As the final part of the series of new car series to be listed in the second half of the year, this issue will bring to readers the luxury branded cars that will be listed. Although the domestic car market share has been continuously squeezed by the SUV, the car is still the main battlefield for major auto makers. The continuous drop in the price threshold of the luxury car market also allows More and more domestic consumers to have plans to purchase luxury brand models. According to our understanding, Mercedes-Benz's new S-Class, Lexus Next-Generation LS, Guangzhou Automobile Acura TLX-L, and BMW's new-generation 5-series target are all available for sale in the second half of the year. In today's article, we will introduce one by one. The 8 luxury brand cars hope to help you in your future car purchase.

Mercedes-Benz new S-class

Estimated time to market: September

New car review: This generation of Mercedes-Benz S-class since its listing, has been a dominant position in the domestic luxury large car market. The previous global launch ceremony was held on the eve of the opening of the Shanghai Auto Show, highlighting the importance that manufacturers attach to the Chinese market. Compared with the current models, the new S-Class has further improved its own strength through configuration upgrades and replacement of new powertrains. Will the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class continue to lead the market in competition with the BMW 7 Series and Audi's new A8L? We will wait and see.

Mercedes-Benz new S-class

Compared with the current models, Mercedes-Benz's new S-Class major changes focus on the front face. In addition to the Chinese network's horizontal trim strips being reduced from four to three, the MULTIBEAM LED headlight system was also retrofitted. The system is equipped with 84 independently controlled high-performance LED bulbs that can be used to make headlights based on current road conditions and weather conditions. Quick adjustment. In addition, the LED daytime running light inside the headlamp group adopts a three-bar design and the recognition degree has been further improved.

Compared to the front face, Mercedes-Benz's new S-class rear-end changes are relatively limited. Only the lamp strips in the taillights group have a new style. The shape of the exhaust port changes from a square to a rounded quadrilateral, and the visual effect is improved significantly.

In the interior section, the new S-Class features a new three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and incorporates the Dual Thumb Controls system. At the same time, the new car gave up the "double-screen" design of the center console and the instrument panel. The two 12.3-inch displays were combined into one large-sized information display.

The 184-cm-tall person sits in the front row, positions the seat to a minimum and there is room for more than one punch on the head.

The position of the front seats is unchanged, and the experiencer sits in the back row with four remaining fingers in the head space and two fists in the legroom. It should be noted that this test drive is a standard wheelbase model, and the extended space of the extended model will have a significant increase.

The boss on the right side of the back row can provide a half-lying seating posture and has excellent comfort.

As the biggest change in Mercedes-Benz's new S-Class, the new car has replaced a brand new powertrain. The S350 is equipped with a 3.0L V6 turbocharged engine, the S500 is equipped with a 3.0L L6 turbocharged engine, and the S560 is equipped with a 4.0L V8 twin turbocharged engine.

The Mercedes-Maybach will launch the new flagship model, the S680, as the exclusive model of the Chinese market. The new car will be equipped with a 6.0L V12 twin-turbocharged engine. This combination of figures represents the fortune and wealth in Chinese tradition. The transmission part is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Lexus Next Generation LS

Expected time to market: Fourth quarter

New car reviews: As a Japanese luxury brand, Lexus has been in China for more than 10 years. Compared with the other two Japanese luxury brands, Infiniti and Acura, Lexus is currently the best performer. From the perspective of new products released earlier, the new generation of LSs is based on the new GA-L rear-drive platform. Both the exterior and the interior give us unexpected surprises. Let us look forward to the introduction of a new generation of LS to China as soon as possible. Market!

Lexus Next Generation LS

In terms of appearance, the new generation LS draws on the design elements of many Lexus LF-FC concept cars. The intake grille adopts the latest spindle-shaped design. The new style headlamps are fashionable and dynamic, and the shape of the front bumper is also extremely domineering. At the tail end, the new generation of LS kept a refined style, while the tail also showed a more dignified stretch of atmospheric texture.

In the interior, the new car has greatly improved in space and configuration. The biggest highlight is the cancellation of the center console physical buttons, to 12.3-inch large-size LCD screen, and equipped with a full digital dashboard, some models also added an entertainment system in the rear row. The lines in the control are somewhat similar to the strings of the zither and are very artistic. The interior workmanship and materials are impeccable.

The new-generation LS car is further enhanced for its quietness. It adopts an active noise reduction system and is equipped with a top Mark Levinson audio system to provide excellent listening enjoyment. In terms of high-end technology, the new car has also added a pedestrian evasion function.

