E-Car's original BYD Song MAX DM-i has officially opened pre-sale on January 15, with a pre-sale range of 146,800-173,800 yuan. As the first MPV model equipped with DM-i super hybrid system, Song MAX DM-i maintains the product advantages of DM-i model, low fuel consumption, long endurance, fast acceleration, quiet and smooth, and is indeed the best choice for young dads.
Compared with the fuel version and DM model, the biggest highlight of song MAX DM-i is the DM-i super hybrid system, which has both power and fuel economy, which solves the pain points of slow acceleration and high fuel consumption prevalent in MPV models of this level.
The DM-i Super Hybrid System consists of a Snap Cloud-Plug Hybrid 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, an EHS electric hybrid system and a DM-i Super Hybrid blade battery.
Among them, the 1.5L Atkinson cycle engine has a maximum power of 81kW, a peak torque of 135N·m, and a maximum thermal efficiency of 43.04%, and the high-efficiency engine can continue to be in the high-efficiency operating range, bringing lower fuel consumption performance.
Song MAX DM-i also offers two sets of EHS mixing systems to choose from, namely EHS132 and EHS145. The long-endurance version equipped with the EHS145 electromix system has a maximum motor power of 145 kW and a peak torque of 325 N·m. The official claim is that its acceleration time of 0-100km/h can reach 7.9s, which is the leading level of the same level.
In terms of batteries, according to different power configurations, Song MAX DM-i is equipped with lithium iron phosphate blade batteries with a capacity of 8.3kWh and 18.3kWh respectively, and THE NEDC pure electric mileage can reach 51km and 105km respectively, to meet the needs of short-distance pure electric travel.
As for the fuel consumption part that consumers are most concerned about, thanks to the oilable and electric nature of Song MAX DM-i, most of the low-speed road conditions such as urban areas are driven by electricity. Even in a power-down state, the engine starts only to charge the battery in the most fuel-efficient rpm range, and in most cases does not drive the vehicle directly. Therefore, the fuel consumption of Song MAX DM-i can be as low as 4.4L/100km, and the cruising range can reach 1090km when fully charged.
Thanks to the DM-i super hybrid system with the motor drive as the main and the engine drive as the supplement, the Song MAX DM-i is closer to the pure electric vehicle, which is quiet and smooth enough.
At present, the compact MPV market of 100,000-200,000 yuan is dominated by fuel vehicles and pure electric vehicles, and there are only a few plug-in hybrid models such as Song MAX DM-i.
Compared with the same level of fuel models, Song MAX DM-i has the advantage of going straight to the green card, and can also enjoy preferential policies such as free purchase tax and unlimited travel, saving money and worry.
Compared with the same level of pure electric models, Song MAX DM-i has the advantage of being able to refuel, there is no mileage anxiety, even if long-distance travel is not panicked.
Especially for consumers who do not have fuel indicators in cities with limited licenses, the price of a fuel license of tens of thousands of yuan is not something that many people can afford.
Don't want to spend money to shoot cards, want to buy a new energy model that can be directly on the green card, but don't want to have mileage anxiety, and don't want to endure the torment of slow charging when rushing, then the plug-in hybrid model of co-oilable co-oil is the first choice.
Song MAX DM-i is a better choice in the MPV market of 100,000-200,000 yuan, with the current pre-price, even the top model is only 173,800 yuan, and it can also be exempted from purchase tax on the new energy green card, which is quite cost-effective.
At the level of styling design, Song MAX DM-i still continues the "Dragon Face" family design language, and the exquisite atmosphere is recognizable.
The design of the side is still simple and smart, the straight waist line running through the front and back highlights the muscle feeling on the side, and the suspension roof design makes it look more sporty.
The biggest change in the new car is that the 51km Premium Edition and the 105km Executive Edition models have added a "one-piece upgrade roof" design, which gives us a refreshing feeling, and the upgrade roof adopts a streamlined design, which is atmospheric and beautiful enough.
The design of the upgraded roof expands the longitudinal space in the car, so that the passengers in the car get more generous head space, the third row is more convenient, and the roof is also added with three-dimensional surround mood lights to highlight the sense of luxury.
Of course, in addition to the design of the upgraded roof, you can also choose other models equipped with double anti-clipping sunroofs and 65-inch panoramic dome canopy to meet the individual needs of different consumers.
Song MAX DM-i still adopts a relatively simple interior style in the interior, and the exclusive "cocoa brown" color scheme is designed with wave trim panels to create a strong home atmosphere.
The top model is also equipped with an 8-inch LCD dashboard and a 15.6-inch rotating Pad, which is rare in its class. The size of the central control rotary screen of the low-end model has also reached 12.8 inches, which belongs to the leading level of the same level and creates a good cockpit technology atmosphere.
And the whole series is equipped with DiLink 4.0 (4G) intelligent network connection system, which can play games by video, support intelligent voice and OTA remote upgrade, and have high playability in the later stage.
The configuration of Song MAX DM-i is also rich enough, and the whole series is equipped with 6 airbags, holographic transparent imaging system, rear parking radar, mobile phone NFC key, keyless entry/start system, remote start function, automatic air conditioning, rear exhaust air outlet and VTOL mobile power station and other functional configurations.
The medium and high-end models are also equipped with DiPilot intelligent driver assistance system, which supports ACC adaptive cruise, side blind zone warning, lane departure warning and other safety features that support full-speed domain follow-up are very practical. In addition, mobile phone wireless charging, built-in driving recorder, electric trunk and other configurations, daily car safety and convenience are excellent enough, is a good helper when the family travels by car.
For home consumers who choose MPV models, space is also one of the factors they focus on buying a car. Song MAX DM-i's space performance is still outstanding, providing "2+3+2" and "2+2+2" two kinds of seat layouts to choose from, which is enough to meet the needs of different families.
Song MAX DM-i's wrap-around leather seats feature an ergonomic design that supports multi-directional power adjustment and incorporates seat heating and ventilation.
The seat filling is soft and hard, the seat cushion is relatively wide, and the support of the legs and waist is done very well, and the overall seat comfort is high.
In terms of seating space, the 175cm tall experiencer sat in the front row of the Song MAX DM-i, adjusted the seat to the lowest and maintained a suitable driving posture, and there was still two punches left in the head space.
Keeping the front seat position unchanged, the same experiencer came to the second row, due to the design of the upgraded roof, the height of the car was 1880mm, the head space was quite outstanding, and the legs also had more than two punches of space.
The third row of seating space is also acceptable, with room for three fingers on the head and a head for a punch. For a compact MPV, this kind of space performance is already quite good, providing a comfortable and spacious riding environment for the driver and occupants.
The conventional volume of the trunk of the new car can reach 652L, and the seven-seater model can completely flatten the two or three rows of seats, which can make full use of space, improve the ability to travel and transfer, and there is no problem in handling large items.
Full text summary: The launch of BYD Song MAX DM-i has added a strong player to the 180,000-level home MPV market. Compared with the competitors of the same level, Song MAX DM-i has the core advantages of low fuel consumption, strong power, quiet and smooth, comfortable and large space, high configuration, straight on the green card, etc., which can be said to be a successful debut and attract the attention of many dad consumers. After the future listing, Song MAX DM-i also has enough strength to become the next explosive model of DM-i.