(April 25, 2024) – Today, the Chevrolet brand of SAIC-GM announced that Chevrolet's first intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV, the Explorer Plus, was officially launched, with four models in total and priced from 149,900 yuan to 179,900 yuan. As a new generation of urban intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV, the Explorer Plus is the first to be equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation of PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 0.72 liters per 100 kilometers, a comprehensive cruising range of more than 1,000 kilometers, and an acceleration of 6.8 seconds in 000 and 6.9 seconds in the working condition of zero power. At the same time, the new car adopts a new interior and exterior design, equipped with intelligent cabin intelligent driving technology, and comprehensively upgrades in terms of comfortable space, safety equipment, and technological configuration, and sets a new benchmark for the market value of 15-200,000 yuan SUV with the strength of "the strongest plug-in hybrid SUV" in the same class.
Zhuang Jingxiong, General Manager of SAIC-GM, said: "The Explorer Plus embodies Chevrolet's 90 years of expertise in the SUV field and GM's nearly 30 years of electrification technology advantages. In the future, Chevrolet will unswervingly accelerate the product layout on the new energy and intelligent track, and promote the comprehensive renewal of the brand. ”
Chevrolet's first intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV, the Explorer Plus, was launched
One-stop performance and energy consumption under all working conditions
The Chevrolet Explorer Plus is the first to apply SAIC-GM's new-generation PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, fully focusing on user experience, directly hitting the product pain points of current plug-in hybrid products such as "deterioration of power deficit performance, inconsistent driving quality, and battery safety risks", and becoming a new benchmark for plug-in hybrid vehicle experience with the technical advantages of "true performance, ultra-smoothness, and high safety".
The new car is equipped with a new generation of plug-in hybrid electric drive unit developed by the whole stack, matching a new 1.5T hybrid engine, a new generation of plug-in hybrid battery with the same standard as Autoneng, and the industry-leading triple AI intelligent control algorithm, which brings the fastest acceleration of 100 kilometers in 6.8 seconds for the whole vehicle, and only 6.9 seconds for 100 kilometers under power shortage conditions, and only 3.7 seconds for starting to 60km/h, full of driving inductance, high-speed overtaking from 80km/h to 120km/ It only takes 4 seconds, and the acceleration performance of full power and power shortage far exceeds that of the same level, and it is truly not afraid of power shortage, "one-stop for all working conditions".
The Explorer Plus plug-in hybrid SUV accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and accelerates to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds
While the performance is excellent, the energy consumption performance of the Explorer Plus is also excellent. The combined fuel consumption of 100 kilometers as low as 0.72 liters is less than a dime per kilometer. Up to 155 kilometers of pure electric range, two charges a week can achieve an ultra-low-cost pure electric commuting experience. The comprehensive range of more than 1,000 kilometers fully meets the cross-provincial travel of long-distance self-driving enthusiasts, and there is zero anxiety about energy replenishment. In addition, the 3.3kW external discharge function can easily meet the needs of camping, fishing, etc., and even have a small outdoor concert with friends, which greatly enriches the user's travel scene.
The Explorer Plus external discharge function can easily meet the outdoor needs of users such as camping and fishing
The exterior and interior design are renewed, and the space size is leading the same level
The Chevrolet Explorer Plus adopts a new generation of design language, subtly integrating deconstructivist design in classic American style, integrating a sense of power and fashion to bring strong brand recognition. The wide-body body size of 4653mm×1902mm×1728mm, with the tough body front cover, tense muscle lines, classic square wheel arches and other unique design elements of American SUVs, presents a new American trend style of "a new generation of urban intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV".
The distinctive D-pillar design not only ensures that the smooth roof curve gives the rear more headroom, but also increases the spacious loading capacity of the trunk. The powerful and functional Yaohei luggage rack is not only longer in length, but also has a dynamic load of more than 100kg, which is stronger than the 400,000-yuan large SUV, bringing users a large space with both internal and external effects, and opening up a more wonderful "poetry and distance". In addition, the diamond split LED light group with rhythmic welcome lights and the diamond LED fashion tail lights with hairpin bend shape are dynamic and fashionable, and add a sense of ritual to travel.
In addition to the RS Sport Fashion Edition, the Explorer Plus introduces the ACTIV Sport Explorer Edition for the first time. Exclusive rock black off-road appearance, with ACTIV exclusive logo and exclusive rock black nameplate, the style is even more outstanding. The rare AT all-terrain tires in the same class show the hardcore charm.
The Explorer Plus interprets the new style of the American SUV with a new design
In terms of interior, the Chevrolet Explorer Plus has been completely refreshed from the design, materials and lighting interaction. Through the deconstructivist aesthetic design such as the exposed structure of the screen support frame and turbine tuyere, and the color block segmentation of the door panel and seat, the sense of power and stretch of the American SUV is released. The center console is centered on an 11-inch + 11.3-inch floating dual screen, and 121-color Lingxi rhythm atmosphere lights surround the cockpit, giving users a more trendy interior atmosphere. In terms of materials, the Explorer Plus is covered with leather and soft materials at your fingertips, and is equipped with American leather sofa seats, which greatly enhances the comfort. Details such as the turbine-embossed aesthetic air vents, two-tone stitching on the seats, embroidered logos and other fashion elements further enhance the sense of luxury in the interior. Surprisingly, Chevrolet's interior is no longer limited to the traditional black, and this time the Explorer Plus is specially offered RS Polar Deep Blue and ACTIV Grace Gray options to meet users' needs for a trendy atmosphere.
