" of the scalper price of Huawei Mate XT triple folding screen:

　　First, ordinary consumers do not have a high degree of acceptance of smart phones in the form of tri-folding screens, or the target consumer group of this mobile phone is not wide. For ordinary users, there is little demand for tri-folding screens in daily life.

　　Second, the price is indeed "not close to the people". As a high-end product of Huawei, even according to the official original price, the starting price of 20,000 yuan is by no means affordable to ordinary consumers.

　　Of course, more importantly, Yu Chengdong has publicly stated that the popularity of Huawei’s triple-folding mobile phone far exceeds expectations, and the team is working overtime to expand production capacity.

The cost of the later use of the car is the point that its potential consumers are more concerned about. So whether this car is a mule or a horse, let’s take a look at its actual performance.

First of all, from the appearance, the front shape of the Lynk & Co 08 looks very young and personalized, and looks sporty. Coupled with the cold headlights, it looks very cold. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing, etc. Come to the side of the car, the body size of the car is 4820MM*1915MM*1685MM, the car adopts simple lines, the body looks very dynamic and lively, with large-sized thick-walled tires, the shape is eye-catching. In the rear design, the rear and front of the car echo each other, the taillights are very round, and the sense of neatness is in front of you.

In terms of interior, the Lynk & Co 08 interior looks very full and rich in functions. The steering wheel of the car is very fashionable, and it is made of genuine leather material, which is not bad for practicality and appearance. Take a look at the central control, with a 15.4-inch central control screen, the interior style is impressive, which is in line with the car’s temperament. Let’s take a look at the dashboard and seats. The car is equipped with a simple dashboard, which looks more dynamic. The car adopts leather seats, which are equipped with functions such as auxiliary seats with memory electric adjustment, seat with memory electric adjustment, and seat ratio reclining. The overall comfort is good.

The car is equipped with vehicle to everything, driving mode selection, remote control key, Bluetooth key, NFC/RFID key, UWB digital key, rear wipers, interior ambient lights and other configurations. The configuration performance is quite good, bringing drivers and passengers a comfortable car experience.

Many people buy an SUV because of its stronger passability. The car is practical and fully equipped, making it a good helper for home travel. If you are also considering this car, you might as well take advantage of the weekend to go to the store to experience it.

On March 18, the flagship model of Xingtu Lanyue was officially launched. The new car launched 6 models with 2 kinds of power, and the price range was 168,900-229,900 yuan. With the flagship product layout of Xingtu in the large SUV market, Chery once again tried high-end development and brand upward breakthrough, but I don’t know how the effect will be this time?

Since its establishment, Chery Automobile has never given up exploring the high-end development of the brand. From Ruiqi to Qoros, from Jietu to Xingtu, Chery has tried many times, but the effect is not as expected. As the latest attempt of Chery Automobile in the high-end of the brand, Xingtu was officially launched in 2018. Currently, its models include Xingtu TX/TXL and Xingtu LX. However, the end point feedback of these models after they were put on the market was not good, and the cumulative sales volume in 2020 was less than 20,000.

Compared with the high-end brand Lynk & Co under Geely and the WEY brand under Great Wall Motors, which were launched at the same time, Xingtu is somewhat bleak in terms of product quantity and end point sales. According to the data, Lynk & Co owns five current cars of Lynk & Co 01, 02, 03, 05 and 06, and the ZERO concept will also be listed within the year; the WEY brand owns four products of VV5, VV6, VV7 and Tank 300, and the new flagship model Mocha has also been unveiled. With the contribution of multiple product sequences, in 2020, the cumulative sales of Lynk & Co reached 175,000, and the cumulative sales of the WEY brand also reached 79,000, far exceeding that of Chery Xingtu.

In the face of a highly competitive market environment and dismal sales results, the listing of Xingtu Lanyue has undoubtedly become an important factor in Chery’s high-end development.

