At present, domestic new energy vehicles have entered the fast lane of development. According to the data of the China Passenger Car Association, in 2023, the market share of new energy passenger vehicles in mainland China will reach 35.3%. With the popularization of new energy, consumers have also established a certain awareness and will not blindly follow the trend in the choice of models. They are more willing to spend effort to understand the vehicle's endurance performance, convenience of energy replenishment, battery reliability and safety, etc., and firmly "buy right, not expensive".
When it comes to new energy, BYD, which started with batteries, has entered the game early and has become a leader in the field of new energy. If you want to buy a compact electric hybrid SUV with a general budget of less than 150,000 yuan, many people will think of the Song Pro DM-i first, but in fact, there is another main force Chery in China known for its "science and engineering man" and "technology flow", and its strength should not be underestimated. On the track of new energy and intelligence, Chery has upgraded 19 core technologies, including platform architecture, chips, high-efficiency hybrid engines, hydrogen energy, electric drives, batteries, intelligent interaction, unmanned driving, and intelligent cloud platforms, based on Mars architecture, Kunpeng Power, Lion Intelligent Cabin, Dazhuo Intelligent Driving, and Galaxy ecological technology, and brought world-class hybrid technology C-DM system.
Chery's high-end brand Xingtu launched a new model at the beginning of this year, the C-DM, and its arrival has made many consumers shine, and there is one more new energy vehicle to choose from. What is the ability of C-DM to make the spire products not fragrant?
Racing power, chasing the wind C-DM came from behind
Batteries are the cornerstone. Xingtu C-DM adopts Guoxuan Hi-Tech ternary lithium battery, which can achieve 2000 times of cycle charging, with the characteristics of low energy consumption and high life, combined with the new electronic control system, it can be parked for a long time, and the negative electrode of the battery will not lose power. The blade battery used in BYD Song Pro DM-i uses lithium iron phosphate batteries, which have the advantages of high life and high stability, but due to the characteristics of lithium iron phosphate itself, the overall weight of the battery is relatively large, and the energy density is lower than that of ternary lithium batteries at the same weight, so the overall energy consumption of lithium iron phosphate batteries is higher.
Looking at the power, Chery is undoubtedly a veteran in the field of hybrid technology, and its strength can compete with BYD.
The C-DM is equipped with a 1.5TCI four-cylinder turbocharged engine dedicated to hybrid power, with a maximum power of 115kW, a peak torque of 230N·m, and an acceleration of 100 kilometers in 7 seconds. The Song Pro DM-i is equipped with a 1.5L engine with a maximum power of about 81kW and a peak torque of 135N·m.
In particular, the C-DM is equipped with the industry's first combination of 3 engine power + 3-speed DHT, 9 mode drives and 3-speed transmission combined into 11 gear options, which is comparable to the 3.0T V6 engine. Not only can it have a world-leading transmission efficiency of 97.6%, but it can also easily cope with different driving scenarios such as highways, long-distance travel, mountain roads, sand and gravel, and its power performance is perfect.
Compared with the battery life, the C-DM is not afraid of range anxiety
In addition to battery safety, the quality of the power battery also directly affects the mileage of the vehicle, which is an important guarantee for long-distance travel. Therefore, for new energy vehicle owners, the more the mileage, the better. Only when you have enough confidence can you be free from mileage anxiety.
It is understood that the DM-i hybrid system equipped with Song Pro DM-i mainly relies on high-power and high-efficiency motors to drive, and the engine only generates electricity in the high-efficiency operation range in most cases, so it is closer to the pure electric vehicle in terms of driving experience, and the driving texture is slightly different from that of the chasing wind C-DM. Reflected in the intuitive data, the 110KM version of the model has a pure electric driving range of 110km under the NEDC working condition, and a pure electric driving range of 85km under the WLTC working condition, with a fuel consumption performance of 5.3L/100km. However, the Xingtu C-DM is not bad, the hybrid transmission has the technical advantages of 3 engines, 3 gears, 9 modes and 11 speeds, using a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 19.27kWh, with a pure electric range of 105km under NEDC conditions and 80km under WLTC conditions.
