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When the Chinese market has become the world's largest single car market, more and more car companies are considering launching "special models" to meet the needs of domestic consumers for more space models. Recently, it has been reported that the Land Rover brand will launch a long-axis version of the aurora model, which is expected to be exclusively for the Chinese market.

Recently, overseas media have exposed a set of espionage photos of the aurora long-axis version of the Land Rover, and the new car is currently under intensive testing in northern Europe. It is reported that the car will be exclusively for the Chinese market and will also offer a seven-seater version, which is expected to be unveiled together with the standard axle version at the end of this year.

Although the new car uses heavy camouflage, it can still be seen that it uses the latest design language, has a high degree of recognition, has no change with the current model as a whole, and is integrated into the design style of many star veins. The front grille uses a more sturdy honeycomb diamond shape, plus a fanged fog light area.

From the side of the spy photo, it is clear that the new aurora is based on the regular version, which is like the BBA to lengthen the wheelbase and the back door behind the B-pillar, thus increasing the length of the trunk to increase the space in the third row. It is reported that the wheelbase of the new car has lengthened the 100mm, which is very close to the size of Land Rover. On the other hand, the tail still uses a slip-back design, which makes up for the space while retaining the sports style.

As the extended version is not a replacement, it is expected that the new car rear and interior will not change much compared to the cash, will continue the design language of the current model, the car is equipped with a full LCD dashboard and 12.3-inch central control screen.

On the power side, the new car will continue to carry a 2.0T gasoline engine with a 48V light mixing system with a maximum power of 249hp and a peak torque of 365N ·m, matched by a ZF horizontal 9AT gearbox. It is reported that in the future, the car may launch a 1.5T model with a 15kWh battery pack and a pure electric contract for 66km.

As a best-selling model after entering China, Land Rover Aurora entered the Chinese market in 2011 with a unique personality. At first, it was sought after by Chinese consumers. At that time, it had to increase the price by more than 100,000 to pick up the car. Now the sales situation is really sorry to the audience.

The new generation of aurora models maintain the usual good-looking and technological sense of Land Rover, but after all, it is still a niche market, and its buyers may be more inclined to women or consumers who show off their personalities. However, in the face of Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5 "L", range Rover Aurora this medium-sized SUV is obviously not very able to fight, it is expected that the launch of the long-axis version will be somewhat more competitive.

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