At the press conference, Gao Xinhua, deputy general manager of Chery Automobile joint stock company, general manager of Xingtu brand, and dean of the General Institute of Automotive Engineering Technology Research and Development, said, "Xingtu, as a high-end brand and strategic brand under Chery, is the master of Chery’s technology, the pioneer of Chery’s technology, and the upward breakthrough of Chery. It is also an important mission of Chery to lead Chery, accelerate change, make upward breakthroughs, and fully embrace the era of green and intelligent vehicles. Xingtu Lanyue is based on the 24-year positive R & D accumulation of the Chery brand, as well as the world’s five R & D centers and the top 500 supplier system, and builds the Xingtu flagship product on the M3X Mars architecture."

How much chance does the starry path that has high hopes have of winning?

The positioning of Xingtu Lanyue is a large seven-seat concierge SUV, which belongs to medium and large SUVs. At present, most of the medium and large SUV markets are joint ventures and imported models, and independent brands such as Lynk & Co and WEY do not have a layout. On the one hand, it shows that the market has given Xingtu Lanyue the opportunity to lead other independent brands and seize market share in advance; on the other hand, it also means that Xingtu Lanyue will directly compete with joint venture brands, and the competitive pressure is very high.

In addition, the overall size of the medium and large SUV segment is small, and there is not much room to play. The data shows that there are only 5 models (including imported cars) with a cumulative sales volume of more than 30,000 in 2020. Volkswagen Touon, which ranks first in sales, sold 77,000 cars in the whole year, and Cadillac XT6 sold only 27,000 cars in the sixth place. It can be said that the market environment of medium and large SUVs has determined that it is difficult to bring qualitative changes to Xingtu’s annual sales.

In other words, the biggest significance of the moon to Xingtu is not how much it can boost sales, but to achieve upward breakthroughs in brand perception and product image.

Although the sales volume of medium and large SUVs is not high, it is the model that can test the R & D and manufacturing skills of manufacturers the most. Therefore, many brands will position medium and large SUVs as their flagship models and improve brand perception through the comprehensive quality of medium and large SUVs. The launch of Lanyue has this intention. Chery hopes to enhance the high-end brand perception of Xingtu and achieve brand premium through its level and strength in comfort, intelligence, safety and power. Xu Youzhong, assistant general manager of Chery Automobile and executive director of the product development management center, said, "Xingtu Lunar is built on the M3X Mars architecture, with super five-star safety protection, leading intelligent configuration, comfortable driving experience and surging power performance. It is a’IKEA, IKEA, IKEA ‘concierge-level seven-seat SUV."

From the product point of view, as a medium and large SUV, the wheelbase of the moon reaches 2.9 meters, the car length is nearly 5 meters, and it has a three-row seven-seat layout, with excellent space performance. The official said that the trunk of the moon can still accommodate a 20-inch suitcase when the three rows are full. In addition, the appearance and interior of the new car are all designed with the family style of the Xingtu brand, and on this basis, more quality details are added to further strengthen the high-end image.

In terms of configuration, Lanyue is equipped with Lion Lion Zhiyun 4.0 intelligent interaction system, equipped with L2.5 level automatic driving, supports intelligent identification and monitoring analysis, and has powerful voice interaction functions. At the same time, the whole system comes standard with 12.3-inch LCD high definition screen, keyless entry/start, intelligent start and stop, three-zone automatic air conditioning, fatigue detection and other luxury configurations. The intelligent configuration is equipped to further enhance the technological sense and high-end sense of the whole vehicle.

In terms of power, Lanyue is equipped with 1.6T and 2.0T engines, with maximum power of 145 kW and 187kW respectively, and peak torque of 290N · m and 390N · m respectively. In terms of transmission, the new car is fully equipped with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and the high-end model is equipped with the AWD intelligent four-wheel drive system from BorgWarner.

The arrival of Xingtu Laiyue has made Chery take a key step in the high-end layout and upward transformation. As Yin Tongyue, secretary of the party committee, chairperson and general manager of Chery Automobile joint stock company, said at the press conference, "The group will start with Xingtu Laiyue, bring more intelligent, green and stunning series of products to consumers, and contribute to the transformation of China’s automobile industry and the upward transformation of the brand."

Text/Beiqing-Beijing Toutiao, Wen Chong