The Frankfurt Motor Show is held every two years, and this time there are nearly 100 exhibitors, and the scale of the auto show is also quite large. Unlike the 21st century, the Frankfurt Motor Show still has a lot of fun with the Frankfurt Motor Show, and the current Auto Show Organizing Committee still exhibits passenger cars and commercial vehicles together in the early 80s, so all kinds of large trucks, trucks and buses can also be seen at the auto show, and it was not until the late 80s that the Frankfurt Motor Show took passenger cars as the main feature of the auto show.

Of course, because Lin Qiangsheng knows the final appearance of the model and knows the future development trend of the car very well, so the research and development speed is always faster Toyota!

At this auto show, Toyota also brought their Camry, and the two have very similar names but very different appearances. The Toyota Camry has a square shape, and the one brought by Lin Johnson is the second-generation Camry model of the Japanese, and the shape is completely different from the first-generation Fangzheng.

This car is actually almost a simple model of the Lexus LS400, but it also creates a new concept in the concept, that is, to add appropriate luxury elements to the mid-level model, so that this car can be used for business and is not a bad model for home travel, the overall design of the sedan is more focused on comfort and practicality.

In terms of driving and handling, Camry does not emphasize the driving pleasure that Europeans like represented by Germany, this car emphasizes more on the comfort and suitability of driving, and the feel of this car is obviously softer in the chassis system steering mechanism, which is suitable for buyers who emphasize comfort to choose.

The overall appearance of the Camry II is similar to that of the Jetta, except that the car feels flatter and more sleek and sleek.

It is equipped with tread underwired wheels and is paired with a Michelin road tyre. Aluminum alloy wheels are its option, and if the buyer takes into account the weight of the steel rim wheel and the fuel cost, he can also buy a set of aluminum alloy wheels at an additional price of about 200 US dollars.

Rim wheels are still widely used in sedan models in European and American countries, although aluminum alloy wheels are now popular, but the customer recognition is still not as high as the rim wheels. Many luxury cars in Europe are also using traditional underwired wheels.

The wheelbase of this car has reached 2600mm, which makes the Camry more spacious and comfortable. In terms of in-car facilities, the Camry also has a lot of unique features, it has added a sun visor in the main and passenger cabins, a central armrest box, and a small storage box design to make customers feel more intimate.

The powertrain is equipped with 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, both of which are equipped with a multi-point electronic fuel injection system and double overhead camshafts. As a result, the power of both engines has been significantly increased, with the 2.0-liter engine having a maximum power of 115 hp.

Its high-spec version is powered by a 2.5LV6 engine. The maximum power of this engine can reach 156 horsepower.

The car is available with a 5-speed manual transmission manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission, and a station wagon version will be introduced in the future to meet the needs of the European market for station wagons.

This car is designed to provide a good means of transportation for ordinary people living at home, and it is also strong for some business needs.

Therefore, the chassis adopts a mature front MacPherson rear two-link strut independent suspension combination. In terms of soft and hard tuning, the European version of this model is slightly stiffer, which is conducive to improving the stability of the vehicle at high speeds and emergency lane changes, so that Europeans who like to drive will not be too critical of this car.

In order to improve the shortcomings of avoiding the easy deformation of the MacPherson system in the front suspension, the lateral stabilizer bar and the stabilizer bar link were specially added to improve the lateral and longitudinal stiffness of the MacPherson suspension.

Combined with the development experience of MacPherson suspension. Lin Qiangsheng took the mature design of the 21st century directly to the 80s, and used two stabilizer rods on the left and right in the connection method, so that the effect of the stabilizer bar can be better played, and the front MacPherson suspension structure has been greatly enhanced. This greatly enhances its handling and reliability, as well as its smoothness and comfort.

The two-link strut suspension on the rear axle was very popular throughout the eighties, when the suspension system was just beginning to emerge, and the car was equipped with such a rear suspension system that gave it a good feeling for ride comfort.

At a time when the two-link strut structure is frequently introduced in the automotive industry, even Germans who have a special preference for driving and handling have to pay for it, after all, not everyone is a racing driver, and car buyers who are always concerned about handling can choose a sports model. This Camry is the main home scooter.

In addition, a one-piece closed subframe is used in the front half of the frame, which improves the rigidity of the frame. To make the frame more reliable, the Camry European version is still very sturdy.

The exhaust system of this car uses a three-way catalytic system, and the fuel used is unleaded gasoline, which makes the vehicle safer and more environmentally friendly. Because leaded gasoline will emit toxic gases after volatilization and combustion, countries in Europe, the United States and Japan are also considering introducing policies to gradually abolish the use of leaded gasoline.

