[Aika Car New Car Review Original]
In the summary of Chinese brand pure electric heavy new cars, traditional manufacturers and new power manufacturers can be described as a hundred flowers, and in addition to pure electric vehicle models, hybrid models are also the focus of Chinese brands in the past two years, in 2021, many car companies have released their own hybrid platforms, and launched corresponding models. And this year, the heat of hybrid models is still unabated, so in this article we will summarize the hybrid blockbuster new cars that Chinese brands are about to launch.
◆ BYD Destroyer 05
Destroyer 05 is the first model in the warship series of BYD Marine Network, in which the SUV model is named "Cruiser", the MPV model is named "Landing Ship", and the sedan model is named after "Destroyer". The Destroyer 05 made its debut during the Guangzhou Auto Show, positioned as a compact sedan and is expected to be available in the first quarter of this year.
In fact, the destroyer 05 can also be seen as a sister model of the Qin PLUS DM-i, which is equivalent to BYD also coming up with a "two-car strategy", but it does not make things clear. The destroyer 05 has a length, width and height of 4780*1837*1495mm, and a wheelbase of 2718mm, which is basically the same as the Qin PLUS DM-i. Although the body size is not much different, the difference in appearance is still obvious.
From the appearance alone, the destroyer 05 has been completely different from BYD's existing "longyan" design, but uses a new set of design styles, the application of borderless grille makes the front of the car more imposing, with the full LED headlight group and through-led led light strip, so that the front of the car is very recognizable. The side adopts a coupe body design, and the front low and rear high body posture creates a good sports vision. The design of the rear of the car is relatively simple, and it creates a good sense of layering through the embellishment of lines and decorative parts.
In terms of interior design, the destroyer 05 has certain similarities with BYD's dynasty series in terms of overall layout, but through color matching, atmosphere light trends and materials, the overall style of the interior is not the same. The center control uses a 15.6-inch rotating floating screen and an 8.8-inch full LCD meter. At the same time, a newly designed knob-type gear shift mechanism was added to further enhance the sense of technology in the car.
As for power, the Destroyer 05 is equipped with a DM-i hybrid system, and the 1.5L engine provides a maximum power of 81 kW (110 hp) / 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 135 N· m / 4500 rpm. Two kinds of cruising ranges are available, 55km and 120km, of which the maximum power of the motor is 132kW and the maximum torque of 316Nm, and the maximum power of the 120km range version is 145kW and the maximum torque is 325Nm.
◆ BYD Cruiser 05
The Cruiser 05 is also a key model in BYD's ocean network. It is reported that the cruiser 05 will be positioned as a medium-sized SUV, the car has not yet been officially unveiled, and the information on the Internet for this car is only in a camouflage state. However, there is news that this car will be officially launched in the first half of the year.
Judging from the spy photos exposed on the Internet, the cruiser 05 should use the same design language as the destroyer 05, and the overall wheel corridor of the body is very similar to the previously released X DREAM concept car. Whether it is the large size of the grille or the overall shape of the body, it maintains a high degree of similarity with the X DREAM concept car. It is reported that the wheelbase of the cruiser 05 will reach 2900mm, which is 80mm more than the Tang DM-i.
As for the interior, there is no information yet, you can refer to the interior of the destroyer 05 in the ocean net, which will basically maintain the same style. Cruiser 05 is expected to have a 7-seat layout.
Power, there is no specific information at present, but you can refer to destroyer 05, it is expected that the cruiser 05 will also be equipped with DM-i hybrid system, the power parameters are consistent with the destroyer 05, the maximum power of the 1.5L engine is 81kW (110 horsepower) / 6000rpm, and the maximum torque is 135N·m/4500rpm. The maximum power of the motor in the 55km range version is 132kW and the maximum torque is 316Nm; the maximum power of the motor in the 120km range version is 145kW and the maximum torque is 325Nm.
