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2021 is the year of the outbreak of domestic hybrids, and BYD's DM-i series have become blockbusters. Great Wall WEY's Macchiato, Latte, and Red Rabbit have also launched DHT versions. Geely is not far behind, and recently launched the first model under the Thor power structure - Hoshigoku L Hi · X Hybrid Edition.
At present, only one configuration has been released for this car, with a pre-price of 173,700, that in the entire hybrid market, Hoshikoshi L Hi · At what level is X? What are the characteristics of its Thor hybrid technology, and is this car worth buying? Today we will talk about it.
Fuel consumption crushes Japanese competitors
Hoshigoshi L Hi· How does X do it?
How fuel-efficient can it be?
Hoshigoshi L Hi· The X is a gas-mixed model, that is, an unplugged hybrid. Many people have speculated whether Geely's hybrid is more like Toyota's THS or more like Honda's i-MMD. In the official publicity, in fact, there is no too detailed explanation of the technical route.
In fact, the oil mixture is not either THS, or i-MMD, in the case of the basic principle is similar, domestic brands also have their own innovation. Moreover, the actual effect is more important than the technical route. So today we will focus on what are the highlights of Geely's set of hybrids. If you are interested in the analysis of the technical route, we will sort it out in detail for you later.
Oil-electric hybrid models, because they can not be on the green card, can not be exempted from purchase tax, so its biggest selling points are actually only two: one is fuel saving; the other is the improvement of hybrid driving quality, including better response, lower noise and so on.
That Star Yue L Hi · How fuel-efficient can X be? The official fuel consumption score is 4.3L/100km, of course, it is difficult to achieve this level in actual normal driving, but if you want to run about 5L/100km, the problem should not be big. And this is basically equivalent to about half of the fuel version of the Star-Etsu L.
Even compared with the hybrid opponents, it is a good level. Under NEDC conditions, the fuel consumption of BYD Song PLUS DM-i is 4.5L/100km, and the fuel consumption of CR-V hybrid and RAV4 hybrid is 4.9L and 4.7L/100km, respectively.
Although there is a gap between NEDC fuel consumption and actual fuel consumption, after all, under the same standard, NEDC fuel consumption still has horizontal reference significance. So, Hoshikoshi L Hi · X's fuel consumption performance is at least not worse than its peers.
Thermal efficiency reached new heights
Since it is an unplugged hybrid, the only source of power is still burning oil, so no matter what technical solution the hybrid system adopts, it is crucial to improve the efficiency of the engine.
Hoshigoshi L Hi· Although the 1.5T engine on the X is based on the three-cylinder engine shared by Geely, Lynk & Co and Volvo, the structure has been deeply electrified: the crankshaft pulley train has been abolished, the operation mode has been changed to a miller cycle with higher compression ratio and higher efficiency, and with high-pressure direct injection and low-pressure EGR technology, the highest thermal efficiency has reached 43.32%, breaking the world record for the current mass-produced hybrid engine.
These technical terms do sound more awkward, and the simple understanding is that although it is still the three-cylinder machine, the work is different. In the past, it needed to bear a lot of things, and under different working conditions, it took into account power, fuel consumption, operation quality, etc. But now it only needs to work in its most efficient working conditions, and the rest is left to the motor to assist. Because of concentration, so the efficiency is also higher.
Added 3-speed transmission
In terms of gearboxes, or power coupling systems, Hoshikoshi L Hi · X also has its own characteristics. Honda's i-MMD and BYD's DM-i system have only one gear when the engine is directly driven. The DHT system of the Great Wall adopts a two-stop architecture. The Geely hybrid set added 3 gears.
So what is the use of this 3-stop structure? In fact, it is the same as the role of gear in the oil truck. With the addition of gearing, it is natural to adapt to a wider range of working conditions than a fixed gear ratio. In the high-speed state, it can be more fuel-efficient, and at low speed, the engine can intervene earlier, and the direct drive wheels will make the power better.
According to Geely, Hoshikoshi L Hi · With three gears, the X can enter the direct engine at a low speed of 20 km/h. Of course, at 20km/h, the engine involves direct drive, mainly from the performance point of view, not for fuel saving considerations, because this is not the efficient range of the engine.
Hoshigoshi L Hi· X3-speed hybrid electric drive transmission
When cruising at high speed, although it is the efficient range of the engine, but taking Honda's i-MMD as an example, it can enter the direct drive of the engine at 70km/h, but between 70-120km/h, it can only drive directly through a fixed gear, which is obviously not conducive to reducing fuel consumption.
