As the first model to adopt the "Dragon Face" dragon face design, song MAX once launched, it subverted the Chinese people's cognition of BYD cars, and then BYD's brand image has also been greatly improved. With good design laying the foundation and new energy technology as the core, BYD soon ushered in the "rising period" and quickly became the hegemon of domestic new energy vehicles.
After the launch of SongMAX for about 4 and a half years, the Song MAX new energy (hereinafter referred to as Song MAX DM-i) model equipped with "DM-i Super Hybrid" is finally about to usher in the market, which not only adds some technical configurations, but also has a high "playability". So compared to Song MAX, what are its highlights? Can you beat your opponents and be recognized by consumers? With these questions in mind, let's take a look at our comparison and analysis.
The "upgrade roof" is very special, and the material is more advanced than song MAX
BYD Song MAX DM-i "Normal Edition" appearance and Song MAX is almost no different, although the shape we are already familiar with, but it still looks stylish, elegant, exquisite, in line with the aesthetics of people of all ages.
The biggest difference between the "upgrade roof" and the Song MAX is that it protrudes a hatch on the roof, which looks a bit similar to the roof rack of the station wagon, but this "upgrade roof" is integrated with the body, which looks very personal and special.
In terms of interior, BYD Song MAX DM-i cockpit design and Song MAX are consistent, but in some interior panel textures, color matching, steering wheel style, and configuration, there are great improvements and more grades. Song MAX DM-i still has 6-seater and 7-seater models to choose from, of which the "upgraded roof" model is 6-seater. The body size of the Song MAX DM-i is not much changed, the length is still 4710mm, the wheelbase reaches 2785mm, but the body height of the "upgraded roof" Song MAX DM-i reaches 1880mm, and the vertical space in the car is more spacious.
Similar to Jiaji PHEV products, but Trumpchi M6 sales are high, rush them both?
After looking at the main differences with BYD Song MAX, let's take a look at the main competitors of Song MAX DM-i. From the product point of view, it is the closest to geely Jiaji PHEV, which belongs to the plug-and-mix MPV.
Geely Jiaji PHEV adopts a 1.5T plug-in mixing system, matching 7 wet-proof dual clutch, pure electric cruising range of 82km, the lowest state of charge fuel consumption of 5L/100 km, the system comprehensive power of 190kW, the power is very strong. Song MAX DM-i is equipped with a DM-i plug-in hybrid system composed of 1.5L engine + electric motor, with a pure electric endurance of 51km and 105km, a minimum fuel consumption of 4.4L/100km/ and an acceleration of 0-100km/h for 7.9 seconds. With full power and full fuel, the comprehensive endurance of both NEDC vehicles exceeds 1000km.
In terms of power and fuel consumption, Geely Jiaji PHEV and Song MAX DM-i have their own advantages, but Song MAX DM-i supports fast charging function, which can complete the charge from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes, so the convenience of using the car is better.
In addition, among the products in the same class, the best-selling Trumpchi M6 is also a rival that Song MAX DM-i cannot ignore. As a more traditional family MPV, Trumpchi M6 is equipped with a 1.5T engine, the maximum horsepower is 169 horses, matching 6MT, 6AT, 7DCT transmission, other aspects of the performance are very balanced, the main advantages are spacious, flexible seats, loading capacity is also very good. Therefore, in the future, including Geely Jiaji PHEV and Trumpchi M6, it will become a competitor of Song MAX DM-i.
With "dark horse" potential, the fun-loving family prefers Song MAX DM-i?
As a new car launched in 2022, BYD Song MAX DM-i has smart, technology, life and other labels that young people like, and the whole series is equipped with DiLink 4.0 (4G) intelligent network connection system; the executive version is equipped with a 15.6-inch adaptive rotating Pad central control screen; intelligent cloud service functions are not absent, mobile phone remote control, full-scene digital key and other functions are equipped.
In addition, BYD Song MAX DM-i is also equipped with a driving assistance system, full-speed adaptive cruise, tire pressure display, 6 airbags, blade batteries and other driving and safety aspects of the configuration, coupled with the "DM-i super hybrid", Song MAX DM-i's low car cost, as well as cutting-edge technology configuration advantages are undoubtedly the same level of leadership, which is very important for a home MPV.
Therefore, BYD Song MAX DM-i is likely to become the largest "dark horse" in the 2022 household MPV, after all, with BYD's current influence and reputation in new energy vehicles, as well as as the special identity of the plug-and-mix MPV, it is believed that it will be easy to get recognition from young families. More importantly, under the higher requirements, young people's calls for MPV to have "travel" attributes are also getting higher and higher. In this regard, the space improvement brought by the "upgraded roof" model greatly meets the needs of users for outings/outdoor camping, coupled with the help of BYD's "black technology" VTOL mobile power station function, which can discharge household loads, the maximum power is 3.3kW, and outdoor camping will become simpler, which is also not available in other MPVs.
summary:
For young users who love to play, BYD Song MAX DM-i can be said to be "tailor-made" for them. Unlike the traditional MPV that only meets daily needs in terms of space and comfort, Song MAX DM-i has carried out "special" upgrades in technology, life and other aspects, and the "upgraded roof" and VTOL mobile power station can make travel/camping more comfortable. At the same time, "DM-i Super Hybrid" can also meet the needs of most families traveling in the city, reduce travel costs, and improve travel quality. Therefore, as long as Song MAX DM-i can have a sincere pricing, it is likely to become the fastest "dark horse" in MPV in 2022, let's wait and see.