Electric Technology Car News: SAIC Maxus D90, a new rival of Trumpchi GS8, is released

If we ask which domestic mid-size SUV is the most eye-catching, the Trumpchi GS8 should be on the list. Its unique 4-group LED headlight design and domineering front grille have won over many consumers in terms of appearance. And the first SUV released by Maxus yesterday, the D90, also amazed people with its novel shape, which makes people feel that the current domestic brands are getting better and better in appearance.

SAIC Maxus, when it comes to this name, everyone must be wondering where this brand came from. In fact, the Maxus brand has existed for a long time. It has always been focusing on business models. The passenger car route can only be taken from G10. However, the Maxus G10 sells very well in Australia, and it is the best-selling Chinese brand. Using foreign sales to promote has become a new way for domestic brands to build momentum.

The D90 concept car was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show last year. Its stylish appearance attracted a lot of attention. Unexpectedly, the mass-produced car was released a year later.

The Maxus D90 is positioned as a medium-to-large SUV. With a length of over 5 meters and a wheelbase of 3 meters, it has surpassed models such as the Changan CS95 and Trumpchi GS8, becoming the largest car among domestic brands.

The overall appearance of the mass-produced D90 is not much different from the concept car. From the front, the D90 is very tall, especially the star-shaped chrome grille, which looks very domineering with the eagle-eye headlights. The protection plate under the front face shows that the D90 is a hard-core model. In addition, the entire D90 series is equipped with dual-lens LED headlights, which is also a current trend.

In terms of interior, the upper part of the center console is made of thermoforming technology, and the middle part is wrapped in leather with stitching retained, giving a luxurious visual experience. In terms of interior workmanship, both the touch of the buttons and the sewing of the leather have gotten rid of the problem of shoddy workmanship of domestic cars in the past. In fact, there is no gap between current domestic models and joint venture brands in terms of interior.

The 12.3-inch multimedia display is very prominent. After all, it is a SAIC car and must share resources with Roewe's Internet car. However, it is obviously borrowed from BMW's design. It seems to be just a copy and cannot be extended. Compared with the interior, the steering wheel design is a bit clichéd and there are not many surprises. From the perspective of workmanship and shape, it is pretty good.

The tail design is still angular and aggressive, and the taillight design is still very innovative. In addition, the two exhaust pipes under the silver trim are real, and there is no situation where only one exhaust pipe is emitting smoke. A big car is equipped with big wheels, and the 21-inch wheel size is also quite eye-catching in the same class.

In terms of configuration, it is equipped with mainstream functions such as steep slope relief, automatic parking, automatic exit, etc. In addition, the driver's seat also has a massage function. Some models will also be equipped with a four-wheel drive system. Speaking of four-wheel drive, the D90 provides two structures, part-time four-wheel drive and timely four-wheel drive, for consumers to choose from. Whether it is used in the city or in the wild, you can find your own dish. In addition, it also provides sports modes such as snow and desert. There is nothing to say about the panoramic sunroof. For cars of the same level, it is embarrassing to sell them without a panoramic sunroof.

As for the interior space, there is not much to say about this 7-seater SUV. You can adjust the seats to fit the space you want. The trunk space is just average after the rear seats are opened. You can put more space after folding down the right seat, but it is a bit disappointing that the left seat cannot be folded down.

In terms of power, it is reported that the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 164kW (224Ps) and a maximum torque of 360Nm. It will be matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Whether such a power combination can carry such a large vehicle will have to wait until it is officially launched to be tested.

Although domestic SUV manufacturers have made great efforts in recent years, most of them are still concentrated on small and compact SUV models, and still take the cost-effective route. In the medium and large SUV market, there are Highlander and Land Cruiser in Japan, Ford in the United States, Audi and Volkswagen in Germany. Domestic SUVs cannot get any advantage. However, with the launch of Haval H9, GAC Trumpchi GS8 and medium and large SUVs, domestic brands are not willing to be left out and have begun a general offensive in the medium and large SUV market.

It is a good thing that Chinese brands are impacting the high-end market and competing with joint ventures for business. However, for a newcomer like GAC, it is still much weaker than the deeply rooted Great Wall and Changan. It is still hard to say whether GAC D90 can grab a share in the complex market.

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