There is such a saying in the market: produced in Chang'an, it must be a high-quality product. It is no exaggeration to say that since the success of Changan's "KTV" series (UNI-K, UNI-T, UNI-V) in the market, Changan Automobile has recently promoted a new "fierce general" - Changan UNI-Z. As soon as this car came out, it instantly detonated the 10-150,000 level hybrid SUV segment, and even made many consumers who were holding coins to buy competing products such as Song PLUS DM-i decisively include this car in the car purchase list.
What is the magic of Changan UNI-Z that can change consumers' willingness to buy a car, and even successfully refresh the benchmark for the hybrid SUV market within 150,000 yuan? In fact, from the perspective of consumers, we can find that Changan UNI-Z has the strength to provide performance beyond the same level in terms of cost performance and user experience by virtue of the three "leap" genes of leap power, leap intelligence, and leap space.
New Blue Whale Power: More economical and efficient, setting a new benchmark for hybrid SUVs
From the perspective of car buyers, the power matching of hybrid SUVs must be the core of this model. The biggest attraction of Changan UNI-Z is that it is equipped with the new Blue Whale Power HE 15 engine, which shows class-leading fuel consumption and endurance, and redefines the efficiency standard of hybrid SUVs. Moreover, the compression ratio of this engine reaches 16:1, and the thermal efficiency reaches 43.31%, and the advantage of high compression ratio and high thermal efficiency is that it can improve combustion efficiency and enhance power response. Judging from the data, under the WLTC working condition, the engine achieves an ultra-low comprehensive fuel consumption of 1.3L and a feed fuel consumption of 5.15L (5.3L for the Song PLUS DM-i), and provides a comprehensive range of 1200km and a pure electric range of 125km, taking into account the dual advantages of fuel economy and electric driving.
In addition, the new Blue Whale dual-motor electric drive system also gives UNI-Z strong power performance, as the first 10-layer Hairpin flat line oil-cooled motor for electric hybrid, the maximum power reaches 158kW, the maximum torque is 330Nm, with the cooperation of the engine, Changan UNI-Z 000 acceleration only takes 7.4 seconds (Song PLUS DM-i is 8.3 seconds). At the same time, iEM intelligent high-level control is the world's first integrated hybrid control center, with the industry-leading A-ECMS control algorithm, providing intelligent energy management and driving experience for vehicles.
It should also be pointed out that although the blade battery of Song PLUS DM-i is well known, Changan UNI-Z is equipped with a special battery for Jinzhong Hybrid, which can ensure the safety, long life, fast energy replenishment and ultra-high efficiency of UNI-Z's battery. At the same time, the battery pack adopts overpressure sealing control technology, directional pressure sensing and temperature discharge (patented advantage technology), global anti-short circuit technology, full-time temperature sensing alarm technology (patented advantage technology) and efficient thermal management system, so as to achieve no spontaneous combustion and no explosion, providing users with flexible power solutions.
In comparison, Changan UNI-Z is matched with an 18.4kWh battery pack, while Song PLUS DM-i uses an 18.3kWh battery pack, although there is little difference in capacity, but Changan UNI-Z's CLTC pure electric range can reach 125km, and Song PLUS DM-i is only 110km, which is also a technical display.
In terms of driving experience, the UNI-Z can be plugged-in and hybrid, and the dual power form of extended range can be called the "king fried" of competing models of the same level, which can be easily switched with one click, properly realizing the value-added experience of "one car price, double enjoyment". The layout of the new intelligent hybrid system platform also brings users more space and a more comfortable driving experience. At the same time, the application of the industry-leading advanced A-ECMS software algorithm realizes the adaptive control of all-terrain driving, and ensures a smooth and frustration-free driving experience by establishing a passenger motion sickness mitigation model, even rear passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey without motion sickness. With such a comprehensive product force, Changan UNI-Z has quickly set a benchmark for the "core" of vehicles in the hybrid SUV market.