Now major car companies are promoting unleaded gasoline, and Camry is also following up in a timely manner. In fact, for car companies, the promotion of unleaded gasoline is also a great benefit to them. So many leaded gasoline cars are about to be scrapped, and car owners will buy new cars, which can greatly increase the sales performance of car companies!

In terms of the transmission system, the engineers have tuned a very reasonable gear ratio after countless tests, so that this Camry has achieved good shift smoothness.

This car has a very good fuel consumption performance to the owner of a big surprise, according to the test 2.0L displacement Camry. Its best theoretical fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8.0~9.6 liters!

Of course, in practice, it is impossible for a driver to reach the level of a professional tester, and he does not have a professional test site for him to perform his best skills. Actual fuel consumption is generally two or three more than the theoretical figures, which is also within the acceptable range.

The transmission of this car is independently designed, and the MQ200 transmission can only be equipped with engines up to 2.0L, but it uses some unique technologies based on it, such as electronic power assist systems.

The Camry's five-speed manual transmission is also very driver-friendly in terms of gear smoothness. The driving experience is moderate and comfortable.

In the chassis system, frame system, etc., each connection is made of silent shockproof materials, engine noise chassis noise is very small, when the car is moving, the driver and passengers feel a comfortable and quiet riding environment, which is also a major selling point of this mid-level sedan, and it is indeed quieter than most European mid-level cars, and test drives are provided in the auto show. Drivers and passengers can fully feel this in use.

This kind of soft and comfortable tuning may have been introduced to the European car market in the early 80s, and Audi had just unveiled its full-time four-wheel drive Quattro sports coupe at the 80's Frankfurt Motor Show, which was quite impressive at the time!

The release of this car also declares that the development of European models in the 80s is still biased towards driving experience, Europeans have a long car culture, and various automobile events are also quite prosperous, which has prompted the development of European cars to focus more on driving performance!

You must know that Japanese models such as Toyota have always sold poorly in Europe, and there are too many traditional car manufacturers in Europe. Lin Johnson's promotion of this car still hopes to use more dim sum in North America, and how many orders can be placed here in Europe is all providence.

Lin Qiangsheng had been standing next to the booth when he saw Blüchette enthusiastically introducing the vehicles to visitors. A lot of Europeans are very comfortable with this new American car dealership. The history of automobile development in Europe is too long, and in more than 100 years, Europeans are accustomed to seeing the life and death of car brands, and they have also shown good interest in a new car brand. Many Europeans like to go out as a family, and the whole family comes to the event, and there are many parents with small children around the car booth.

Bruchette was particularly pleased to see such a family member and he seized the opportunity to enthusiastically introduce the Previa to the audience. The car also attracted the attention of many viewers, especially families with many members.

"Sir, Madam, and this little baby come and see this Previa!" Bruchette greeted a family of five. The parents led a big boy and a little girl, and the mother was holding a baby sucking on a pacifier in her arms.

"Oh. This car is big enough! Danley, see if this car can fit our whole family! The mother greeted her husband in surprise and excitement when she saw Previa.

Unlike the mature MPV model, the first-generation Overlord is more like a mid-size van that can seat more than 7 people.

"What is this?" The husband walked up and looked up and down at the unknown large car.

"Hello sir, this car you see now is called a utility vehicle by our designers! The Previa is perfect for a weekend getaway with the whole family, with a large space to help you bring the whole family on the trip, as well as a full range of backcountry camping equipment and as a small motorhome. Look how convenient it is to fold up the chair and put a folding bed here! ”

"There is also the function of this car for both business and cargo transportation, its space is just right, it does not seem too large but not small, just can be used for some small cargo transportation. It's very convenient! Bruchette opened the sliding doors of the show car so that visitors could get inside and experience it for themselves, and many people were interested in the car, a car that could take the whole family and looked good.

Station wagons are very popular in Europe and the United States, but the station wagons modified according to the sedan still seem too small, plus European and American families generally have multiple children, and the whole family travels together and then brings picnic tools, field tents, etc., it is very crowded, so that there is a market for small van stations.

"How much does this car cost?" The man asked Bruchette with interest.

Bruchette introduced with a smile on his face: "18,720 US dollars, 18,240 marks, we will give you an 8.5% discount on orders during the auto show, 15,000 marks!" ”

"Oh!" The man was surprised, he looked at the small station wagon and said: "I don't know if it's worth buying a car like this for 15,000, you know that the roads in Europe are generally very narrow!" ”

"But it's not a problem in Germany!" Despite what the customer said, Bluchert's face was still full of smiles. (To be continued......)