It is not difficult to see from the sales analysis report of the first quarter of 2022 released by relevant agencies that although new energy models, including pure electric and plug-in hybrids, still maintain a strong growth trend, HEV hybrid models between new energy and traditional fuel vehicles are also favored by consumers because of their low fuel consumption and long mileage.
Perhaps encouraged by the market, many brands have launched hybrid models to meet the needs of the market. On April 13, Dongfeng Fengshen's first SUV model based on the DSMA platform and equipped with Dongfeng Mach dual-engine system, Dongfeng Fengshen Haoji, announced that it would officially join the "hybrid" war in 2022.
As a brand new model, Haoji can be said to be very eye-catching in terms of appearance, space, configuration, intelligence, and performance performance, using the official statement: it may be the terminator of compact SUVs. So, whether its performance is worth looking forward to, let's take a look.
First of all, its exterior design finds a balance between strength and softness. The straight waterfall front grille composed of 26 columns extending upwards gives people a sense of refinement and strength; the integrated through-type lamp belt extends to both sides, linking the daily lights on both sides, like a smart flag that moves with the wind, and also has 4 kinds of light language animation modes, creating a full sense of ceremony between opening and closing doors.
Haoji's side design is slender and elegant, the slowly sliding streamlined roof, with the D-pillar swivel, showing the beauty of the whirlwind, 106mm shoulder width design, creating a wide body vision, with a smooth waistline, showing a stable posture at the same time, but also reducing the wind resistance.
The rear of the car adopts a multi-layer design, which presents an atmospheric and rich imagination space as a whole, and cooperates with the integrated horizontal extension of the taillights, which can be retracted between power and elegance.
Compared with the right appearance, Haoji's interior design is more temperate, and the wrap-around cockpit, the flexible and undulating IP center console, and the door stitching bring pleasing gentleness and security. Every interaction of mechanical geometry, ergonomics and natural aesthetics interprets the most natural style design.
1910mm body width, 2825mm skipper wheelbase, directly bring wide and comfortable riding space, accounting for nearly 54% of the large area NAPPA texture soft coating, with zero pressure sofa seats, providing package support while bringing delicate and skin-friendly touch. In addition, Haoji's co-pilot seat is equipped with a rare electric leg rest of the same level, and the rear seat back also has an angle of 10 gears adjustable, which has a flat reclining function, and the cockpit changes to a large bed in seconds.
In terms of power, Haoji has excellent fuel economy of hybrid models and also meets the uncompromising performance of young people. It is understood that Haoji will take the lead in launching a model equipped with Mach dual-engine MHD hybrid system, which can achieve more than 90% system efficiency in 90% of working conditions, ensure excellent kinetic energy conversion, improve fuel efficiency, and the system can also provide 180kW of comprehensive power and 540N·m of system comprehensive torque. The subsequent Haoji fuel version will be equipped with a Mach-powered 1.5T engine, which has a maximum power of 150kW and a maximum torque of 305N·m in performance, and the performance is equally eye-catching.
In addition, Haoji also provides "i-driving fun mode" - which can realize 8-speed power custom adjustment mode and adjustable steering force of two steering wheels, providing drivers with a rich personalized experience between power and fuel saving, driving control and driving fun.
In terms of intelligence, Haoji adopts Dongfeng Fengshen's new generation of WindLink car engine system and intelligent car machine housekeeper - Hao Sister, to achieve powerful voice interaction functions. In addition, Hao has created intelligent technology functions such as a gamepad-style concept steering wheel, 540° panoramic image and AR projection smart tailgate that is easy for users to operate blindly.
Editor's comments
Although it is a latecomer, the design and modeling inspiration of Dongfeng Fengshen Haoji, the space care of zero pressure comfort, the futuristic intelligent cockpit, and the driving control experience brought by Mach dual engine power have satisfied the imagination and expectations of many users for the ideal car, and are likely to become a new choice outside the current mainstream compact SUV. As for the listing time, Haoji plans to open the booking in late May and officially go public in the third quarter.