In this issue of spy movies, in addition to seeing the Volkswagen Kaidi, which is estimated not to risk domestic production again, we also see the new progress of the next generation of Audi A4, Range Rover sports, and also look forward to the charming posture of the AMG CLE 43 convertible.
Modern Kona
The second generation is about to make a comeback
The name Kona doesn't sound familiar to us, but it's actually Onsino, which was put into production in Beijing Hyundai a few years ago. In addition to the gasoline version, this small SUV has also launched a pure electric model, and its 500 km range is quite excellent when it is launched at the end of 2019.
Now that we've got spy photos of the next generation of Kona, it looks like it's grown in size while the design style remains largely the same. The old Kona was the first model under Hyundai to adopt split headlights, and the second generation kona will continue this feature, but the lower half of the light group will change from the current horizontal direction to vertical arrangement, just like the newer modern SUVs such as Paristi and the fourth generation Tucs. In addition, even though the camouflage covers the entire car, we can still see that this car uses many design elements from Tucson.
As before, the next-generation Kona still looks like it will offer both gasoline and pure electric powertrains. The test car photographed this time is gasoline-powered, while the all-electric version is code-named SX2e EV internally, where the "e" may represent Europe. At the same time, high-performance N versions will continue to be available. Inside the cab, we can see the digital gauges that are essentially identical to the Ani Krypton 5 and the air conditioning outlets below the screen.
It is said that Hyundai will replace the i30 family with the new Kona, as consumers all over the world are enthusiastic about SUVs instead of ordinary cars. Not surprisingly, a new generation of Kona will come out next year and return to the Chinese market.
Volkswagen Kaidi eHybrid
How fast a good save on the tool car
Not long ago we introduced the Ford Toureo Connect plug-in hybrid version, and this time it was the turn of its sister model, the Cady eHybrid, which was developed by Volkswagen.
In this batch of Caddy eHybrid test vehicles, there is not only the standard version of Kaidi, but also the extended Caddy Maxi. We had thought that both the Touareg And Caddy plug-in hybrids would use the same engines as the Golf plug-in hybrids, but there have been recent rumors that the Cadiz eHybrid will use a 1.5-litre EA211 EVO engine instead of the 1.4TSI on the Golf Plug-in Hybrid, with an electric motor arranged between the engine and the 6-speed DSG transmission, with an all-electric range expected to be between 50 and 60 km.
In view of The history of Cadiz's unsuccessful domestic production, we estimate that neither the ordinary version nor the plug-in hybrid version is likely to be reintroduced into China - although this tool car, especially its plug-and-mix version, is very suitable for urban freight, but compared with many domestic similar models, Kaidi is still too delicate and expensive.
Audi A4 Avant
Will there still be a sedan version?
Recently we took a batch of photos of the Audi A4 Avant test car. So far, all the next-generation A4s have appeared in the form of station wagons, and we can't help but ask, will it no longer launch a sedan version like the next-generation Passat? According to current information, the next generation of A4 will still have a sedan version, and the camouflage test car should appear soon.
Through this photo, we can see that the new A4 grille code-named B10 has been reduced, and in this trend of all car designers trying to increase the area of the "big mouth", Audi's move may reverse the trend. In addition, compared with the current model, the shape of the headlights looks sharper, while the taillights are not clearly seen at present. Although the doorknob is not hidden, it is smoother overall and can bring some resistance reduction.
The body of the new generation A4 was not reduced like the grille, but was enlarged to a size close to the size of the A6. The powertrain will still be dominated by petrol and diesel engines, and an all-electric version may be introduced later, and the A4 allroad is also under development. When launched next year, we will also see a big change in this generation of models, and that is that the manual transmission will be excluded from the configuration list.
Range Rover Sport SVR
The engine is made of X5M Thunder Edition
The high-performance SVR version of the new generation of Range Rover Sports was recently captured by fans in parking lots. As can be seen from the photos they provided, the test car has removed some of its camouflage, especially in the front part.
At the rear, four huge rectangular exhaust pipes are eye-catching, and BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbo engine, which is more than 600 horsepower, will be exhausted through them. Unfortunately, only 4 photos were taken this time.
Mercedes AMG CLE 43 convertible
It's compact and sporty inside and out
Finally, let's take a look at the forecast chart from our German contributor Christian Schulte. The new series of CLE-class cars that Mercedes-Benz used to replace the C-class and E-class variants is gradually approaching us, and the convertible version is one of the most important variants.
In this CLE 43 AMG convertible, AMG's iconic "Pan Am" grille stands out. The sharply shaped headlights and the air intakes below create a sense of movement, but not exaggerated. Despite the long front, the overall size of the CLE looks compact, and the rear space is cramped with the driver's seat near the midpoint of the body. Of course, even the previous E-Class convertibles didn't exist for rear comfort.
As an entry-level version of the AMG CLE, the car will be equipped with an M139 series 2.0T engine with a maximum power of up to 422 horsepower and a top speed of 7200 rpm. With the help of an electronic supercharger, the torque curve of the engine is optimized and excellent responsiveness is achieved.
The author of this article is Kick Car Gang Alai