The new magotan is reloaded today

Although there is no high-profile sales of the Japanese top three in the mid-size car market, the authenticity of the Maiteng Nadder attracts a vote of popular fans. Today (July 28), a new generation of FAW-Volkswagen MAGOTAN listed in Hangzhou, using a new generation of Magotan B7 platform with a full range of new weapons once again attack the mid-size car market, will become the mid-size car market can not be ignored spoilers. A new generation of magotan battlefield battlefield where the new weapons, and listen to the detailed breakdown below.

The wheelbase lengthens the technical upgrade

The new MAGOTAN has three major highlights: long, full, and new. It will extend the body and wheelbase according to the preferences of Chinese consumers, and will be equipped with numerous high-tech configurations, citing the latest public power technologies.

>> Longer wheelbase increases rear space

Although the performance of the current Magotan in the market has been good, but lack of space in the back row has always been its criticism. In order to solve this problem, the new Magotan intentionally extended the wheelbase in its design. According to the data parameters of the new and old magotan, the new Magotan's wheelbase is 2812mm, which is 100mm longer than the German B7, which is 103mm longer than the current Magotan's wheelbase. The new magotan's body length is 4865mm, which is also 100mm longer than the current Magotan. The extra size contributed almost entirely to the space in the back row.

VW said, “In this segment of the market, there are many customers in China that have a great demand for vehicle space, especially in the back row. So when we started designing and developing B7, we considered the Chinese market and developed it. Wheelbase extended version of B7L (New Magotan), rather than trying to lengthen after the development."

>>Configure high technology everywhere

In the overseas version of the B7, there are many high-end configurations, such as lane departure warning, dynamic headlight assistance, second-generation parking assistance, fatigue detection and other systems. These high-end configurations may be applied to the domestic new Magotan in the future. The new high-end configuration that MAGOTAN has already determined includes: Intelligent parking assistance system equipped with 2.0TSI top-level and above models, which can automatically detect suitable parking spaces and prompt the driver to switch gears, and then automatically control the steering wheel to enter the parking spaces; 3.0L V6 model equipped with intelligent driver assistance system, when the new Magotan is too close to the vehicle in front, the system immediately cooperates with the ABS anti-lock brake system and the engine control system to properly brake the wheels to ensure the preset safety distance.

The system is equipped with AUTO HOLD automatic setting function, which can automatically implement parking while the vehicle is stationary. Even if the foot is away from the brake pedal, the new Magotan will not move forward or backward; when the vehicle is started again, the system will automatically release Brake, move on.

>> Power 1.8TSI is still the main force
The Volkswagen has provided a total of 10 different power configurations for the new Magotan from 1.4TSI to V6 engines. At present, it seems that the new MAGOTAN will push the main 1.8TSI models in advance, while launching 2.0TSI models for consumers to choose, and the introduction of 1.4TSI is only a matter of time. In addition, the 3.0L strong power configuration of the V6 engine will also be introduced in the future.

Compared to the original 6-speed DSG transmission, the new MAGOTAN 1.8TSI replaced the 7-speed DSG transmission, while the 2.0TSI model still matched the 6-speed DSG transmission. The 1.8TSI engine has 160 horsepower, the 2.0TSI engine has 200 horsepower, and the European version of the MAGOTAN B7L has basically the same performance. As for the 1.4TSI engine, not to mention its small displacement, but the power is up to 96kW/5000rpm, and the maximum torque is 220N·m/1750-3500rpm, and the performance does not lose at the same level of 2.0L naturally aspirated engine.

Behind the public <br> <br> shoulder Class B strategy

Since Shanghai Volkswagen's new generation of Passat went on sale at the Shanghai Auto Show, the dispute over the demise between the new Magotan and the new Passat brothers has not stopped. In fact, the wishful thinking of Volkswagen is that the two vehicles unite to fight the world and use different price levels to impact the traditional three-tiered structure of the midsize car market.

The old and new generations of MAGOTAN are from the Volkswagen PQ46 platform, but the new MAGOTAN has been modularly upgraded on the basis of the PQ46 platform, so the Volkswagen Group will call it the seventh generation of B-Class vehicles, abbreviated as B7. Volkswagen specifically developed a long-wheelbase version of the Volkswagen B-Class for Chinese consumers, and FAW-Volkswagen will introduce it as it is. It is still the banner of “original” popular design. In contrast, the new Passat was developed after Volkswagen's fifth-generation B-Class sedan platform was optimized. At the beginning of research and development, Shanghai Volkswagen's R&D team took part in the entire process, and localization was more intensive. Therefore, "pure pedigree" is a new generation of magotan has been advertised.

