Because the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved for a long time, resulting in domestic oil prices flying on their own, No. 92 gasoline is 8 more than one liter, which also makes many netizens call "can not afford to refuel". Compared with pure electric models, plug-in hybrid seems to be a more balanced choice, both in the form of pure electricity to drive tens of kilometers, but also through refueling to solve mileage anxiety, not to mention that under the premise of hybrid mode, such products can achieve extremely low fuel consumption performance, even if the oil price rises, it has nothing to do with me. Then speaking of plug-in hybrids, the hottest model recently is definitely the BYD DM-i super hybrid series, and the ultra-low fuel consumption and the price close to the fuel model make it a hot pursuit in the market. Last year there were even cases of delivery difficulties. So what are the attractive selling points of this powertrain? Take this Qin PLUS DM-i today to understand.
Appearance: Adapt to different age groups, attractive is the most important
In terms of appearance, the Qin PLUS series has been out for a while, and I believe that you are also very familiar with it. However, in order to better distinguish, the front face has incorporated new design elements on top of the design language of "Dragon Face", the dot-matrix grille shows more exquisite atmosphere, the chrome decoration that runs through the top extends to the left and right headlights, and the daytime running lights are segmented design, which has a good recognition at night and during the day.
The proportion of the side body is more conventional, the advantage is that it is compatible with the aesthetics of consumers of different ages, and the lack of recognition is the lack of recognition, but for such a volume model, the priority of popularization will undoubtedly be higher. It is worth saying that the NFC induction unlock appears on Qin PLUS, but I believe that most consumers are not very clear or even do not know how to use this function, but in any case, it is better than nothing. In terms of size, Qin PLUS DM-i has a length, width and height of 4765*1837*1495mm, and a wheelbase of 2718mm.
The rear of the car uses the popular through-type taillights, the upper part is the latest font design, and the two side light groups extend all the way to the fenders, further stretching the transverse visual width.
Interior: The materials are not advanced but sufficiently attentive
Entering the car, the center console shape presents a symmetrical layout, which looks very coordinated and uncomplicated, and belongs to a more attractive type. Although it is only a compact sedan priced at less than 150,000, it is not sloppy in the materials, the center console is covered with soft plastic materials and supplemented by stitching embellishment, and the door panel area is spliced with a variety of materials, which can give passengers a good experience in terms of appearance and feeling.
In the part of the technology configuration, the LCD instrument is built into the dashboard panel, the size is relatively mini, so the display information will be more complicated, and the first time you use it, you are a bit overwhelmed. Not only that, but when encountering direct light from strong light, the panel is prone to reflection. All in all, I strongly recommend that BYD focus on this place when making the next revision, the use experience is too poor.
The central control is a 12.8-inch rotatable touch screen, embedded in the DiLink 3.0 intelligent network system, in addition to the basic audio and video navigation functions, but also support application download, expandability and playability are very strong.
Space: The one-piece seat has surprises, and the battery impact is not obvious
Qin PLUS DM-i uses one-piece sports seats, but the actual riding experience is biased towards comfort, and there will be no discomfort after a long time of driving.
The rear floor is flat, the middle passengers will not be affected, and whether it is leg space or head space, Qin PLUS DM-i's performance is remarkable, without the slightest sense of battery intrusion into the space inside the car.
Dynamic: good opening, energy saving is the main theme
The above static aspects are not the focus of the car, I believe that the friends who bought this car are all aimed at its set of hybrids. We test-drove the Qin PLUS DM-i120km version. The powertrain adopts a 1.5L Snap Cloud plug-in hybrid special engine, using Atkinson cycle to improve work efficiency. This is matched by a drive motor with a maximum power of 145 kW and a peak torque of 325 Nm. At the same time, thanks to the 18.32 kWh blade battery, it can provide a pure electric cruising range of 120 km.
This set of power is mainly based on the motor as the first drive, in the case of normal driving, the body feeling is no different from a pure tram, the throttle response is very fast, it feels between the fuel car and the pure tram, the power output is very linear, and the process is completely free of power interruption caused by the transmission for a short time. Switching to Sport mode and even hearing the sound of tyressing and slipping at the start is more than enough for everyday use. After entering 100km/h, the feeling of pushing back will slow down a little, but you can still feel that the speed increase is not slow. Judging by my own somatosensory perception, the engine will actively intervene in two situations, the first is when stepping on the floor oil deeply, and the second is when driving at high speed. However, although the intervention can be felt, the impact on comfort is minimal.
The brakes of plug-in hybrid models have always been a difficult point for car companies to adjust, after all, it is difficult to balance the relationship between kinetic energy recovery and braking force. However, the braking power output of Qin DM-i is very average, and there is no empty stroke in the front section that makes people feel abrupt, and you can get the desired braking effect by lightly stepping on it, and even novices can easily grasp it.
The chassis part I feel a little hard, to deal with the fine vibration is fine, but once through the speed bump or uneven road, the impact transmitted to the car is still quite large, especially the rear, for comfort or has an impact.
In terms of NVH, engine noise does not need to be talked about, long-term in the best working state will certainly have a good performance, environmental noise can also be remarkable, even in high-speed 120km/h cruising, there will not be too much disturbing wind noise. The only thing to complain about is its tire noise, whether it is delicate asphalt or cement roads, the noise is very obvious.
As an economical sedan for families, I feel that the dynamic experience of Qin PLUS DM-i can already be regarded as a mid-to-high level. Apart from the noise, everything felt smooth and comfortable, and I was very willing to drive it to and from work every day. What's more, the pure electric endurance of 120km can effectively reduce the cost of the car.
summary
After some experience, I learned why the market is so recognized for this DM-i hybrid system, it is simply a perfect match for our consumer car needs. First of all, it can be on the green card, which means that it can be purchased unimpeded in china, and even save the purchase tax, and secondly, it can use both electricity and oil, saving money and not having endurance anxiety. Although there are more or less deficiencies, but the flaws are not hidden, when you make a certain aspect of the peak, in terms of sales will not be bad.