After the XPeng G9 SUV and the XPeng P7 sedan arrived on the European market at the beginning of the year, the Chinese company could soon expand its fleet with a new car, the XPeng P7+.
A few days ago at a conference in the city of Hangzhou, the director of Xpeng came in P7+ Prototype. It is a 5,056 mm long car with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. That means it’s 168mm longer than the P7 sedan (4,888mm) and has a 2mm longer wheelbase.
When it comes to design, the P7+ has a sleek and low profile, with two small air intakes, individual headlights and separate LED daytime running lights joined by an illuminated line. At the rear, the lift-up rear window in particular appears to match the boot lid, and there are intriguing LED taillights and a blacked-out bumper that matches the black roof and pillars.
The first photos were published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, but for now there is no technical information about the car. It is speculated that it will use a 60.7 kWh and 76.3 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery (flagship version) developed by Eve Power, which will provide a range of 575 and 685 kilometers, respectively. The car will be powered by an electric motor with 245 hp (180 kW) and 313 hp (230 kW) in the more powerful version.
The car will use the new Eagle Eye self-driving system that uses AI technology and is based on a visual system similar to the one used by Tesla. Some information says that the new XPeng P7+ should be launched in October.
In 1906, the French coach building company Saoutchik was founded, which operated until 1955, when due to the decreasing number of customers who could afford expensive special bodies for their cars, it stopped operations. However, in 2016, a new Saoutchik company was established in the Netherlands, and now it has launched a modern interpretation of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL model, the 300 GTC Roadster.
The company has published several photos that show that it is a really beautifully designed car. The exterior is completely unique with front round lights, a grille with a large Saoutchik logo in the middle, two large air intakes with a black mesh, and accentuated front wheel arches, large openings behind the front wheels covered by chrome grills.
At the rear, there are also new wheel arches, a specially designed trunk lid, a new diffuser and LED taillights. Whether it’s a reinterpretation of the 300 SL or not, there’s no doubt it’ll turn heads when it hits the road.
When it comes to the powertrain, there is no official information. However, potential buyers would likely be disappointed if there was anything other than AMG’s powerful 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood.
In the early 1980s, a new cargo van, the Fiat Ducato, arrived on the European market. It is a light commercial vehicle that was jointly developed by FCA Italy and PSA Group (currently Stellantis), and now a new generation of the brand’s most successful model and the leading delivery vehicle in Europe is coming to the market.
The new Ducato is available in two lengths: L1 (4.4 m) and L2 (4.75 m). It offers 8 cargo volume options, including up to 17 m³, load capacity up to 2.2 tons (depending on version and accessories), cargo length up to 4.07 m, steering with loading floor, connectivity on the road with the most modern infotainment systems , advanced safety systems to assist the driver and the possibility of additional conversions. The optimal performance-to-weight ratio ensures excellent dynamic driving and comfort. The version with a longer body CrewCab has a unique system of modularity between the seat and the cargo area, which is made possible by an innovatively designed sliding partition.
It is equipped with advanced level 2 ADAS systems that provide greater traffic safety and enable stress-free driving, intelligent cruise control system, driver fatigue detection system, automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian detection, improved electronic stability control system, trailer stability control system, lane departure warning system, rear camera.
The front part of the vehicle is slightly different compared to the previous model with a new radiator grill, and a redesigned engine housing and chassis protection. The headlights with Full LED technology are divided into three parts – the lower ones with positional LED lights, the central lights have a very sporty look and provide 30% more illumination than conventional halogen headlights, and the upper part is dedicated to the indicators, which have been refreshed with LED lights with sliders – an attractive effect that is increasingly common in passenger cars, but is now also available in delivery vehicles.
The interior of the vehicle offers more space and comfort, and seats with new upholstery. There is also an electric power steering, which is more precise and manageable in all driving conditions and under all loads. A smaller steering wheel with a smaller turning circle redefines the concept of comfort in the redesigned cabin, which improves ergonomics and reduces stress for the driver and passengers with increasingly demanding work duties. The fully digital 7-inch instrument panel provides a clear display of information and warnings – from satellite navigation to driver assistance systems – and offers customizable settings and connectivity to the Uconnect infotainment system. There are also new Uconnect system interfaces with a screen of up to 10 inches, a premium fully satellite navigation system that includes 3D TomTom maps and wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ systems.
When it comes to powertrains, the new Ducato comes with 88 kW (120 hp), 103 kW (140 hp) and 132 kW (180 hp) engines and a 6-speed manual transmission – available on all power variants – and an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is available in versions with 103 kW (140 hp) and 132 kW (180 hp). For heavy-duty work there are three engines with the highest power and manual and automatic transmissions, which have the same torque as the light models – 450 Nm for the most powerful engine, the largest in its class.
The electric version is equipped with a new 110 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 420 km in the WLTP cycle. The battery is charged from 0-80% in less than an hour, thanks to a fast charger of up to 150 kW, which makes it the most powerful E-Ducat in its category.