And Hoshikoshi L Hi · X also has 3 gears available at high speed cruising and engine direct drive, which can further improve fuel consumption at high speed.
3-speed shift construction
Possible problems
The advantages of the 3-stop structure are obvious, but they will also bring three problems, the first of course is the increase in cost, the second is to make the complexity of the whole hybrid system higher, and the probability of failure will increase accordingly. The third is that there may be a setback during the shift.
Hoshigoshi L Hi· X test vehicle for endurance testing
Although the cost is more expensive, whether the price of the whole vehicle has a cost performance, we will talk about it below. As for reliability, it takes a certain amount of time to observe, and it is difficult to say at this time. And the shift will not be frustrated, waiting for us to have a test drive in a detailed experience for everyone. However, the feedback from other media friends is generally very smooth, and the basic feeling is not felt in the shifting process, because when the gear is shifted, the electric machine is assisted, and there is no power interruption, and there will be no setback.
Of course, the technical principle of this oil-electric hybrid is simple, but the bigger test is the control logic and reliability. And these two aspects are also the advantages of the two-field hybrid. So Hoshikoshi L Hi· X also needs to prove itself with actual performance after large-scale delivery.
And gasoline version of the Hoshikoshi L ratio
Is it worth buying?
There is not much difference between power and acceleration
But more responsive
After talking about technology, let's take a look at the cost performance of this car. As a hybrid version of the Hoshikoshi L, many people may not first compare it with other hybrid models, but first compare it with the fuel version of the Hoshikoshi L.
173,700, Hoshikoshi L Hi · The price of the X is basically equivalent to the fuel version of the four-wheel drive premium (the guide price is 175,200), due to the configuration level, the new car has not yet released information, we can only compare on the core powertrain for the time being.
First of all, Hoshikoshi L Hi · X does not have a four-wheel drive version, and the small partner who has a just need for four-wheel drive will pass this car.
Secondly, the Hoshigoshi L fuel version is all 2.0T four-cylinder engine, while the Hoshikoshi L Hi · X uses a 1.5T three-cylinder engine, although as a hybrid engine, the disadvantages of the three-cylinder engine in power and smoothness can be further compensated, but if it is clear that the three-cylinder engine cannot be accepted, there is no need to struggle.
Hoshigoshi L Hi· X side
At the power level, Hoshikoshi L Hi · The system of the X has a combined power of 180kW (about 245 hp), which is slightly higher than the 238 hp of the 2.0T high-power version. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds. It is comparable to the two-wheel drive low-power version of the Hoshikoshi L, slightly inferior to the high-power version.
It can be said that in terms of absolute power and acceleration performance, Hoshikoshi L Hi · The difference between the X and the fuel version of the Hoshikoshi L is not large. But as mentioned earlier, hybridization also leads to better responsiveness, which is the point that Hoshikoshi L Hi · X's advantage.
100,000 km
Save 30,000 yuan on oil money
Oil-mixed models often face a fuel-saving and not money-saving embarrassment, that star more L Hi · Will X have such a problem? According to the crowd test data of Bear's fuel consumption, the comprehensive working condition fuel consumption of the Hoshigoe L two-wheel drive version is 9.29L/100km, and the fuel consumption of the four-wheel drive version is 10.38L/100km. X has not yet publicly measured fuel consumption, but it is likely that the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers will be between 5-6 liters. Compared with the fuel version, which is also two-wheel drive, there will be a fuel consumption advantage of about 4 liters per 100 kilometers.
Data comes from Bear Fuel Consumption
Xingyue L hybrid version and gasoline version need to add 95 # gasoline, Beijing recently 95 # oil price of 7.6 yuan, for convenience, let's calculate 7.5 yuan. Hoshigoshi L Hi· X saves 400 liters of fuel per 10,000 kilometers compared to the two-wheel drive fuel version, saving 3,000 yuan. According to this calculation, after 100,000 kilometers, Hoshikoshi L Hi · The X will save 30,000 yuan in fuel costs compared to the two-wheel drive fuel version.
However, the price of the two-wheel drive version of the Hoshigoku L is 137,200-16.52 million, while the price of the hybrid version is 173,700. The configuration information of the hybrid version has not yet been announced, but it is predicted that it will be equivalent to the medium and high equipment of the gasoline version of the two-wheel drive model.
