In the last issue, we reviewed the sedans that will be launched in the first half of 2024. According to statistics, a total of 117 SUV models will be launched in the first half of 2024, including the all-new Lexus GX, Chery iCAR 03, Toyota Prado, Leapmotor C10, BYD Yuan UP, BYD Hiace 07EV and other models. Today, let's review the heavyweight SUV models that will be launched in the first half of 2024 in the author's mind.
1. The launch of the new Lexus GX: January 13
On January 13, we learned from the official that the all-new Lexus GX was officially launched. The front of the all-new Lexus GX still uses a spindle-shaped front grille, and the structure inside the grille is treated with wide lines, which has a stronger visual impact and makes the car look bigger.
2. Tank 700 Hi-4 Launch time: February 26
On the evening of February 26, the tank 700 Hi4-T was officially launched. The official positioning of the tank 700 Hi4-T is: the all-round king of the tank family, the real flagship of China's luxury off-road. The Tank 700 Hi4-T is currently available in two exterior styles: the regular version and the first limited edition, with the first limited edition carrying a more professional package on the basis of the regular version, and the appearance is more high-profile.
3. Chery iCAR 03 Launch time: February 28
On February 28, Chery iCAR 03 was officially launched. Chery iCAR 03 is positioned as a "trendy box electric SUV". Chery iCAR 03 has a very square shape, which is very popular in the current hard-core SUV market, and the rounded line design of the vehicle can hardly be seen, which can create a stronger sense of power.
4. Leapmotor C10 launch time: March 2
On March 2, Leapmotor C10 was officially launched. The Leapmotor C10 is the first model based on the all-new LEAP3.0 architecture, positioned as a mid-size SUV, with pure electric and extended range versions to choose from. The Leapmotor C10 adopts the latest design language of the Leapmotor family, and the front face of the extended range version and the pure electric version remain the same, with a closed shape. Compared with the Leap C11, the shape of the headlight cluster looks softer and smoother, and the central through-type LED light strip further widens the visual width of the front of the car.
5. Nissan Land Exploration Listing time: March 6
On March 6, Dongfeng Nissan Exploration Land was officially launched. Exploration positioning of medium and large SUVs. The exterior of the Tanlu adopts the design concept of "NEO-DAQI", which means "new atmosphere", with a large inverted trapezoidal grille and horizontal chrome trim, and integrated with the headlight clusters on both sides, making the overall appearance stable and generous.
6. BYD Yuan UP listing time: March 26
On March 26, BYD's new small SUV, the Yuan UP, was officially launched. The overall shape of Yuan UP is round, rigid and soft, which not only maintains the aesthetic design style of the dynasty, but also incorporates more fashionable and youthful elements.
7. Ideal L6 Listing time: April 18
On April 18, the Ideal L6 was officially launched. The Ideal L6 is based on the second-generation range extender platform of Ideal and is positioned as a five-seater medium and large extended-range SUV. The Ideal L6 has a drag coefficient of 0.269. Ideal L6 continues the family style design, Ideal L6 first uses an integrated suspension design star ring daytime running lights, this is the first ideal model to adopt an integrated design, you can see the star ring lights continue to the rear of the yellow lights on both sides.
8. Prado Appearance time: April 24
On the eve of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, the all-new Prado was unveiled at the press conference. The all-new Prado is codenamed LC250. The all-new Prado is available with a round light front face and a square light front face. In terms of appearance, it is available in platinum white, ink black, polar gray, platinum bronze paint. The lowest-spec UN variant will be equipped with round headlights, classic front styling, and 18-inch wheels. The high-spec variant will be equipped with rectangular headlights, a luggage rack and exclusive body stickers.
9. BYD Hiace 07EV Launch time: May 10
On May 10, the BYD Hiace 07EV was officially launched. The Hiace 07EV is designed with marine aesthetics and is positioned as a pure electric mid-size SUV, based on the all-new e-platform 3.0 Evo. The BYD Hiace 07EV is based on the design of the Ocean X concept car, further strengthening the family-oriented style of the Ocean series models. The vehicle has a sleek shape, and the exaggerated flight contour line on the top of the front canopy makes the front face look more visually impactful.
10. Deep Blue G318 Listing time: June 13
On June 13, the G318, a medium and large SUV of Deep Blue Automobile, was officially launched. The dark blue G318 adopts a hard-core off-road styling style, officially named "Star Battleship", providing 7 body colors, and named after the scenery along the 318 Sichuan-Tibet line.
11. The new Haval H6 will be launched on June 19
On June 19, Great Wall Haval officially announced that the new Haval H6 was officially launched. The new Haval H6 is equipped with a larger inverted trapezoidal air intake grille, and the surface adopts a dot matrix design, which looks very visually impactful. The headlight group adopts a new generation of T-shaped design, which is integrated with the middle grid at the top and LED light strips at the bottom, which has a good sense of technology.
The SUV models to be launched in the first half of 2024 are mainly new energy models, and the model of the fuel vehicle "carrying the flag" is the new Prado, which is also the author's favorite SUV model. So, which of these new SUV models do you prefer?