Leap Intelligence: "Pilot Intelligent Driving + Smart Cockpit" leads the trend of interesting technology
Zhiqu technology is a "must-have" for current users to enjoy new models. Changan UNI-Z is well versed in market demands and has launched a class-leap intelligent driving and cockpit experience, bringing unprecedented technological enjoyment. For example, in terms of intelligent driving, the UNI-Z is equipped with a L2 level assisted driving system as standard, integrating 11 advanced functions such as ACC adaptive cruise, FCW front collision warning, AEB-P pedestrian recognition automatic emergency braking, CSL traffic jam assist and LDW lane departure warning, providing drivers with a full range of safety guarantees, while Song PLUS DM-i only has cruise control.
In addition, it will be fun if you think that the Song PLUS DM-i is equipped with a remote parking function. On the Changan UNI-Z, the APA6.0 full voice valet parking system can be summoned or picked up with one key through simple voice commands, making driving more convenient, who doesn't love such parking technology? Which of the two is stronger or weaker is judged by high and low.
In terms of cockpit intelligence, UNI-Z is equipped with a Jizhi AI voice assistant, which can wake up quickly in just 0.3 seconds, and supports standard equipment for all models. The FaceID 3.0 facial recognition system can identify the owner of the car and the five authorized people, realizing the convenience of authorizing driving without a key or mobile app. Full-scene intelligent navigation and multi-mode vehicle control operations, coupled with the intelligent application ecological cloud, bring users a smooth intelligent interconnection experience. In addition, UNI-Z also supports customized personalized functions, whether it is entertainment, enjoyment, interaction or display, it can meet the personalized needs of users, so that every trip becomes warm, interesting and trendy.
Configuration is the touchstone of sincerity, we through Changan UNI-Z top configuration (guide price: 131,900 yuan) and Song PLUS DM-i Glory Edition 110km flagship (guide price: 139,800 yuan) comparison found that the former configuration is richer, for example, in terms of intelligence, Changan UNI-Z is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 14.6-inch floating central control screen, and Song PLUS DM-i It is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch floating central control screen, which is visually more excellent.
Leap space: Spacious space is more practical, and comfortable driving is in a new realm
For SUVs, space will be a place that consumers care about, so whether it is Changan UNI-Z or Song PLUS DM-i, the performance in this regard is quite good. However, as a compact hybrid SUV, the interior space performance of Changan UNI-Z in the same class of models is completely due to the body size design of Changan UNI-Z, reaching 4730mm1890mm1660mm, and the wheelbase is leading the same class, reaching 2795mm (Song PLUS DM-i is 2765mm), providing passengers with extremely spacious riding space. Rear passengers, in particular, can enjoy a maximum of 121mm of knee room, guaranteeing plenty of comfort for both short commutes and long trips.
In addition to the passenger space, the UNI-Z is also thoughtful in terms of storage design, providing 31 storage spaces throughout the car, whether it is small items or large luggage, you can find a suitable storage location. In addition, the trunk adopts a double-layer storage design, which further increases the practicality and flexibility of the vehicle, meeting the storage needs of different scenarios, making it ideal for family trips and long-distance travel.
It is reported that the trunk volume of Changan UNI-Z reaches 638L, and the rear seats support 4/6 reclining, and it is expanded to 1425L after being fully flattened, to meet the loading needs of large luggage. At the same time, 31 storage spaces are designed throughout the car to make it more convenient to store items. At the same time, Changan UNI-Z is also more attentive to the design of the seats, especially the rear row, whose backrest angle is 28°, which is more ergonomic design, and it is not easy to feel tired for long-distance rides.
Editor's comment: Needless to say, Changan UNI-Z's "three good students" performance in the hearts of consumers has shaken the sales king status of Song PLUS DM-i, the representative of the plug-in hybrid SUV class, especially the new Zhidian iDD hybrid system created with ingenuity, refreshing the market with strong performance. As a plug-in hybrid SUV of more than 100,000 yuan, Changan UNI-Z's product power is quite strong, not only good-looking, fun and easy to drive, but also rich in configuration and high comfort. The point is that the price of the top configuration is 131,900 yuan, which is more cost-effective than the sky, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it will replace the Song PLUS DM-i and become a "big hit" in the field of hybrid SUVs, because time will give the answer.