According to the latest data from the Association of Passenger Vehicles, the retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles in December 2021 reached 475,000 units, an increase of 128.8% year-on-year, while the retail sales of 2021 reached 2.989 million units, an increase of 169.1% year-on-year. It can be seen how rapid the development of new energy vehicles will be in 2021, especially the growth rate of hybrid models.
In order to seize the auto market in 2022, independent, joint venture brands, and even luxury brands, the new technologies and new models recently released are almost all hybrid models. For consumers, at the moment when the Spring Festival is approaching, it is time to buy a new car for the New Year. Today, I recommend three hybrid models with high attention for your reference.
WEY MOCHA DHT-PHEV
Mocha DHT-PHEV is the first model in the Weipai 0 anxiety intelligent electric category, which has previously opened a pre-price of 299,000-31.50 million yuan, and a total of 2 models have been launched. In terms of appearance, the design of the fuel version model is basically followed, the shape of the front face is very public, and the interior of the large-size grille is embellished by chrome dot matrix elements of different lengths, plus the sharp LED headlight group, which is very eye-catching, and a blue decorative strip is added inside the headlamp to highlight its new energy model identity. With a length, width and height of 4875/1960/1690 mm and a wheelbase of 2915 mm, it is a medium-sized SUV with a larger size.
In terms of interior, the 14.6-inch central control screen + 9.2-inch full LCD instrument + 9-inch air conditioning control panel composed of a triple screen makes the entire interior very sci-fi. The central control screen is equipped with the newly launched Xiaowei Classmate 2.0, and the voice function is fully upgraded, which can realize visible speaking, 20 seconds of continuous dialogue, contextual understanding, etc. In terms of configuration, there are new adaptive laser headlights, electronically controlled active suspension, 7 NVH mute technology, NAPPA leather seats, HARMAN infinity audio, exclusive fragrance system and other cross-level luxury experiences. At the same time, it is also equipped with intelligent driving configurations such as HWA high-speed driving assistance and NOH intelligent pilot assistance.
In terms of power, under the support of intelligent DHT, Mocha DHT-PHEV uses a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a motor, in which the maximum power of the engine is 115kW, and the maximum power of the front/rear drive motor is 135kW, which is matched by a DHT gearbox. In terms of batteries, the PHEV battery equipped with 39.67kWh of power can achieve an ultra-long pure electric endurance of 204km under WLTC conditions, reaching the best of the same level of products in the market. At the same time, it also has a comprehensive endurance of more than 1000km, the four-wheel drive version of the model can achieve zero hundred acceleration of 4.8 seconds, and the fuel consumption is only 5.55L/100km, which really achieves the balance of performance and energy consumption, bringing 0 anxiety to the smart travel life.
Volvo 2022 S90 T8
If there is a luxury brand, the most low-key and the most stylish, there is no doubt that Volvo has a place. This brand from Northern Europe has its own unique insistence on design language and car culture, and its pursuit of minimalist design and insistence on extreme safety make its logo stand out among many luxury brands. The S90 T8 is Volvo's medium and large sedan, and it is also an important sales force for Volvo in China's new energy vehicle market, and has recently ushered in a new model listing.
On January 17, the 2022 S90 T8 was officially launched, with a total of 2 models launched, priced at 499,990-61.39 million yuan, which is consistent with the current model. Compared with the current model, the main power system is upgraded, such as the 2.0T engine increased from 223kW to 228kW, the drive motor power increased from 65kW to 107kW, and the motor torque increased from 240N·m to 309N·m. The maximum output power of the plug-in and mixing system is increased from 288kW to 335kW, the peak torque is increased from 640N·m to 709N·m, and the zero hundred acceleration time is 4.9 seconds, which is the leading position in the same class.
In terms of battery, the battery has also been upgraded, the capacity has been increased from 11.6kWh to 18.8kWh, and the cruising range has also been upgraded to 75km. On the basis of retaining the original advantages, the 2022 S90 T8 has upgraded the engine power, motor power, battery capacity and mileage, so that it not only has stronger power, but also takes into account longer endurance, further enhance the driving experience, enhance the competitiveness of the product, this practice is worthy of recognition.
BYD-Song MAX DM-i
To say that in the new energy vehicle market, which brand is most favored by consumers, BYD is definitely at the top of the list, and it can be seen from the monthly sales performance that BYD is popular in the new energy vehicle market. On January 15, as an MPV model under the BYD Dynasty series, Song MAX DM-i officially opened the pre-price of 146,800-17.38 million yuan, and launched a total of 5 models. In terms of appearance, the front face adopts a high-tech LED headlight group, with a huge air intake grille, which makes the look and feel of the whole vehicle very stunning. The rear of the car adopts a new style of through-type taillights, with a more delicate under-the-wall, which further improves the look and feel of the whole vehicle.
In terms of interior, the full LCD dashboard, with a large size central control screen, makes the sense of technology of the whole vehicle very strong. The three-frame multi-function steering wheel, decorated with silver trim strips, is more exquisite and atmospheric, and the unique shape of the electronic gear gives the driver and occupants a more comfortable sense of control. The configuration is also very rich, including on-board Bluetooth, automatic emergency braking, automatic parking, electric tailgate, lane keeping assist, tire pressure monitoring, 360-degree panoramic image, etc., which fully meet daily needs.
In terms of power, as part of the highlight of the new car, it is equipped with a DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor, in which the maximum power of the engine is 81 kW, the peak torque is 135N·m, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers is only 7.9 seconds. In terms of batteries, it is equipped with a blade lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 8.3kWh and 18.3kWh, and has two endurance options of 51km and 105km, of which the long-lasting model has a comprehensive endurance of up to 1090km at full fuel and full power, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 4.4L. Overall, BYD Song MAX DM-i has a good performance in terms of appearance, interior, power, fuel economy, etc., and there are few opponents in the same class.
Uncle Che summed up
The above three new cars have both sedans, SUVs and other common models, and MPV, which is more practical models, they not only have a high cost performance in the same level, but also relative to ordinary fuel vehicles, plug-in models also have some "special treatment", such as in the limited brand, limited "double limit" city, they can be green card, no lottery, free purchase tax, for consumers to save a lot of costs, very suitable for the New Year to drive home. Finally, I don't know which one you like the most? Of course, good cars are certainly not only these three models, today is only to share some of them, if you want to know more about new cars, please continue to pay attention to the car uncle.