Hoshigoshi L Hi· X Interior
That is to say, in general, in the case of similar configurations, the hybrid version of the Hoshikoshi L is 10,000-20,000 more expensive than the gasoline version. However, as long as you drive 100,000 kilometers, you can save 30,000 yuan, which is generally cost-effective. And, the more you drive, the more cost-effective it will be.
If you take into account the advantages of hybrid in driving experience and NVH, then the advantages of the hybrid version of Hoshikoshi L are even greater.
and hybrid competitor ratio
Hoshigoshi L Hi· Is X worth buying?
In the same class and price point, Hoshikoshi L Hi · X's competitors are mainly BYD Song PLUS DM-i and Don DM-i, WEY's latte DHT, Honda CR-V hybrid and Toyota's RAV4 hybrid.
Among them, except for the BYD DM-i model, the rest of the competitors are unplugged oil-mixed versions. The BYD Song PLUS DM-i starts at 146,800, which is significantly better than the Star Yue L Hi· X should be low. Although the starting price of the Tang DM-i is slightly higher, reaching 189,800, considering that the DM-i model can be exempted from purchase tax, the Hoshikoshi L Hi · The price of X is actually between Song PLUS DM-i and Tang DM-i. So, we count both cars in the Hoshigoku L Hi · X's competitors.
We have sorted out the comparison of the power system of each model:
The hybrids are to be tested
Hoshikoshi L is more popular than lattes
Compared with latte DHT, the two sets of hybrids of Geely and great wall currently seem to have performed very well in parameters, but they also face the same problem, that is, without large-scale market inspection, consumer acceptance is far less than that of BYD DM-i.
In addition, as the hybrid of the Star Yue L and the hybrid of the latte, we can not only compare the two sets of hybrid systems, and the market recognition of the two cars themselves is also far from the same. Hoshikoshi L can be said to be hot, but latte can only be said to be tepid. So, while these two cars and these two sets of hybrids are good, I personally may prefer to choose Hoshigoshi L Hi · X。
There are charging piles to choose BYD
Charging is not convenient to select stars more L Hi · X
Compared with BYD Song PLUS and Tang's DM-i model, I think it is relatively easy to choose. Charging piles can be installed at home, or if charging is convenient, BYD's DM-i series is recommended. After all, if charging is convenient, then the daily commuting of these two cars can basically be driven as a fuel truck. At the same time, the DM-i system can also ensure that there is no endurance anxiety for long-distance travel.
If it is not convenient to install charging piles, or the charging facilities in the city are not very perfect, then choose the Hoshikoshi L Hi · X bar. First, we really don't have to spend money to increase the trouble of charging ourselves. Second, if charging is inconvenient, when the fuel truck is driven, the DM-i larger battery pack will become a burden.
Two fields hybrid
Win in word of mouth, lose in cost performance
As for the Toyota RAV4 dual engine and the Honda CR-V sharp hybrid, the main advantages are the guarantee of reliability and the reputation accumulated over the years. However, in addition, in terms of cost performance, power, configuration and other conveniences, it is not the opponent of domestic brands.
Taking cr-V hybrid as an example, not only the starting price has reached 209,800, but also the size and positioning of the whole vehicle are better than those of the Star More L Hi · X is half a notch lower. Look at the workmanship, materials, design, etc. of the interior, and Hoshikoshi L Hi · X doesn't seem to be a product of the times anymore.
CR-V hybrid interior
Of course, some people just pay more attention to reliability and word of mouth, and for them, the two fields of hybridization are certainly not wrong. If the reliability of Geely's hybrid set proves to be able to withstand the test after half a year to a year, then I think it must be more attractive to young people than the two-field hybrid.
Write at the end
Although the trend of electrification is becoming more and more obvious, the anxiety of battery life cannot be completely solved. Especially in the winter, the complaints of electric vehicle owners about the shrinking of battery life can be said to be endless.
At this time, the hybrid that can effectively reduce fuel consumption is more important. After all, the current hybrid can even cut fuel consumption in half compared to the fuel version. And 2021 is also the year of domestic hybridization.
At present, BYD DM-i has become famous, with double harvests of sales and word of mouth. And Geely's hybrid, the Great Wall's DHT, and even chery's and Chang'an's hybrid are still in the process of proving themselves to consumers and establishing word of mouth.
2021 is a year for BYD DM-i to flourish, but 2022 will be a year of more domestic hybrids, and it will also be a year for these new hybrids to be tested by the market and consumers. They are already good enough in terms of parameters and technology, so let me look forward to their actual performance.