Do you like the new generation in Qi Jun?

Unconsciously, it has been six years since 20 14 cash Qi Jun made its overseas debut. When old rivals Honda and Toyota successively replaced their compact SUVs, Nissan's main model did not usher in its iterative products. With the continuous emergence of new products, the consumer structure has changed compared with the mainstream aesthetics in the era of "SUV boom" a few years ago. At this time, Qi Jun, compared with Sylphy and Teana, which have entered a new era, has experienced a mid-term change a few years ago, but it still looks a little "greasy".

Until the end of last year, information about Nissan's research and development of a new generation of Qi Jun (overseas version named Rogue) began to be exposed. With the passage of time, the heavy camouflage of the body cover of the test vehicle began to be gradually uncovered, and the appearance of the new generation of Qi Jun finally became increasingly clear.

Concept Lexus, mass production Yufeng?

Judging from the spy photos of the new test car recently exposed by foreign media, the new car follows the front face design of Nissan Xmotion concept car in appearance. According to the previous official statement of Nissan, this brand-new design language is expected to become the family symbol of Nissan SUV in the future. However, somewhat different from previous speculation, the outline of the front face of the new car does not emphasize the tough style and angular shape like the concept car, but adopts a set of shapes close to the front face of Xintian and Xuanyi, which may also disappoint many consumers who are looking forward to the return of tough style.

Nissan Xmotion concept car

New car spy photos

In addition, the boomerang headlights in the concept car seem to be replaced by the split headlight design. From the details of spy photos, it is not difficult to find that Xinqijun's split headlights adopt the structure that the turn signal belt is above and the far and near lights are below, which may also mean that it will be difficult for us to see the iconic boomerang LED daytime running lights on the new car. Foreign netizens also drew a set of renderings of new cars based on the current spy photos and information. By comparing the body details of the renderings, we can see that this group of renderings has certain reference significance. In addition, from the close-up spy photos, we can also find some other details of the new car, such as the grid design elements used in the new car's net; The design of small fog lamps located on both sides of the lower air intake grille, etc.

New car spy photos

Imaginary pictures drawn by foreign netizens

According to foreign media estimates, the length and height of the new car may be improved to some extent compared with the current models, which is also expected to continue Qi Jun's space advantage among SUV models of the same class. In the future, the comparison of space and practical performance of Japanese Three Heroes will also be a good play worth looking forward to.

No longer "middle-aged greasy" in the car?

The interior of the new car may become a big selling point of the new Qi Jun. Judging from the recently exposed spy photos of the new car interior, the new car has greatly improved its sense of interior technology and configuration. In addition to the large-size full LCD instrument panel, the central control screen also uses a more modern suspended LCD screen. At the same time, from the screen interface of the test car, the interactive interface of the new car also supports touch.

In addition, the electronic gear of the new car is also quite eye-catching, and we also see the shift paddles on the steering wheel of the new car. Although the new car is likely to match the 8-speed CVT continuously variable gearbox like the new Teana 2.0T model, it can also enhance the driving pleasure of the new car to some extent. Facing younger and younger consumers, we can still see some efforts made by Nissan from some details.

Waiting for a new car or buying cash?

At present, according to foreign media speculation, Nissan Rogue will not be officially released until the second half of this year or even the end of this year, and its overseas listing time may be extended to the first half of next year. For domestic consumers, this means that Qi Jun's replacement is still far away. Of course, everything has two sides. Under normal circumstances, when the cycle of a car comes to an end, its market price often drops significantly. For many consumers who care about cost performance, it is also a good choice to buy such a daily family car when the models have great discounts in the market. In addition, in my opinion, in the battlefield of compact SUV, the choices left to consumers are still relatively rich.

Why is it delayed?

Judging from the completion of the overseas version of the new Qi Jun test car, the new car may be close to the quasi-mass production level. As for why it has been dragged on, in my opinion, there may be the following reasons:

1.？ Judging from the situation of the other two members of "Japanese Sanjie", the new CR-V and RAV4 housing finance had serious problems in the early stage of listing, and one of them was probably the result of "rushing to work". The more comprehensive the road test conditions in the early stage of the vehicle, the less problems will appear in the later stage of sales in theory. Nissan may have learned the lesson of "Shuangtian" and will not launch this new car.

2.？ Due to different calibration and other factors, the VC-Turbo engine installed in New Qi Jun needs longer time to be adjusted or tested. Due to the relatively complex structure of the engine with variable compression ratio technology, Nissan may hope that this engine can bring higher work efficiency to Xinqijun. After all, in addition to the China market, the overseas version of Rogue has attracted much attention in other markets such as North America, which deserves Nissan to invest more time.

3.？ Nissan has not yet determined the power configuration scheme of the new Qi Jun. For traditional car companies, the pressure brought by new energy vehicles is increasing day by day, and developing hybrid vehicles and more efficient engines seems to be the most suitable choice. At present, the power information of the new car is still a mystery. Foreign media speculated that the new car will be equipped with the overseas version of Teana's 2.5L engine and the latest 2.0T? VC- turbine engine. However, it is also reported that Nissan will add a new hybrid (light hybrid) system to the model equipped with VC-Turbo engine, and this will also go through a process from scratch.

4.？ The news from foreign media is incorrect, and the listing time of the new Qi Jun may be advanced. Even, the new Qi Jun may be like the new Sylphy, and the domestic version will be launched earlier than the overseas version. It's just that there is no news in China at present or the progress has been delayed because of the epidemic.

In any case, as consumers, we all hope to wait for a new car with stable performance, high efficiency and reassuring in all aspects.

Summary?

Or because of the changes in the market environment, infighting in the alliance, political economy and many other factors, Nissan seems to have lost a lot of momentum in recent years. In addition to GT-R, as a symbol of cutting-edge technology, it has unconsciously served as a mascot for more than ten years, and Nissan even once became the most "nostalgic" brand in the product line on the market. At that time, the slogan of "Nissan with science and technology" became "people, cars and life" without development direction. The current VC-Turbo technology may therefore become a rare technological breakthrough in Nissan for more than ten years. How to play this card well with the existing models and the upcoming models is really worth thinking about by Nissan.

Former CEO Ghosn once led Nissan through a glorious time, but in recent years, his differences and break with the group may be one of the reasons for Nissan's "negative slack". Without Ghosn's Nissan, is it heading for new glory or falling to the bottom? Let time tell us the answer. No matter what the result is, in this rapidly changing market environment, it seems that there is not much time and opportunity left for traditional car companies like Nissan.

Editor? |? Chen Yuxiang

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