As a game-breaker of Changan Automobile in the medium and large SUV market, UNI-K has been sought after by consumers since its listing. With the need for consumption upgrades and energy saving and emission reduction, hybrid models stand at the outlet and become a hot market segment, BYD DM-i and Great Wall Lemon DHT are the first to enter the game, based on which Changan UNI-K iDD with Blue Whale iDD hybrid system came into being.
As early as June 2021 at the Chongqing Auto Show, Changan Automobile released a 1.5T Blue Whale iDD plug-in hybrid system, 0-100km/acceleration time of 6s+, NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 0.8L/100km, power consumption of 5L/100km, pure electric endurance of 130km, comprehensive endurance of up to 1100km. It can be seen that the book data of the Changan 1.5T Blue Whale iDD plug-in hybrid system can be comparable to or even surpass the BYD DM-i super hybrid system.
Even if it already has a good strength, Chang'an Hybrid did not rush to start, but after half a year of brewing and polishing. On January 6, Changan Automobile's first hybrid model UNI-K iDD opened pre-sale, a total of 2 models, pre-sale prices of 176,900 yuan and 192,900 yuan, respectively, can be directly on the green card, is a full "0 anxiety" mixed SUV.
From the price point of view alone, the price of the UNI-K four-wheel drive version is comparable, compared with the BYD Tang DM-i price of 194,600-221,600 yuan, the price is also more close to the people, and the sword refers to the Great Wall WEY Macchiato PHEV and Song PLUS DM-i and other compact SUVs, which can completely carry out "dimensionality reduction strikes" and can also seize part of the fuel vehicle market share.
Relatively many brands choose to enter the compact SUV, Changan's first hybrid model is to cut in with medium and large UNI-K, which is not only determined by the product performance of UNI-K, but also a decision to meet market demand. According to the hybrid version of the model convention, Changan UNI-K iDD follows the boundless aesthetic design of the current model. After all, UNI-K is a new model this year, representing the trend of the UNI series and also in line with the positioning of hybrid models.
The design of the UNI-K borderless grille is already familiar, and the use of hexagonal matrix in a parametric manner, extending from the middle logo to the surrounding areas, presents a sense of technological fantasy; as well as the representative design elements of the UNI family such as starship headlights, through taillights, double high brake lights, bilateral four-out exhaust, black diffusers and automatic induction flat-out hidden door handles have been preserved.
Compared with the DM-i and Lemon DHT representative models, the Great Wall WEY Macchiato PHEV and the Song PLUS DM-i, Changan UNI-K iDD is very online in terms of appearance design, and the three have their own advantages. In fact, the appearance design is only aesthetically different, there is no better or worse, like is to like, do not like you say the sky, will not choose.
However, there is still a big gap between the body size and wheelbase. The Macchiato PHEV and Song PLUS DM-i are both compact SUVs, the Song PLUS DM-i body size: 4705×1890×1680mm, wheelbase 2765mm. Macchido is 4520×1855×1665mm, and the wheelbase is 2710mm.
Changan UNI-K iDD positioning is a medium and large SUV, body size 4865×1948×1690mm, wheelbase 2890mm, Changan UNI-K iDD in the body size and wheelbase are ahead of a position, in the same price of the premise, how to choose to believe that most people can make a wise choice. Even in the face of the Tang DM-i size of 4870 * 1950 * 1725mm, the wheelbase reached 2820mm, Changan UNI-K iDD wheelbase is also relatively excellent.
In order to distinguish it from the fuel version, the interior of Changan UNI-K iDD has been carefully designed, and the interior color scheme has become a contrasting design of Sen Hai Blue and Gray, and the new contrast design gives people a sense of freshness and is more in line with the positioning of the plug-in hybrid version. Changan UNI-K iDD is equipped with a large-size LCD instrument + 12.3-inch central control screen design, the overall look is staggered, very layered and scientific and technological.
It is worth mentioning that Changan UNI-K iDD adopts the HMI instrument of the scientific layout of "human factors", which is different from the traditional instrument, which will no longer distract the user's attention, ensure safety at the same time, and facilitate users to efficiently read important information such as power consumption, mileage, fuel saving and so on.
Since it is a PHEV model, the Blue Whale iDD hybrid system is a top priority. Changan UNI-K iDD hybrid system is composed of four parts: Blue Whale NE1.5T hybrid special engine, Blue Whale triple-clutch electric drive transmission, large-capacity PHEV battery and iDD intelligent control system, which can realize full-time OTA upgrade. At the same time, the new car can realize up to 8 power combination modes, including EV, HEV and i-X (Aichuang Space) to meet individual travel needs.
Among them, the 1.5T Blue Whale engine adopts new technologies such as Agile agile combustion system, intelligent thermal management system, Miller circulation, intelligent lubrication system and so on. The maximum power of the engine is 126 kW, the maximum torque is 260 Nm, the maximum power of the motor is 85 kW, and the maximum torque is 330 Nm, which matches the Blue Whale triple clutch electric drive gearbox.
As a two-ton medium and large SUV, the UNI-K iDD is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of up to 30.74 kWh, with a low fuel consumption of 5L/100km (NEDC), support for a pure electric cruising range of 130km, a comprehensive cruising range of 1100 km, a fuel consumption of 0.8L/100km (NEDC) per 100 km, and an acceleration time of 8.1 seconds. In addition, the whole series is equipped with 6.6kW AC fast charging and DC fast charging as standard, and supports 220V home charging function. UNI-K iDD can be charged anytime, anywhere, so you no longer have to worry about not finding a charging station.
It can be seen that the changan UNI-K iDD endurance performance has achieved a relatively excellent level, such as song PLUS DM-i long-endurance version of pure electric endurance of 110KM, battery capacity of only 18.3kWh; Tang DM-i long endurance version of pure electric life of 112km, battery capacity of 21.5kWh; Macchiato DHT-PHEV pure electric endurance of 11KM, battery capacity of 19.94kWh. Relatively speaking, Changan UNI-K iDD pure electric 130 km endurance advantage is obvious.
However, because the overall weight of the Changan UNI-K iDD reaches 2075kg and the battery capacity is larger, it is slightly higher in 0-100km/acceleration time and fuel consumption, which is also reasonable. It should be known that the BYD Tang DM-i long-endurance version of 0-100km / acceleration time is also 8.5s, the fuel consumption of the power is 5.5L, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as high as 1.2L. The upcoming LATTE DHT PHEV has reached 6L of fuel consumption.
The listing of Changan UNI-K iDD marks the official opening of the hybrid era of Changan Automobile, starting with a medium-sized SUV with a comprehensive endurance of 1100 kilometers, which is different from THE BYD DMi and the Great Wall Lemon DHT choice, but it is in line with the mainstream trend of current consumption upgrading and will help Changan Automobile continue to rise.