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In 2006, it officially appeared in the market. With the unique resource integration ability of the Group, Pentium developed smoothly in the early stage, but the development of FAW Pentium was weak in the later stage, especially in 2015 and 2016, Pentium almost faded out of sight.

However, Pentium subsequently adjusted its product strategy and introduced 0, B30, B50, B70, X80 and other models. In 2017, the cumulative sales volume was nearly 120,000, up by 13.7% year-on-year, especially for the D-Le intelligent system (||). This series of actions brought Pentium back to people’s sight.

What kind of brand is Pentium, which has experienced ups and downs in the market? How is its quality? Compared with cars, whose quality will be better? Facing these questions, let Bian Xiao answer them for you.

Pentium is one of the youngest brands of FAW Group. Brand series cars can be divided into 2.3 and 2.0 models. Japanese production platform is adopted, and the engine, gearbox and chassis are all shared with (||). This makes the quality of main parts of Pentium brand cars reach the same level as that of joint venture products.

Looking at the product line of FAW Pentium, there are four types of cars: B30, B50, B70 and B90, and there are two types: X80 and X40. In 2018, the best-selling model of Pentium is X40, and the second-ranked model is (||), while the sales of other models can almost be described as bleak, approaching the edge of market elimination.

Take (|||) 0 as an example, its engine is said to come from Volkswagen’s EA111 engine, while the 6AT automatic transmission comes from a famous family. Coupled with the advantage of being in tune with (|| |), pentium X40 is a collection of three resources, but it has not achieved a bumper harvest in the end. The reason behind this is worth pondering.

In fact, the quality of Pentium cars in domestic cars is still good, and there is not much to be picky about. However, at present, FAW Group still has not got rid of the "take it" style, and it can’t go far by patchwork products. Platforms can be shared, and engines and gearboxes can also be imported. However, if you want to succeed, you still need your own brand characteristics. Only by realizing this, the brand vitality can last, and it will not stumble and become the mainstream.

Changan Automobile Company’s main products include a full range of passenger cars, small and light trucks, minivans, large and medium-sized buses and a full range of engines. It has occupied the champion of independent brand sales for three consecutive years, which can be said to be the most comprehensive domestic brand in the automobile industry.

In fact, the comparison between Changan Automobile and Pentium Automobile does not match, and the level of the two is different. Whether it is brand sales, models or market share, Pentium is far behind Changan. However, in terms of quality, Pentium will be more stable than Changan, regardless of cost performance and configuration. However, this will fall into the stereotype, and most people will not agree.

　　[car home Long-term Test] Hello, everyone, the long-term test article of Hongqi HS5 has suddenly been updated! Surprise or surprise! I said in the article before that it will only be updated again when there is a problem with the vehicle. So what new tricks did the red flag HS5 "play" for us this time?

　　Friends who have been paying attention to the long-term test articles all know that the transmission shaft of our HS5 is shaking when the vehicle is driving at high speed, and they have long said that they want to replace it. Recently, they finally made time to replace the transmission shaft, and this time they also did the third maintenance, replacing the right front headlight assembly and the back seat.

　　On a sunny afternoon, we were about to go out to work. When we walked to the front of the car, we suddenly found that the turn signal strip of the headlights on the right front of the car was strobed and unlit. Although it did not affect driving, we could not let it pass.

● Please see the video for details.

More exciting videos are all on the car home video platform.

● Start with the third maintenance.

　　Ok, after reading the problems of this car, let’s see how the 4S shop solves them one by one, starting with the third maintenance! This maintenance is the third maintenance of this car. In this maintenance, not only the routine items such as replacing the oil filter and air conditioning filter, but also the spark plug were replaced.

　　After reading the maintenance bill, let’s take a look at the "claim" bill. We also replaced the left front wheel harness assembly, the transmission shaft assembly, the right front headlight assembly and the back seat back when we entered the factory. These items add up to a total value of 10,682.46 yuan, of which the most expensive is the headlight assembly with a price of 4,485 yuan. These items are also replaced free of charge, with free parts and no working hours.

　　I want to explain here that some people in the previous article questioned whether I used low-quality fuel to reduce the life of the spark plug. Here I tell you responsibly that this car has been refueling at Sinopec and has never been to those "brand-name" gas stations. As for the maintenance cost, the car is still within the free maintenance period, so the maintenance cost is still in 0 yuan.

