Geneva is a world-famous neutral country, so the Geneva Motor Show has completely inherited the country’s "attitude towards life"-neutrality and objectivity. The biggest feature of the Geneva Motor Show is that it treats all car factories equally, without any racial prejudice, and will not give special care to the domestic automobile industry, because there is no automobile industry in Switzerland. Every Geneva Motor Show, major automakers in Europe, the United States, Japan, etc. participate in the most luxurious lineup. This year’s Geneva Motor Show will be officially unveiled in March. Different from the past, in addition to many domestic brands, there will be many new cars to be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Let’s pay attention to these new cars.
Volvo XC60
After the unprecedented success of its seven-seater full-size luxury SUV XC90, the XC60 concept new car that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2007 is regarded as the forerunner of the global cross-border SUV. Recently, Volvo officially announced that the official production version of XC60 will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. This novel and unique new car will be launched globally at the end of 2008 and enter the China market early next year. Competitors of this XC60 include Mercedes-Benz GLK, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tiguan and so on.
Ford sixth generation Fiesta
Changan Ford will continue to bet on the "new car" this year, the most striking of which is the sixth generation Fiesta, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. If there are no accidents, this new car will be unveiled and put into production in China in the second half of the year and will be listed at the end of the year.
The sixth generation Fiesta is the first mass-produced model of Ford concept car "Verve". In addition to the three-door model, the information of five-door models will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show. By comparing the pictures, we can find that the difference between the new generation Fiesta and Verve is quite small, and they have basically the same lines and designs, and only make adjustments in details, such as the large air dam at the front of the car, the combination of lights, and the chrome decoration under the fog lights.
The chassis structure is the same as MAZDA2. In addition, the new Fiesta provides five power specifications. The gasoline engine includes two Duratec systems of 1.3 liters and 1.4 liters. In addition, a 1.6-liter Ti-VCT gasoline engine is added for the first time, with a maximum horsepower of 115 horsepower, which is more environmentally friendly than the previous generation.
The second generation of British and finidi FX models
In 2007, it was officially introduced into China, and Britain and finidi got a good start, and its FX, G, EX and other models were well received by the market. At this Geneva Motor Show, Britain and finidi prepared a rich feast-the second-generation FX car, which showed the determination of Britain and finidi to enter the European market, and it was reported that this new car would be introduced to China for a bigger market share at the first time.
It has been nearly five years since the FX model was officially introduced into the market in 2003. Although the shape is still quite avant-garde from today’s point of view, it is inevitable that the second generation FX will come out in the face of the comprehensive upgrading of strong competitors. However, the news about the second generation FX is still quite limited, only that it will be equipped with a brand-new V8 power system.
Chevrolet small change to Le Cheng
A small modified Le Cheng made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. It was a five-door hatchback car. At this Geneva Motor Show, GM Europe announced that it would release a brand-new three-door version of the car. Different from the previous five-door version, the Le Cheng three-door version has slightly changed the front face, enlarged the design of the Chevrolet cross factory emblem, and has a brand-new combination of red and white rear taillights. The car will be equipped with gasoline engines with displacement of 1.2L and 1.4L.. It is reported that Le Cheng will be listed in the middle of the year, with a five-door model and then a three-door model, which will impact the growing personalized car market.
The Eighth European Accord
Recently, Honda announced the European version of the eighth generation Accord, which will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Previously, the eighth generation Accord imported by Guangzhou Honda was the American version, which was quite different in appearance design. There are four-door and five-door versions on the model, and the pentagonal shield chrome-plated water tank cover is more stereoscopic than the American version, and it is full of sharp lines on the whole, showing incomparable aggression.
The low center of gravity and wide car body are the characteristics of the Japan-Europe Accord, especially the five-door version, which can not only reduce the height of the luggage compartment floor, but also achieve the stability of driving and handling, and also provide excellent seating space and comfort. In addition, irregular chrome-plated door handles and double exhaust tailpipes will be standard equipment, and the rim size is 17 and 18 inches. (Ma Haiyan)
Editor: Wang Yuxi