When it comes to SUVs, in addition to the advantages of good vision, large space, and more calm in the face of bad roads, will they also criticize their higher fuel consumption? This was indeed an irreconcilable contradiction in the past. But since the Great Wall released the lemon hybrid platform and DHT technology, the disadvantage of high fuel consumption has really turned around. This time, I had the privilege of experiencing this advanced gasoline-electric hybrid system again, and it was also mounted on a high-value model that I liked very much, the Divine Beast.
The current divine beast only has a pure fuel-powered version, although the 1.5T and 2.0T power systems are very advanced, but compared to the "dimensionality reduction attack" of the hybrid system, they still cannot significantly reduce fuel consumption. Therefore, the arrival of the DHT system finally allows users who are concerned about fuel consumption to get a very competitive option.
In view of the fact that we have previously test-driven the fuel version of the beast, and the new hybrid version in the internal and external shape, configuration level and other aspects are not obvious differences, so this article I want to focus on sharing with you the hybrid beast driving experience, other and the same content as the fuel version, not in too much detail, you can click on the picture below to jump to our previous test drive article to learn more about this car.
The beast DHT uses a 1.5T lemon hybrid DHT system, in which the 1.5T hybrid special engine has the technical characteristics of mid-mounted VVT, high compression ratio, high roll flow intake, deep Miller cycle, 980°C VGT supercharger, the maximum net power is 113kW, the maximum torque is 233N·m, the maximum power of the drive motor is 130kW, the maximum torque is 300N·m, and the maximum total power of the whole system is 179kW under the coordination of the two-speed DHT130 gearbox. The total torque is 530 N·m. This kind of power also brings a zero-hundred acceleration capability of 7.7 seconds.
In actual experience, this hybrid system does bring a very good driving experience, the initial stage can rely on the large torque of the motor and smooth output characteristics to obtain a strong push back feeling, of course, this time can not be too indulgent of their own desires, otherwise the tire is easy to break through the grip limit. After leaving the initial stage, the gasoline engine will also be connected in time at the right time, whether it is directly driven or cooperated with the motor, the entire acceleration process is very smooth, the power allocation process is very slight, whether it is the driver or the passenger is not aware, can only feel the full sense of pushing back.
Since there is no need for a gasoline engine to be driven in the full speed range, the two-speed gearbox can already make the engine work as efficiently as possible through the coordinated electric motor. Subjectively, I think you can completely drive the Mythical Beast DHT as a car equipped with a stepless transmission, and you can't feel the feeling of shifting gears anyway. In addition, whether it is low speed or high speed, this car can provide sufficient power reserves, and always remind yourself not to speed.
When decelerating, the electric motor will also provide the function of kinetic energy recovery, which is another major advantage of hybrid vehicles over pure fuel vehicles. As long as it is properly controlled, most of the driving state will not need to step on the brake pedal at all, on the one hand, it can save expensive fuel as much as possible, on the other hand, it can also reduce the wear and tear of the mechanical brake system, and save some vehicle maintenance money in disguise.
With the blessing of the hybrid system, it means that the gasoline engine does not have to run all the time, so in addition to fuel saving, the noise problem is also greatly reduced, and the noise and vibration under the start of this engine and the small and medium-load work are not large, unless the full throttle, it is difficult for you to hear its roar. So this mythical beast DHT is like a quiet cat most of the time.
The Mythical Beast DHT also uses a front McPherson, rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension. The overall tuning style belongs to the comfort with a certain sense of movement, the large size of the wheel itself can shield off some fine vibrations, and in the face of continuous uneven potholes, the suspension will also filter out most of the bumps, and the overall comfort is still guaranteed. In addition, the suspension of this car also shows a certain toughness, in the face of a large center of gravity shift, such as rapid turning, the body roll is not large, even if the body center of gravity is higher than the car, it does not give people a strong sense of out-of-the-air, so that the driver has enough confidence.
