SAIC MAXUS's first electric SUV details revealed, to be launched mid-year

According to the latest statistics, China, as the world's largest market for new energy vehicles, has 3.81 million new energy vehicles by the end of 2019. Although the overall sales of China's auto market declined in 2019, the sales of new energy vehicles still reached 1.206 million. Electrification has become the development trend of the automotive industry, and major car companies are also launching their own electric models.

At the "SAIC MAXUS Brand Night" held on August 27, 2019, SAIC MAXUS debuted its first all-electric SUV EUNIQ 6. Recently, IIA learned from insiders of SAIC MAXUS that the car will be officially listed in the middle of this year. At the same time, we also got more information about this model.

EUNIQ 6 is built on the MERA (MAXUS Expandable & Robust Architecture) platform. This is the latest generation of SAIC MAXUS intelligent extensible mid-sized vehicle platform. It uses the intelligent modular design concept and is compatible with pure electric power, hybrid power, and fuel power. In addition, the new Hyper-Orient autonomous driving system being developed by SAIC MAXUS will also be widely used in models on the MERA platform.

EUNIQ 6 is equipped with the latest ternary lithium battery from CATL, with a maximum constant-speed range of more than 600km. In the fast charge mode, it takes only 40 minutes to charge 80% of the battery. EUNIQ 6 can reach a maximum speed of 130km / h, the rated power of the drive motor is 65kw, and the peak power reaches 130kW.

The overall design style of the EUNIQ 6 is young and fashionable. The front face uses a closed air grille design, and it is equipped with a narrow and long LED light set, which makes the entire front end have a visual impact. The sharp shape of the lower front bumper creates a sporty visual effect.

The body size of the new car is 4,735mm, 1,860mm, and 1,736mm, with a wheelbase of 2,760mm. The large body size guarantees sufficient seating and storage space. The rear of the car uses the popular through-type taillights, and the unique nameplate logo of EUNIQ 6 can be seen at the lower right of the tail door to highlight its new energy vehicle identity.

In terms of configuration, EUNIQ 6 also supports SAIC MAXUS's C2B intelligent customization mode. Optional sunroofs, wheels, tires, spokes, radiator grille, lower front bumper trim, rear bumper trim, exterior film, side doors. Decorations, luggage racks, side window trims, headlights, etc.