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on september 24, saic-gm buick officially announced that the envision plus will be launched at a limited-time fixed price of 169,900-199,900 yuan. compared with the recommended price range launched in june this year, the corresponding models have all been reduced by 60,000 yuan. it can be felt how bad the living environment of fuel vehicles is now.

in the first half of this year, the penetration rate of domestic new energy passenger cars exceeded 50%, surpassing traditional fuel vehicles for the first time, which means that the opportunities left for fuel vehicles are rapidly decreasing. however, as an automotive media practitioner who has embraced pure electric vehicles, i believe that fuel vehicles still have an irreplaceable role, which is particularly evident in some models.

the first category is one that combines intelligence, comfort, ease of driving and fuel efficiency.

the most representative example is the new generation magotan. among the sedans priced at 200,000 yuan, whether fuel, plug-in hybrid, extended range or pure electric, the chassis experience of magotan is undoubtedly among the best. due to the large weight of new energy vehicles, chassis adjustment is relatively difficult. if you want enough support, it may be too bumpy. if you want softness, some big movements may be awkward. even though many new energy vehicles are now equipped with air suspension + variable damping shock absorbers, they may not have the mechanical suspension balance of traditional oil vehicles.

in addition, the new generation magotan has upgraded the rear seats with electric adjustment angle, seat ventilation, heating and massage, further raising the comfort limit of b-class cars. if you want to choose a car that is comfortable for you to drive and comfortable for your family or customers to sit in at this price, magotan is still a good choice.

the new magotan is chosen as an example in this category because it is indeed a benchmark for fuel vehicles in recent times and is worth learning from for other fuel vehicles that are confused. in addition to making its strengths stronger, magotan has also made great efforts in its weaknesses. the new car machine does not only match the entertainment experience of new energy vehicles, but at least performs well in terms of fluency and voice command recognition, and is no less than the cockpit of new energy vehicles in terms of common functions.

the ninth-generation camry also belongs to this category. the addition of the 8155 chip and carplay makes the camry's car experience no longer like that of the "last century". at the same time, the camry is still comfortable, easy to drive, fuel-efficient, and the price has dropped a lot.

therefore, for users who are not convenient to own new energy vehicles, such gasoline vehicles are still worth buying, and because the extremely competitive market forces them to increase configuration and lower prices, they are more valuable than ever.

the second category is the strong ones in the niche fields.

some time ago, i drove toyota grevia (senna's sister car) for more than 2,000 kilometers, and deeply felt toyota's skills in the field of home mpvs. one obvious point is that the storage space of this car is really easy to use. the door panels alone have several layers, which can fit a lot of small items. the cup holder in the center console has a special slot, which is just right for mobile phones. the horizontal plane under the dashboard is also very convenient for stacking mobile phones, wallets, bills, tissues, etc., not to mention the huge armrest box and the hollow storage compartment below.

of course, storage space is not difficult to create, and new energy manufacturers can also learn from it. however, most new energy mpvs currently want to create a high-end image, and digging a piece here and a piece there will hinder the appearance, so it is rare to see interior designs that are as practical as toyota. for users, if there is a strong demand for storage space, senna and grevia are irreplaceable, and the energy form is not so important at this time.

furthermore, toyota's hybrid system is really good, and it is fuel-efficient enough for urban commuting and long-distance travel. for such a large car, it only consumes less than 7 liters of fuel on the highway, which means less than 50 cents per kilometer. a pure electric mpv on the highway (charging at a service area) costs 30 cents per kilometer. it can be seen that in terms of vehicle cost, the senna and grevia are not at a clear disadvantage.

it is true that the emergence of new energy mpvs has made a qualitative leap in the power, configuration, and intelligence of mpv models, and has also met the more refined needs of some people. but looking around the market, you will find that toyota sienna and grevia are still the leaders of home mpvs. it is no wonder that the total sales of these two cars from january to august 2024 are close to 100,000 units. in comparison, the sales of denza d9 dm-i are more than 60,000 units, the sales of lantu dreamer phev are more than 20,000 units, and the sales of xiaopeng x9 are more than 10,000 units.

in addition to mpvs, some fuel-powered off-road vehicles, performance cars, and sports cars also have unique charms, and they can coexist beautifully with new energy vehicles.

i say so much not to promote a certain car, but to hope that everyone can understand the differences in needs of different user groups. at present, public opinion is a bit one-sided, and remarks like "there are still fools who buy gasoline cars in 2024" are emerging one after another. maybe for those who make such remarks, new energy is indeed more suitable for their car use scenarios, but china is vast and the car use environment in different regions varies greatly. there are always quite a few people who are more suitable for fuel vehicles. when they make car purchase decisions, they not only have to overcome the obstacles of purchase tax and oil prices, but also have to endure the abuse of netizens. this is really not a healthy and harmonious environment.