BYD Yuan PLUS has organized a tasting session for the media before this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, when we also released a live-action article on the car. Near the end of the year, finally waiting for the test drive of this car, what is it like to drive it? This is explained in more detail below.
Yuan PLUS is BYD e platform 3.0 the first A-class tide running SUV, the platform as an exclusive ev platform, equipped with the world's first eight-in-one power assembly, high integration, high power density, high efficiency, not only occupies small space, but also good performance; in addition, the new car is also equipped with a wide temperature range high efficiency heat pump system, in winter low temperature weather, make full use of the vehicle heat, reduce battery energy loss, low power can also achieve high endurance.
Before starting the test drive, let's first understand its power system, the metaPLUS is equipped with an AC permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 150kW and a peak torque of 310N·m, and the official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 7.3 seconds; equipped with 50.1kWh and 60.5kWh two capacities of lithium iron phosphate blade batteries, CLTC comprehensive operating range of 430km and 510km.
Our test drive was quite extensive, with urban roads, rugged mountain roads, urban expressways and highways. The starting adjustment of the meta PLUS is relatively soft, not as strong as the imaginary electric car, and the traffic light start makes people feel more stable. Of course, once the car moves, and then step on the accelerator a little, its strength will come out immediately, and the whole is still quite heeled.
Driving the meta PLUS in the urban area is quite easy, first of all, it is not large in body size, very suitable for wandering in the city; secondly, the power response of electric vehicles is not available in ordinary oil cars, it is very heeled, and the reaction of the electric door is exactly the same as the driver's idea; third, its steering wheel diameter is not large and very lightweight, and the winding road can also be easily coped with.
Leaving the city we came to the rugged mountain road, to cross the entire mountain, the maximum torque of 310 Nm of the yuan PLUS is fully exerted when climbing the mountain, as long as you dare to step, it has a strong sense of pushing back, and unlike fuel vehicles, deep on the electric door It has no noise, just feel the power. The dexterous steering wheel is also very good at controlling the multi-curved mountain road, but the overall adjustment of the chassis is more comfortable, which is not suitable for intense control, of course, it can give people a very relaxed feeling when the mentality is open.
On the expressway and high speed, the comfortable chassis tuning of the metaPLUS gives full play to the advantages, the joint of the wheel over the viaduct can basically filter the vibration to the non-disturbing, and when it is quickly passed through the undulating road, the front and rear independent suspension of the front and rear four connecting rods of the front McPherson can also be well dragged through the entire body, and will not let the carriage have a large jumping action. In terms of power, the acceleration ability in the middle is very strong, even if it is accelerated at a speed of 120km/h, its staying power is still sufficient.
After a day of test drives, I really like the dynamic setting of the metaPLUS, and its power is very strong for an A-class SUV. Although the overall design looks sporty, but in fact it is very comfortable, daily in a variety of road conditions are very relaxed, especially in the city, it can not be hurried, but also can be fast, you want to make it into any role it can meet.
MetaPLUS uses the Dragon Face 3.0 family design language in appearance, and if you look closely at its front face, you can indeed see the shadow of the dragon. The most significant feature of the new longyan aesthetic is the chrome decorative strip in the middle, and the "yuan" character logo in the middle seal body is matched with a cool light source, which can be lit when unlocked. The chrome strips are thinned and upturned on both sides like two dragon whiskers, and blend together perfectly with the headlights.
The headlights of the metaPLUS are officially called pterodactyl led combination headlights because of the design similar to three feathers on the inside. In order to keep up with the trend of the headlights, it is also designed with a through-type light strip, which will be more ceremonial when unlocked.
The decoration on both sides of the front bumper is very exaggerated, making the whole front face look more imposing, which is completely different from the cute feeling of dolphins and will make male consumers prefer it.
The length, width and height of the yuan PLUS are 4455×1875×1615 (mm), although the length is not long, but the wheelbase reaches 2720mm, with the design of the slip back and the swooping waist line, the side looks very sporty. In addition, the wing of the wind sports wheels is really pleasing to young people.
At the tail, the meta PLUS is equipped with a shark fin antenna and a large size spoiler, and the flying feather skimming through LED taillight is like an outstretched wing, while the middle running light strip is only 5mm wide, which looks very delicate.
In terms of appearance color, MetaPLUS provides five sports-related colors of surf blue, ski white, climbing gray, adventure green and parkour red, of which parkour red and adventure green are expected to be more pleasing to female consumers.
I personally think that the interior design of BYD Meta PLUS is more exciting than the exterior. Led by BYD's Global Interior Design Director MichelLe Paganetti, the interior is themed after a hormone-burst gymnasium.
The white part of the center console is very similar to human muscle fibers, and this design also extends to the sides of the door panel, giving people a strong feeling. And the material is imitation of the texture of suede, soft to the touch.
The design of the air conditioner outlet is like a dumbbell, which looks quite unique; in addition, the design of the door handle is very much like a gripper, and the integration of speakers and mood lights, the designer's whimsy really impressed me.
There is also a central armrest box that looks like a treadmill, and the electronic gear lever is inspired by a mechanical thrust bar. I personally think that the most especially is the string-type door panel decoration piece, which is connected to the horn, looks very much like a piano, plucks three "strings" can also make a sound, and it also has practical uses, which can be used to fix larger items.
Speaking of intelligence, everyone should be familiar with BYD, the meta PLUS is equipped with a 15.6-inch 8-core adaptive rotation suspension Pad, which integrates speech recognition, intelligent voice reminders, Bluetooth hands-free calls, Bluetooth mobile phone music, and car digital TV. In addition, the new car also provides Bluetooth key and mobile phone NFC car key, support remote control of the vehicle, etc. Of course, such a function as one-click automatic parking, everyone is not surprised.
Because the electric car has no engine, its cockpit can be leaned forward as much as possible, thus freeing up more space than the fuel car. The wheelbase of the Meta PLUS 2720mm provides plenty of space, the front integrated seats also provide good wrapping, and the seat can be adjusted electrically in 6 directions and the co-pilot in 4 directions.
The trunk space of the yuan PLUS is flat, the rear seats support a 4/6 ratio of split folding down, and there is a large storage compartment under the cover, so the luggage space and daily household carrying tasks are difficult to overcome.
The driving experience of electric vehicles is really good, the meta PLUS is easy and flexible to drive, and it is really good as a daily transportation tool. Another thing that is very praiseworthy is the design of this car, which is really different, maybe it can't please all people, but it is a good choice for consumers who like personality.
The new car emphasizes more sports and muscle in the design, and may be more pleasing to male consumers overall, but BYD has also launched two more pleasing colors for female consumers, Adventure Green and Parkour Red, and hopes to seize the female market in the department.
The new car will be officially pre-sold on New Year's Day, and the price is expected to be in the range of 130,000-160,000 yuan. For consumers who pre-sell more than 100,000 like electric SUVs, the yuan PLUS can be considered.
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