The first oil-electric hybrid model of the Geely Raytheon power platform, The Star-More L Hi · The X oil-electric hybrid version (hereinafter referred to as the Xingyue L hybrid version) was officially launched at the end of March, and a total of two models were launched, priced at 171,700 yuan and 183,700 yuan respectively. The price is basically the same as the previous fuel version of the sub-top and top models, according to the reason, the hybrid model should be more popular than the pure fuel model at the moment, but many people have heard that the Star Yue L hybrid version can not be on the new energy license, and a vote veto, it is really not worth buying? Let's analyze it together.
The appearance changes of the Hoshigoshi L hybrid version are mainly concentrated in the front part of the face, the interior of the grille no longer uses the vertical bar style, but the short horizontal bar style of the same color of the body, the brand logo is upgraded to a luminous function, and the lighting embellishment is also added on both sides, so the design is more in line with the characteristics of new energy models, even if it can only be regarded as a new energy model in a broad sense.
(Pictured is Hoshikoshi L Hi · X Oil-Electric Hybrid Version)
(Pictured is The Star-Etsu L Pure Fuel Edition)
The interior part is basically unchanged, the familiar triple screen, with a double color interior, the overall visual effect is more outstanding, worthy of its own price positioning. The body size and pure fuel version are consistent, the length, width and height dimensions are 4770x1895x1689mm, the wheelbase is 2845mm, basically can compete with the entry-level mid-size SUVs, and the relatively wide trunk space is more favorable for daily home use.
The car is equipped with a 1.5T engine code-named DHE15, which uses Miller cycle technology to achieve a compression ratio of 13. Ordinary self-priming engine compression ratio of 10.5, higher compression ratio means higher combustion efficiency, it also uses low-pressure EGR exhaust gas recirculation, double VVT variable valve timing and other technologies, in addition, the application of electric air conditioning compressors and electric water pumps, reducing the engine load, further improving the efficiency of the whole machine, the official publicity thermal efficiency of up to 43.32%. As a reference, the hottest BYD's Snap Cloud engine has a maximum thermal efficiency of only 43%. It can be seen that the strength of this engine is still relatively competitive, its maximum power is 110kW, the maximum torque is 225 Nm, and the book parameters are remarkable.
(The picture shows the DHE15 engine)
In order to achieve low fuel consumption, in addition to the efficient engine, the choice of gearbox is also crucial, this car matches the 3-speed hybrid gearbox codenamed DHT Pro, this gearbox is connected to the GM motor and the TM motor, the two motors are respectively responsible for the functions of power generation and drive, and 3 gears are integrated inside, which can realize the EV motor drive, the extender motor drive (series) and the engine power generation + auxiliary drive (parallel) Three drive modes, it is worth mentioning that it also supports full-speed parallel, This allows the engine to be kept in the highly efficient working range to the greatest extent, so as to achieve the purpose of fuel saving. The official claim that the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only 4.3L, and the measured fuel consumption is 4.5L, which is almost the same as the official data, and the gap between the traditional and powerful Rongfang dual engine in the field of hybrid is only 0.4L, which is worth affirming.
(Pictured is the DHT Pro gearbox)
Since there is no large-capacity battery pack and plug-in energy replenishment method, this Star-Vietnam L Thor Hi · The X oil-electric hybrid version does not have the qualification of new energy license. But I think it can not be killed with a stick, because compared to the plug-in hybrid model, this model is not too high in price, the pricing is within a reasonable range, compared to the hybrid field of Toyota RAV4 Rongfang dual engine and Honda CR-V sharp hybrid and other models have a more obvious advantage in price, in terms of space configuration is also superior, fuel consumption performance is also comparable, but the lack of four-wheel drive models.
(The picture shows FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang dual engine)
(Pictured is Dongfeng Honda CR-V sharp hybrid)
For users who have no charging conditions or are inconvenient to charge, there is almost no difference between low fuel consumption oil-electric hybrid models and plug-in hybrid models in use, since the "two fields" oil-electric hybrid models can be recognized by the market, why not give independent brands a chance? As for the three-cylinder engine that has been complained about, I think we can refer to the performance of the ideal ONE, not that the three-cylinder is undesirable, but everyone's "psychological barrier" is insurmountable. I think this new car is a powerful supplement to the fuel-only version of the Star-Vietnam L, Geely's new energy process is starting again, and I still look forward to more surprises in the follow-up. (Text/UVIS Auto Ride)
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