American cars, fuel consumption of 0.72 liters per 100 kilometers. Yes, you read that right, on the first day of the Beijing International Auto Show, the SAIC-GM Chevrolet brand announced the official launch of Chevrolet's first intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV Explorer Plus, which launched a dual appearance for the first time, with a total of 4 models and a price of 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 PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, matched with a new 1.5T hybrid engine, a new generation of plug-in hybrid battery with the same standard, and an industry-leading triple AI intelligent control algorithm, bringing the vehicle the fastest acceleration of 100 kilometers in 6.8 seconds, the acceleration of 100 kilometers in power shortage conditions in only 6.9 seconds, and the starting acceleration to 60 km/h in only 3.7 seconds.
The performance is not only excellent, but also the energy consumption. The Explorer Plus has a combined fuel consumption of 0.72 liters per 100 kilometers, which translates to 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 new car adopts a new generation of design language, cleverly incorporating deconstructivist design into the classic American style, integrating a sense of power and fashion, bringing a 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".
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 interior materials, it is also full of sincerity, the new car is covered with a large number of leather and soft materials where it is within reach, and it is equipped with American leather sofa seats, which greatly increases the comfort.
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, and the design of the new pocket electronic gear shift system releases more storage space for the Lingxi Central Magic Storage Island, which can easily store all kinds of belongings of the main and co-driver. The trunk volume can be expanded from 648L to 1619L, which is enough to fit the whole family's travel equipment.
In terms of intelligence, 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.
Although it is an American car that emphasizes the handling experience, the equipped with assisted driving functions is not lagging behind, and the Explorer Plus is equipped with L2 ADAS intelligent assisted driving system, plus up to 25 intelligent safety technologies to achieve 360-degree all-round protection. 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.
This time, the Explorer Plus will also be fully equipped with high-perception and comfort technology to meet the higher requirements of urban users for car quality. The Sky Realm Viewing Dome is equipped with 100% shading rate of canopy-type electric sunshade, ANC active noise reduction system, TD surround sound system and other functions, focusing on a comfortable configuration that is not simple.
Although Chinese consumers may first think of the Bumblebee in Transformers when they see Chevrolet, Chevrolet has been making SUVs for almost 90 years. Since its global simultaneous introduction into China in 2017, the reputation of Chevrolet Explorer has been very good, and the value retention rate of the second-hand market is also okay.
Now that it has been iterated to the plug-in hybrid version, the technology and power have been comprehensively improved, and let's see if consumers can label the explorer Plus as the "king of cost performance" on the original high-quality reputation.