A few days ago, the continuous hot domestic 150,000 yuan plug-in hybrid SUV market to welcome new players, Starway Wind Chasing ET-i officially listed, priced at 149,800-15.98 million. According to the previous inertial thinking, most people will compare it with BYD's DM-i model. However, I believe that such a comparison has long been tired of everyone, so this time we will be bold again, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i and the current joint venture compact SUV popular model - Toyota Veranda "double engine" for a comparison, although the difference between the two cars is about 50,000 yuan, HEV and PHEV power system is also different, but the product attributes are still more similar, then in the face of Toyota Veranda This "touchstone", Starway Wind Chasing ET-i is strong enough?
Xingtu is cheaper than 50,000 / smart configuration high, but all expected
Both the Starway ET-i and Toyota Veranda are positioned as compact SUVs, but the price system is completely different due to the China/joint venture brand identity relationship. The price of the StarWay Wind Et-i 14.98-15.98 million is mainly opposed to BYD Song PLUS DM-i and other Chinese brand plug-and-mix SUVs; Toyota Veranda "Double Engine" is priced at 205,800 yuan, corresponding to joint venture rivals.
Toyota Velanda "dual engine" entry-level model, more expensive than the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i price of about 50,000 yuan, in addition to the number of airbags in addition to 1-3 more, more active grille, trunk 12V power interface and other few configurations, the rest are not as good as the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i.
Of course, the configuration advantages of The StarWay Wind Chase ET-i, Toyota Veranda "Dual Engine" Entry Edition is not irreparable, the main reason is that the extra configuration of the Star Wind Chase ET-i is more concentrated on the car system, such as 12.3-inch central control screen, navigation, voice control, Internet of Vehicles, 360-degree panoramic image, etc., and these configuration increments, users can completely replace the third-party intelligent car machine in the later stage.
Therefore, to say that there are really more practical configurations, Starway Wind Chasing ET-i is just more fixed speed cruise, sunroof, electric trunk, seat electric adjustment, etc., like some driving assistance, active safety, full speed adaptive cruise, etc., the two cars are also not equipped, so it seems that the actual configuration gap is actually not as big as imagined.
Starway 3rd Gear DHT runs at high speed and is more fuel efficient, and Velanda has no "feed" troubles
As a plug-in hybrid SUV, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i continues the characteristics of the previous Starway Wind Chasing Fuel Edition model in terms of design, space and configuration, and the biggest difference is that it is equipped with the "Star Core Power ET-i Full Engine Super Hybrid" plug-in hybrid technology.
About this set of plug-in and mixing system is simply summarized as "3 engine 3 gear 9 mode 11 speed", that is, the use of dual motor + 1.5T hybrid engine, and 3 physical gears of 3 gear DHT, can achieve motor pure electric, dual motor pure electric, engine direct drive and other 9 working modes, and can start, overtaking, ice and snow, sand and gravel and other road conditions, to achieve intelligent switching of driving mode. Of course, it's all about juggling power and fuel savings.
In contrast, the fourth generation of THS hybrid system equipped with Toyota Veranda "dual engine" is more familiar to us, mainly composed of Atkinson cycle engine, permanent magnet motor, planetary gear, generator, high-performance nickel-metal hydride battery pack, power control unit, etc., the advantage is that under low and medium speed conditions, the vehicle can have good power and ultra-low fuel consumption performance.
Compared with the power parameters of the two vehicles, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i has a maximum power of 240kW with the help of 1.5T and dual motors, the official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is only 6.8 seconds, the feed fuel consumption is 4.8L/100 kilometers, and the vehicle also has a NEDC cruising range of 105km. Toyota Veranda "dual engine" is equipped with a 2.5L hybrid system, the system comprehensive power of 160kW, zero hundred acceleration time takes more than 8 seconds, NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.6L.
Overall, the high-speed fuel consumption performance of the Xingtu Wind Chasing ET-i is better than that of the Toyota Veranda "dual engine", which is also determined by the technical characteristics of the 3-speed DHT, compared with the Toyota THS hybrid system. In addition, the more powerful motor of the StarWay Wind Chasing ET-i is more obvious for power improvement than the Toyota Veranda "dual engine". The biggest advantage of toyota Veranda "dual engine" is the hybrid model of oil and electricity, there will be no lack of power troubles, fuel consumption / power will not be affected by feeding, and the convenience is better.
Toyota Veranda space/utility is better, more money is spent here?
In terms of body size, toyota Veranda's full vehicle length, width and height are 4665/1885/1680mm, and wheelbase is 2690mm; the Star Way Wind Chasing ET-i is 4533/1848/1699mm in length, width and height, and wheelbase is 2670mm, and Toyota Willanda is larger. In terms of actual riding performance, toyota Veranda's leg longitudinal space and star-track wind chasing ET-i are not much different, but there are advantages in head space and trunk volume, especially the conventional volume of the trunk, Toyota Willanda is at least 200L larger.
In addition, toyota Veranda due to the rear seat angle adjustment function, so the rear passenger comfort is slightly better than the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i, however, the Starway Wind Chasing ET-i can be completely compensated by some configurations and designs, such as leather seats and more avant-garde, technological interior style, which can make passengers' subjective riding experience better.
epilogue:
Without considering the premise of the brand, saving 50,000 yuan in exchange for stronger power and good fuel consumption performance, while the configuration, especially the technology configuration has been greatly improved, these for users with limited budgets but want to have a plug-in SUV, Starway Wind ET-i is undoubtedly a good choice. Of course, if you have a road in your heart, do not like your own brand, more recognition of the Toyota brand, more interested in a stable and mature hybrid system, and the convenience of no need to charge, then pay 50,000 to buy Toyota Veranda is also understandable, but such a version of Toyota, are you really willing to buy?