Driven by various pro-consumption policies in the summer, the demand for car purchases continued to release in July. The SAIC Volkswagen ID. family continued the momentum of the first half of the year, with 11,258 new vehicles delivered in a single month.
On July 31, SAIC Volkswagen ID. family ID.3 smart model and ID.4 X smart model ushered in a new launch, launching 5 and 3 product lines respectively, and upgrading the intelligent cockpit, intelligent driving and driving comfort in all dimensions.
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According to reports, according to different configurations, the ID.3 smart model will be launched in 5 model versions this time, with a shocking price of 119,900. Before September 30, 2024, the new car will also be superimposed with a smart car machine gift package worth 5,088 yuan (12.9'' floating medium and large control screen + ID.S 5.0 system), which is cost-effective.
The ID.4 X Smart is available in three variants, with a maximum discount of 60,000 yuan (the original suggested retail price - the current transaction price for a limited time), and the ID.Care Value Pack is also available. Among them, the limited-time transaction price of the pure smart version is as low as 149,900 yuan, creating a "140,000+ quality pure electric selection"; The transaction prices of the pure long-endurance version and the Jizhi long-endurance version have been reduced, and the cost performance has been further improved. If you order the ID.4 X Smart before September 30, 2024, you can also add a 12.9'' floating central control screen + ID.S 5.0 system, that is, a smart car machine gift worth 5,088 yuan, which is more "saving".
Software and hardware are upgraded simultaneously to create immersive human-computer interaction
In addition to the price discounts, the two new cars have expanded the ecosystem of the whole series, bringing iFLYTEK voice interaction system, voice cloning, V Mate intelligent assistant and more mainstream audio-visual entertainment application functions, etc., and the large language model APP has also been put on the agenda for the second half of the year to create a closer to the real AI communication. At the level of intelligent driving, the ID. family has also been strengthened, with a number of decentralized applications of ADAS functions, including high-end parking butler with RPA remote parking, high-end full-journey intelligent driving assistance system, advanced adaptive cruise control system with scene upgrade, predictive economic assistance, ABA cornering emergency braking assist, etc., which have improved driving safety and operation convenience, and the product form is more "top-notch".
Specifically, the ID.4 X Smart model has been upgraded with a number of practical configurations, including digital tire pressure display, dual USB fast charging ports in the front row, Huawei HiCar mobile phone mapping, higher power mobile phone wireless charging, etc., and the Jizhi long-range version also adds a front seat ventilation function. What is particularly important is that the level of intelligent technology of the whole vehicle has been significantly improved, with the introduction of the iFLYTEK voice interaction system, and the upgrading and application of high-end full-journey intelligent driving assistance system and high-end parking butler, etc., to strengthen the competitiveness of the same level at multiple ends.
In terms of smart cabins, the 12.9'' floating central control screen for limited-time delivery has a larger display area; In addition, memory capacity increase and algorithm tuning bring faster response speed. The new human-computer interface uses a full-screen map as the desktop, making the experience more intelligent and efficient. At the same time, the ID.S 5.0 in-vehicle system works with the iFLYTEK voice interaction system to support voice cloning function, V Mate intelligent assistant, 8 intelligent scenario modes, and rich ecological applications. In addition, users can choose to install a Bluetooth digital key that supports multi-person sharing, so that the phone is now a car key. There will also be a large language model app on the shelves this year to better understand user intentions.
In terms of intelligent driving, "smart cars" must be more comprehensive. The ID.4 X Smart Driver Assistance System has been enhanced in multiple dimensions, including Predictive Economy Assist, ABA Emergency Braking Assist, and AWU Steering Emergency Avoidance Assist, as well as the standard Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (with Stop&Go) which has also been upgraded in terms of applicable scenarios. What's more worth mentioning is that the Jizhi Long Endurance Edition is equipped with a high-end parking butler and an advanced full-journey intelligent driving assistance system (TAH). The parking butler has added the RPA remote control parking equipped by SAIC Volkswagen for the first time, which establishes a Bluetooth connection with the vehicle through the mobile phone, and users can use the super APP to remotely control the vehicle to park in or out, especially suitable for narrow or awkward parking situations. The TAH has added a lane change function with lights at speeds of more than 65km/h, which is suitable for high-speed, elevated and urban expressways, helping to improve the safety of lane changes and making it friendly to novice drivers.
In addition, the upgraded ID.3 Smart not only has a number of new interior and exterior details, but also focuses more on the overall expansion of intelligent cabin and intelligent driving capabilities. The new car features the ID. family's glossed front face with through-light lighting effects, and two new product lines, especially the Prestige and Extreme Editions, are equipped with the Bright Moon Venus (white-themed interior), which is popular with female users. In addition, the display area of the 12.9" floating center console of the ID.3 Smart for limited-time delivery has been nearly doubled, and the new iFLYTEK voice interaction system, high-end full-journey intelligent driving assistance system, and high-end parking butler have been newly introduced to build an intelligent high wall. In the name of "smart", the ID.3 Smart has a new look to create a "compact electric headline".
As we all know, since its launch at the end of 2021, the ID.3 has been a leapfrog product for all to see. High-density ternary lithium battery, front MacPherson + rear multi-swing arm independent suspension, German chassis tuning, rear rear drive, German quality, etc. are well recognized, and recently once again topped the "New Energy Compact Car Quality Ranking (Pure Electric Model) in the First Half of 2024" by China Automotive Quality Network. Coupled with this year's "king of value preservation" BUFF, the ID.3 remains hot in the terminal market. In May, the cumulative sales of the ID.3 exceeded 150,000 units, and the ID. family rose steadily, with orders surging by 148% year-on-year in the first half of the year, ranking first in the joint venture.
On the basis of the "ceiling" of product power in the same class, coupled with the advanced intelligence, the ID.3 smart model can be described as a pure electric "hexagonal warrior". The new car also adds practical configurations such as front seat ventilation function and wireless charging for mobile phones, and the whole system is upgraded with digital tire pressure display, Huawei HiCar mobile phone mapping, and dual USB fast charging ports in the front row, making the car experience more comfortable and convenient. The shift position has also been optimised to the rear of the steering wheel to reduce shift hand travel. At the same time, the transaction price of the ID.3 smart model broke through the 120,000 mark and dropped to the 110,000 level.
With the inherent advantages of German driving control genes, powerful three-electric system and outstanding reliability, the ID. family has both high quality and high cost performance, and has been widely praised by pure electric consumer groups, and the sense of user identity is also getting stronger and stronger. Recently, the first half of 2024 China's car quality rankings were announced, and the ID.3, ID.4 X and ID.6 X all topped the list in each segment, and the ID.3 topped the list of pure electric compact cars. Strict selection by authoritative institutions, quality is more guaranteed.
The launch of the ID.3 Smart and ID.4 X Smart reflects SAIC Volkswagen's rapid response to users' needs for high-end intelligent experience. The ID. family of products has been upgraded and has also played a good lead in maintaining long-term competitiveness.