◆ Star Trail Wind Chasing ET-i
Xingtu Wind Chasing ET-i is the first plug-in hybrid model of Xingtu, and has officially released the pre-sale price on January 20, and the new car has launched two versions, Yufengxing and Riding the Wind, with pre-sale prices of 150,000 yuan and 160,000 yuan respectively. At present, this car has also arrived in the store and is expected to be officially listed in the first quarter.
In terms of appearance, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i is consistent with the ordinary fuel version of the model, the through-line daily running lamp design is very eye-catching, the headlights are composed of four LED light sources inside, and the large air intake below also enhances the sense of sport. The new model will be available in three body colors, namely Ji Xiaolan, Li Taibai and Sima Gray. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Xingtu Wind Chasing ET-i are 4533*1848*1699mm, and the wheelbase is 2670mm, which is consistent with the fuel vehicle.
The interior is also the same design as the fuel vehicle, equipped with a 12.3-inch dual screen, built-in Lion Lion Zhiyun 4.0 system. The only difference from the fuel version is that EV and HEV buttons have been added below the air outlet of the air conditioner to adjust the drive mode (pure electric/hybrid). In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, matrix LED headlights, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, N95 antibacterial air conditioning filter, etc., while the high-end model is also equipped with inductive memory electric tailgate, AR enhanced real-life navigation, SONY brand audio, 540 ° panoramic high-definition image and other configurations.
In terms of power, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i will be equipped with the Star Core Power ET-i full-engine supermix system, the combination of a 1.5T in-line four-cylinder engine and a dual-drive motor, the comprehensive maximum power can reach 240kW (326 horsepower), and the comprehensive maximum torque is 510Nm. Using a 19.27 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, the NEDC pure electric cruising range is 105km. In the state of power loss, the car's NEDC operating condition fuel consumption is 4.8L/100km.
Destroyer 05/Cruiser 05/Star-Quest ET-i
◆ Weipai Mocha DHT-PHEV
Unlike other car companies in China, Great Wall Motors, which aspires to become a global brand, has placed the global debut of wei brand Mocha DHT-PHEV at the 2021 Munich Motor Show in Germany. Its domestic debut was at the Guangzhou Auto Show at the end of the year. And mocha DHT-PHEV has released a pre-sale price last month, the two models pre-sale prices of 299,000 yuan and 315,000 yuan respectively.
From the appearance point of view, the Mocha DHT-PHEV is consistent with the ordinary version of the model, using a family-style hexagonal middle net, and the left and right sides are equipped with full LED headlight sets. The lines on the side of the body are smooth and atmospheric, retaining the design of the high waistline and using 21-inch black rims, which is even more dynamic. The design of the rear is full and round, and it does not use the popular through-the-taillights. In terms of body size, the weipai mocha DHT-PHEV has a length, width and height of 4875mm*1960mm*1690mm and a wheelbase of 2915mm, respectively.
The interior also continues the design of the ordinary version of the model, equipped with a 14.6-inch floating central control screen and built-in Qualcomm 8155 chip. Equipped with AR-HUD enhanced head-up display, speech recognition system, AI intelligent facial recognition, etc. At the same time, the Mocha DHT-PHEV has a total of 5 millimeter wave radar probes and a front-view camera to provide hardware support for L2 autonomous driving.
In addition to L2 level assisted driving, Mocha DHT-PHEV also supports noH (Navigation on HIPilot) intelligent pilot driver assistance system. Including the vehicle in the high-speed, urban expressway automatically up and down the ramp, the whole process follows the navigation route of automatic driving, according to the road speed limit, road shape intelligent control of speed and front car distance and other functions.
Powered by a 1.5T engine and an electric motor, the Mocha DHT-PHEV is powered by a plug-in hybrid system with a maximum engine of 115 kW (156 hp) and a maximum power of 135 kW (184 hp) for the front/rear drive motor. Using a ternary lithium battery pack with an energy capacity of 39.67 kWh from the hive, the WLTC has a range of 204km. Match a DHT transmission with two gears.