　　In fact, I didn’t find the problem of the back of the chair, because as a work car, there are few people sitting in the back of this red flag HS5. The staff of the 4S shop told me that it is a common phenomenon that the rear seat is cracked, and many car owners have already replaced it, so I also need to replace it. Since it doesn’t cost money, of course I have to change it! After the replacement, the covering layer on the surface of the new chair back is "pressed" into the sewing thread, so the improvement reduces the probability of glue opening.

　　The problem of our HS5 transmission shaft has always existed, but it doesn’t affect driving too much, so it has been dragged on, and this time it finally took time to replace it. The transmission shaft is the main component to transmit power. If it has problems, the vehicle will produce jitter and noise. When the speed of our car is 120km/h, the jitter of the transmission shaft is the most obvious, and the driver can clearly feel it from the steering wheel, which affects the driving experience.

　　The 4S shop replaced a new drive shaft for our car. The new drive shaft optimized the workmanship at the joint, and both ends of the shaft were finely upgraded. After the replacement, it really stopped shaking and stabilized when driving at high speed, so those car owners who have the same problem as us quickly went to the 4S shop to replace it without spending money.

● Stable fuel consumption.

　　So far, this HS5 has traveled 30,000 kilometers in our hands. Because the driving route and working conditions are basically the same, the performance of fuel consumption level is very stable, and the fuel consumption performance of 10.4L/100km is normal.

● Summary:

　　This is the eleventh issue of this long-term test article. Several problems have been solved smoothly, and no money has been spent. However, the problems in headlights, rear seats and transmission shafts are really inappropriate. It is not easy to establish word of mouth, but it is very simple to fall down. Quality control management is a difficult but more important thing. Ok, that’s all for this update. If you have any questions about this car, you can come to my editor’s blog or Weibo. See you next time. (Text/map/photo by car home Fu Bo)

　　[Aika Auto Domestic New Car Original]

　　As a masterpiece of the Euler brand in 2023, the 2023 Euler Good Cat launched a total of five models, with the price range of 129,800 yuan to 165,800 yuan. Now new cars have arrived in stores all over the country. The 2023 Euler Good Cat has achieved nine core functional product upgrades, including the brand-new "bar-table" auxiliary instrument panel, electronic shield, V2L external discharge, Michelin high-performance tires, 50W mobile phone wireless fast charging, CN95 air conditioning filter, steering wheel four-way adjustment, Type-C interface and non-stop electronic toll collection system.

　　Editor’s comment:Euler Good Cat has been on the market for three years and gained the trust of nearly 130,000 users. This time, through the upgrade of configuration, it will be more competitive. Of course, in addition to these visible changes and upgrades, the 2023 Euler Good Cat has also optimized key performance indicators such as NVH and handling comfort.

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Geely Star Wish Pre-sale from 78,800 yuan

On September 14th, Geely Xingyuan pure electric car officially started pre-sale, and the price jumped from 78,800 yuan. Specific to different versions, the pre-sale prices are:

– Youth Edition: 310 km battery life, priced at 78,800 yuan; – Dream Edition: 310 km battery life, raised to 86,800 yuan; – Free Edition: 410 km battery life, priced at 91,800 yuan; – Exploration Edition: 410 km battery life, sold for 97,800 yuan; – Exploration Enhanced Edition: The same 410 km battery life, but the configuration is richer, priced at 107,800 yuan.

During the pre-sale period, car buyers can enjoy specific discounts, such as free upgrades to 16-inch wheels in the Free Edition, 540 ° panoramic imaging system and electric tailgate service in the Dream and Discovery editions, and L2-level autonomous driving functions and two-color body options in the Discovery Enhanced Edition.

Customers who place a deposit can also enjoy a car purchase discount of 500 yuan deducted from 1,500 yuan.

The size of the Geely Star Wish model is 4135 * 1805 * 1570 mm, with a wheelbase of 2650 mm. It offers a variety of color options such as vanilla rice and basil blue, and supports two-color body customization, as well as a monocular camera and original ETC as optional configurations.

