In recent years, plug-in hybrid models have definitely been a well-deserved star product in China's auto market. According to relevant data, since 2023, plug-in hybrids have officially entered the fast lane of the automotive market, with sales and market penetration steadily increasing. The vigorous development of the hybrid market has also allowed more and more companies to see this blue ocean.
Among them, as the "400,000-level ultra-comfortable electric hybrid flagship" of the Xingtu brand, Yaoguang C-DM has quickly become a "popular fried chicken" in the hearts of consumers by virtue of technological innovation and rapid iteration of car-making concepts. In the face of Yaoguang's C-DM "horse racing" style to occupy the market, the Lynk & Co 08EM-P, which once occupied the top spot in the 200,000-level hybrid market, had to use a "limited-time official drop" method to alleviate the pressure on sales. So today, let's have a PK of the tip of the needle, in order to ensure fairness, this comparison model is a version with a similar price, which is the Yaoguang C-DM ultra-long battery life Max version priced at 205,800 yuan, and the Lynk & Co 08EM-P 120 long battery life Pro version priced at 208,800 yuan after the "official drop" of 192,800 yuan.
Taking the family as a unit, Yaoguang C-DM won in an all-round way
Approaching the May Day holiday, a self-driving tour is a popular travel method for many consumers. Therefore, let's first take "family travel" as a discussion point to see which of the two cars is better or worse.
Yaoguang C-DM and Lynk & Co 08EM-P are also positioned as medium-sized SUVs, so through the data, it can be seen that the two cars are relatively close in length, width and height and wheelbase, and the wide interior space can meet the traditional travel standards of "small couple + old couple + children" in the mainland. However, many users must have been troubled by a large number of large bags and small bags when traveling, so the trunk volume is also the core consideration of family travel. The Xingtu Yaoguang C-DM is significantly ahead of the Lynk & Co 08EM-P in terms of its 660L volume under normal conditions and its 1783L volume extended after the rear seats are folded down.
Secondly, everyone wants to "stop to the end" when traveling with their families, so as to reduce the driving time during the journey as much as possible and reduce the fatigue of the family for a long time. Therefore, energy replenishment efficiency and cruising range have become key factors. If it is a short trip around the city, taking 100km as an example, the Yaoguang C-DM's 160km WLTC pure electric range can be easily controlled, while the Lynk & Co 08EM-P's WLTC pure electric range of 102km is stretched.
If it is an inter-provincial travel with a total mileage of more than 1000km, the 1343km comprehensive mileage of Yaoguang C-DM is also more calm, and it even ran out of 1400km+ in the "Four Seasons" real endurance test conducted by Yaoguang C-DM before, supplemented by 0.33h, it can achieve 30%-80% fast charging efficiency, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a "200,000-level long-distance running champion". Similarly, in terms of charging efficiency, the Lynk & Co 08EM-P takes 0.46h from 30%-80%, and the gap is more obvious. It is not difficult to see that if it is a family car, Yaoguang C-DM will form a comprehensive crush on Lynk & Co 08.
In the second battle, the luxury enjoyment of Yaoguang C-DM will go to the next city
From the brand point of view, both Xingtu and Lynk & Co have played the concept of "allowing users to enjoy luxury quality". So who really achieved the so-called "luxury"? Let's look down.
First of all, the driving quality, the chassis has always been one of the parts that can best determine the driving experience of the whole vehicle, obviously Xingtu is also well versed in this, so Yaoguang C-DM is equipped with the Feiyu super sensing chassis that won the title of "China's Top Ten Chassis", the biggest highlight of this chassis is that it is equipped with the CDC electromagnetic suspension system that will only appear on vehicles above 300,000 levels in the past.
As we all know, driving for a long time is a big challenge for both the driver and the passengers, and if you delve into the factors that make the driver and passengers feel tired, this mainly comes from the bumps, noise, roll, etc. during the journey. Compared with the traditional suspension of Lynk & Co 08EM-P, the electromagnetic suspension can quickly and effectively compensate for the beating of tires during driving, expand the range of suspension activities, and reduce noise. At the same time, Yaoguang C-DM also has 20-inch large wheels and multi-layer soundproof glass, which helps the stability and NVH of the model to a higher level during driving.
However, although the Lynk & Co 08EM-P is far inferior to the Yaoguang C-DM in terms of "luxury", the two configurations of frameless doors and remote start function have also won it some favor.
Travel safety competition, Yaoguang C-DM 360° comprehensive protection
No matter how the times change, travel safety is always the most important thing for consumers. As the so-called best way to prevent injury from occurring, it is to contain it before it occurs, which is why many car companies vigorously develop the core of active safety.
In terms of active safety, Yaoguang C-DM is equipped with main/passenger airbags, front seat side airbags, and front side curtains, giving drivers and passengers all-round protection without dead ends, and a total of 2 millimeter-wave radars + 8 ultrasonic radars + 5 high-definition cameras are used in the front and rear of the body, which can not only avoid danger in real time, but also remind the driver at the first time, and to a certain extent, it can also assist the driver's driving habits, so that you can travel boldly with confidence.
In addition, many active safety features such as high-definition 540° panoramic image (transparent chassis), traffic jam assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning can share most of the driver's operations, and also help alleviate long-term driving fatigue.
Looking at the Lynk & Co 08EM-P again, after throwing the same item, the Lynk & Co 08 lacks the extremely critical main driver's knee airbag and front central airbag compared to the Yaoguang C-DM. At the same time, the two extremely practical configurations of fatigue driving tips and built-in dash cam are also absent again, which shows that in terms of details and exploration of user needs, Lynk & Co 08EM-P still has a lot of room for improvement.
Write at the end
I have to say that the "limited-time official drop" of Lynk & Co 08EM-P may indeed boost sales to a certain extent, but it is obviously unrealistic to give up profits to win back the market for a long time, which is why Lynk & Co's price cut only lasts until April 30. Once the price recovers, both "price" and "value" will lag behind Yaoguang C-DM, and its future is uncertain. On the other hand, Yaoguang C-DM obviously knows exactly what users want, and fully meets the discerning needs of users in terms of details. Therefore, if you happen to have the idea of buying a car at this time, Yaoguang C-DM must be your best choice.
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