“The light car market in 2011 was very lively. I heard that Dawning Automobile was actively preparing for it. To enter the light car market, it was not yet announced.” An industry source told reporters. Under the breakdown, at present, enterprises such as Jianghuai, Dongfeng, SAIC, and Changan have already started wading into the high-end light passenger market. Some companies have officially launched products, and some companies are still in their infancy.

The first entrants in the light car market have basically completed supporting systems, and Futian, Jiangling and Qingling have their own engine bases. An industry insider said: "Each light vehicle manufacturer is snatching engine supporting resources. It can even be said that there is no independent engine supporting system and it is untenable in the industry."

So how do new entrants improve their supporting systems?

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According to the production and sales data of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in May, the top five manufacturers of light trucks sold were Beiqi Futian, Dongfeng, Jianghuai, Jinbei and Jiangling, with sales of 35,400, 20,700 and 1.92 respectively. Ten thousand, 11,600, and 10,900. Have these five companies established a complete engine supporting system?

"We have our own engine production base, mainly for Futian light vehicles, a small amount of exports to overseas markets." Beijing Futian Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., the person in charge told reporters. Jiangling and Qingling have also established their own engine production bases, mainly internal distribution. "It is understood that their engines have not been exported. It is only when demand exceeds supply that it is possible to outsource the engines," said the person in charge.

In addition, Jiangmen Auto Sales Brand Manager Tu Wenwang stated: “JMC has its own engine production base, mainly supporting Jiangling light vehicles. In the light vehicle engine market, Futian and JAC are also building their own engine supporting systems. From low to high end."

It is reported that there are four parts of Jiangling Motor’s current matching engine: the first is the 4JB1 engine introduced from Isuzu and its improved type (called JX493 series inside Jiangling, applied to the light truck); the second is the Mitsubishi 4G6 series engine; The domestic CY4D115 (Dongfeng Chaoyang) and YC4E140 (Yuchai) are used on the Kaiwei light trucks; the fourth is Ford's two engines, DURATEC (Transit Commercial Vehicle) and JX4D24 (Yusheng SUV).

In 2010, JAC partnered with Navistar of the United States to lay out engine resources. According to its plan, light-duty diesel engines will reach an annual output of 180,000 units covering 2.4 to 15 liters. This move not only consolidates the status of the JAC light trucks and enhances the competitiveness of light vehicles, but also improves the light vehicle industry chain and eliminates the situation in which its business is subject to the Isuzu engine. It is learnt that Jianghuai earlier on the engine of high-end light vehicles rely too much on the evolution of the Isuzu 4JB1 JAC 4DA1 engine.

Nanjing Iveco Engine is a Sino-foreign joint venture engine company jointly invested by Yuejin Auto Group and Italian Fiat Group Iveco Co., Ltd. It mainly supplies Sophim 8140.43 series light engines.

In addition to independent supporting systems, each light vehicle company also cooperates with major domestic engine manufacturers to improve the product lineage. According to report, the Jinbei light vehicle uses the Dachai 498 engine, the Yunnei 490 engine, the Xichai 485/490 engine and the Xichai 485/490 engine. Jianghuai Automobile also recently announced related issues related to cooperation with Yuchai Power.

Dongfeng Chaochai relevant person in charge told reporters: "In terms of light trucks, our engines are mainly provided to JAC, Dongfeng, Fukuda and other companies. Light passengers are mainly JAC vehicles."

High-end market lures

“In the light-duty vehicle market in 2011, high-end light passengers are the ones who are paying more attention. For example, new Jianghuai-Shangrui, SAIC-Datong, and the newly established Changan Light Vehicle Division have all entered the market with high-end models. "An industry source told reporters.

“All along, the capacity of the high-end light passenger market is not large. Mainly brands such as Iveco and Quanshun are the main products. However, the profits and market advantages of high-end light passengers have enabled more and more companies to participate,” said the person in the industry. However, how do new entrants get engine matching resources?

“There is no need to mention companies with their own engine plants, such as JMC Transit, Nanjing Iveco, etc. Chang’an Automobile, which had just established the light vehicle division at the beginning of the year, mainly acquired Yunnei Power and cooperated with Cummins. SAIC Chase MAXUS V80 VM Motori, an Italian diesel engine manufacturer, provides power," said the person in the industry. It is reported that the engine provided by VM Motori to the SAIC Chase MAXUS V80 is a 2.5-liter diesel engine with a maximum power of 88 kW/4000 Rpm and a maximum output torque of 300 N·m/2000 Rpm. The transmission may be a Hyundai-Via 5-speed manual transmission.

“Generally, new entrants may directly acquire mature engine plants and will not start from scratch.” According to Dongfeng Chaochao’s relevant person in charge, starting from scratch is an unwise behavior, and only the effective use of available resources Strengthen cooperation with light vehicle engine manufacturers to enter the market faster.

Costs "crazy" up companies need to grab resources

"High-end light passengers market is becoming more and more fierce, and engine costs are getting higher and higher," an industry source told reporters.

"The engine is the core part of the vehicle. If it does not establish a complete engine supporting system, it will be easily controlled by people and lack market competitiveness. Therefore, many companies are now robbing resources." Beijing Foton Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. is responsible for People say that at present, most domestic light vehicle manufacturers have their own engine plants.

Dongfeng Chaochai relevant responsible person said that as long as the engine supporting resources generate a little fluctuation, it will have a great impact on the entire sales work. "Whole vehicle companies want to grow and develop, it is bound to have a strong desire to control the engine resources, which is definitely a trend." The person in charge told reporters.

“In addition to the fierce market competition that has led companies to seize resources, the proportion of engines that occupy the cost of the entire vehicle has increased. Companies are increasingly attaching greater importance to the engine.” Tu Wenwang said that light-car companies are rushing to acquire engine resources. Without the establishment of an engine plant, the likelihood of success in light vehicles will be reduced.

"For example, the National III engine accounts for about 40% of the total vehicle cost. In other words, to buy a light passenger with a cost of 90,000 to 100,000 yuan, the engine accounts for about 40,000 to 50,000 yuan." Tu Wenwang believes that with the emission upgrade The cost of the engine will be higher.

"Low-grade cars do, if the engine meets the National III and National IV standards, the cost will certainly increase, but the upgrade space for the vehicle grade is very limited." The relevant person in charge of Chaochai Power believes that the purchasing power of high-end users is relatively high. When the vehicle price increases, this part of the user community is acceptable.

“More and more companies are concerned about the high-end light passenger market because of their high profits and strong user acceptance.” According to the person in charge of Chaochai Power, high-end development is definitely a trend.

In addition, diversified user needs must have diversified solutions to deal with. It is reported that in Foton Cummins's light vehicle products, users can choose SCR and EGR. “In the industry, there are disputes about the advantages and disadvantages of the two technical routes of SCR and EGR. Both of these technical routes have their own advantages and disadvantages. SCR can maximize the power of the engine and increase the fuel economy of the vehicle by 2% to 3%. However, the cost of exhaust gas aftertreatment is high. EGR is a relatively low-cost solution. The disadvantage is that it will cause a loss of engine power, and in fact it will result in additional fuel consumption.” Futian Cummins’s relevant person in charge explained: “Currently, Futian Cummins has made a reserve of these two technical routes, and users can choose the right solution based on their needs.”

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