East of the west really does not shine bright in the North American International Auto Show, Tokyo Motor Show and other traditional first-line show depressed international environment, the Shanghai auto show is still attracting considerable exhibitors. Apart from their own brands, many international first-line car prices are also bringing their own global starting model. Porsche, Audi, BMW and so are a number of heavy vehicles will be placed on the first ShangHai. Here's a quick look at us go together.
Porsche Panamera
Porsche Panamera
Index:★★★★★
Between the Chinese market for the Porsche important extent, as well as the financial crisis in the Chinese automotive market under the fiery performance of the original plan in 2009 Geneva Motor Show on the global launch of the Panamera postponed to April this year launched the world's first on the Shanghai auto show.
Porsche PanameraSince beginning in 2007, the new Porsche Panamera model began leaking all kinds of information. First, the body layout, power specifications, then around the world taken according to the spy, as well as hybrid versions and so on. This status has continued for nearly 2 years. Enough to appear on the Porsche Panamera's attention to, and Panamera models of its own charm.
Porsche Panamera
In view of the 2007-2008 year, Porsche sales in China doubled to 8190, Porsche Panamera decided to postpone its global launch to Shanghai Auto Show to demonstrate its commitment to the importance attached to the Chinese market.
Porsche PANAMERAPorsche to launch new models always very successful. From BOXTER, to Kay feast, and then after CAYMAN, each a new car was not good initially, but left all shut up sales. And this latest PANAMERA - Porsche Mercedes-Benz CLS compete for large-scale luxury sports car, in the hypothetical plan period has been widely praised, and its future market performance will definitely be more popular. At present, apart from CLS, the Maserati president, Aston Martin RAPID, as well as the imaginary Audi A7, are its rivals.
The new BMW 5 Series
Index:★★★★
Index:★★★★
BMW claims that in 2009 at the Shanghai auto show will be a global launch of two models. Taking a panoramic view of BMW and the recent trends in new products, we can easily find, the new BMW 5 Series is very probably have appeared in this year's Shanghai auto show.
BMW 5When Audi launched the 2009 small change paragraph A6 and Mercedes-Benz at the formal launch next month on the 2010 new E class sedans, eyes aimed at the beginning of new next-generation BMW 5 Series. The same level as the main competitive sedan models, 5 Series sedans and cars travel at all BMW car shape has an important position, with the Shanghai auto show draws near, we all pay more attention to it has been.
BMW 5The new BMW 5 Series sedan will be put on the market at the end of 2009. Tomb of Munich in Germany has been on the street can see there is re-disguised test vehicle traveling at. Synthesized by the computer through the picture, we can know what the new 5-Series would look like.
BMW 5Basically, the main section of the major changes are concentrated in the shape up. Engine configuration, BMW will continue to use turbocharger technology. At the use of the new X6 above 4.4 liters dual-turbocharged V8 engine will be configured at the highest grade 5 above, other more turbocharged diesel model will also add one. Now BMW is developing second-generation common-rail diesel injection technology, by raising the compression ratio in order to obtain greater power. Transmission would have 6-speed manual and 6-speed Steptronic semi-automatic gearbox to choose from, believe will be a new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.
At through the use of many weight-loss materials such as: carbon fiber and aluminum alloy, the performance has also been greatly improved. Frame will be adopted before the hollow aluminum alloy frame, while the body and tail will be using the traditional steel monocoque. Before and after this be able to guarantee the balance of weight and improve handling. Front suspension is still used MacPherson strut, after a multi-link suspension. High-performance versions of cars found at the introduction of more carbon fiber material to reduce vehicle weight.BMW X5 Facelift
Index:★★★★
In addition to the new BMW 5 Series, the most recent spy according to the frequency of the X5 models small change may also be the first car as a global debut in Shanghai auto show. Just last week we have just contacted the BMW X5 to subsection mildly camouflaged spy photos, this new visibility in recent days seems very high, we again took the road test car spy according to:
BMW X6
BMW X6
BMW seems to be deliberate X6 is installed before the insurance at this road test of the X5 on Products, I do not know whether this is a vendor for a road test vehicle camouflage, in addition to front, the rear bumper look carefully there is also minor changes, this is probably the final production version of the design.
