At the weekend, I heard that the new BMW X5／Mazda CX-8 was listed first.

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　　It’s the weekend again, and the news of the new weekend car of Aika Automobile has arrived as scheduled. This week, there are a number of new cars on the market in China, among which the new BMW X5, Changan Mazda CX-8 and other models are undoubtedly the most important. In addition, a number of annual redesigned products have officially met with consumers. Without gossiping, let’s review the key events in the car circle this week.

　　▼ New BMW X5

　　On December 7, 2018, the new BMW X5 was officially launched for sale, with a price range of 809,900-909,900 yuan. As the fourth generation model in the family, the brand-new BMW X5, which adopts the new family design language, is built on the CLAR platform, and the wheelbase is lengthened by 42mm. XDrive40i, which was launched in advance, is equipped with B58 series 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine.

　　In terms of styling, the new BMW X5 adopts a new family-style design style, and the size of the air intake grille with classic kidney shape is further increased, and the edges and corners are more distinct. This not only improves the recognition of the front face, but also makes its overall shape look like a smaller BMW X7. In addition, another highlight of the new car is that it is equipped with intelligent laser headlights. The blue "X" structure inside is very eye-catching, and the irradiation range of the high beam can reach 500m m.

　　Coming to the side of the car body, the new car adopts the design of double waistline, in which the upper waistline gradually rises from the position of the rear door, which outlines the shoulders quite clearly, and the ends of the lines merge with the taillights. The three-dimensional effect of the tail is further strengthened by the use of lines. After all the taillights with LED light sources are lit, the actual effect is still very eye-catching.

　　The original criticized BMW interior design has been greatly improved on the new BMW X5 model, following the principle of "driver-centered", and the center console of the new car is biased towards the driver’s side as a whole. The equipped 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and large-size central control LCD screen add a lot to the degree of technology in the car. The electronic lever and iDrive knob are also made of crystal material, which looks beautiful, and the inside of the lever is marked with an "X" logo.

　　It is worth mentioning that the new iDrive 7.0 system is also applied to the new BMW X5 model for the first time. Compared with the 6.0 version, the new version is more intelligent and personalized. In addition to supporting touch operation, voice control and gesture operation, the system operation interface can be changed according to the owner’s preference. In addition, the 7.0 version also realizes the upgrade of mobile phone access to car firmware, so users do not need to go to the 4S shop for this purpose.

　　In the power system, the new BMW X5 based on CLAR platform is equipped with B58 series 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine, with the maximum output of 250kW(340Ps) and the peak torque of 450Nm. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In addition, the new car also comes standard with xDrive four-wheel drive system and optional electronic limited slip differential.

　　Editor’s comment:Compared with the old models, the new BMW X5 is fully upgraded from the inside out. The new family design language, the addition of powerful scientific and technological configuration and the improvement of off-road ability all make us set our sights on the new BMW X5. As far as the product itself is concerned, the brand-new BMW X5, whose competitiveness has been comprehensively improved, has good strength, but can it continue to dominate the luxury medium and large SUV market after listing? We will wait and see.

　　▼ Changan Mazda CX-8

　　On December 7, 2018, Changan Mazda CX-8, positioned as a medium and large SUV, was officially launched, with a price range of 258,800-330,800 yuan. The new car adopts the latest soul-moving design language, which shows excellent visual effects. In addition, the new car is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, and its power performance is not weak at all.

　　In terms of appearance, the new car is basically the same as the overseas version, adopting the latest design style of the family, and the side of the car body adopts double waistline design. The rim adopts a multi-spoke shape, which makes its overall shape look more sporty. In addition, the headlight group of the new car is a full LED light source with exquisite internal structure, and the visual effect is very eye-catching when it is lit at night. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4955/1842/1733mm and the wheelbase is 2930mm respectively.

　　In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with front and rear penetrating side airbags, main/co-pilot airbags and side airbags, front and rear parking radars, front pre-tensioned seat belts, reversing images, ramp start assistance, tire pressure monitoring, etc., which is very cost-effective. In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.5L Chuangchi Blue Sky series engine with a maximum output of 141kW(192Ps). The transmission part is expected to match the 6-speed automatic gearbox, and the new car will also provide a four-wheel drive system for consumers to choose from.

　　Editor’s comment:Mazda series models attract consumers’ attention because of their excellent design and efficient power. The arrival of CX-8 models will further enrich the family product matrix, and the design of 7-seat layout can better meet the travel needs of consumers.

　　▼ Cadillac XT4 new model

　　A few days ago, we learned from the official that Cadillac XT4 has added two new models, namely, the 28T leading model and the 28T sports leading model, with the prices of 289.7 and 294,700 yuan respectively.

　　In terms of styling, the new car adopts a family-style styling language, and is equipped with a representative pentagonal air intake grille and a tearful headlight group. In terms of the tail, the tail design of the new car is relatively compact, and the classic in-line taillight design echoes the headlights, which is particularly refreshing.

　　The interior part is different from the Cadillac XT5. The Cadillac XT4 with a new interior design style adopts a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, and the central control LCD screen above the center console will be equipped with the latest CUE multimedia system. Users can surf the Internet through 4G and download the required applications in the stores in the system.

　　The positioning of the leading (two-wheel drive) products listed this time is higher than that of the luxury (two-wheel drive) products. Compared with the latter, the overall price of the new car is 10,000 yuan higher, but the Bose brand Premium audio system with 13 speakers is added, and the rest are the same.

　　In the power part, the new car is equipped with a new 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 177kW(241Ps) and a peak torque of 350Nm. The transmission part is matched with the 9-speed automatic manual transmission. In addition, four driving modes are provided, namely comfort, four-wheel drive, sports and anti-skid.

　　Editor’s comment:The introduction of new models fills the gap between existing models, makes the configuration differences between different models more stable and can better meet the needs of consumers.