[신차 2021] ① About 20 new cars such as Ionic 5·S class are poured out All-out war from the beginning of the year-Chosunbiz

Input 2021.01.01 06:00

In the new year of 2021, domestic and overseas automakers will launch a large number of innovative new cars. In the first year of the transition to a full-fledged eco-friendly car era, various electric and hybrid cars will be introduced, as well as new cars equipped with advanced technology and high-performance performance cars. For readers who plan to purchase a new car this year, here are some of the new cars coming out this year. [편집자주]

Innovative new cars are expected to be launched one after another in the domestic automobile market this year. As the electric vehicle era begins in earnest, a large number of pure electric vehicles are pouring out and new models equipped with advanced technology are waiting to be shipped. Amid the rapid growth of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) market after the corona crisis, consumers’ options are expected to become more diverse.

Domestic automakers and imported car makers are planning to unfold a full-fledged battle by releasing about 20 new cars from the beginning of this year. In the first half of next year, the government extends its policy to cut individual consumption tax for automobiles, and it is a strategy to see the game early as the government has started shooting to support automobile sales.

◇ Electric cars are pouring… The first year of the eco-friendly car era begins

Hyundai Motor Company is releasing the electric vehicle’Ioniq 5′, a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) based on the concept car 45. The Ioniq 5 is the first electric vehicle to apply E-GMP, a platform exclusively for new electric vehicles that Hyundai Motor Company recently unveiled.

According to information leaked through an Austrian dealership, the maximum output of the Ioniq 5 is 230kW (about 313 horsepower), and the battery capacity is 58kWh, and it is reported that the driving distance for a single charge based on European WLTP is 450km. The overall length is 4640mm, similar to Hyundai’s mid-sized sports utility vehicle (SUV) Tucson (4630mm), and the wheelbase that determines the interior space is 3000mm, much longer than Tucson (2755mm).

Ssangyong Motor’s first electric vehicle E100 (project name) is also expected to be released early this year. The E100 is a semi-medium SUV launched for the first time in the domestic electric vehicle market, and features a heavy exterior design with a thick line reminiscent of Korando and Rexton.

Ssangyong Motor’s first aluminum hood (engine room cover) was applied to reduce weight and optimize the center of gravity. It is said that a design using shark fins and scales was also applied to the front bumper to minimize air resistance.

Volvo, which announced that it will only produce eco-friendly cars from this year, will present a mild hybrid model of the SUV XC60 (medium) and XC90 (large). The mild hybrid is a vehicle that collects energy generated during vehicle deceleration and assists engine driving.In the XC60, the electronically controlled brake system recovers the vehicle’s kinetic energy and uses it as power again to improve fuel efficiency by 10%. I can.

◇ Sports car that runs on electricity… ‘Eco-friendly wind’ in the sports car market

The wind of eco-friendly cars is blowing strong even in supercar brands. Ferrari introduced the SF90 Spyder, a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) earlier this year, and Porsche, a German supercar brand, introduced the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S, an electric vehicle that runs entirely on electricity, previously launched in the US and Germany.

The SF90 Spyder is a convertible version of Ferrari’s first production PHEV SF90 Starradale, with a maximum output of 780 horsepower and an eight-cylinder turbo engine and a 220 horsepower electric motor to achieve a maximum output of 1000 horsepower. When the electric motor, which is advantageous for initial acceleration, increases the speed, the internal combustion engine generates power in the high-speed section. Two motors with electronic cornering control (RAC-e) connected to the front axle, and the electric motor MGUK, developed based on F1 technology, sits between the engine and the transmission. It takes 2.5 seconds to reach 100 km from a standstill.

The Turbo S, the top trim among the Taycans, is equipped with a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 93.4 ㎾h and a high-performance motor to produce up to 761 horsepower. The maximum torque is 107.1 kg·m, and the acceleration of 100 km/h is only 2.8 seconds from the standstill. The maximum speed is 260㎞/h, and the driving distance (based on WLTP) is 412㎞, and 80% can be charged in 10 minutes using a dedicated quick charger. It is expected to be released in Korea for 233.6 million won.

◇’New car show’ with state-of-the-art features… Increase driving performance and stability

Mercedes-Benz, which sells the largest number of imported sedans in the domestic market, is expected to release the 7th-generation completely changed (full change)’The New Mercedes S-Class’ at the beginning of this year. This flagship sedan, which has been completely changed in seven years, features a number of cutting-edge technologies developed by Mercedes.

It is equipped with’rear axle steering’ technology that helps you to handle a large body with agility like a small car, and a parking assist function at the level of four levels of autonomous driving. The world’s first rear seat airbag was built into the rear of the front seat, and the’Pre-Safe Impulse Side’ function developed based on the electronic suspension (active E-active body control suspension) was applied for the first time. This function minimizes the impact on the passenger space by raising the vehicle body up to 80mm in an instant when a side collision is expected.

BMW will launch the 4 Series, M3 and M4 Coupe full change in the first quarter. The new BMW 4 Series, with an impressive vertical kidney grille applied to the front, attracted attention for its exceptional appearance shortly after it was launched in Europe and the United States last year. The vertical grille is one of the designs that BMW has used since the 1930s and contains the brand’s history and identity.

BMW’s high-performance car brand M is releasing two models of new cars: the M3 and M4 coupe. These two models also have a vertical kidney grill, and the car body is longer than the previous model, thus expanding the interior space. Both the M3 and M4 coupe are equipped with a 3.0LM twin-power turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 480 horsepower and a torque of 56.0 kg.m, with high-performance brakes and an M suspension system.

Attention is also drawn to Kia’s K7 completely modified model. This is because there is a forecast that the car name will be changed to the K8, while the car body is larger than the existing K7 and the safety and convenience functions are significantly enhanced. According to the industry, the size of the radiator grille on the front of the K8 will be greatly expanded, and it is known that geometric patterns such as the new Sorento will be inserted inside the grill. A new design is expected to be applied to both sides of the front bumper, adding a rhombus shape that serves as daytime running lights and turn indicators.

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus is expected to be able to meet the LS segment of the flagship sedan earlier this year. Toyota’s newly developed AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) suspension system is applied to the 5th generation LS to be released this time, and the smooth ride has been further upgraded. Vibration entering the room along with the transmission was also reduced. In order to predict and respond to various situations that may occur while driving, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology called mobility teammate was applied.

◇New SUV sorties with driving, design and practicality

Competition in the SUV market is also expected to intensify. Ford, which led the growth of large SUVs in the domestic automobile market, plans to launch the Explorer Platinum in January. .

First of all, the new Ford Explorer Platinum, the top model of Ford’s flagship large SUV Explorer, will be launched. The New Ford Explorer Platinum is a premium model of Explorer that upgrades various conveniences to the versatility of the existing Explorer, and the improved powertrain with a maximum output of 370 hp is applied with a 3.0L GTDI V6 engine. A new front grill design, a first row seat with massage function, and a second row independent seat are installed.

Volkswagen’s compact SUV, Tyrok, is also expected to be released this month. The Tyrok features a coupe-style ceiling line and a wide front part. The T-lock is a small SUV with its own platform’MQB’ (production module for horizontally placed engines) developed by Volkswagen, but the interior space is pleasant and spacious. It also has the largest loading space (445L) among the five-seater vehicles in its class.

There are also many options in the supercar market. Jaguar sports car new F-type partial modification model is scheduled to be released, and two high-end convertible models such as LC Convertible and Ferrari Portofino M, which are added to Lexus’ new lineup, will also be released earlier this year.