In recent years, with the development of society and changes in policies, most car companies have begun to transform to electrification. However, for multi-member families, in addition to being able to get a "green card", a large SUV with a large space is particularly important. Although there are many options for pure electric medium-sized SUVs with large space in the current new energy market, there are still many groups facing problems such as charging difficulties and mileage anxiety, and have not yet been fully recognized. Therefore, some plug-in hybrid models that can burn both oil and electricity meet these conditions and are more acceptable than the former. Below is a Chery's latest Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+, see what are the highlights of the new car?
Appearance: Basically consistent with the fuel version style
The new car debuted at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, and from the naming point of view, it is highly consistent with the Tiggo 8 PLUS fuel version model on sale, with only minor changes in styling.
If from the appearance, its overall outline and fuel version are highly similar, the network still adopts a similar dot matrix design, from top to bottom gradually become larger, very recognizable. The surrounding area is decorated with a large area of chrome, and there is no lack of fashion sense in addition to being domineering.
The LED headlights on both sides are sharply shaped, and two L-shaped day running light groups are integrated inside. In addition to functions such as LED daytime lights, automatic headlights, and adaptive near and far lights, high-end models are also equipped with follow-up steering.
The body side shape and size are consistent with the fuel version, which is still traditional compared with some new energy models, but I personally accept it. As a family car, practicality first, followed by the appearance, of course, the side of this car is not too monotonous, waist line design enhances a good sense of power. In addition, the front fender is equipped with a slow charging interface, and the general hybrid model can only use slow charging, so it is better to have a charging pile at home for friends who like PHEV models.
The line design of the tail has not changed significantly, and the same shape is full and powerful, equipped with Chery's English LOGO in the middle, while the tail light has also been blackened, with flowing water turn signals, and the effect is brilliant after lighting. In addition, the Kunpeng e+ logo has been added to the rear of the car, and a blue style has also been adopted to highlight the identity of new energy models.
The live-action two-wheel drive version features 18-inch five-spoke wheels with a sophisticated two-tone design and Cooper 235/55 R18 tires.
Interior: The sense of technology is still very strong
Coming to the car, the overall design of the new car is relatively simple, the large area of leather wrapping is very thick, and the three-screen design composed of the double screen of the center console + the air conditioning control screen under the center console is full of science and technology.
The steering wheel has a three-spoke shape and is very comfortable to hold, with multi-function buttons on both sides, ACC adaptive cruise buttons integrated in the left area, and the right area for controlling the multimedia system.
The full LCD instrument is a more popular configuration today, the new car is no exception, in different driving modes can have different themes, but also with the central control screen linkage, such as the navigation into the dashboard, so that it will look more convenient.
The dual screen not only brings outstanding visual effects, but also has a good performance in human-computer interaction. Equipped with Xiaoqi Intelligent Butler 3.0 system, with deep learning, cloud life interconnection, natural language interaction three major functions, the whole series is equipped with Beidou + GPS dual-mode navigation, but also pre-installed hybrid model app, you can monitor the energy flow at any time.
Air conditioning control interface it is independent and central control screen, interface design at a glance, temperature and air volume adjustment of these commonly used functions, can be operated with physical buttons, in the sense of science and technology and practicality to achieve a balance.
In terms of configuration, in addition to the central control screen with regular entertainment functions, such as online listening to songs, radio, navigation and weather query and so on. It also features an 8-speaker SONY sound, 360-degree panoramic imagery, and a panoramic sunroof.
Space experience: Totally adequate for everyday home use
The new car has a wide range of seat functions, starting with a textured leather wrap and excellent ride comfort. At the same time, the front seats are equipped with electric adjustment, and the passenger seat is equipped with the boss button.
As mentioned at the beginning, large space is the main consideration of home consumers, and we have tested the experience. The real-shot Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ two-wheel drive version adopts a seven-seat layout of "2+3+2", taking the 174cm tall experiencer as an example, adjusting the front seat to the lowest state, which can obtain the remaining space of one punch + four fingers.
Front space demo
Second row of space demos
Third row of space demos
Keep the front seats unchanged, and when you get to the second row, you still have a good head and legs. In the third row, after keeping the second row of seats slid to the end, the ride was a bit awkward, so in order to make the third row of passengers' legs comfortable, it was necessary to unify the second row of seats with more than one punch, and the usual emergency was still completely enough.
Luggage space in normal condition
Recline the space in the trunk
Storage space display
For a 7-seater model, its interior space can be guaranteed due to the advantages of large size. Under normal conditions, the trunk still has a good loading capacity, and can also be combined with the second and third row seats to be lowered horizontally to improve space utilization. In addition, the storage performance is also very rich, in addition to the common storage compartment design, the bottom of the central control also adopts a hollow design to store mobile phones or some small items.
Powertrain: 1.5T turbocharged engine + dual motors
In terms of power, the Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ is equipped with a hybrid system composed of 1.5T turbocharged engine + dual motors, and is available in four-wheel drive version. The maximum power of the engine is 115 kW, and the peak torque is 230 N·m. According to the manufacturer, the maximum input torque of the system can reach 510N·m, and the maximum output torque reaches 4000N·m. The other two-wheel drive model accelerates 7s per 100 kilometers, while the four-wheel drive model is only 4.9s, the comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 1 liter per 100 kilometers, and the neDC cruising range is 100 kilometers in pure electric mode.
In addition, the new car has the first three-speed DHT in the same class, the engine can be intelligently combined with the motor, can achieve 9 working modes, 11 driving road conditions, including starting, low and medium speed, high speed, overtaking, red light, congestion and ice and snow, etc., to cope with different scenes of road conditions automatic switching; also provide EV, HEV-Normal, HEV-Sport three power modes, according to the driver's free choice.
Full text summary: In the diversified new energy market, there are pure electric models and hybrid models. Among them, hybrid models are currently the most common PHEV, because it can be built based on the base of fuel vehicles, which is relatively easier to design. Although we can see that the design of the new car has not changed much from the fuel version of the Tiggo 8 PLUS, the new car inherits the advantages of the large space and strong sense of technology of the fuel vehicle, and it does not have much impact on consumers.
The most important thing is to enjoy the new energy license policy, for some restricted cities, eager for a friend who can meet long-distance driving without worrying about urban transportation, it can be described as the best of both worlds. Of course, the pressure on new cars in the future is also relatively large, before there is BYD Tang DM, after there is a Star Yue L Raytheon series and other products are not bad, then in the end whether the new car can be surprisingly successful, let us wait for the price of January 14 to be announced.