The interior of the Explorer Plus has been completely renewed, and the sense of atmosphere and grade has been greatly improved
Thanks to the over-the-top body width of over 1.9 meters and the body height of over 1.7 meters, the Explorer Plus brings users a wider riding space, better access convenience and better front visibility. The spacious rear space, the flat floor, the widened and lengthened seat cushion with the dual-hardness foam material make the classic American sofa feel more wrapped when sitting up, and the lumbar support is more powerful, taking into account the short-distance and long-distance driving experience. The car provides 25 high-efficiency storage spaces, the design of the new pocket electronic gear shift system frees up more storage space for the Lingxi Central Magic Storage Island, which can easily store the various belongings of the main and passenger drivers, and the trunk volume can be expanded from 648L to 1619L, which is enough to fit the whole family's travel equipment.
Explorer Plus enjoys a large space to meet the needs of multi-scene vehicles
The intelligent cabin intelligent driving experience is renewed, and the technology configuration is leading the same level
In terms of smart cabins, the Explorer Plus is equipped with a 11-inch + 11.3-inch floating dual screen as standard, with 2000*974 high-definition resolution, supporting 1 billion color displays, and the screen effect is delicate and realistic. The system has a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the operation experience is intelligent and smooth. The Explorer Plus is the first joint venture model to realize the mass production of AI large model functions, which will be upgraded through OTA after launch, providing new functions such as AI interaction, AI entertainment space and AI travel assistant, so that the vehicle cockpit will be advanced to an anthropomorphic cockpit agent with AI participation, bringing more intelligent emotional interaction. At the same time, the factory comes with a dual-tone AI voice assistant, which allows the main and co-pilots to wake up the voice interaction system independently without being disturbed by the other party. In addition, the car also has a large number of ecological applications, and is equipped with practical functions such as iKey mobile phone key, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless mobile phone charging, allowing users to enjoy a smart and convenient car experience.
The new intelligent cabin technology of Explorer Plus brings users an intelligent and convenient car experience
In terms of intelligent driving, the Explorer Plus is equipped with L2 ADAS intelligent driving assistance system, plus up to 25 intelligent safety technologies to achieve 360-degree all-round protection. The megapixel 360 digital HD camera helps users minimize blind spots when navigating narrow roads, and provides APA automatic parking assistance. In the case of traffic jam, it can be turned on with one key to automatically follow the car, and there is also a door opening warning, which can automatically monitor the pedestrians and battery cars behind to avoid accidental collisions when opening the door. In addition, the new car is also equipped with unique visual, auditory and tactile multi-dimensional safety warnings in the same class, which further improves driving safety.
The Explorer Plus is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS intelligent driving assistance system
It is worth mentioning that the Explorer Plus has fully equipped the high-perception comfort technology this time to meet the higher requirements of urban users for the quality of the car. Among them, the kick-sensing tailgate adopts industry-leading millimeter-wave radar technology, which can be automatically opened and closed by swiping the tailgate with your foot. There are also features such as the Sky Realm Viewing Dome with 100% shading rate of canopy electric sunshades, ANC active noise cancellation system, TD surround sound system and other functions, so that every journey with your family can be comfortable.
Explorer Plus is equipped with high-perception comfort technology to meet the multiple needs of users
The strength of the large factory system is guaranteed to be reliable, and the quality is leading the same level
Since its global simultaneous introduction to China in 2017, Chevrolet Explorer has become a trusted product in the hearts of consumers with excellent quality and strength. Adhering to the consistent pursuit of quality of the Chevrolet brand, the vehicle architecture development meets the world's top safety requirements, and the PHEV plug-in hybrid system is carried out in strict accordance with the world's most stringent test specifications of General Motors for up to 48 months of comprehensive testing, more than 11 million system test cycles, more than 30,000 hours of durable development tests, 15 million kilometers of equivalent bench test mileage and more than 6 million kilometers of vehicle verification mileage, to ensure that the system reliability meets the vehicle 240,000 kilometers15 years of environmental corrosion requirements, to bring users a more worry-free travel experience.
With nearly 90 years of manufacturing experience in the SUV field, Chevrolet has a large and rich SUV product line. Among them, after 20 years of evolution and three generations, the Star Car Explorer has gained more than 4.7 million loyal fans, and is one of the best-selling mid-size SUVs in the world. The arrival of Chevrolet Explorer Plus not only expands the Chevrolet SUV lineup, but also becomes a major force for Chevrolet to accelerate its attack on new energy and intelligent tracks by virtue of its class-leading hard core strength. In the future, Chevrolet will continue to integrate GM's global resources and rely on SAIC-GM's strong new energy technology system to bring users a smarter, more efficient and more environmentally friendly intelligent electric travel experience.