Handsome, eat less Xuanyi e-POWER contrast type e: HEV

【Pacific Auto Shopping Guide Channel】At present, there are fewer and fewer new pure fuel vehicles, take the recent mid-term remodeled Xuanyi (inquiry reserve price | check reference) to talk about it. A total of 8 models have been launched in the new Xuanyi, but there are only three pure fuel vehicles and the lowest prices, compared to 5 models using e-POWER hybrid. Coincidentally, the recent launch of hybrid models also has the style e:HEV, and both hatchback and sedan versions are on the market, indicating that Japanese manufacturers are gradually moving closer to hybrid models. So these two newly launched models in the near future, who will have a greater market appeal.

Appearance contrast

Compared with the current model on sale, the main change is the newly designed front grille, headlights, wheels, taillights and many other details also have "micro-facelift", which can be said to be more eye-catching and fashionable. On the other side, the style (inquiry reserve price | check reference) e: HEV maintains the shape of the fuel version, like black headlights, wheels, black mirrors, door handles, rear wings, etc., a large number of black elements, and on this basis, the blue hybrid logo and the hybrid exclusive logo on the fenders are added.

Interior contrast

Compared with the previous model, the interior of the Xuanyi e-POWER also adopts a "micro-shaping" method, and the specific adjustment is concentrated at the air conditioning outlet. On the other hand, the style e: HEV continues the design style of the fuel version, the change is that the color of the air outlet does not change randomly, the gear lever is replaced with a button type, and the instrument panel has added hybrid elements.

Xuanyi e-POWER highlight configuration:

Type e: HEV highlight configuration:

Ride space comparison

Xuanyi e-POWER Ride Space Experience:

Style e: HEV Seating Space Experience:

Power contrast

The new Xuanyi e-POWER is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 53kW (72PS), a motor with a maximum power of 100kW (136PS), and a peak torque of 300Nm.

The working principle of e-POWER is that the engine does not participate in direct drive throughout the process, and through the work of fuel, it is converted into electrical energy to charge the battery pack, which reaches the drive motor through the inverter, and then the power output of the drive motor is transmitted to the wheels. All the engine needs to do is keep itself in the most economical working area, bring a constant flow of power to the electric motor, and thus achieve very low fuel consumption. The working principle is very similar to the range extender drive, but the user does not need to charge the vehicle, as long as it is refueled as before, without changing the habits of using the car.

On the other hand, the HEV is equipped with the fourth-generation i-MMD system, and the engine power is slightly 2kW lower than the third-generation system on the Accord hybrid, but the torque has increased by 7Nm, and the power and torque of the drive motor are exactly the same, still 135kW and 315Nm. From the perspective of overall system power, the 149kW of the Model e:HEV is slightly lower than the 158kW of the Accord Hybrid version, of course, the body size and weight of the Model e:HEV are also smaller.

The fourth-generation Honda i-MMD hybrid system has the following upgrades compared with the third-generation hybrid system, first, the new 2.0L engine adopts direct injection in the cylinder, the thermal efficiency is improved, and the noise and vibration are reduced; second, the battery is upgraded, the telecommunication capacity and energy density are increased, but the overall battery weight is reduced, the advantage is that the electric drive range is further expanded, and the battery can also be assisted in engine direct drive mode; Third, the power control unit PCU volume optimization to achieve the purpose of improving performance and reducing fuel consumption.

The working system principle of the Honda i-MMD can be seen as adding a direct connection between the engine and the wheels on the basis of the Xuanyi e-POWER hybrid technology. At speeds above 70km/h, the engine will drive directly, and if you accelerate at full speed, the drive motor and engine will work together to drive. Therefore, the characteristics of the two hybrid can be summarized as follows, the overall driving of the Xuanyi e-POWER is driven by the motor, the electric driving will be more durable, and the structure is relatively simple, the durability is good, and the Honda i-MMD will have the engine involved in sharp acceleration and rear acceleration, so the explosiveness will be stronger, and the energy consumption performance of high-speed driving will be relatively better.

Full text summary: Both cars are representative models of domestic compact family cars, Xuanyi in the mid-term remodel, e-POWER model will be the kingpin, under the premise of the original comfortable main tone, the addition of electric drive e-POWER system, is bound to improve the driving quality significantly, while bringing good fuel economy. The style e: HEV is not only a sedan, but also a HATCHBACK version is equipped, proving that the main sales model is also gradually moving closer to the hybrid side, and on the premise of maintaining the original sports shape and good opening, the fourth generation i-MMD hybrid system has a better explosive power and acceleration feeling. Therefore, the pursuit of sports can choose the style e: HEV, and the family can consider Xuanyi e-POWER. (Photo/Text/Photo: Pacific Auto Pan Honghan)