Test Drive Star-Cross L Thor Hybrid Edition: Louder and fill up with oil!

In terms of performance and performance, this set of "Chinese technology" has been ahead of Toyota THS and Honda i-MMD.

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Trams are running all over the streets, is there still a way out for hybrids?

The "six consecutive increases" in domestic refined oil prices have made fuel car owners "cry out", and also made electric vehicle owners "schadenfreude". I understand the mood of the owners of the fuel trucks, and I also understand the happiness of the owners of the trams. But if all oil car owners want to change to electric vehicles immediately, I believe many people are still unwilling.

It is undeniable that electrification is the trend of the times and is unstoppable. But it must also be admitted that at this stage, the main force of new car consumption is still internal combustion engine cars. Therefore, for the OEMs in the Chinese market, this unprecedented challenge: how to make the internal combustion engine vehicles that still occupy the mainstream of domestic automobiles find a new balance between power, energy saving and environmental protection through technological innovation, and smoothly and efficiently transition to pure electric vehicles?

Test Drive Star-Cross L Thor Hybrid Edition: Louder and fill up with oil!

In the judgment of the trend of China's automobile consumer market, Geely always maintains the foresight of the industry, and this Star-Yue L Raytheon Hybrid Edition is also the answer given by Geely.

Beyond the two fields

Measured data doesn't lie

Looking at the world, whenever hybrid technology is mentioned, it is always impossible to avoid Japanese brands, Toyota THS and Honda i-MMD technology occupy the high ground of share.

From a technical point of view, the Toyota THS system and the Honda i-MMD system have their own advantages. Toyota uses a complex planetary gear structure, supplemented by an electric motor, to realize the distribution of power between the two. Honda uses a structure in which the motor is connected in parallel with the engine, and the high-power motor reduces the engine operation in non-economic driving conditions.

However, the technical principles of both determine that their best working ranges for efficiency and performance are in the low and medium speed ranges. If it comes to high-speed conditions, the Toyota THS system and the Honda i-MMD system will have different degrees of insufficient re-acceleration capacity, low fuel consumption, and no small noise.

The core criteria for a successful hybrid system should be to achieve high efficiency and high performance in all scenarios and full speed domains.

This is in line with Geely's launch of the "Ray God Intelligence Hi · The original intention of the X hybrid system coincides, and the birth of the Star-Vietnam L Thor hybrid version can be seen as the embodiment of Geely's determination to break the monopoly position of the joint venture car company in the hybrid system.

Among the actual measured data given by the official, the zero hundred acceleration time of the Star-Yue L Raytheon Hybrid Edition is as low as 7.9 seconds, the maximum mileage of full fuel reaches 1300 kilometers, and the average fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is as low as 4.3L, which is much better than the Japanese HEV competitors, which shows the strength of this hybrid system.

Conquest of the plateau

It's not just about fuel consumption

With an average altitude of 3,459 meters, Shangri-La is both a tourist paradise and a testing ground for cars.

Here the maximum altitude difference of 1500m, large temperature difference, pressure difference, thin air, the engine power is a great test, while the road conditions are complex and difficult, we test drive through the sky road is entangled in the cliffs of the snow mountain canyon, a total length of about 20 kilometers, a total of 99 hairpin bends, a total of 108 turns, the vehicle's power, fuel consumption, intelligence are a great test.

Since it is a hybrid vehicle, everyone is most concerned about fuel consumption. We start from the hotel in Shangri-La City, the destination is the Balagzong Scenic Area, about 160 kilometers round trip, Shangri-La has both mountains, meadows, low-altitude river valleys, but also supports the city, national highways and mountain roads to drive, so the actual fuel consumption of this time is of great reference significance.

When we arrived at the Balagzong Scenic Area, the comprehensive fuel consumption we drove was 5.7L/100km, and in the subtotal mileage, there were a total of 319km, that is, our last batch of media, together with us, opened this fuel consumption data. Although there is still a certain gap from the official announcement of 4.3L/100km, considering the temperature difference, air pressure, and air of Shangri-La on the engine, coupled with the undulating terrain, the author thinks this achievement is quite a surprise. If it is only in the urban area, I believe that this data will be further reduced.

In addition to fuel consumption, the biggest surprise of the Hoshigoku L Thor Hybrid Edition is also the driving experience. The car is equipped with Geely DHE15 hybrid engine, with four advanced technologies of high-pressure direct injection, supercharged intercooling, Miller cycle and low-pressure EGR, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 225 Nm. The drivetrain uses a 3-speed electric drive transmission (DHT Pro).

Let's start with the conclusions and feelings – approaching the tram.

Although the 7.9-second 100-kilometer acceleration is close to the level of the 2.0T engine, in actual experience, its power is not fierce, but the driving experience is smooth, even compared to pure electric vehicles. On this Star-Vietnam L Thor Hybrid Edition, the motor and the internal combustion engine power connection is just right, whether it is starting or accelerating halfway, the power output can be consistent and natural, and the immediate power output with the incomparably delicate throttle feedback foot feeling can quickly adapt to its driving rhythm.

