2024 Beijing Auto Show： FAW-Volkswagen’s new generation Maiteng debuts

　　At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, FAW-Volkswagen brought many of its own models to the exhibition, among which the new generation was the most concerned. As the best-selling B-class car in Volkswagen’s history, the Maiteng model has been favored by many consumers since it entered the Chinese market. The new generation of Maiteng unveiled this time is aimed at people’s preferences and brings more young and fashionable elements. Let’s feel it up close.

　　In terms of appearance, the new generation of Maiteng still retains the family-style design style, but has made changes in many details. The new car will use a frameless air intake grille shape, and use the light strip in the middle and the luminous LOGO to connect the headlights on both sides in series, forming a through-type light group, and the overall recognition has been greatly improved.

　　The shape of the front bar is also more sporty, especially the side trend position on both sides, using the design elements of the upward height. And the front bar uses a large area of bright black color scheme, only retaining the middle of a chrome decoration, which echoes the light group and increases the layering of the front.

　　As a B-class sedan, the new generation of Maiteng has a length, width and height of 4990x1854x1487mm, a wheelbase of 2871mm, and the new car will adopt a modern back-style design, which also makes the side of the whole car look smoother and more tense. The layout of the double waist line protects the administrative properties of the car to a certain extent, which can be said to be a perfect integration of household and commercial.

　　The new generation of Maiteng uses a 19-inch two-tone wheel design, paired with 245/50 R19 tires, which can effectively balance the comfort and passability of the vehicle. The new car does not use a hidden door handle design, and the color scheme of the rearview mirror is also consistent with the body.

　　The design of the rear part of the car also reflects the FAW-Volkswagen family style. The through-type tail light group adopts the combination of transparent lampshade and red light strip, plus the luminous LOGO, which makes the whole rear of the car much younger, and the letters "MAGOTAN" are also placed in the middle of the trunk cover.

　　The overall design of the rear bar looks simple and unadorned, but the plain surface shape gives the entire rear of the car a different luxurious aura. Coupled with the penetrating reflective strip and chrome decorative strip below, it forms a linking effect with the taillight group, and the visual impact is still very strong.

　　The design of the interior part is definitely eye-catching. Early Volkswagen models have always been criticized by everyone for the same interior, but this time the new generation of Maiteng’s interior has undergone earth-shaking changes. The entire interior has eliminated unnecessary buttons, and more functions have been placed on the car’s large screen.

　　The new generation of Maiteng is equipped with three screens this time, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15-inch 2K central control screen and an 11.6-inch passenger entertainment screen. The 15-inch central control screen adopts the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 car-grade chip, the overall computing power is guaranteed, and the UI design of the car is also consistent with the ID.7.

　　Because it is still a trial car, the car system cannot perform much in-depth operation, but from the information we can see, the car system can support mobile phone interconnection, online entertainment, OTA upgrades, voice interaction and other functions, and air conditioning, smart driving and other operations are also placed in the car.

　　The new generation of Maiteng’s steering wheel design is more conventional, but it is worth mentioning that the new car will use a new gear shift method, which not only makes it faster and more convenient to operate, but also liberates the space in the central passage of the car to the greatest extent.

　　The display of the full LCD instrument is also very comprehensive, including the vehicle’s driving information, navigation information, entertainment information, etc., and the display is also very clear. In addition, the car is also equipped with a HUD head-up display, which can also facilitate the driver to observe the vehicle data in real time while driving, and improve the safety of driving.

　　I think the biggest highlight of the new generation of Maiteng interior is the entertainment screen of the co-pilot. Although this is not a new design, seeing such a configuration on Maiteng is enough to show that the manufacturer is working hard to achieve people’s usage habits and needs. This not only enhances the technical attributes of the car, but also far exceeds its competitors, becoming a veritable standard leader for B-class cars.

　　If the upgrade of the configuration makes our eyes shine, then the change of comfort is to make our body and mind happy. The new generation of Maiteng seats not only supports electric adjustment, but also has seat ventilation, heating, massage and memory functions. At the same time, the leg rest part can also be adjusted, so that every driver or occupant can find their own comfortable sitting posture.

　　The rear seats also reflect the luxury of this sedan. The backrest of the seat is electrically adjustable, and there are seat heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The central passage floor of the rear row has also been lowered to provide a better ride experience.

　　In terms of power, the new car will continue to offer 1.5T and 2.0T engines, paired with a 7DCT transmission. In addition, the car will also use the IQ. Pilot intelligent driver assistance system for the first time, providing L2 + level of autonomous driving assistance, including predictive adaptive cruise, lane keeping, lever lane changing and other functions.

　　Summarize:

　　The current main competitor of FAW-Volkswagen’s new generation of Maiteng is the model. Although these three cars have all developed in a younger direction, the interior, technology configuration and comfort of the new generation of Maiteng are definitely ahead of other competitors. The car will be unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show and is expected to be launched in the second quarter of this year. Friends who like it can still pay more attention.