BMW X5
BMW X5
At some power, it is learned X5 will be used to subsection 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 engine, the maximum power output to 400 horsepower, peak torque of 450N m, it will replace the current 4.4L V8 engine, and power on at 50 hp refinement, the new power will change with the model of near 100 kilometers 6 speed up the second. The new generation of the X5 is expected to be launched in 2012.
BMW X1 Prototype
Index:★★★
Since the new BMW X1 crossover concept car after the debut attracted wide attention, and now our car away from the mass production version has been getting closer and closer. X1 crossover production version would have expected at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September officially released, but the current exhibition, Shanghai auto show BMW posture of view, this production version of X1 is also very promising at the Shanghai auto show on the world's first. Recently, new car road test spy once again according to the exposure.
BMW X1 Prototype
BMW X1 Compared to previous road test, the exposure of the spy according to X1, the body the appearance of some of the less camouflage also allows us to more clearly understand the shape of the X1, the new car front air intake grille looks with the new fifth-generation 7 Series, some spirit likeness, and the design of headlamps is very near at Geneva has just released a new 5-Series GT concept car. New tail, the new X1 crossover seems to want to bring us a more stylish taillights.
BMW X1
BMW X1
BMW X1
In addition, the BMW X1 crossover is expected to be launched rear-wheel drive and four-wheel-drive versions of both models, after running a new car in Europe's main rival is the Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLK, BMW X1 crossover is expected to be in the European market in 2010 took the lead in sale, probably starting at around 32,000 euros.
Audi R4 Roadster
Index:★★★★
"Yes, our three"in charge of global sales director, FAW - Volkswagen Audi Group General Manager . will appear in the Shanghai auto show, and there is a production Audi models the global launch." At Geneva Motor Show, Audi Automotive Global CEO Stadler accepted an interview with Chinese reporters excitedly talked about the Shanghai auto show in April, "to the Audi booth when there is more than 1000 square meters, is based on A class to show the scale of the structures, the Shanghai auto show is a very component of the show. "Although Stadler did not disclose the Shanghai Auto Show the world the details of the first models, but he said that it is a size smaller than the Audi A4, to meet the young urban customer model. This let us begin to doubt R4 Audi models.
Audi R4 RoadsterBut also on the current situation, the public has already launched a four-cylinder engine in the home BlueSports concept cars, and Porsche seems to want to draw on the launch of the new 365 model cars. Audi R4 has been introduced so than are dipper gourd draw things. R4 is expected with the next generation of the new Porsche Boxster and Cayman share the same platform, while Audi will also launch a bigger version of R6 and road R10.
Audi R4 RoadsterAudi admire how Porsche Boxster / Cayman irreplaceable status unknown, but since the beginning Porsche Audi's parent company, M & A public co-operation since the beginning of the two sides. Also try to maintain two brand product differentiation is also an aspect of cooperation between the two sides, because of the success of R8, Audi has every reason to consider expanding the R series model line-up.
Audi R4 RoadsterR4 top section is expected to carry a 335 hp / 250 kW and 2.5 liters turbo five-cylinder supercharged engine (the same engine in the TT-RS is equipped with up), while the entry-level models are likely to select a vortex 2.0 liters round of four-cylinder engine, while the Porsche Boxster / Cayman may also choose this engine. The drive system is likely to be six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
In the current auto market slump general background, ready to expand even Audi R Series models also will be the first small car start, so the possibility of the introduction of greater R4.
Audi A1
Index:★★★
Schneider mouth a lot of people think this size is less than the Audi A4, to meet the young urban customers are Audi models will be A1. Of course, this is also not unreasonable. After all, from the early Shooting Brake concept car, and then later Metrol Project model, A1 has let people look for too long.
Audi Shooting BrakeAudi A1 will be the smallest of family cars, because of its concept car has been in a status, so is the Audi A1 Series total most tidal models. Any Audi's new design will reflect the look on at A1.
Audi Metrol ProjectPOLO Audi A1 platform based on the public R & D, will carry public 1.4L TSI engine; diesel version will use the 1.6L engine, power output at between 75 to 130 horsepower. Audi A1 will be targeting competitors the BMW MINI, the introduction of four different versions of models, namely three hatchback models, five hatchback models, two-door coupé cars and a convertible models. Audi, president of technology development companies, said Michael Dick, Audi A1 will be more humane than the MINI Cooper, and more dynamic.
But whether the A1 at the Shanghai auto show on the first remains to be seen, I do not think the first A1 such as R4 . But the ultimate answer, but also to wait until April 20 will be announced that day.