In terms of interior design, the model adopts a double-spoke two-color steering wheel, a large-size instrument panel and a floating central control screen. The air conditioner is designed as a rounded rectangle with rounded corners. The interior color scheme is available in Sky Mirror White and Wizard Green. The interior space utilization rate reaches 85%, and 36 storage spaces are set up.

On the technical level, Geely Star Wish is built on a new platform. The whole system is equipped with an independent suspension system and adopts 11-in-1 intelligent electric drive technology. In terms of power, there are two motor power versions for consumers to choose, namely 58 kW and 85 kW, both with lithium iron phosphate battery packs (Aegis short knife battery). Geely Star Wish pre-sale starts from 78,800 yuan!

On July 17, the MAZDA EZ-6 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-6), the first B-class sedan based on the pure electric platform of Changan Mazda, was rolled off the production line at the Nanjing factory. Nanjing Mayor Chen Zhichang, Nanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee Member and Jiangning District Party Secretary Lin Tao, and relevant leaders such as Nanjing and Jiangning Districts, Wang Jun, President of Changan Automobile, Executive Director of Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., and Chairperson of Mazda (China) Nakajima attended the new car launch ceremony and jointly witnessed the signing of the Changan Mazda New Energy Vehicle Cooperation Project.

[Left 5: Chen Zhichang, Mayor of Nanjing, Left 4: Lin Tao, Standing Committee of Nanjing Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of Jiangning District Party Committee, Right 5: Wang Jun, President of Changan Automobile, Right 4: Executive Director of Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., Chairperson of Mazda (China) Nakajima]

Since it settled in Nanjing Jiangning Economic Development Zone in 2005, Changan Mazda has received care and guidance from government agencies at all levels in Nanjing. At the launch ceremony, Nanjing Mayor Chen Zhichang said that since its establishment in February 2005, Changan Mazda has been rooted in Nanjing for nearly 20 years and has made positive contributions to Nanjing’s automobile industry and economic and social development. The successful launch of the EZ-6 and the signing of the cooperation agreement on new energy projects mark that Changan Mazda’s development stands at a new starting point. The successful launch of the EZ-6 is not only an important moment for Changan Mazda to accelerate its strategic transformation to new energy, but also an important step for Nanjing’s automobile industry to continue to move towards the new energy vehicle track.

[Speech by Chen Zhichang, Mayor of Nanjing]

Lin Tao, a member of the Nanjing Municipal Committee Standing Committee and secretary of the Jiangning District Party Committee, spoke highly of the signing of the Changan Mazda new energy project: "The cooperation and friendship between Changan Mazda and Jiangning has 19 years to learn from, and there is a wonderful new journey to look forward to in the future. It will surely become a leader in the new energy vehicle industry in Jiangning in the process of accumulation. Three months ago, Changan Mazda’s first engine electric drive product was rolled off the assembly line in Jiangning; a month ago, Changan Mazda signed a new round of cooperation agreement with Jiangning Development Zone; today, we jointly witnessed the launch of new models and the signing of new agreements, marking a higher level of cooperation between the two parties."

[Secretary of Jiangning District Party Committee, Lin Tao delivered a speech]

Wang Jun, president of Chongqing Changan Automobile joint stock company and chairperson of Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., said that at present, China’s automobile industry is accelerating its transformation to high-end, intelligent and green, which is both a challenge and an opportunity. It also brings new opportunities for Changan Automobile and Mazda to further deepen cooperation. For a long time, Changan Automobile and Mazda have established and maintained a long-term and good strategic cooperative relationship. Whether it is strategic demands, business philosophy, product technology, channel layout, globalization and other aspects, they are highly compatible, fully trusting, open and sharing, setting a benchmark for joint venture cooperation.

