In today’s world of high oil prices and gradual changes in air quality, consumers are paying more attention to the fuel efficiency of their cars, and their awareness of energy conservation and environmental protection is gradually increasing, making cars with small-displacement engines widely popular in the market. BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and other luxury brands have also launched small-displacement four-cylinder SUV models. Their purpose is very clear: to keep up with the trend of the global automobile market, further expand the market space, and let more middle-class people realize the dream of luxury cars.
This article gives you an inventory of several small-displacement luxury SUVs that have been launched or are about to be launched. What they all have in common is the use of a 2.0L turbocharged engine. There has never been such a petite "volume" in a large luxury SUV. Would you buy such a luxury car? Don’t rush to the conclusion, let’s look down.
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Volvo XC90
Volvo has claimed that all its models have an engine displacement of no more than 2.0L. It can be seen from the products that Volvo does not have a model higher than 2.0L. Including its high-end luxury model XC90. As a model with a price range of 79.8-128 yuan, only a 2.0T engine is bound to face no small risks. According to common sense, the XC90 must be very prominent in other aspects to make up for this "deficiency" to a certain extent.
The Volvo XC90 uses a 2.0L turbocharged + supercharged engine, and the transmission is equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with a maximum power of 320Ps and a peak torque of 400N · m. From the parameter point of view, the data is still very eye-catching, even higher than the entry-level 6-cylinder engine of some competitors. The official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 6.5 seconds, and the performance is still good.
The price range of the Volvo 2.0T ordinary version is 79.8-101 7,800 yuan, and the hybrid version is 1.28 million yuan. Since it is a small heart, Volvo must put most of its energy into improving the "inner beauty", and consumers who buy this car are definitely not looking for power. Volvo’s safety performance and various high-tech are the real highlights. Sitting in the cab, this car will give you a feeling of "not understanding but feeling very powerful". Many electronic assistance systems are a little dazzling. During the driving process, the various screens and indicator lights of the whole car will transmit various information to you from time to time. The system monitors the driving parameters of the vehicle and the surrounding traffic conditions all the time. It is no exaggeration to call it a personal bodyguard.
The Volvo XC90 is fully equipped with OurHours four-wheel drive system. The central differential is a multi-disc clutch structure. The front and rear axles are equipped with open differentials, and the slip limit between the wheels is completed by electronic braking. During daily driving, the system distributes power to the front wheels by default, approaching 95:5. It can be said that it is a front-drive car at this time. When the tires are slipping or in extreme situations, the central differential will distribute more power to the rear axle, which can achieve a maximum of 50:50 power distribution between the front and rear axles.
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BMW X5/X6
Perhaps looking at the launch of the Volvo XC90 2.0T model, BMW also released its own new luxury SUV 2.0T. The new X5 xDrive28i and X6 xDrive28i models will be equipped with a 2.0T engine and an 8-speed manual transmission. They will be officially launched at the Chengdu Auto Show, which opens on September 4.
Regarding this 2.0T engine, it is actually the one used in BMW X1, X3 and other models. The maximum power of this engine is 180kW, and the peak torque is 350N · m. It is expected that the 2.0T engine used in the X5 and X6 will also adopt the same adjustment.
The price range of the current BMW X5 3.0T gasoline version is 85.28-111 5,000 yuan, and the X6 3.0T price range is 93.8-117 3,000 yuan. If your car purchase budget is around 700,000, you should not consider these two models, but after the 2.0T model is launched, it should not be a problem to grab an X5. The reason why this is certain is that the consumption tax of the car will vary depending on the displacement size. For vehicles with a displacement between 1.5L and 2.0L, the consumption tax is 5% of the original car price; for vehicles with a displacement between 2.0L and 2.5L (including 2.5L), the consumption tax is 9% of the original car price; 2.5L-3.0L is 12%… So it is not difficult to see that the consumption tax paid by cars with a displacement of 2.0L is much lower than that of vehicles with a displacement of 3.0L. The starting price of X5/X6 in the future will be around 700,000 or lower, and the 2.0T version will also be reduced in terms of configuration as the future entry displacement of X5/X6.
BMW X5/X6 all use OurHours four-wheel drive mode, and the central differential is a multi-disc clutch structure. There is no official news on whether the future 2.0T model will also be equipped with four-wheel drive system. The specific information will be revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show.
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Audi Q7
Audi last year launched the replacement of its large luxury SUV model, the Audi Q7. The new generation of Audi Q7 will launch a four-cylinder entry-level model with a 2.0TFSI engine specifically for the Chinese market. After the launch, its main competitor is the BMW X5 2.0T. In terms of appearance, the Audi Q7 has always appeared in a sleek shape, and this time it is also the case. Compared with the X5, the Q7 can capture the hearts of more consumers with its new appearance.
In terms of power, the new Q7 2.0TFSI model has a maximum power of 185kW and a peak torque of 370N · m. In terms of transmission, it will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new car is built on the MLB Evo platform and uses Ultra lightweight technology, which will give excellent fuel economy.
The price range of the current Audi Q7 3.0T car version is 82.8-123 9,800 yuan, and the price of the new 2.0T will be reduced by more than 100,000 yuan compared with the current model after the release. According to previous reports, the lowest 40TFSI comfort model and 45TFSI technology model will only be equipped with xenon headlights, while the 40TFSI S line sports model and 45TFSI S line sports model will provide LED headlights, while the top 45TFSI premium model will use Audi’s latest matrix LED headlight group. In addition, this model will also be equipped with comfortable seats wrapped in Wagner leather. The current Audi Q7 adopts the OurHours four-wheel drive mode, and the center differential is a Torson differential structure. The future 2.0T models will follow this drive mode.
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Range Rover
The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 2.0T models have been approved, the fuel consumption test has been completed, and they will be officially listed in China in the future. Will the luxury SUV in the eyes of all men lose its status with the launch of the 2.0T model?
From the picture, we can see that the new Range Rover will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 177kW, and the transmission system is matched with an automatic transmission. And using the OurHours four-wheel drive system, the curb weight has reached 2345kg. Among the above models, the Range Rover has the highest weight and the lowest engine power. This is the real pony-pulled car! The introduction of the 2.0T model will provide consumers with more choices and further lower the threshold for Range Rover models.
The price range of the current Range Rover 3.0T gasoline version is 155.8-176 8,000 yuan, all using the OurHours four-wheel drive mode. If the configuration of the future 2.0T model is also reduced, will the price be as low as about 1 million? After the new car is launched, all the mysteries will be revealed.
Summarize:With the continuous improvement of emission standards in the global automobile market, including China, automakers are also forced to install small-displacement supercharged engines, which is also the development trend in the automotive field. The use of small-displacement engines makes the vehicle tax rate lower after entering China, so that the entry price of new cars will also decrease, which is undoubtedly a great benefit for consumers who like large luxury SUVs. Coupled with Volvo’s new generation XC90, which is now listed in China, there will be more and more large luxury SUVs in the domestic market with 2.0T four-cylinder small-displacement engines in the future.
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