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The automotive industry's march toward electrification seems to be increasingly closely related to digital products, and this is not only reflected in the product itself, but even the naming method is beginning to "have an inner flavor". But even if the naming method is confusing, it has not affected the popularity of Song Pro DM-i and Song Plus DM-i in the hearts of consumers.
▲宋Plus DM-i
PRO is an abbreviation for "professional", which can be understood as "professional", "professional", and pro evolution football fans have come to know this word while growing up happily with the "Pro Evolution Soccer" series. And our understanding of the word "Plus" is "more than big" is entirely derived from the iPhone.
▲宋Pro DM-i
The names "Plus" and "PRO", which are suitable for upgraded models, also convey a sense of "more", "bigger" and "more professional" to consumers. And in BYD Song, what do these two names mean? How to choose the two models? Let's study it together.
What is "DM-i"?
Friends who have put the purchase of a car on the agenda will also misread the concept of "DM-i", thinking that they are pure electric models, due to entering the market a little later, many people are not very clear about the concept of "plug-in". Simply put, "DM-i" is that there is both an electric motor and an engine on a car, and the advantage is that it can be used like a tram to save the cool, and there is no endurance anxiety of electric vehicles.
BYD's "DM-i" has been upgraded to the fourth generation, DM-i with a snap cloud-plug hybrid 1.5L high-efficiency engine, EHS electric hybrid system and DM-i super hybrid special power blade battery as the core, to create an electrically based hybrid technology.
It is based on blade batteries and high-power motors, driving vehicles mainly rely on motors, and the role of the internal combustion engine is mainly to drive generators, which will only intervene directly in the drive of vehicles in a timely manner under specific circumstances. For users, it is fast and economical, there is no journey anxiety, and while enjoying preferential policies such as taxes and fees for new energy models, the price is not high compared to traditional fuel vehicles, which is also the reason why BYD DM-i series models are highly sought after in the market.
In the past 2021, BYD Song Pro/PLUS DM-i has sold a total of 78,973 vehicles, and if it were not for the lack of production capacity caused by chips, this figure would have increased. Because Song Pro DM-i only appeared late at the end of December last year, even if the cumulative order volume on the first day of pre-sale reached 18116 vehicles, the bulk of last year's sales were contributed by Song Plus DM-i, which was earlier on the market, and Song Plus DM-i once frequently apologized for the long pick-up cycle that caused users to complain.
There are differences in design details and slightly different dimensions
In terms of appearance, the two models have a feeling of "double rabbit walking". The more obvious difference is that the Song Pro DM-i front face in the net uses horizontal high-gloss chrome decoration, while the Song Plus DM-i network uses a grid design, which is nothing special from a distance, but it can be found that this design is more meticulous and durable, and the visual effect is improved.
▲Song Pro DM-i (top) and Song Plus DM-i (bottom)
The side lines of the two models are similar, and even if they are put together, it is difficult for the naked eye to find too many differences. However, details such as glass shape, D-pillar shape, wheel hub style and so on are still different, and the more expensive Song Plus DM-i looks more advanced.
Body data is also song plus DM-i more advantageous, but in terms of body height, it is Song Pro DM-i that is a little higher, which also means that the rear head space is more generous. Song Plus DM-i, who pursues a "coupe" style, sacrifices a little bit of space, and the body length ratio brought by the car body height ratio has improved the visual perception level.
The tails of the two models also use integrated taillights, but the design is slightly different, the lines are also distinguished from the bumps and undulations, and you can still see the similarities in the blood system, and the design of the Song Plus DM-i is fuller.
At the interior design level, if you remove the difference in feeling brought about by the color matching, in fact, there is no obvious difference between the two models, and the more expensive Song Plus DM-i makes people feel that the details are more exquisite, but only a little.
The power system is in the same vein The driving control experience is not much different
In terms of power, the gap between the two models is also not large, and both use E-CVT gearboxes. In addition to the Song Plus DM-i four-wheel drive model with a 1.5T engine power data is slightly better, other models are equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, because the same DM-i plug-in mix system, the power data is also in line.
