The long-awaited May Day holiday is coming as scheduled. Some people are happy to take a long vacation, some people sleep at home, and some people have already made plans to take a self-driving trip as they like. Self-driving travel requires a good "partner", and a stable and reliable car can make the journey a lot easier. If your road trip isn't all paved, consider off-road vehicle travel. Nowadays, off-road vehicles and hybrid systems can easily climb mountains and mountains while also being very fuel-efficient, which can be described as the best "partner" for self-driving travel.
Jie Tu Shanhai T2
Price: 179,900-209,900 yuan
Jietu Shanhai T2 is positioned as a "travel off-road super-hybrid SUV", and its square shape is not simple at a glance. The new car is currently only available in a two-wheel drive version, and the four-wheel drive version will be officially available for pre-order on the day of the launch of the two-wheel drive version, and the price is expected to be higher. In order to ensure the safety of the battery, the T2 is equipped with a 2mm thick high-strength steel battery bottom guard plate on the chassis, which can effectively resist the bottom scratch.
As a plug-in hybrid SUV, Shanhai T2 is equipped with Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM, which is composed of a 1.5T engine + electric motor, and the fuel consumption can be as low as 6.3L/100km. In terms of range, the new CLTC pure electric range is available for 129 km and 208 km, with a comprehensive range of up to 1300km+, allowing users to easily travel by car and stay away from range anxiety.
Shanhai T2 approach angle 28 degrees, departure angle 30 degrees, minimum ground clearance and wading depth of 205mm and 700mm respectively, excellent passability makes Shanhai T2 a weapon for long-distance travel. Although the Shanhai T2 is currently only available in a two-wheel drive version, the two-wheel drive is strong enough to deal with ordinary non-paved roads. If you're on a budget, you can wait for the 4WD version.
2024 Haval Raptors
Price: 165,800-192,800 yuan
The 2024 Haval Raptors was launched on the eve of the opening of the Beijing Auto Show, with a price of 165,800-192,800 yuan. The new car basically continues the design of the old model, but adds two exterior colors, Storm Yellow and Ink Jiangnan Gray, and adds a black rice interior.
In addition, the height of the new Haval Raptor has been increased by 21 mm, and the minimum ground clearance has been increased to 221 mm, compared to 200 mm in the old model. Of course, the wading depth, approach angle and departure angle of the new Haval Raptor have also been improved, with the wading depth increased to 580mm, the approach angle is 25 degrees, and the departure angle is 32 degrees.
In terms of power, the 2024 Haval Raptor Hi4 electric four-wheel drive has 22 major technical upgrades, which can bring stronger range and better handling. In short, the new Haval Raptor has achieved a further improvement in product strength, but the price remains stable, and it is obviously more worth buying. With the help of the new model, the sales of the Haval Raptor may go further.
Tank 300 Hi4-T
Price: 269,800 yuan
The highly anticipated Tank 300 Hi4-T opened for pre-order on April 22, but unfortunately this time it was limited to 3,000 units at a price of 269,800 yuan. Perhaps after this test of the waters, the Tank 300 Hi4-T will be released in unlimited quantities. Judging by the current price, the Tank 300 Hi4-T is quite more expensive than the regular version of the Tank 300, but it has the advantage of fuel economy.
The Tank 300 Hi4-T is equipped with a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, with a comprehensive system power of 300kW, a comprehensive torque of 750N·m, and a maximum transmission efficiency of 97%. In terms of fuel consumption and range, the fuel consumption of the Tank 300 Hi4-T is 8.8L/100km, and the comprehensive range is 860km. In addition, the new model is equipped with a 37.1 kWh battery and has an all-electric range of 105 km. In order to reduce the recharge time, the Tank 300 Hi4-T also supports 50kW DC fast charging.
In terms of passability, the tank 300 Hi4-T has a minimum ground clearance of 222mm, a maximum wading depth of 700mm, and an approach and departure angles of 32 and 33 degrees, respectively. In addition, the new car is also equipped with functions and configurations such as creep mode, tank turning, differential lock, and 9 driving modes, and has outstanding off-road ability. With the addition of the Tank 300 Hi4-T, the market position of the Tank 300 is bound to be further consolidated and improved.
Equation Leopard Leopard 5
Price: 289,800-352,800 yuan
The Leopard 5 is the first model of the BYD Formula Leopard brand, which will be launched in November 2023 and is currently priced at 289,800-352,800 yuan, which is a bit more expensive than the Tank 300 Hi4-T. As a pure off-road vehicle with a non-load-bearing body, the Leopard 5 is built on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform and has excellent off-road performance.
First of all, the Leopard 5 has strong power, including a total system power of 505kW, a total torque of 760Nm, and an acceleration of 100 kilometers in 4.8 seconds. Powered by the Yunnan-P system, the Leopard 5 has a minimum ground clearance of 310mm and a maximum wading depth of 790mm, plus creep mode, Leopard U-turn, low-speed four-wheel drive, differential lock, etc., which can easily conquer various complex road conditions.
In terms of fuel consumption, the official fuel consumption of the Leopard 5 is 7.8L/100km, and the maximum comprehensive range is 1200km. The Leopard 5 has strong off-road ability and is very comfortable for daily driving, which is also an important reason why it can quickly gain a foothold in the off-road market. If you can accept the new brand and believe in BYD's technical strength, you can consider the Equation Leopard Leopard 5, its overall performance should be able to give you a lot of surprises.
In the face of the pain point of fuel consumption of off-road vehicles, many independent brands have come up with their own hybrid solutions, giving off-road vehicles the advantage of fuel saving. Just like the 2024 Haval Raptor, its WLTC feed fuel consumption is only 5.98L/100km, even if it is the tank 300 Hi4-T and the Formula Leopard Leopard 5, their fuel consumption per 100 kilometers does not exceed 9L, these data are placed in the off-road vehicle, which is very low. If you had to choose, which of the above models would you choose?