The new generation of Magotan was developed by the German Volkswagen Phaeton R&D team. At the beginning of research and development, this team specifically studied the response of the Chinese market to the old Magotan and the consumption habits. Finally, they decided to “lengthen”. It is understood that in the development of B7, the European version is very different from the Chinese version. Peter gave a detailed example. He said that the entire new generation of MAGOTAN has a newer generation of MAGOTAN on the seat than the European B7, because Chinese customers want to sit more comfortably and Europe requires more mobility.

The whole new generation of Magotan and the new Passat are shouldering the mission of Volkswagen’s capture of the midsize car market in China. Although the old magotan’s authenticity has allowed it to gather a number of die-hard fans in the Chinese market, last year the mid-size car market ranked only in the eighth place, and the top three are still controlled by the traditional Japanese top three Accord, Camry and Tian Hao. His brother Passat linger also stopped at the semifinals. This year, Volkswagen launched two medium-sized cars in China at one go. The abacus used was the win-win strategy of Jetta + Poussin, Polaris + LaVida, and Sagitar + Octavia. However, it is still necessary to wait and see if the wishful thinking of the public can really be realized.

Opponents <br> <br> crowded midsize car market

The mid-size car market has always been the most competitive market segment among various manufacturers. In addition to the Japanese Sanjie, the German and American lines have strong competitive products in the mid-size car market. This year, the eighth-generation Sonata, K5, New Passat and 508 heavy-duty mid-size cars are pouring into the market. With the listing of the new Magotan, competition in this market will inevitably become fiercer.

New Magotan VS New Passat

The difference between the new Magotan and the new Passat size is almost negligible. The biggest difference is only in the width of the car. The new Passat is 14mm wider than the new Magotan. As the two cars pass side by side, if you do not pay attention to the number of chrome grilles and the differences in the shape of the two cars and C-pillars, I am afraid it is difficult to determine which one is the new Magotan and which one is the new Passat.

In terms of powertrain, the two vehicles are almost identical in configuration, equipped with the same 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines, and the adjustments are slightly different. After the launch of the new Passat, in addition to the above two turbocharged engines, it also introduced a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, which is more abundant in vehicle selection.

The two vehicles are equipped with one-button start, AutoHold and electronic handbrake. The new Magotan's high-end models have one more rear side airbag than the new Passat models. However, practical configurations such as tire pressure monitoring and daytime running lights are only present in the new Passat high-end model, which is not compatible with the new Magotan. The new Passat prevailed in the richness of its configuration.

New Magotan VS 2011 Accord

Accord equipped with 2.4L four-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission combination, compared with the new Magotan 1.8TSI + DSG combination, the parameters are not lagging behind, but in the fuel economy and handling the smoothness is still slightly inferior. Space has always been the Accord's long term, 2011 Accord coaches more than the new Magotan more nearly 100mm, but the new Magotan has changed the previous wheelbase is too cramped, the wheelbase lengthened to 2812mm, making the interior space has a qualitative leap It is 12mm longer than the Accord, providing plenty of room for the back row.

The attractions of Japanese cars are not only fashion, delicate appearance and interior, but also rich electronic auxiliary systems and safety equipment are also valued by consumers when choosing cars. Yatsushiro Accord can provide 10-way adjustment of the driver's seat. In addition to the rear side airbags, the addition of the Accor child safety seat fixture is also a practical configuration for home users. As a model that has evolved more maturely in all aspects, the Accord has no obvious shortage in design and configuration. At present, the discount rate of the Accord in the market is generally more than 20,000 yuan, further highlighting the current price-performance ratio in the same model.

Market sales are spreading

This Monday, the reporter learned from the Beijing auto market, the new Magotan has models to the store, after-sales maintenance dealers have a general plan.

New to the store's new Magotan models only 2.0T two models, the price was 280,000 yuan and 320,000 yuan. Magotan dealers explained that the 1.8T models will not be available until the new Magotan is listed. Now the major Magotan dealers can book new magotans, with a deposit of 5,000 yuan, which will be available approximately one month later.

According to FAW-Volkswagen dealers, because the new Magotan new car has not yet been listed, there is currently no specific maintenance manual, but it should not be different from the old magotan. As some of the newer components of MAGOTAN have been upgraded, the replacement cycle may be longer.

According to dealers, the new generation of Magotan's first insurance will be roughly 5,000 kilometers, 10,000 kilometers after the second guarantee, after every 10,000 kilometers to do a maintenance. Among them, the price of replacing the oil filter for small maintenance is about 700-800 yuan, while large maintenance requires about 1,500 yuan. Magotan dealers introduced that after 30,000 kilometers of new vehicles need to replace the belt of the engine, roughly need 2000 yuan, 60,000 kilometers after a comprehensive maintenance, a total price of 5,000 yuan.