On the powertrain side, the LS 350 is equipped with a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated engine, the LS 500 is equipped with a 3.5L V6 twin turbocharged engine, and the LS 500h is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine of 3.5L V6, dual motors and analog 10 Speed ​​gearbox consisting of a hybrid system. In the transmission section, the LS 350 and LS 500 are matched with the new 10-speed automatic transmission.

BMW new generation 5 standard wheelbase version

Time to market: August 25 (Chengdu Motor Show)

New car review: BMW new generation 5 Series Li regardless of appearance, interior, configuration and 7 series maintain a high degree of similarity, this design ideas and we are familiar with the Mercedes-Benz E-class and S-class relationship is very similar, but had to Recognizing this approach, the market response is excellent. The introduction of the standard version will further enrich its existing product line and provide consumers with more choices.

BMW new generation 5 standard wheelbase version

BMW's new generation of 5-axis target version and the domestic long-axis version previously listed are basically consistent in terms of styling. The iconic kidney grille of the new car has a more three-dimensional shape, and the headlights with open eyes have a high degree of recognition. In terms of the tail, the taillights of the new car have been increased in size, and the interior of the taillights has been redesigned to make the visual effect more beautiful.

In terms of the body size, the length, width and height of the new generation 5 series are 4936*1868*1479mm, and the wheelbase is 2975mm. Compared to the long-axis version, the body length and wheelbase are reduced by 151mm and 133mm, respectively.

Into the interior part, the overall design style of the new-generation 5 Series axle-type interior is very close to the 7-series, whether it is the center console shape, 10.25-inch central touch screen, programmable full-electronic dashboard to let you have a kind of exposure. In the 7 Series car feeling. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with a wealth of new iDrive systems, gesture control, remote parking, and head-up display systems.

In terms of powertrain, the new generation of 5-series axle plates will be equipped with high- and low-power version 2.0T inline four-cylinder engines and 3.0T inline six-cylinder engines. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed manual gearbox, and some models will also be equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

GAC Acura TLX-L

Estimated time to market: December

New car reviews: Chinese consumers' rear row usage rate is significantly higher than that of European and American consumers. The comfort of rear passengers has become a hard indicator for ordinary people when selecting a vehicle, even though the long axis version is in the vehicle compared to the standard wheelbase version. There is a loss in handling, but the strengthening of internal space and practicality is still favored by domestic consumers.

The reason why the current Acura TLX has not yet opened the domestic market is that, in addition to higher pricing, the body size is at a significant disadvantage and it also makes it less likely to compete with competitors. With the introduction of domestic long-axis models, GAC Acura TLX-L with high face value and large space also has a good competitiveness, but will the new car stand out in the market in the future? It also needs attractive pricing.

GAC Acura TLX-L Prototype Vehicle

As the second model of GAC Acura, the Shanghai Auto Show debuted GAC Acura TLX-L prototype vehicle based on the new overseas TLX model, and it further extended its body size. The new car is expected to be launched in December.

In terms of styling, the Acura TLX-L prototype adopts the latest family-style front face design. The exaggerated pentagonal air intake grille is consistent with the new MDX. With the full LED headlamp set, the front face recognition of the new car is further enhanced. degree. In the rear part of the tailgate, a tail-like design was added to the trunk of the Acura TLX-L prototype.

In terms of power, GAC Acura TLX-L is expected to carry a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine with a maximum output of 153 kW (208 Ps) and a peak torque of 247 Nm. For transmission, it is matched with an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Domestic Jaguar XEL

Estimated time to market: before the end of the year

New car review: The rear space is indeed a short board of the current Jaguar XE, especially for domestic consumers who value the rear space, the outstanding performance of the Jaguar XE is obviously inferior to the BBA's top three competitors. The extended XEL is also expected to be the top model of Jaguar's sales in China, just like the BMW 3 Series Li.

Jaguar XEL long axis version appeared in the domestic road test

From the exposure of the road test spy photos, because the new car camouflage is too thick, do not see too much design details, it seems that the next intake grille has been changed, the other side can also see signs of lengthening. It is reported that the Jaguar XEL will have a 120mm longer body length than the current Jaguar XE, and the current XG of the current Jaguar will have a length of 4686*1850*1416mm and a wheelbase of 2835mm. So Jaguar XEL body length will exceed 4800mm.