Moreover, the 29kW super fast charging configuration of Xingtu C-DM can increase the power by 30%-80% in 25min. The Song Pro DM-i is equipped with an 18kW DC charging port. In this way, Xingtu C-DM can not only achieve daily commuting without anxiety, but also reduce the waiting time for charging during the peak period of long-distance travel, saving time for playing or accompanying family.
In addition, the C-DM is equipped with the latest IPB1.1 electronic control platform of Bosch, the first in China, which has the functions of intelligent detection and replenishment and prevention of power loss, which intelligently protects the battery from damage, prolongs the service life of the battery, and helps users monitor the safety and health status of the battery at any time. To put it simply, in the case of fuel consumption, battery life and other data are almost on par with Song Pro DM-i, the power of Xingtu Chasing Wind C-DM is stronger, and its strength should not be underestimated.
In terms of intelligence, C-DM will be full of playability
There's nothing wrong with pursuing safety, but who's to say that smart configuration isn't important?
At present, the most important thing for manufacturers is the intelligent configuration of automobiles. These configurations are also laying the "foreshadowing" for the future use cycle of the vehicle, and whether the intelligent foundation of the family car is done well determines whether a product can maintain vitality in the entire life cycle.
The whole series of Xingtu C-DM is equipped with a 24.6-inch suspended surround curved screen as standard, with a built-in Lion Lion Zhiyun 5.0 system, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which not only integrates mainstream ecological applications such as Douyin, Toutiao, and Sing Bar Car KTV, but also is equipped with a deeply customized iFLYTEK intelligent voice interaction system, which can be seen and spoken. The Song Pro DM-i uses an 8.8-inch floating LCD instrument, equipped with 10.1, 12.8, and 15.6-inch adaptive rotating suspension Pad, which can also realize online navigation, online audio-visual entertainment system, car karaoke entertainment system and many other functions, in fact, each has its own merits.
If you compare the highest-equipped models of the two cars, the advantages of the Song Pro DM-i Glory Edition 110KM excellent type are: front parking radar, front seat ventilation and heating, second-row seat backrest angle adjustment, adaptive high and low beam, sentry mode, etc.; AQS air quality management and monitoring, etc., in the pursuit of convenience and practicability, C-DM is better.
At a time when the development of intelligent and electrified vehicles is accelerating, Chinese auto brands are also shifting gears and speeding up, achieving a number of breakthroughs in the field of technology, becoming an important force to promote the upgrading of the automobile industry. Chery adheres to positive research and development, constantly realizes independent innovation, and has absolute strength in core technology, and is known as the "science and engineering man" among independent brands by many people. It is this spirit of ingenuity that has made the golden sign of "Technology Chery", which is widely loved by consumers.
Backed by Chery's positive R&D experience, the Xingtu brand has gradually emerged in the increasingly fierce market competition with its excellent product strength, advanced technology and insistence on quality. It has the industry's first 3-gear and 3-engine technology, and the brand strength is fully displayed. The C-DM is at the leading level in terms of power and battery life, and has the capital to compete with up-and-comers such as BYD Song Pro DM-i.
With a starting price of 129,800 yuan, C-DM is very competitive in terms of appearance and product power, and it is very cost-effective. The 149,800 yuan top luxury version can also have 540-degree panoramic high-definition images, intelligent speed limit reminders and many other cross-level configurations, and its strength refreshes the ceiling of the same level. In addition, Xingtu C-DM also specially prepares three major privileges for the first owner: lifetime vehicle warranty, lifetime free roadside assistance, lifetime free basic traffic, and a large number of car purchase rights and interests such as free charging piles at the beginning of the year, which directly fills the extraordinary product experience and value-for-money performance. Your first tram, now have a choice?