[President of Changan Automobile, Wang Jun delivered a speech]

As one of Mazda’s most important overseas markets, China’s auto market has risen to the forefront of the world in a new round of automotive industry upgrading. In April 2023, Mazda officially announced the business transformation plan for the Chinese market, and joined hands with Changan Automobile, a joint venture partner in the Chinese market, to establish a new cooperation model to promote Changan Mazda’s comprehensive transformation to new energy. For more than a year, the parent companies of the two sides have reformed the product development model, with a cumulative investment of nearly 10 billion yuan. Resources such as talents and equipment have been quickly put in place, and a new cooperation model – "Joint Venture 2.0" has been explored and established. With Changan Automobile’s world-leading electrification and intelligent capabilities, it has empowered the Mazda brand’s century-old car-making heritage, giving full play to the strengths of both parties, and achieving the effect of 1 + 1 > 2

[Changan Mazda New Energy Vehicle Project Cooperation Signed]

"The launch of the MAZDA EZ-6 is just our starting point. With the signing of the Changan Mazda new energy vehicle project, we will continue to strengthen our close communication and co-creation activities with Changan Automobile, the most important partner in China, and the joint venture Changan Mazda. We will continue to uphold Mazda’s core DNA to create unique Mazda products for customers in the global market and become a more supported brand by customers around the world."

[Mazda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Director and Chairperson of Mazda (China), Mr. Nakajima delivered a speech]

As one of the first automotive brands to enter the Chinese market, Mazda has been deeply involved in the Chinese market for 32 years. It has successively introduced many classic best-selling models such as MAZDA 3, MAZDA 6, MAZDA CX-5 to the Chinese market. With unparalleled driving pleasure, Mazda has nearly 3.90 million users in the Chinese market. There is no doubt that the Chinese market has become one of Mazda’s most important overseas markets. As the latest achievement of the cooperation between Mazda and Changan Automobile, the EZ-6 has integrated Changan Automobile’s world-leading electrification and intelligent technology on the basis of maintaining Mazda’s unique design style, "integrated" driving pleasure, and top-notch safety performance. At the same time, the EZ-6 will also be powered by pure electric BEV and extended-range REEV, making it the only model in the joint venture B-class sedan market to offer extended-range power options.

[MAZDA EZ-6 offline]

As the flagship of the joint venture new energy car, the intelligent strength of the EZ-6 was particularly praised by the guests. Mayor Chen Zhichang observed the EZ-6’s tracking reversing, remote control parking and automatic parking demonstrations on the spot. The EZ-6 vehicle is equipped with 4 megapixel high definition panoramic cameras and 12 high performance ultrasonic radars, which can identify 108 different types of parking spaces such as vertical, horizontal, oblique, and no parking space lines. It has five intelligent parking functions: automatic parking, remote control parking, remote control entry and exit, remote intelligent parking, and tracking reversing, which can bring users a super intelligent and super convenient automatic parking experience.

The successful rollout of the EZ-6 has opened a new chapter in the joint venture new energy. Through this new model, Changan Mazda hopes to still provide users with exciting designs in the era of electrification, so that the driving of electric vehicles can return to "people-oriented", so that electric vehicles can also have the driving pleasure comparable to fuel vehicles, so that the spiritual world of every car lover becomes fuller and more brilliant, so that everyone can "once again be fascinated by MAZDA". At the same time, starting from the signing of this new energy vehicle project cooperation, Changan Mazda will continue to invest more than 10 billion yuan in research and development funds in new energy projects, accelerate the incubation speed of subsequent new energy models, and continuously promote the high-quality and sustainable development of our country’s new energy vehicle industry.

Just yesterday, BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i ushered in the official listing! It is reported that the new car has launched 4 models, priced in the 112,800-142,800 range. The new car is positioned as a compact SUV, and Song Pro DM-i is a pair of sister models. If you are interested, you can come and find out.

From the appearance point of view, the BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i features a wide front grille on the front face, chrome-plated dots on both sides, and sharp light sets, making it look very cool and eye-catching as a whole. On the side of the body, the proportions are coordinated, the new five-spoke wheels, and the floating roof make it look very young and dynamic.

In the interior part, the layout is simple and atmospheric, with a full LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch rotatable central control screen, with a crystal gear lever, which is both fashionable and exquisite, and avant-garde technology. In terms of configuration, the new car provides a 1.2-square-meter panoramic sunroof, USB Type A + 60W Type C charging port, mobile phone NFC car key, BYD DiLink intelligent network system, etc.

Regarding power, the new car is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 74 kilowatts and a maximum motor power of 120 kilowatts. The pure electric driving range under CLTC comprehensive operating conditions is 115km, and the fuel consumption under NEDC operating conditions is 3.79L/100km.