Text/Figure Understand Car Express: Yang Vanke/Lin Chenyang
Nowadays, many brands have launched hybrid models. Speaking of hybrid models, in addition to some familiar Japanese brands, Chinese brands have also done well in this regard in recent years, such as the car that was test-driven this time - Haoji (picture | configuration | inquiry), 130,000 yuan hybrid SUV, which comes from Dongfeng Fengshen, is Dongfeng Fengshen's first SUV equipped with Dongfeng Mach dual engine hybrid system.
Haoji is positioned as a compact SUV with fuel and hybrid powertrains, and the official guidance price is 126,900 yuan to 139,900 yuan. This test drive is equipped with a hybrid system of Hao Ji Dare Dream version, in terms of power and configuration specifications have certain advantages in the same class of models.
The hybrid system is first experienced, and less oil is used when electricity is used
At present, many Chinese brands have successively launched plug-in hybrid models, and Haoji's hybrid system and Toyota THS and Honda i-MMD, which we are familiar with, are non-plug-in hybrid systems. Compared with plug-in hybrid, the Haoji hybrid system does not require charging and is simpler in the user experience. In terms of internal combustion engines, Haoji's 1.5T four-cylinder hybrid engine can help vehicles have better NVH performance.
Haoji's hybrid system is composed of Mach power 1.5T four-cylinder hybrid special engine and HD120 electric drive assembly, the system has a comprehensive maximum power of 180 kilowatts, a comprehensive torque of 540 Nm, from the perspective of power parameters, Haoji's hybrid system even surpasses many 2.0T engines.
Haoji hybrid system has three driving modes of economy, comfort and sports, but it is equipped with the i Driving Fun 2.0 system that can customize the power output in 8 gears, giving users more personalized driving choices. No matter in which driving mode, its starting is mainly driven by the motor, the starting response is only 0.15 seconds, so it can be quick and relatively quiet, from the experience point of view is very close to the pure electric model, in the economic mode, pay a little attention to the throttle strength, is able to maintain the engine at low and medium speed without intervention in the working conditions.
Once the acceleration starts, the power system directly enters parallel mode, and the engine will have a certain movement when it intervenes, but the whole process is not abrupt. When we adjust the driving mode to sport, the engine will intervene earlier, the throttle will become very sensitive, and the vehicle will become very excited, which is good for users who enjoy driving.
Haoji's hybrid system has 6 energy management modes, including parking power generation, pure electric drive, series drive, parallel drive, direct drive mode and energy recovery. When at idle speed (such as waiting for traffic lights), the engine can be briefly "rested", at which time the vehicle will use its own battery to power air conditioning, audio-visual entertainment and other equipment, which can save fuel and do not affect the experience in the car.
During the process, the engine and the motor work together, such as pure electric drive at low speed cruise, series drive at medium speed cruise, and parallel drive when overtaking at rapid acceleration. In the combination of engine and motor, the engine can be in a high thermal efficiency range for most of the time, thus ensuring fuel economy. With the assistance of the motor, the engine and the motor ensure that the vehicle has sufficient power when they are output together, thus taking into account the efficiency and performance. There are many models are not afraid of climbing, but afraid of continuous climbing, in the uphill section of accelerated overtaking, long-distance climbing scene, Haoji Mach dual engine MHD hybrid system using parallel mode, driven by a 1.5T Mach power efficient engine and a maximum power of 130 kW drive motor together, to achieve 540 Nm comprehensive torque power output, with better grip, greater ground friction 19-inch Pirelli tires, even in the continuous ramp to complete the overtaking can be done with ease;
In the driving scenario of vehicle speed of more than 100 km / h, the Haoji hybrid system adopts the mode of direct engine drive, and the fuel consumption range of the engine 260 g / kWh covers more than 72% of the entire MAP, and the power output is more efficient; Once encountered a situation that requires rapid overtaking, actively respond to the throttle, the system enters the high-speed parallel mode, to ensure that the timely re-acceleration at high speed, can be instantly detached from the large truck.
