Since seeing the BYD DM-i super hybrid in the market, other manufacturers have been unable to sit still, and have also launched hybrids, such as Chery's Kunpeng DHT and Changan's iDD hybrid, which have also attracted attention in the market. In 2022, these two systems have been mass-produced and loaded, and the Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ and UNI-K iDD to be introduced today are the first models of their respective hybrids.
Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+
Price: 15.18-16.58 million yuan
Although it is a hybrid model, the new car still continues the fuel version of the Tiggo 8 PLUS design language, which also shows that the market is still very recognized for this model. The large-size grille on the front face is covered with dot matrix decoration, and the visual effect is very special, with a 3D stereoscopic feeling. The two-sided daytime running lights are arranged in a double "L" shape, which not only increases the impact, but also improves the recognition at night. The lower bracket is rich in layering, and the entire front face is shaped more stable and domineering. The side lines are simple and smooth, and although the shape is more conventional, it is better than enough to look at. The charging connector is set in the front fender area. The tail light uses a full LED light source, the Chery LOGO is replaced by letters, and the lower surround is a silver diffuser, which is double out of the exhaust on both sides, and the sports atmosphere is excellent.
Entering the car, Chery's iconic dual screen brings a very good technology atmosphere, the car machine has built-in a variety of applications with high frequency of use, after getting on the car, there is no need to take out the mobile phone to connect, as long as it is operated on the screen. The air conditioning panel is also fully touch-controlled, but the physical buttons are still retained near the operator station, which is more realistic to use. In terms of size, the Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ is 4722*1860*1747mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2710mm, positioning medium-sized SUVs.
In terms of power, the Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ uses a plug-in hybrid system composed of 1.5T engine + motor, with a combined maximum power of 240kW, a peak torque of 565Nm, and an acceleration time of 7 seconds per 100 kilometers. The ternary lithium battery has a capacity of 19.27 kWh and the NEDC pure electric cruising range is 100 km.
Changan UNI-K iDD
Pre-price: 17.69-192,900 yuan
With the same idea as the Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+, the UNI-K iDD is also in line with the fuel version of the model design. The borderless grille on the front face looks sci-fi, and the "Y" type daytime running lights are equally recognizable. The side window lines are positioned relatively high to make the body look taller, and the concealed door handles provide more ceremonial. The rear of the car uses the popular through-type taillights to further stretch the transverse visual width, with a large black diffuser at the bottom and rectangular exhaust ports on both sides.
The layout of the car is also the same as the fuel version, the layered cockpit is in line with the aesthetics of the current young people, and the dashboard is composed of three LCD screens, which not only highlights the atmosphere of science and technology, but also increases the efficiency of reading information. In addition, as the flagship of the UNI series, a large number of soft materials are used in the car, and the sense of premium is very strong. In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4865*1948*1690mm, and a wheelbase of 2890mm, positioning a mid-size SUV.
In terms of power, the UNI-K iDD is equipped with a hybrid system composed of 1.5T Blue Whale engine + electric motor, and there is also a 6-speed three-clutch electric drive transmission. Among them, the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 122kW, the motor power is 85kW, the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 8.1 seconds, and the pure electric mileage of NEDC is 130km.
summary
A circle to see, the two plug-in hybrid models have a good product strength, and their prices are much lower than the joint venture camp, if the future listing after the consumer recognition, this is bound to be a breakthrough in the field of independent brand hybrid. If you choose one of the two cars, you can choose Tiggo 8 PLUS Kunpeng e+ for power priority, and you can consider UNI-K iDD for space priority.