For many consumers, the excellent driving experience and low cost of pure electric vehicles are very attractive, but factors such as charging and battery life have deterred many people, but the emergence of plug-in hybrid models has solved these problems well. In the past impression, the price of such products is very expensive and the cost performance is low, but with the substantial increase in market demand, more people-friendly models have been launched. Today, Uncle Che has brought you two domestic plug-in SUV models that are very popular today, let's take a look at it.
The 2021 Song PLUS New Energy was listed in March last year, and the plug-in version of the car now has 5 configurations, and the price range is 15.28 to 205,800 yuan. The 2022 latte DHT was launched in December last year, and the new car has a total of three configurations, with a price range of 159,800 to 179,800 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the 2021 Song PLUS DM-i 110KM flagship PLUS with a guidance price of 175,800 yuan to compare with the latte DHT top version model, the price difference between the two is not large, so which model has more prominent product power under this premise?
Exterior design
The Song PLUS series has a total of three different design schemes, and the front face part is the biggest difference between different power versions. Among them, the silver decorative strip at the top of the grid grid in the front face of the plug-in version of the model comes from the EV version, officially called the dragon whisker, and the trim panel connects the LED headlight groups on the left and right sides into one, which not only enhances the integrity of the design, but also helps to extend the horizontal visual effect of the front face, in addition, the central part of the trim strip is also equipped with a relief style BYD Song Logo. The mid-mesh shape design of the plug-in version of the model is closer to that of the Han DM, and the interior adopts a dense horizontal strip design, and is supplemented by small trim panels as embellishments, which looks very delicate from a distance.
The exterior design of latte DHT has a strong family feature, at first glance it is not ostentatious, more affinity, of which the flat hexagonal net of the car is connected with the headlight group on the left and right sides, there are not too many surprises in terms of shape, although the recognition is not very high, but it is also in line with our inherent impression of weY brand models. The headlight group of the new car adopts a full LED light source, and the interior is the layout of two lamp heads + three light strips, and the visual effect is decent.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Song PLUS New Energy are 4705×1890×1680 mm, and the wheelbase is 2765 mm. The side styling of this model is not significantly different from other versions, except that a charging socket is added to the right rear of the body and the new rim is equipped at the bottom.
The latte DHT's specific length, width and height were 4668×1890×1730 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase was 2745 mm, which was slightly behind in terms of key body length and wheelbase. The side shape of the model is short and sharp, the bottom matches the 19-inch multi-spoke two-tone wheels, the visual effect highlights the sense of premium, and the tires are Michelin PRIMACY 4, and the grip and comfort are relatively good.
The rear part of the Song PLUS new energy vehicle has changed relatively little, in addition to the DM-i logo added to the right side, the rear encirclement area also has some adjustments. In comparison, the rear of the car lacks visual impact slightly compared to the front part of the face, but the overall shape is full enough, and the details are also in line with the aesthetics of most Chinese people.
The rear of the latte DHT is simple and capable, the chrome decoration in the details is just right, and a little light embellishment is a good way to enhance the visual sense of the rear. The car's D-pillar leans forward slightly, creating some sneaky visual effects, and the taillight groups on both sides are angular, which has a certain echo with the headlights, and the interior also matches the LED light source.
Interior design
The interior design of Song PLUS New Energy is consistent with the fuel version of the model, and the color scheme of the entire interior adopts an exclusive eclipse blue + sky gray, and the simple and generous design looks quite fresh, and has a good affinity. The materials in the car are very good, and the softer materials are wrapped in the places within reach, which looks like a grade and has a good touch. The three-frame steering wheel in front of the main driver is novel enough, the left and right function buttons seem to be suspended on the silver trim, and the surface of the disc is covered with soft and delicate leather fabrics, which is full of grip.
The simple layout of the latte DHT car is different from the previous generation of WEY models, and the dual-screen design above the center console is consistent with the mocha, but the layering of the entire center console is not particularly strong, and it lacks some detailed elements as embellishments, which looks too simple. The steering wheel in front of the new owner's driving adopts a unique double-frame design, the left and right functional buttons are all touch-type, the sense of technology is very in place, and the fabric used for wrapping the disk body is soft enough and delicate. The upper LCD dashboard is designed to be long strips and embedded in the platform, the overall sense is strong but the size is not large, and the information display area on the right side is smaller, but the car provides a head-up digital display function as compensation.
The seats in the Song PLUS new energy car are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functions support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating/ventilation of the front seats, etc. The interior seat design of the new car is the same as the fuel version, the front row is a dynamic integrated sports style seat, the fabric and interior padding are relatively soft, and the comfort has a good performance.
Latte DHT interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather + flipped fur materials, and the function is more than Song PLUS new energy, which has four-way adjustment of the waist support of the main driver's seat, driver's seat massage, driver's seat electric seat memory, etc. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is very soft and textured, and the backrest is close to the human body, which is sufficient for shoulder and waist support.
The tilt angle between the rear seat backrest and the cushion in the Song PLUS new energy vehicle is more appropriate, under normal circumstances, the leg space can reach more than two fists, each position is equipped with independent headrests, and the two side positions have a certain degree of invertedness, and the wrapping feeling is good.
The rear seats in the Latte DHT are of the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, the seats are very well supported for the legs of passengers, the surface is soft for wrapping leather, and the central platform is basically flat, and there is no obvious discomfort for three adults at the same time.
dynamical system
Song PLUS New Energy is equipped with a 1.5L engine with a maximum output of 110 horsepower, an electric motor output of 197Ps, and an official 100-kilometer acceleration of 7.9 seconds. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the E-CVT stepless gearbox.
The latte DHT is equipped with a 1.5T engine with an output of 156 horsepower, an electric motor output of 177Ps, and an official 100 km/h acceleration of 7.5 seconds, which is more superior. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a two-speed DHT transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
Nowadays, with the continuous rise of domestic oil prices, many car owners have germinated the idea of buying a new energy model, Song PLUS new energy and latte DHT as the representative model of plug-in compact SUV, both have a very good strength. Through the comparison of the above aspects, we can see that the advantages of the two models are different, among which Song PLUS New Energy has a larger space in the car, while the latte DHT has a more excellent power performance performance and a more comprehensive functional configuration, from the perspective of daily household use, the latte DHT is significantly more cost-effective, so in this round of duels, the uncle recommends latte DHT.