Test drive Veranda High Performance Edition: a Toyota that can be on the green card, actually so "burning"

All along, when it comes to hybrid, I believe that the two major technical systems led by Toyota and Honda have always occupied the top spot, followed by Nissan's e-Power. Among them, in the cognition of many people, the hybrid architecture is born for energy saving and transportation, and even BYD, which has always been proud of linear acceleration, has weakened the momentum of the "second kill" Porsche 911 in DM-i supermix technology, thus turning to higher fuel economy. It can be seen that the unanimous identification of hybrid power in the entire industry is only around low fuel consumption.

However, "the forest is big and there are birds", with the development of technology, there will always be a few "knowing that there are tigers in the mountains and biased towards the tiger mountain line", and the Toyota Veranda high-performance version of the small editor's test drive is one of them.

High-performance PHEV, Toyota's unique romance

In the past, if you said that Toyota had a high-performance car, Xiaobian would not believe it anyway. Because since entering China in the 1990s, Toyota has shown a solid and durable image, whether it is the classic Jiamei, or the Corolla that later became popular all over the country, looking back at Toyota's product trend in China for more than 20 years, it seems that it has nothing to do with performance.

The "cold" launch of the Velanda high-performance version by GAC Toyota has not only made people feel a little confused, but also brought us many surprises.

Toyota with a green card is not unusual on the road, and Toyota equipped with a four-wheel drive system is not uncommon, but have you ever seen a domestic Toyota with a straight-line zero hundred acceleration of 5.92 seconds? And this kind of driving experience that seems to be "harmless to people and animals" on the surface, but "moving like a rabbit", is the unique romance of Veranda's high-performance version.

Therefore, from the power point of view, this Velanda high-performance version uses Toyota's fourth-generation THS-II dual engine technology, which consists of a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor, with a maximum output of up to 225 kilowatts, comparable to the level of a 3.0-liter V6 engine. At the same time, it is equipped with Toyota's unique E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system, which completely abandons the drive shaft and uses high-power motors to power the rear wheels.

In terms of driving mode, in addition to the traditional energy saving, sports and comfort, the Veranda High Performance Edition can also select pure electric, hybrid or intelligent hybrid mode according to the battery level, which is not much different from the driving logic of most hybrid models on the market, and the entire control button layout is also very intuitive.

In terms of driving experience, the most intuitive impression of the Veranda High Performance Edition is that it is faster than the original, and the connection between the motor and the fuel engine is also more delicate, and it is difficult to find the switching point between the two without careful attention.

If you really want to refine it, then the initial stage, the Veranda high-performance version and most hybrids on the market use pure electric mode, "quiet" starting experience is like driving an electric car. At the same time, this high-performance version of the model is equipped with a 16 kWh power battery, the mileage after full charge is about 80 kilometers, if used as a daily commute, then this Willanda high-performance version of the pure electric mode is completely sufficient.

When the speed reaches around 40 to 60 km/h, the internal combustion engine intervenes to power the vehicle along with the electric drive system. And this feeling is a bit like driving a turbocharged model, suddenly giving you a moment in the middle of the acceleration, so that the driver can clearly feel the power being released. At the same time, in hybrid mode, the fuel consumption of the Veranda high-performance version is only 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers, and the overall energy consumption performance is still strong.

However, it is worth noting that the Veranda High Performance Edition uses PHEV plug-in hybrid drive, which also means that the electric drive system and the fuel engine are two independent devices, and it cannot charge the battery through the engine like the Honda i-MMD. If the power is exhausted, then you can only rely on the charging pile, otherwise the vehicle will switch to an internal combustion engine drive.

In addition to the momentum, there are these changes

As an upgraded model, compared to the major changes in the power part, the Veranda High Performance Edition has made minor changes in the exterior and interior, mainly for details and configuration.

First of all, from the styling point of view, the Veranda High Performance Edition still maintains the current tall and powerful body shape, which looks muscular. A more layered matte chrome chrome surround is added to the front lip, which is also not found in the ordinary version of the model, and the fog lights have also changed from the original round to vertical layout, making the front of the car look more integrated.

The side of the Velanda High Performance Edition has not changed much, and the most obvious feature is the use of a more youthful two-color roof, embellished by chrome lines in the middle, which highlights the sports atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that according to the official announcement, the new car provides 7 monochromes, 4 kinds of two-color a total of eleven body color collocations, while adding a high-performance version of the exclusive Yaodong red body.

After the cover on the right side of the body is opened, there is a 220V charging socket, which supports 16A charging piles, and the battery can be fully charged in about five hours. In addition, the car is also equipped with external power supply function, only a conversion plug, the Veranda high-performance version at this time is like a giant "charging treasure", can support rice cookers, electric kettles and induction cookers and other camping equipment.

In the rear part, the Veranda High Performance Edition has not been changed much, and the only thing that can identify its PHEV identity is the unique PLUG-IN tail logo and the blue lined car logo. However, this is also in line with Toyota's consistent style, and it is right to keep a low profile.

Inside the car, the interior of the Veranda High Performance Edition cannot be described as stunning, but the sincerity is certainly enough.

First of all, in the overall layout, friends familiar with Toyota will certainly not be unfamiliar, because the Veranda high-performance version still continues the appearance of the current model, which adds a more sporty red leather stitching in the details. At the same time, in terms of texture, the new car is also covered with thicker leather materials at the door panels, armrest boxes and dashboards, completely bidding farewell to the slightly cheaper "plastic feeling" of the past.

The addition of the 12.3-inch LCD dashboard is still a surprise to Xiaobian, and the surface is also covered with a layer of matte material, providing a clearer display effect for the driver. The display content is also very rich, from power system data, to multimedia, to navigation projection, basic daily information can be displayed on this LCD dashboard, which greatly improves the convenience of driving.

In addition, the Veranda High Performance Edition is also equipped with a HUD head-up display system, but the content displayed is relatively simple, only the most basic information such as speed, speed or lane departure. But for Veranda, it was also a successful attempt.

Finally, the Veranda High Performance Edition is equipped with a streaming media rearview mirror, which is comparable to the current mainstream domestic models in terms of clarity and fluency, and also has two modes of daytime and nighttime in terms of picture quality, which is still worth affirming in terms of practicality.

Auto network review: Although the product is good, the price is still a hard injury

For Toyota, which has always paid attention to economy and comfort, the launch of the Veranda High Performance Edition is undoubtedly a surprise, and the powerful power system and various upgraded configurations are impressive. However, despite this, the market guidance price of nearly 300,000 yuan is still a hard wound for The Velanda High Performance Edition.

According to the official information, the price of the Velanda high-performance version is about 258,880 to 299,800 yuan, although this price can compete with the same level of Honda CR-V sharp hybrid, but compared with Toyota's own product lineup, it can buy an entry-level Highlander dual engine model. Therefore, this also makes the market positioning of the High Performance Edition of Velanda seem a little blurred. However, as gagac Toyota's first hybrid product to be flaunted with high performance, are you willing to pay for it in front of the screen? Feel free to leave your valuable comments in the comments section.