Nowadays, when it comes to hybrid models, everyone will think of honda i-MMD hybrid system, Toyota THS hybrid system, Nissan e-POWER hybrid system, which can be said to add luster to Japanese brand models. When it comes to hybrid models or hybrid technologies of independent brands, only BYD's DM-i hybrid can compete with The Japanese series now, and its ultra-low fuel consumption, ultra-high endurance and relatively close price have made BYD DM-i models gain many fans.
However, on December 14, Geely officially released the news that the Thor Hybrid officially debuted, and the first model equipped with it was the Hoshigoku L. And Geely's set of hybrids has a striking number, its wisdom hi · The X Hybrid System engine has a thermal efficiency of 43.32%, surpassing the 41% thermal efficiency of Toyota Hybrid Technology and 43.04% of BYD's DM-i Super Hybrid, making it the most thermally efficient engine in the world.
The system consists of a 1.5TD/2.0TD hybrid engine and a DHT (1st gear transmission)/DHT Pro (3-speed transmission) hybrid transmission. This engine adopts four advanced technologies of high-pressure direct injection, supercharged intercooling, Miller cycle and low-pressure EGR, which makes its thermal efficiency reach the industry-leading position, surpassing the thermal efficiency of THE BYD DM-i super hybrid engine.
As another core of this system, the DHT Pro is the world's first mass-produced 3-speed hybrid transmission, far exceeding the Japanese brand of planetary gear transmission and 1-speed transmission, and by-one Qin PLUS DM-i is currently equipped with a 1-speed transmission. The 3-speed hybrid transmission means a faster and smoother power delivery.
According to the manufacturer, the Raytheon power series model can enter the parallel mode at a speed of more than 20km per hour to achieve an easy start, which is far lower than the parallel speed of at least 70km in the Japanese hybrid, and the system efficiency is increased by 20%.
The economical fuelability of such a HEV's oleo-electric power system reminds me of BYD Qin PLUS DM-i's 3.8L 100-kilometer fuel consumption, which has a high compression ratio of 15.5:1 and a thermal efficiency of 43.04% for EGR exhaust gas recirculation. Nowadays, Geely Thor hybrid and BYD DM-i put together, one is oil-electric hybrid, one is plug-in hybrid, although the two are not contrasted, but from the perspective of fuel economy, Geely's Thor power seems to save fuel more obviously, of course, this is only official data, as for how this hybrid performs on the Geely Star L, it depends on the real car test.
In any case, the Thor Hybrid system will become a big boost to the Geely Star Yue L. From the sales point of view, in November this year, the Xingyue L sold 11,083 vehicles, and since its listing in late July, the total sales volume has reached more than 40,000 vehicles, with an average monthly sales of more than 10,000 vehicles, which can be said to be a dark horse in the SUV market. Geely's choice of Hoshigoku L as the first model to carry the Thor Hybrid will undoubtedly reduce its fuel consumption and bring more choices to consumers.
According to geely automobile's plan, Thor Hi · The X hybrid assembly will be gradually installed on more than 20 models, and the first model, Hoshigoku L Thor Hi· The X Hybrid will go on sale later this month.
From the design point of view, Hoshikoshi L Thor Hi · The appearance of the X hybrid version is not much different from the ordinary fuel version of the Hoshikoshi L, but the front face part has a certain distinction and the recognition is high enough, because the front face of the hybrid version of the model adopts a new shape, and the interior of the network and the Geely car logo have a lighting effect. The shape of the rear is basically the same as the fuel version, but similar to other hybrid vehicles, a hybrid logo is added to the tail of the hybrid version. In terms of size, it is consistent with the fuel version.
As for the power combination part, the Hoshigoshi L hybrid model is equipped with a 1.5T hybrid special engine with a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 225 N·m. The official claim is that the hybrid version of the Xingyue L 100 km comprehensive fuel consumption is only 4.3 liters, and the cruising range can reach 1300 km when full of oil and electricity. Such fuel consumption and endurance performance, many people are still relatively satisfied, from the data point of view, it is indeed able to compete with BYD DM-i models.
In the future, Zhiqing Hi · X power system will gradually be installed in Geely's "star character generation", such as Xingyue, Xingyue L, Xingrui these models, due to more efficient engines, the current data compared to BYD DM-i super hybrid is more than enough, as for sales and fame can exceed BYD's reputation and volume in the hybrid market for many years, it will take time to prove.
In general, the Star More L Hybrid Version as a hybrid version based on the Star More L, the car's internal and external design and The Star More L also maintain a high degree of consistency, in terms of configuration, power and endurance is different from the Star More L, which with the Help of the Raytheon Hybrid System, it has obtained better fuel economy and endurance performance, although the pricing will be higher than the fuel version, but if the pricing is appropriate, with the hot selling Star More L, the Star More L Hybrid will still have a certain market.
As for the market, there are not many HEV models on the market at present, the main competitors of the Star Yue L Raytheon Hybrid Edition are Honda, Toyota dual engine models, and BYD models, for this hybrid system, it cannot be directly said that the Star More L Raytheon Hybrid Version is stronger than the competitors, but the thermal efficiency of the hybrid is indeed very high, but the brand power is not as good as the joint venture competitors, after all, in the case of the same price, more people will still consider the joint venture.
And if you have to compare it with BYD's DM-i super hybrid system, I think Thor Hi · The X's 1.5T hybrid-specific engine is indeed superior in terms of thermal efficiency. In addition, BYD's DM-i super hybrid system is an electric-based, engine-supplemented electromix architecture, but the disadvantage of plug-in hybrid is that it needs to be charged, can not be driven away anytime and anywhere, and there is a high cost of battery and motor maintenance in the later stage. Geely's set is mainly based on the engine, supplemented by electricity, and brings more economical fuel consumption performance with the high thermal efficiency of the engine and the motor fit.
Of course, these are only a very one-sided comparison, really to measure whether a hybrid system is powerful enough, but also to see how the next Geely launched the real car performance. But the hybrid technology, in the final analysis, is to achieve lower fuel consumption, on the whole, I personally think that Geely's Thor hybrid will be more popular than BYD DM-i.