In terms of fuel consumption, it is a pity that this test drive time is quite short, and I did not have the opportunity to do a long-distance real fuel consumption test. However, according to the official data of 5.5L/100km (WLTC working conditions), even if the actual user car will be different, compared to the fuel model (7.0-7.7L/100km, WLTC working conditions) is also a fairly obvious advantage, coupled with its surging power and smoother driving texture, I think it is worth spending time waiting for the DHT version of the model to be listed in the near future.
After talking about the dynamic part, let's briefly talk about the static experience part of this car. Frankly speaking, it is extremely difficult to find the difference between the Mythical Beast DHT and the pure fuel model, after all, the two series of models are almost identical in appearance, only a slight difference.
I don't know what kind of evaluation you have about the shape design of the divine beast, but personally, I like this personalized design with a unique temperament. The huge middle mesh shape is angular, and it is also well integrated into the split headlight, there is no sense of violation at all, after all, this thing is more difficult to control than the integrated headlamp. So now the shape, I am willing to give a high score evaluation.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the Divine Beast DHT are 4780*1890*1675mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm, which is no different from the fuel version. Of course, there is no difference in shape, color matching, and detail design, and the details that should be embellished are not bad, and the hidden door handle is still pleasing. If you have to pick a little fault, the A-pillar with a large inclination angle is relatively close to the head of the front passenger, and the taller people will feel a little bit of oppression.
In the rear part of the car, the Mythical Beast DHT adopts the appearance of the 1.5T fuel version, and the "exhaust ports" on both sides of the lower end of the bumper are parallelograms. Of course, no matter what kind of shape, its real exhaust pipe is hidden in the rear of the car, and it is on the left side.
If you want to talk about the difference in appearance of the Beast DHT version, I am afraid that only the small "DHT" logo at the bottom left of the tailgate can reflect its identity. In this way, it is also good to save costs and simplify complexity.
The difference in the car is actually smaller than outside the car, or there is no difference at all. In fact, the interior design of the divine beast is unique, reflecting personalized dress everywhere, such as the silver trim in the car, and the surface also has diamond-shaped stripes, which is very textured and can also enliven the atmosphere in the car.
The steering wheel is a near-standard perfect circle shape, which feels good, but the outer ring really does not have much detail to dig. On the contrary, the shape of the multimedia button area at both ends is more interesting, and the buttons of different shapes show a sense of hierarchy from high to low, and through the outline of the line and the collocation of colors, a gradually narrowing form is revealed, which is very different.
Behind the steering wheel is a 12.3-inch full LCD meter, which is very informative and has different themed interfaces to choose from. The most surprising thing is this New Year theme, the whole picture is full of Spring Festival atmosphere, this interface is very innovative.
The 14.6-inch large central control screen has increased in terms of function compared to the fuel version of the model, and the new part of the content is mainly about the new, electric part. For example, the power battery capacity, status display and other content, and in other conventional content, this car has no new changes, there should be some, and they are still quite easy to use.
The function of 360-degree panoramic image + transparent chassis is very convenient, allowing the driver to grasp the situation around the vehicle in real time, whether it is a narrow street or a complex non-paved road, with the help of high-definition images, driving safety is more secure.
The seat part is as wide as ever, and the orange embellishments make this chair look younger and more exciting. Of course, the comfort of the seat itself is also very good, the support and fixation of the body are very stable, and the overall is relatively soft, bringing your family or about three or five friends to go out for a self-driving trip without any pressure.
The overall opening of the tailgate is large, and it is equipped with an electric opening and closing function. The overall trunk floor is very flat, and the position on both sides near the tailgate also provides two storage compartments with a certain depth, and the practical performance is generally in line with the standards of the same class.
In fact, from the perspective of the fuel version, the divine beast has been fully recognized by the user, whether it is a cool appearance or a very practical configuration, coupled with a good power performance, which makes this car show a strong product strength. Nowadays, the arrival of the DHT version of the mythical beast using the hybrid system not only makes this car not only completely free of loss of power and driving pleasure, but also makes up for the shortcomings of the fuel version of the model in terms of fuel consumption, which can be said to further enhance the overall strength. In terms of actual driving experience, this car has indeed achieved a higher level. The question now is, when will the car be launched and how much will it sell for then? Let's be quiet.
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