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Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

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On January 5, Yangwang Auto also arrived as planned with its new Yangwang U8 luxury hardcore SUV. In addition, Yisifang brand's new technology platform was officially released. Supported by platform, new vehicle also has super strength compared to all current SUV products. In addition, Yangwang U9, second product of Yangwang Automobile, also made its official debut at this press conference.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

Because it is brand's first luxury off-road SUV, brand's appearance was personally designed by BYD chief designer Wolfgang Josef Eiger. According to manufacturer, this is a completely new "space-time" design. language also integrates a futuristic and technological sense into hardcore style of style. So you will also find that overall shape of new car this time is also very unique and recognition is still very high.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

The side shape design also matches Founder's hardcore image, and length of new car has reached 5300mm, wheelbase is 3050mm, and body shape is quite solid. In addition, the new car is also equipped with hidden door handles and fitted with oversized 20-inch wheels.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

The rear of new car is also very eye-catching, with a split rear light cluster and a "small schoolbag" exterior design further enhancing product's off-road vibe.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

At this time, interior design of new car has not been announced, and judging by previously posted spy photos on Internet, it will not disappoint us.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

It is worth noting that Yangwang U8 also uses a non-load-bearing body in body structure, and through use of a completely new Yisifang platform technology, new car will have a completely new four-wheel engine. -motor drive system. The maximum motor power is 220-240kW, and maximum torque is 320-420N m, which directly increases acceleration of a new car from 100 kilometers to 3 seconds.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?
Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?
Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

The advantage of this new Yisifang platform is that this four-wheel drive technology with four motors can support independent control of output torque of one wheel. Compared with traditional four-wheel drive system, this electronically controlled four-wheel drive system response speed is also in 100 times higher, and adjustment range reached 20 times, which also allows new car to have ice and snow circle, point steering, desert slope, 120km/h tire breakout without loss of control, water swimming mode, turning within 12 meters. Under various driving conditions, such as radius, it can be said that overall performance is very powerful.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?
Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?
Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

Besides, as last egg looking at car, this time we also brought our first super sports car model - looking at U9, and new car also uses "gate of time and space" design language. and equipped with electric. The opening method of butterfly door is also equipped with Yisifang platform technology, and its acceleration time from 100 kilometers has reached level of 2 seconds.

Overview

I must say that after watching Yangwang Automobile press conference, I was still very excited. Although BYD launched Yangwang brand previously positioned at level of millions, there were many cynical voices on Internet, but products are presented at press conference. Judging by strength represented by technologies and products, it can be said that they have reached highest level, so looking forward to future development of automobiles, I believe that future is bright.

Release two million-level products at same time! Could a look at U8/U9 refresh rise of in-house brand models?

However, there is one thing that needs to be said: even though technology shown when looking at car is very amazing this time around, product design is still most controversial point.