Today, with the increasing prosperity of the new energy vehicle market, major car companies have launched their own hybrid SUV models to meet consumers' dual needs for energy saving, environmental protection and driving experience. Recently, Dongfeng Fengshen's new hybrid SUV - Dongfeng Fengshen L7 was officially unveiled, equipped with Dongfeng Mach electric hybrid PHREV technology for the first time, with a comprehensive range of 1500KM. So what are the highlights of the new car, and is it competitive?
From the perspective of exterior design, Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is undoubtedly a model that conforms to the mainstream of current consumer aesthetics. The overall shape is simple and stylish, without too many exaggerated elements. The closed grille design at the front is complemented by continuous daytime running lights, which not only emphasises the avant-garde feeling of the car, but also enhances its recognition.
On the side of the body, the fastback roof shape forms a double-color visual effect with the body. The semi-enclosed wheel design is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also helps to reduce the drag coefficient. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Fengshen L7 are 4670x1900x1625mm, and the wheelbase is 2775mm, positioning it as a compact SUV.
The tail design is also relatively simple, and the through-type taillight design is treated with a blackening process inside, which echoes the daytime running lights on the front face, enhancing the fashion sense and refinement of the vehicle.
In terms of interior, the vehicle adopts the modern and simple "decoration" style commonly used in new energy vehicles. The orange and black duo brings a strong visual impact, and the full LCD instrument cluster and the floating large central control screen highlight the vehicle's sense of technology.
In addition, the new car is equipped with practical features such as a panoramic sunroof, automatic partition air conditioning and rear seat air conditioning exits, which further enhance the comfort and convenience of the ride.
Of course, as a hybrid SUV, the power system of Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is also worth paying attention to. For the first time, the vehicle is equipped with the Dongfeng Mach PHREV system, which consists of a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor.
According to the official introduction, the system can provide users with a variety of driving options through seven hybrid energy management modes - parking power generation, pure electric drive, energy recovery, series drive, multi-gear direct drive, multi-gear parallel connection and unique dual-mode power shunt mode. In addition, the Mach hybrid PHREV system is also the first hybrid technology to use power split for gear shifting, which simply means that the power split technology is used between different gears to ensure continuous and stable power output during gear shifting, and at the same time make the engine speed smoother, bringing a smoother and more comfortable shift experience.
THE BATTERY WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY FROM CHINA INNOVATION AVIATION, WHICH CAN PROVIDE A PURE ELECTRIC RANGE OF 205KM AND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF 1500KM. With the hybrid technology, the vehicle has a fuel consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 km (NEDC mode).
How competitive will the new car be in the future?
From the positioning point of view, the new car will be launched after the Galaxy L7, BYD Song Pro DM-i and other models to compete, although from the current information released, Dongfeng Fengshen L7 still has a certain strength, but in the highly competitive hybrid market, Fengshen L7 as a latecomer is still under pressure. Moreover, at present, BYD has taken the lead in fighting a "price war", and a number of "Glory Edition" models have been listed, and many car companies have also chosen to follow up.
So, how much do you think the price of this car will make you feel excited? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comment section.