New arrivals

Jetour X70S SUV

Jetour, a brand under Chinese automotive group Chery Holding, launched its second model X70S SUV on Nov 26. Built on the IPEL platform, the model boasts sporty and smart features.

People can open the doors of the vehicle with their cellphones and start the engine with their voices. The model, which is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, has a number of driving assistance functions as well, including a front collision warning system and lane change assist technology.

The X70S has a class-leading wheelbase of 2,745 mm and a body that measures 4,750 mm in length. Available in eight variants, it is priced from 76,900 yuan to 127,900 yuan ($11,074-$18,418).

New generation Cadillac CT6

Cadillac, the luxury brand of General Motors, launched the new generation CT6 in Beijing on Friday. The sedan has six variants at suggested prices ranging from 379,700 yuan to 539,700 yuan ($54,588-$77,590). With a 2.0-liter variable cylinder turbocharged engine, the CT6 has a maximum output of 177 kilowatts and a top torque of 350 Newton meters. The model has a class-leading 3,109-millimeter wheelbase and is 5,223 mm in length, to provide passenger leg room that is competitive in the segment. The sedan has a number of intelligent features, including one to search and play music as well as information on the weather and the stock market. The model is equipped with 4G LTE Wi-Fi, which allows passengers to connect to the internet throughout the car.

(China Daily 12/03/2018 page18)