BYD Song MAX was first listed as a gasoline version of the model, which really achieved the hot list, for the BYD brand, such a blockbuster model is really waiting for a long time. Nowadays, with the successive liberalization of the two- and three-tire policies, the popularity of MPV models has further increased, and the BYD brand has continuously updated this model.
Recently, the 2022 BYD Song MAX DM-i was officially launched, and the new car was launched with a total of 5 configurations, with a price range of 14.58 to 172,800 yuan. The model is available in two versions with a pure electric range of 51 km and 105 km, as well as 6- and 7-seater layouts to choose from, so let's take a closer look at how it performs.
Exterior design
The 2022 BYD Song MAX DM-i still adopts the classic Dragon Face family design language of the BYD brand, and the overall shape is more sharp. Among them, the front face of this model is equipped with a large hexagonal middle net, the interior is filled with thick banner trim, and the interior of the headlight group that rises on the left and right sides adopts a parallel light source layout, which has a high degree of recognition after lighting. In addition, the two sides of the new front surround are also equipped with deflectors, which is more in line with the overall design style of the entire front face.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 4710×1810× 1690/1880 mm, and the wheelbase is 2785 mm. The side of the new car body adopts a more common double waist line design, the suspension roof brings a strong sense of fashion, and we can also see that its executive version adopts an upgraded roof design, which makes this MPV model with strong family attributes have a better outdoor style.
THE BYD Song MAX DM-i tail design has a strong sense of layering, in which the tail light group of the new car is equipped with a penetrating chrome trim strip, which extends all the way to the inside of the light group, further improving the lateral visual width of the rear. The rear enveloping structure is relatively flat, the overall design is the same color as the body, and it is equipped with slender reflective strips. It is worth noting that the upgraded roof versions with higher body sizes all use a 6-seat layout, while the regular version is a 7-seat layout, but the option of a 6-seat layout is supported.
Interior design
The interior design of BYD Song MAX DM-i is still familiar to us, in which the upper part of the center console and the inside of the door panel are covered with a large area of soft material, the middle part is equipped with a diamond-shaped pattern of trim as a decoration, and the steering wheel in front of the main driver adopts a three-frame flat bottom design, the disc body size is moderate, and the function buttons on both sides are tight and have a good feel. A large reversible screen occupies the visual C position in the middle of the center console, and the internal function matching is more comprehensive, supporting Bluetooth car phone, voice recognition control, car networking, OTA upgrade, etc.
The seats in the new car are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functional aspects are standard with two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat and the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is softer, the seat surface is wide, the backrest is close to the human body, and the seat cushion is excellent in length, which is very good for the leg support of the front passenger.
The new car is available in 6-seater and 7-seat versions, the second row is equipped with two independent seats, thanks to the fabric and padding are soft enough, so the car's rear seat comfort performance is superior, the second row of seats support front and rear movement, but only support manual adjustment, the level of configuration needs to be improved.
dynamical system
THE BYD Song MAX DM-i power is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor, with a maximum output of 81 kW and a peak torque of 135 Nm, and the maximum output of the motor is 180 Ps and 197 Ps, depending on the configuration. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the E-CVT stepless gearbox. In addition, the new models are equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries with a capacity of 8.3 kWh and 18.3 kWh respectively, with a range of 51 km and 105 km respectively.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
Over the years, the BYD brand continues to accelerate its own electrification process, and now BYD Song MAX has also joined the matrix of DM, DM-i is mainly based on fuel economy, making the models that match the power system more suitable for families, and the new car has launched a total of 5 configurations, the price range is 14.58 ~ 17.28 million yuan, and then the car uncle will conduct a detailed analysis of each configuration to see which one is more cost-effective.
2022 DM-i 51KM Luxury
Referral Index: ★★★★
Configuration review: The basic configuration is complete
The guidance price is 145,800 yuan, the configuration has body stability control, rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, constant speed cruise, driving mode switching, automatic parking, electric sunroof, Bluetooth key, keyless start, keyless entry, remote start, steering wheel four-way adjustment, 5-inch LCD instrument, main driver's seat electric adjustment, 12.8-inch central control screen, Bluetooth car phone, OTA upgrade, matrix lighting, automatic headlights, headlight height adjustable, window anti-pincher, rear wiper, automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, pm2.5 filter device in the car, etc., the basic configuration performance is sufficient.
2022 DM-i 51KM Premium
Referral Index: ★★★★★
Configuration review: The auxiliary configuration has increased significantly and the cost performance is high
The guidance price is 152,800 yuan, the configuration in terms of function increases lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, full speed adaptive cruise, built-in driving recorder, mobile phone wireless charging, adaptive near and far light, monochrome atmosphere lights in the car, integrated upgrade roof, etc., the auxiliary configuration is significantly increased, and the overall cost performance is higher.
2022 DM-i 105KM Premium
Configuration review: Battery life improvement
The guidance price is 155,800 yuan, the configuration level is consistent with the entry-level model, but the endurance has been increased from 51 kilometers to 105 kilometers, which can be considered by consumers with higher requirements for vehicle endurance level.
2022 DM-i 105KM flagship
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: The function configuration is further improved
The guidance price is 162,800 yuan, the endurance is increased to 105 kilometers, and the functions are added on the basis of the 2022 DM-i 51KM Premium model, such as the non-open panoramic sunroof, roof luggage rack, rear cup holder and so on.
2022 DM-i 105KM Executive
Referral Index: ★
Configuration review: The improvement is relatively limited
The top of the whole series, the guidance price is 172,800 yuan, and the function has the unique electric trunk of the whole series, the position memory of the electric trunk, the 8-inch LCD instrument, the 15.6-inch central control display screen, the car air purifier, etc., the improvement is relatively limited, and the cost performance is low.
Uncle Che summed up
Unlike the previous DM series models that focus on high performance, the DM-i series models launched by the BYD brand at this stage focus more on fuel economy and meet the needs of ordinary family users. BYD Song MAX DM-i has the fastest 7.9 seconds to break the power system performance and the minimum 4.4 liters of fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, the comprehensive mileage can reach 1090 kilometers, its own strength is very strong, and the upgraded roof version of the new car also has exaggerated head space, which is very suitable for young families of working class. Among the 5 configurations launched by the new car this time, the 2022 DM-i 51KM premium model has a relatively moderate price, and the functional configuration performance is extremely comprehensive, in line with the current consumer car needs, the vehicle is more cost-effective, and friends who like it can consider it.