As a model equipped with a hybrid system, the energy recovery function naturally cannot be left behind, and it will trigger energy recovery when the driver releases the throttle, brakes or when the vehicle goes downhill. It is worth mentioning that the i driving fun 2.0 system equipped with the Hao Extreme Dream Edition makes the vehicle's energy recovery intensity 3 gears (strong, medium and weak) adjustable, and the energy recovery process is natural without a strong sense of drag.
The steering damping of Haoji is adjustable in two gears, and the user can choose to customize or follow the driving mode change. The difference between the two gears is not obvious in the actual experience, both belong to the medium and heavy settings, with more accurate directivity, which can provide a little sporty sense for driving.
In terms of chassis suspension, Haoji adopts a front McPherson type and rear multi-link independent suspension, and the suspension adjustment is tight, which can be closed in the face of some road ups and downs, so as not to make the vehicle appear too obvious to jump. This calibration also allows this Haoji to have a more realistic road sense feedback, and at the same time has a good anti-roll ability in the corners.
Wheelbase up to the level of medium-sized SUV, the whole series with "Queen Co-Driver"
In terms of appearance, Haoji adopts the design aesthetic of wind language, and the shape of the front face is still very recognizable. Haoji is equipped with a smart interactive lamp function as standard, and the LED strip that runs through the front face will flash very rhythmically, which is very interesting. In addition, users can customize the blinking mode of the front LED strip when the vehicle is unlocked and locked, adding a touch of fun to the car experience.
Haoji has a length/width/height of 4720/1910/1702 mm and a wheelbase of 2825 mm – which is already the same as many mid-size SUVs, but it has entered the market of compact SUVs at a fairly solid price, competing with its peers with cost-effective differentiation.
The longer wheelbase creates more space inside the car. First of all, it is worth mentioning that the Haoji series is equipped with a "Queen Co-driver" as standard, which often appears in the products of new car-making forces, and it is still relatively rare among models of more than 100,000 yuan. The user sitting in the co-pilot can lower the backrest to achieve a sitting position close to lying flat.
The rear space of Haoji is also quite distinctive, thanks to the long wheelbase, the longitudinal leg space is quite large, and the horizontal riding space is also because of the larger width size, which enhances the expansion space of the rear row. Haoji's rear floor platform is also fully flat, and the seat back is adjustable with multiple levels, which makes it easier for passengers to find a comfortable sitting position, and its performance in terms of ride comfort is worthy of recognition. If you have to pick the bones in the egg, on the basis of the existing 1 USB-A interface and the rear air conditioner outlet, it is better to match the rear automatic air conditioning and USB-C interface.
In terms of technology configuration, Hao Ji Dare Dream Edition is equipped with 540-degree panoramic images and transparent chassis, which allow drivers to grasp road information more clearly in narrow roadways or larger angles of curves to ensure driving safety. The driver can actively activate this function, and when the vehicle is driving at a low speed, the two functions are triggered by simply turning the steering wheel.
The Hao Ji Dream Edition also comes with a rare AR enhanced instrument navigation at the same level, which can display the road image in front of it on a 12.3-inch full LCD meter and project navigation information on the image. From the actual experience, the display of the real-life image is relatively clear, and the guidance of the navigation information is also concise and clear, but the instructions for key intersections are not clear enough, which may be optimized in future OTA upgrades.
summary
After a few days of test driving experience, I was deeply impressed by the HaoJi Dare Dream Version, whether it is the starting response in pure electric mode or the acceleration output when driving in parallel with oil and electricity, it has a good experience. Perhaps everyone has also developed a strong interest in Haoji, what are the highlights of it after integrating into work and life? In the future, there will be a more in-depth and comprehensive car experience presented to everyone, if you want to know more about this Haoji, please continue to pay attention.