Zhang Yi: The long wheelbase of the popular automobile market in China

On the evening of Thursday evening, BMW Brilliance Automotive Co., Ltd. held a new car launch conference on the beautiful Huangpu River, and launched the new BMW 5-series long wheelbase limousine developed and designed specifically for the Chinese market by the BMW Group.

The new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase sedan has a long wheelbase of 3108mm. It is the longest wheelbase in China at the same level of sales. Before that, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volvo S80, New Crown, and Mercedes-Benz The models have all launched long-wheelbase models in the domestic market.

The so-called wheelbase refers to the distance between the center point of the front wheel of the car and the center point of the rear wheel. The length of the wheelbase has great influence on the comfort of the vehicle and the control stability. The longer the wheelbase is, the more space the passenger can ride. The more spacious, but the longer the wheelbase, the greater the turning radius of the vehicle, and the worse the steering flexibility and mobility.

Chinese consumers are particularly fond of cars with large back-end spaces. Long wheelbase, extended version has become the only magic weapon for auto manufacturers to increase their competitiveness in the Chinese market. In addition to luxury car brands in China to launch extended version. New Accord, Camry, Teana, Passat Also lengthened the wheelbase. Even some self-owned brand cars that sell for less than 100,000 yuan also launched the latest extended version.

The popularity of foreign cars is relatively high, and some families have several cars. The rear seats usually have children or pets. The requirements for rear space are not high. The rear row of domestic cars is a leader or the elderly and requires a spacious space. The legs can be stretched. Say that most Chinese families have only one car. The function of the car is as good as possible. The bigger the interior space is, the better. Not only can you sit with the young couple and the child, but you should also consider pulling your parents out. Is the main reason for long wheelbase flow!

The new BMW 5 series long wheelbase version, wheelbase more than 3.1 meters, a lot longer than the same class. Sitting in the back of the crew, the legs can stretch freely. This car's target customers are business people, more pursuit of The comfort of the ride. Long-wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series, fully meet the needs of this part of the consumer population. Dai Lei said that BMW has always attached importance to handling, the new BMW 5 Series long wheelbase version takes into account the comfort and handling , driving performance is also very good.

The new generation BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase Edition is tailor-made for the Chinese market by the BMW Group and sets a new benchmark for China luxury business cars in terms of aesthetic design, driving pleasure and comfort. This model is in the heart of the BMW Group - The BMW R&D center has been designed and developed to conduct long-term road tests in China. Each detail is designed to meet the needs of Chinese customers for business and space. The rear seats are independently developed for Chinese customers and will be given to customers. Provide first class supreme enjoyment.

The new BMW 5-series long-wheelbase sedan is a luxury commercial vehicle that belongs to a niche consumer. For those ordinary consumers who are pursuing control, when choosing a long-wheelbase model, you may wish to determine your own choice of vehicle comfort and control. Relatively speaking, the longer the wheelbase, the longer the car body, the larger the turning radius, and the larger the parking needs.

If there are only one or two long-term passengers, including the owner, or two or fewer people in the back row, there is no need to buy an extended version where parking is inconvenient, turns, and turns are more difficult. Shorter models may be more practical, more environmentally friendly and more energy efficient.