Half of 2024 has passed, and in the first half of the year, models such as the Xiaomi SU7, BMW 5 Series, Haval H6 and other models have been launched. Today, let's take stock of the heavyweight cars that were launched in the first half of the year in the author's mind.
1. BMW 5 Series Launch time: January 25
On January 25, the all-new BMW 5 Series was officially launched. The all-new BMW 5 Series is a breakthrough in design, refreshing, not only innovation and heritage, but also a better combination between the youthful sportiness of the BMW 3 Series and the atmospheric luxury of the BMW 7 Series.
2. BYD Qin PLUS Glory Edition Listing time: February 19
On February 19, BYD's compact car, the Qin PLUS Glory Edition, was officially launched. The Qin PLUS Glory Edition adopts a larger "dragon mouth" front grille and internal "dragon armor" elements to bring a strong sensory impact. At the same time, the combination of the heavily pressed nose and the four three-dimensional lines on the bonnet creates a swooping visual effect.
3. GAC Toyota Camry Listing time: March 6
On March 6, GAC Toyota's all-new Camry was officially launched. The all-new Camry has a bold overhaul in terms of appearance, using the brand's latest design ideas, but some traditional elements have also been maintained, such as the layered front design and the overall X-shaped design style. It is worth mentioning that this generation of models offers three different versions to choose from, one of which is specially designed for Chinese consumers.
4. The new generation of Sonata will be on the market: March 26
On March 26, Beijing Hyundai's mid-size car, the 11th-generation Sonata, was officially launched. The 11th-generation Sonata is designed using the global ONE MODEL, which is based on the world's unified data, molds and related standards. The exterior styling is inspired by starships, creating a front face of starships with both fashion and sci-fi sense, with a more futuristic impact. The horizon through daytime running lights adopt a one-stop line, outlining the LED daytime running lights and direction indicators into one, presenting a more stylish and minimalist style.
5. Xiaomi SU7 Launch time: March 28
On March 28, Xiaomi Auto's medium and large car, Xiaomi SU7, was officially launched. Xiaomi SU7 is a pure electric car under Xiaomi Automobile, positioned as a "C-class high-performance eco-technology car". The Xiaomi SU7 adopts a smooth curved body design, equipped with Xiaomi super motor V6s and silicon carbide high-voltage system, adopts Xiaomi intelligent chassis, built-in intelligent coupling braking system, Xiaomi Pilot intelligent driving system, and Xiaomi HyperOS-based intelligent cockpit system.
6. Zhijie S7 Listing time: April 11
On April 11, at the Huawei Hongmeng Ecosystem Spring Communication Conference, the new Zhijie S7 was officially launched. Zhijie S7 is the first model of Zhijie, a brand cooperated by Huawei Zhixuan and Chery, which is positioned as a medium and large smart coupe, and is the first to be equipped with Hongmeng 4 intelligent cockpit and Huawei intelligent driving system ADS2.0. It is equipped with a parking function.
7. Zhiji L6 Listing time: May 13
On May 13, the Zhiji L6 was officially launched. The Zhiji L6, the fourth model of the Zhiji brand, is positioned as a mid-size sedan. The overall design of the Zhiji L6 is relatively fashionable, with a closed front face and sharp headlights, which enhances the momentum of the front face. At the same time, the C-shaped deflector groove combined with the narrow trapezoidal air intake allows it to be more aggressive.
8. Lynk & Co 07 EM-P Listing time: May 17
On May 17, the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P was officially launched. The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P is based on the CMA Evo architecture. The Lynk & Co 07 EM-P headlight cluster adopts a pair of "h"-shaped "Dawn Light" LED daytime running lights, and the bottom is a through-type headlight cluster, with high and low beams on both sides and LED light strips in the middle, which looks very recognizable as a whole.
9. BYD Seal 06 DM-i Launch time: May 28
On May 28, BYD officially announced the guide price of the Seal 06 DM-i, as a new sedan of Ocean Network, it is built on the same platform as Qin L, and is equipped with the latest fifth-generation DM system. The front of the Seal 06 adopts a closed front face, with a horizontal large-mouth grille design below, and LED light clusters with corners on both sides, showing a dynamic styling style as a whole.
10. BYD Qin L Listing time: May 28
On May 28, BYD Auto officially announced the guide price of its new mid-size sedan, Qin L, which is equipped with the latest fifth-generation DM system. BYD Qin L adopts the "new national tide dragon face aesthetics", with a delicate front face and a large-size bottom grille, which makes the overall look more atmospheric. The headlight cluster is narrow and sharp, and it is fused with the luminous "dragon whisker" on the top, and the overall look is more spiritual.
Among the newly launched sedans in the first half of the year, the popularity of Xiaomi SU7 can be described as the highest; The BYD Qin PLUS Glory Edition kicked off a new round of price cuts; The listing of BYD Qin L has sparked great controversy. So, which model is the blockbuster car in your heart? You may wish to leave a message in the comment area to discuss.