Nowadays, many consumers are more interested in plug-in hybrid models, because this type of power model can meet more requirements of consumers, such as both to enjoy the pure electric model restrictions and purchase tax policy, but also to avoid battery life anxiety, the key is that after the motor assist, the vehicle performance is also much stronger than simply relying on the engine drive, if the price is not too expensive at this time, is it not more worth considering than the pure fuel version? Especially for consumers living in first- and second-tier cities, this is simply the best choice, because the limit is already a prerequisite factor, pure electric models can not meet the long endurance requirements, plug-in hybrid models just have both.
So today we found a plug-in hybrid model, which is the 5 series PHEV version from BMW Brilliance, which can be called another "hard dish" model under BMW. As a luxury medium and large sedan, after adding the motor, can it still meet consumer expectations? Like the fuel version, has it become a sales benchmark for the same level? First of all, the price part, the 2022 models currently on sale have a total of 6 models to choose from, but in fact there are only three configuration versions, because after the listing of the 2022 models in August this year, there was another revision in October, the price of the two versions is exactly the same, both are 49.99-53.69 million yuan, and some areas also give about 50,000 terminal discounts, so the price of the bare car is equivalent to the high-power version of the BMW 5 Series fuel version. Today, let's take a closer look at the introductory version 2022 revamped 535Le Deluxe Suite Edition.
Since the price is acceptable to most consumers, it is up to you to see if the PHEV version can bring more surprises than the fuel version, and let's analyze it from the power first, because this is also the main difference between the two. From the naming point of view, 535Le compared to the previously listed 530Le, is obviously a power improvement, this change is because the current new car using 11.7kWh battery pack, the mid-term redesign will be reduced after the name reduction, after all, the number can be more obvious to show the focus. After the use of a larger capacity battery pack, the new car pure electric mileage reached 95km, which is one of the most pure electric endurance models in the plug-in hybrid version, to know that the overseas version is only 65km, and the extra 30km is enough to meet the daily commute of most car owners in the city for one or two days.
As for the engine, it is the familiar 525Li with the same powertrain, the 2.0T B48 engine has a maximum power of 184 horsepower, but after cooperating with the motor, the system has a comprehensive maximum power of 215kW, the system has a comprehensive maximum torque of 420N·m, and then matches the 8AT gearbox, even if there is no four-wheel drive system, but the acceleration experience is obviously better than 530Li, because there are significant advantages in parameters. Like this test drive, the sense of acceleration is much faster than the 530Li, the smooth and explosive force when starting, for a while I thought I was driving a pure electric model, and the measured 100 km/h acceleration was 6.7 seconds. At this time, the 8AT gearbox is still conscientious, the tube is fiercely driving or the urban area is following the car, the rhythm control is quite good, and there are a variety of driving modes to choose from, like the pure electric mode The maximum speed can reach 140km/h.
Then there is our test drive mileage of about 100km, although the data obtained is not authoritative, but the comprehensive fuel consumption performance of 100 kilometers as low as 1.5L is still unexpected, not to mention that 500,000 consumers who buy cars do not pay attention to fuel consumption, can you save a little? In addition, there is a point, that is, the 535Le model is equipped with air suspension as standard, and the top version of the 5 Series fuel version does not have this treatment, this suspension is in the comfort mode, the filter shock is soft and heavy, the sense of premium is very sufficient, the higher speed can also be well resolved through the larger ditch, and the Sprot mode is somewhat tough, it is difficult to feel that this is a C-class car that is more than 5 meters long when cornering.
Finally, look at the design part, this test drive is measured as the 535Le luxury suit version, but you can also choose the M sports suite version, which is also a highlight added after the mid-term redesign, which can meet the consumer's requirements for the classic sense of luxury, but also solve the young consumers' dislike of the old-fashioned and stable visual requirements. However, personally feel that the luxury version is also good, for car owners over the age of 40 is more likely to show a calm side, and then say that the 5 series after the mid-term redesign, the sense of fashion itself is not bad, like the double L-type LED daytime running lights, as well as the grille with larger gaps, all of which bring excellent recognition.
As for the size part, it is also consistent with the height of the 5 series fuel version, the length of the car is more than 5.1 meters, the wheelbase is also more than 3.1 meters, to meet the space demand is not a problem, the general home is naturally more than enough, business reception can also be easily satisfied. Unfortunately, the seat configuration is not rich, this luxury set version only has the front seat heating, even if the top is only ventilated, and the rear seat heating needs to be optional, fortunately, the seat itself is filled soft enough, and willing to spend money on the panoramic sunroof of the starry sky top, the rear entertainment system and harman Kardon 16 speaker sound and other luxurious configurations, which are not worse than the 7 Series atmosphere.
Summary: In fact, the design has never been the difference between plug-in hybrid models and fuel version models, they are more focused on power, and the 5 Series PHEV version and the fuel version, in the dynamic performance is indeed different, such as the market's first-class pure electric endurance and excellent mechanical literacy, as well as the fuel version of the model does not have the configuration, so that it is not only to bring you a green card so simple.