The "power system" is also this style, song plus DM-i four-wheel drive model in addition to a slight lag in pure electric endurance, other data dominates. Other models have the same configuration, and the data performance is also the same.
At the level of control feelings, interviewed colleagues who had test-driven these two cars before, he recalled that the difference seemed to be small after half a day, and it seemed that song Plus DM-i's driving control and NVH were doing a little better, but because there was no strict field testing, these feelings were also a bit imprecise. However, from the combination of data and specious subjective feelings, we can also draw a tendency that the driving control of the two models is not much different.
The configuration is more cost-effective than the Song PLUS DM-i entry model
If we compare the two-wheel drive top of the two models, you will find that the Song PLUS DM-i 110KM two-wheel drive flagship PLUS (guide price 177,600) has a larger LCD instrument and central control screen in the configuration; more steering auxiliary lights, headlights rain and fog mode, rear privacy glass, front multi-layer soundproof glass, dual-zone air conditioning, digital key.
Both cars have interior mood lights, Song PLUS DM-i is multi-color, Song Pro DM-i is just monochrome. The number of ultrasonic radars Song PLUS DM-i is 8, and the Song Pro DM-i is only 6.
The Song Pro DM-i 110KM flagship Pro (guide price 165,600) has a unique configuration of 540° panoramic image, snow mode, and SD card slot. The difference in configuration brought about by the difference between the two models of 12,000 yuan is not small, but it is not an indispensable item.
If we compare the two entry-level models, the Song PLUS DM-i 51KM two-wheel drive premium type (manufacturer guidance price 154,600 yuan) is more equipped, compared to the Song Pro DM-i 51KM luxury type (manufacturer guidance price 140,600 yuan) more: side safety curtain, front parking radar, 360 ° panoramic image, open panoramic sunroof, roof luggage rack, electric rear tailgate with memory function, built-in driving recorder, main driver's seat power adjustment, adaptive near and far light, steering assist light, Interior mood lights, exterior mirrors automatic folding, rear privacy glass, front soundproof glass, dual-zone air conditioning, digital key.
In terms of the configuration of both vehicles, the Song PLUS DM-i 51KM two-wheel drive premium central control screen is larger; the number of speakers is 9, which is 5 more than the Song Pro DM-i 51KM luxury type; the number of cameras is 5, which is 4 more than the Song Pro DM-i 51KM luxury type; the ultrasonic radar is 8, which is 4 more than the Song Pro DM-i 51KM luxury type.
Song Pro DM-i 51KM Luxury has exclusive snow mode, roadside assistance services.
The guidance price difference between the two entry-level models is 14,000, and from the perspective of configuration and slightly larger body size, song PLUS DM-i is more cost-effective.
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After comparison, we can find that whether it is PRO or PLUS, the essence of the two models is BYD's proud DM-i technology, and the Song PLUS DM-i, which is earlier and more expensive, is half a block higher in quality and detail, but the gap between the Song Pro DM-i and the recently listed Song Pro DM-i is not as big as Lexus and Toyota, of course, the difference is not so much.
Song Pro DM-i manufacturer guidance price of 140.6-165,600 yuan, Song Plus DM-i manufacturer guidance price of 154,600-207,600 yuan, the difference between the two models of each configuration is more than 10,000. This price is actually enough to make people tangled, especially the installment car purchase, this ten thousand yuan is evenly amortized to the monthly repayment is actually almost the same.
For friends with a slightly smaller budget, after the two cars are compared, they may be more inclined to the recently listed Song Pro DM-i, because in fact, the gap between it and Song Plus DM-i does not look large, and the overall cost performance is better. But for friends who are willing to pay a little more for a little higher quality, Song Plus DM-i is indeed a good choice.
However, what ultimately affects the purchase decision, in addition to the price and the pick-up cycle, the delivery of dm-i models is a sweet annoyance for BYD, and for users, there are more choices.