In the interior part, Jaguar XEL interior design will continue the Jaguar XE's interior design style. The interior of the new car adopts more straight lines to outline. The overall interior style favors simple business. In addition, including the large-sized central control LCD screen and lifting knob shifting mechanism will continue to be equipped on the Jaguar XEL models.

The picture shows the cash Jaguar XE

In terms of power, it is expected that the Jaguar XEL will continue to carry 2.0T turbocharged engine and 3.0T supercharged engine. Due to the lengthening of the body, the new car will only use the high-power version 2.0T engine. For transmission, it is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and some models will also be equipped with a four-wheel drive system. (spy photos source: car shooter A Rui)

SAIC-GM Cadillac New XTS

Estimated time to market: November

New car reviews: After the domestic media exposure of the declaration of the domestic new XTS map, its design is basically consistent with the new version of the overseas version, the current sale of the Cadillac XTS has been fighting for many years, in the ever-changing automotive market, its competitiveness is clearly in the slowly Loss, the introduction of new models is imperative.

Overseas Cadillac new XTS real car photo

In terms of styling, the front face of the new XTS uses the design elements of the Cadillac CT6. In addition to the larger front grille, the headlamps have also adopted a new style. Running lights, with a high degree of recognition. In the rear part of the car, the new XTS rear light has also been modified to adopt an L-shaped design.

In the interior part, the new XTS added a new dark brown color scheme, upgraded its configuration, and will be equipped with an upgraded new multimedia entertainment system. In addition, it will also add a centrally controlled leather trim and wood trim.

In the powertrain system, unlike the overseas version equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, the domestically-manufactured new XTS that will be sold in the country will continue to be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, and the transmission part will be matched with a 6-speed tiptronic gearbox.

FAW-Volkswagen Audi A4L 30 TFSI models

Estimated time to market: September

New car review: As Audi A4L30 TFSI models are about to enter the market, the price threshold of Audi A4L will be further reduced. In addition to enriching its own product line, it will also enhance the overall market competitiveness of Audi A4L and bring more to the consumers. select.

Pictured with Audi A4L 40 TFSI fashion model

According to our understanding, the Audi A4L 30 TFSI and the current Audi A4L 40 TFSI are basically the same in terms of design, the new car is only adjusted in some details of the appearance, in addition to the chrome decoration on the grille was canceled, the rim size It has also been reduced, and the exhaust form has changed from the original two bilateral exhausts to a single exhaust.

Unlike the older A4L 30 TFSI models with 1.8TFSI engines, the powertrain will be equipped with a 1.4TFSI turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 110kW (150Ps) and a peak torque of 250Nm. The transmission section is expected to match the 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.

Audi RS 3 Limousine (Sedan)

Time to market: September 10

Pre-sale price: 57.50 ten thousand yuan

New car comment: The introduction of Audi RS 3 Limousine means that the name of “Surface Accelerated Production of Small Cannon” has been refreshed once again. This time, if you do not replace the higher-power engine, Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG will have a hard time. Have the opportunity to catch up with RS 3's footsteps.

Audi RS 3 Limousine

In terms of appearance, the Audi RS 3 Limousine follows the design of the A3 Clubsport quattro concept car. The front face of the new car features a black honeycomb mesh, and the black honeycomb inlet is also designed in the fog lamp area. In addition, the new car is also equipped with sports side skirts, rear spoiler, rear exhaust is a large size circular exhaust pipe commonly used in RS models.

In terms of interiors, the new car is equipped with a new 12.3-inch TFT full LCD panel, upgraded MMI system, and added touch panel and Wi-Fi hotspot features. In addition, the use of carbon fiber trim panel to enhance the sports atmosphere of the car, flat RS sports steering wheel, RS block and other elements are not missing.

In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.5TFSI inline five-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 294kW (400Ps) and a peak torque of 480Nm. And match it with a 7-speed S tronic dual clutch gearbox. With the help of the quattro four-wheel drive system, RS 3 Limousine's 0-100 km/h acceleration time is only 4.1 s.

Conclusion: From the overall sales data in the first half of this year, the vast majority of luxury car brands maintained a good growth trend. Following Mercedes-Benz for the first time, it settled on the domestic luxury car market for six months. Second-tier luxury brands including Lexus, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo are constantly refreshing their own historical growth records. In the second half of this year, we believe that with the launch of these 8 luxury brand cars, it is bound to set off a new wave in their respective market segments.