◆ Wei Pai realizes his dream
The first appearance of The Dream was during the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, when it was not specifically named, but called "Retro Tide Driving", and then at the Guangzhou Auto Show, it was officially named Dream. According to official disclosures, the car will be officially launched in the second quarter of this year.
From the appearance point of view, the dream uses a set of retro design language, the whole appearance is like the retro luxury car shape of the last century, put it into the classic car museum will not have any sense of violation. But in the retro style, the Wei family design is still retained, and the large grille is decorated with transverse lateral chrome trim strips inside, and the bare chrome bumper below. The side of the body is designed with a large slipback, and the door handles and scraper strips below are made of chrome material to enhance the visual effect. The "small school bag" at the end is the highlight, and the overall shape is more than retro and full of design.
The interior perfectly combines retro and modern technology, and the combination of triple screens makes the sense of technology in the car very strong, but the air conditioner outlet, steering wheel and the paddle buttons on the car show the retro side. This contrasting interior is more eye-catching. As for the configuration, there is no news yet.
In terms of power, the official did not disclose what kind of power it will make, but according to the information obtained so far, the dream will use the Great Wall's lemon intelligent DHT system, and it is not known whether it is plug-in hybrid.
◆ Lantu Dreamer
During the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, Landu released its second model: The Landu Dreamer, which is also the first MPV model of the Landu brand, positioned as a large MPV. At present, the official does not give the pre-sale price, but the declaration information of this car can already be found on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the new car is expected to be officially listed in the middle of this year.
In terms of appearance, Lantu Dreamer uses the design language of the Lantu family, and the large-size straight waterfall grille design looks very aura. Above the grille, the new car is also designed with a penetrating LED daytime running light strip, and the entire front face is very recognizable. A lot of straight lines are used on the side of the body to make this car look more aura. The tail does not use too many complex lines, the shape is very square, and the business temperament is strong. In terms of body size, the Dreamer body size is 5315*1980*1810mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm.
In terms of interior, the color of the interior of the new car is very bold, and equipped with a through-line central control horizontal screen, three 12.3-inch screens make the sense of technology in the car very strong, and a large amount of leather is used inside to wrap the interior to enhance the overall sense of luxury. The new car will launch a four-seat version and a seven-seater version to meet the needs of different consumers.
In terms of power, the Rabbi Rabbit Dreamer will launch a pure electric version and a range extended hybrid version, of which the extended range model is equipped with a 1.5T engine, the maximum power is 100kW (136 hp), and the maximum power of the front/rear motor is 130kW and 160kW, respectively. In the pure electric version, the single-motor version has a maximum power of 255 kW (347 hp) and a peak torque of 520 Nm, while the four-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 510 kW (693 hp), a peak torque of 1040 N·m, and a comprehensive endurance of 800 km.
Mocha DHT-PHEV/Dreamer/Dreamer
◆ Geely Star Yue L Thor Hi · X
Geely Star Yue L Thor Hi · X oil-electric hybrid version is the official name, on Christmas Day 2021, the car officially released the pre-sale price, Super Xun type pre-price of 173,700 yuan, limited to 2022 places, after the pre-sale opened 8 minutes and 21 seconds, 2022 pre-sale places have all been booked.
Geely Star Yue L Thor Hi · The appearance of the X oil-electric hybrid version continues the overall design language of the Hoshigoku L, but in order to highlight the identity, a newly designed front grille is used, and a light source will be added to both sides of the grille, and the front logo of the new car can also be lit. And the front bumper has also been completely redesigned, which enhances the futuristic feeling of the whole vehicle. The sides and tail have not changed, but the latest style of low wind resistance wheels is used.
Geely did not officially disclose its interior design, but you can refer to the fuel version, the unique interior color and the three large screens composed of large screens, will appear on the hybrid version of the model, while a large area of leather fabrics are added, making the luxurious texture of the whole vehicle more outstanding.