Moreover, not only the power system, the chassis, and the steering also have a very high degree of coordination, and the driving comfort of the whole car has reached a new height, just like sliding in the cream. In a sense, the driving pleasure of the Hoshigoku L Thor Hybrid Edition is not fist to flesh, but silent, and it is a model that is unforgettable after driving.

Another advantage is NVH, press the ignition switch, you can not hear any sound, can only be judged from the state of the full LCD dashboard lit to judge that the car has been landed. During driving, even if the full throttle accelerates, the engine will not emit the roar and whistle of the pure oil car.

In fact, in order to ensure the quietness of the car, the engineers optimized the noise source and transmission path through 148 key NVH technologies to ensure that under 30km/h conditions, the internal sound pressure level of the Hoshigoku L Raytheon Hybrid Edition is as low as 58 decibels. Thanks to the 3-speed DHT Pro, the engine basically runs at 1500-3500rpm, compared to the competitors, in the acceleration process, the engine speed is relatively low, and the overall sound pressure level and sound quality in the car are better than the competitors.

3-speed shift

Thor's hybrid black technology

As we all know, the gearbox is the "soul" of the internal combustion engine car, shouldering the heavy responsibility of power transmission and distribution, whether it is Toyota THS system or Honda i-MMD system, must rely on the E-CVT gearbox to achieve high efficiency. The "soul" of the Star-Vietnam L Thor Hybrid Edition is the world's first 3-speed hybrid electric drive transmission DHT Pro.

In an axial dimension of only 354mm, the transmission integrates a power generation motor and a drive motor, two motor controllers and a 3-speed ratio variable speed increasing torque mechanism, making the Hoshigoe L Raytheon Hi X oil-electric hybrid version the only hybrid model that can be paralleled in the full speed domain.

In the process of vehicle driving, the hybrid core drive system composed of a 3-speed variable DHT Pro drive motor and a DH15 hybrid special engine can realize the geometric expansion of the intelligent driving mode, thereby covering more working conditions and making the system efficiency at the best-

When the vehicle is under 20km/h, the road is congested, and the stop-and-go is frequent, the vehicle will have a completely pure electric driving experience, while avoiding the engine working in the inefficient area, effectively reducing fuel consumption.

When the vehicle speed is 20-70km/h, the 3-speed hybrid electric drive transmission DHT Pro can realize full-speed parallel connection, drive electric oil, intelligent energy distribution, power when powered, and intelligent fuel saving when fuel saving.

Enter the high-speed section with a speed of more than 80km/h, when you want to overtake quickly, one foot on the accelerator, the vehicle is fully open, and the acceleration performance of 80-120km/h exceeds that of the Japanese equivalent by 30%! Thanks to DHT Pro's unique 3-speed shifting torque, it will show its magic during rapid acceleration, and it can burst out the maximum output torque, and the comprehensive torque performance is 1.5 times that of the Japanese equivalent hybrid.

Simply put, the black technology blessing of the 3-speed hybrid electric drive transmission DHT Pro makes the Star-More L Raytheon Hybrid Edition the only hybrid model that can be paralleled in the full-speed domain, which can be directly driven, paralleled, and connected in series, to achieve an extendable range and a stronger pure electric driving experience, making the Star-More L Raytheon Hybrid Edition a "hybrid vehicle with long endurance and extendable range without charging".

Return from a test drive

I highly recommend this car

After returning from the test drive, it can be said responsibly that if there is no prejudice against domestic brands, the cost performance and experience of this Star-Vietnam L Raytheon Hybrid Edition definitely exceeds the joint venture at the same level.

First of all, the price is very tempting, on March 18, Geely Xingyue L Raytheon Hybrid Edition model officially opened the online booking channel, a total of 1 car was launched, the pre-sale price was 173,700 yuan, and the reservation amount was 1999 yuan. The minimum guidance price of toyota RAV4 Rongfang dual engine is 225,800 yuan, and the starting price of CR-V sharp hybrid is 209,800 yuan.

In contrast, the Star-Vietnam L Thor Hybrid Edition is not only tens of thousands cheaper, but also has a larger size, and more importantly, whether it is power or fuel consumption, whether it is NVH or vehicle intelligence, it is better than the joint venture competitors. If you compare the configuration level in detail, the advantages of the Star-Vietnam L Thor Hybrid Edition will be more exaggerated.

Write at the end

In the past, the core technology and supply chain dominance of the oil-electric hybrid system have always been in the hands of Japanese car companies, and Chinese brands can only follow suit. In particular, Toyota and Honda rely on their first-mover advantages in the field of hybrids to build technical barriers and form market monopolies, and almost "only cover the sky" in the field of domestic gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.

But with the "Thor God Spirit Hi · With the birth of X Hybrid System, Chinese brands are shifting from following to leading in the field of powertrain. And whether it is in technology, or the final performance and performance, this set of "Chinese technology" has actually been ahead of Toyota THS and Honda i-MMD, and it has a high degree of integration, intelligent characteristics and full-scene, full-speed domain use characteristics, which are also not available in "two fields".

Test Drive Star-Cross L Thor Hybrid Edition: Louder and fill up with oil!

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