In terms of power, Hoshikoshi L Thor Hi · The X-Oil-Electric Hybrid Edition is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T three-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 110 kW (150 hp) and a peak torque of 225 Nm, and with a dual motor system, the power system has a combined maximum power of 180 kW (245 hp), matching the DHT Pro 3-speed hybrid electric drive transmission. NEDC cruising range of nearly 1300km,
◆ Changan UNI-K iDD
UNI-K iDD, Changan's first model equipped with the Blue Whale iDD hybrid system, has announced the pre-sale price on January 6, and launched two models, the excellence type and the premium model, with the pre-sale price of 176,900 yuan and 192,900 yuan respectively. The new car is expected to be officially launched in the first quarter of this year.
In terms of appearance, Changan UNI-K iDD continues the design style of the ordinary version of the model and is basically consistent. The front of the new car is still a borderless grille, and the two sides are narrow and long headlights. The side of the body features smooth body lines with concealed door handles and large rims. The rear is equipped with a penetrating taillight, a top spoiler, and a spoiler at the bottom, and the overall situation is unchanged from the fuel version. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Changan UNI-K iDD are 4865*1948*1690mm, and the wheelbase is 2890mm.
In terms of interior, Changan UNI-K iDD has added a new color scheme of Sen Hai Blue/Gray. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a 10.25-inch central control display, built-in UNI Life in-vehicle intelligent interaction system, support for gesture air control and OTA upgrades. The overall design remains highly consistent with the fuel version.
In terms of power, Changan UNI-K iDD is equipped with a hybrid system composed of Blue Whale NE 1.5T turbo engine + motor, the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 125kW (170 horsepower), the maximum torque is 260Nm, the maximum power of the electric motor is 116kW (158 horsepower), the maximum torque is 330Nm, the new car is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 30.74kWh, neDC pure electric mileage is 130km, and the comprehensive cruising range is 1100km.
◆ Ideal X01
At present, the ideal model on sale is an ideal ONE, and this situation has been going on for a long time, but this situation is about to change this year, and the latest model of the ideal X01 will be officially launched this year. At present, this car has not been officially unveiled, and the online exposure is only spy photos. However, according to sources, the new car will be officially released in April, priced at between 450,000 and 500,000 yuan, and delivery will begin in the third quarter.
Judging from the spy photos currently exposed on the Internet, the ideal X01 will be a full-size SUV with a length of more than 5.2 meters and a wheelbase of more than 3.1 meters, and the benchmark models are Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. And the body will be equipped with AP controller horizon J3 + J5 / SP controller customized Orin-x chip, 12 8-megapixel cameras, 128-line lidar, 5 millimeter waves, 12 ultrasonic waves, can support L4 level of automatic driving. It is reported that the length, width and height of the new car is 5200*1998*1800mm, and the wheelbase is 3100mm.
Judging from the exposed interior pictures, the ideal X01 will adopt a new design style, the floating central control screen and the co-pilot entertainment screen are integrated design, using qualcomm 8155 chips, and the rear row is also equipped with a screen, which can achieve five-screen linkage.
In terms of power, the ideal X01 will be equipped with a range-extended powertrain, using a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive system, the combined power is expected to be 330kW (449 hp), and the peak torque is 650Nm. WLTC has a comprehensive cruising range of up to 800km and a pure electric cruising range of 200km.
Editor's Summary: My colleague once said that 2021 is the first year of Chinese brand hybrid, so now it seems that 2022 is the real moment of Chinese brand hybrid. And each brand has a completely own set of hybrid technology, and the actual driving experience of many models is a great surprise, and even has the strength not to lose to Toyota and Honda hybrid. With the development of hybrid technology, this also provides consumers with more choices, after all, in special areas and consumers without private charging piles, choosing a hybrid model is obviously more practical than choosing a pure electric model.
Highlights review:
In 2022, The Chinese brand pure electric models are heavy new car summary
2022 Blockbuster Japanese New Vehicle Preview Summary (Part 1)
2022 Blockbuster Japanese New Vehicle Preview Summary (Part 2)
Hoshikoshi L Thor Hi · X/UNI-K iDD/Ideal X01