Since BYD’s DM-i super hybrid became popular, more and more domestic brands have also released their own hybrid technologies one after another, and launched a series of products one after another, wanting to take a share of the hybrid market. Lemon Hybrid DHT technology. Judging from the current hybrid layout of the Great Wall, DHT technology has been installed on some SUVs of the WEY brand last year, but the results are not very good in terms of sales feedback. In the product line of Haval, this time, the beasts with good sales were selected for loading, and its importance to the brand is self-evident. It is worth mentioning that the DHT hybrid version of Haval’s beast (configuration|inquiry) has been officially launched recently, with a price range of 153,800-165,800 yuan. This price range is very close to BYD’s popular SUV – Song PLUS DM-i (Configuration | Inquiry). So what is the power of Haval’s beast product equipped with Lemon Hybrid DHT technology? Can it really grab food from Song PLUS DM-i at this price?
Song PLUS DM-i is very popular, but the beast is bigger and more individual
Although the beast equipped with the lemon DHT hybrid can be regarded as a new car, it does not bring much freshness to everyone in the design part, mainly because it still maintains the old appearance of the fuel version. However, as far as the current model is concerned, it is not bad. The front face shape of the borderless design, the through-type LED headlights, the hidden door handles on the side of the body, and the special folding lines under the doors make it quite distinctive. . There is a unique roof spoiler at the upper end of the rear of the car, and a diffuser and two bilateral exhaust layouts at the bottom. The overall temperament is relatively young and sporty, which is more in line with some more personalized consumers.
When it comes to BYD SongPLUS DM-i, the impression it leaves is mainly focused on the DM-i plug-and-mix technology. At the same time, Song PLUS DM-i does not have many eye-catching features in the design. For example, the middle grille is a relatively mainstream lattice structure, the headlight design is not novel, and the door handle is also a relatively conventional style. . However, the visual effect of the real car is very good. Under the stacking of various mainstream elements, the overall look is very atmospheric, not even an SUV that can be won by hundreds of thousands. In short, it can be seen from the comparison of the two that the Haval Divine Beast DHT hybrid version is more personalized, and the consumers it attracts are generally younger and smaller. Song PLUS DM-i, on the other hand, leans towards the mainstream style and takes a more popular route.
(The picture shows BYD Song PLUS DM-i)
It is worth mentioning that although they are both defined as compact SUVs, there are still some differences in size between the two. For example, the DHT hybrid version of Haval’s beast has a body length of 4780mm and a wheelbase of 2800mm. As early as when the fuel version was launched, it attracted attention for its space performance that surpassed many of its peers. The Song PLUS DM-i body is 75mm shorter than it, and the wheelbase is only 35mm shorter. But whether it is the Haval Divine Beast DHT hybrid version or the Song PLUS DM-i, as a 5-seat model, the space performance is sufficient for daily use, and there is basically no need to worry about any problems in this regard.
The interior has its own characteristics, but the configuration of the beast is not as good as that of BYD?
The interior and fuel version of the Haval God Beast DHT hybrid version still maintain the same dual-screen design. The center console surface is relatively simple, and the screen is also more inclined to the driver’s direction, which is more convenient to use. And because a lot of physical buttons are reduced, the overall sense of technology is still good. In addition, this car machine is relatively smooth to use, with navigation, music and some simple voice control functions, and supports OTA vehicle upgrades.
In addition to BYD’s iconic rotatable central control large screen, the Song PLUS DM-i is a multi-function steering wheel with Song LOGO. The color matching adopts more mainstream designs such as blue-gray and black-brown. Compared with its appearance , the interior part is not so brilliant.
(The picture shows the interior of BYD Song PLUS DM-i)
Of course, everyone’s preferences for the interior may be different, and some consumers don’t really care about the interior atmosphere. But if the configuration is enough, people may pay more attention to this kind of place that actually benefits consumers. At present, only three models of Haval’s DHT hybrid version have been launched, among which the entry-level model is 1,000 yuan more expensive than the 51KM distinguished model of Song PLUS DM-i, but there is still room for improvement in configuration. For example, it has 2 airbags less than the Song PLUS DM-i 51KM premium model, driver assistance image or reversing image, less electric trunk, built-in driving recorder, power adjustment of the driver’s seat, front soundproof glass, rear row Privacy glass, temperature zone control and other functions.
The guide price of the top model is 165,800 yuan, whether it is compared with the 51KM honorable model of Song PLUS DM-i which is 3,000 yuan cheaper or the 110KM flagship model with the same price. See the table below for details:
Fuel consumption is worse than Song PLUS DM-i, but more powerful
Of course, the biggest change in the Haval Divine Beast DHT hybrid version is its power part. The new car is equipped with a DHT hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a motor. The system has a combined power of 179kW and a peak torque of 530N m. The transmission system is matched with a two-speed DHT gearbox, and the official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 7.7 seconds. The front-drive version of the Song PLUS DM-i uses a combination of a 1.5L engine and a motor. The maximum engine power is 81kW and the maximum torque is 135N m. The book data is not outstanding. Thanks to the initial acceleration ability brought by the motor when the vehicle starts, the acceleration from 100 kilometers can reach 8.5 seconds (51km version) and 7.9 seconds (110km version).
In terms of fuel economy, according to official information, the comprehensive fuel consumption of Haval’s DHT hybrid version WLTC is 5.5L/100km. Given today’s rising oil prices, this fuel consumption performance is quite impressive. However, compared with the Song PLUS DM-i, which can drive purely on electric power, this level of fuel consumption is not particularly outstanding. After all, the front-drive version of the Song PLUS DM-i’s power-loss fuel consumption has reached 4.4L/100km (51km version) and 4.5L/100km (110km version). In contrast, it can be seen that the power performance of the Haval God Beast DHT hybrid version is relatively strong, but the fuel consumption level is a little worse than that of the Song PLUS DM-i, but as a gasoline-electric hybrid model, this fuel consumption level is also Not bad.
It is also worth mentioning that, due to the status of the animal DHT oil-electric hybrid, it does not get the green card like BYD, so consumers who need this aspect may be disappointed. But maybe it will be like Wei brand’s Macchiato (configuration|inquiry) in the later stage, and it will also update the DHT-PHEV model after the DHT version is launched.
Summarize
All in all, the Hybrid DHT hybrid version of the beast is mainly about youth and quality. Although the price starts at around 150,000 yuan like the Song PLUS DM-i, it attracts younger car buyers. In terms of product strength, the Haval God Beast DHT Hybrid Edition maintains its advantages in appearance, space and power as always. Although there is still a certain gap between it and the Song PLUS DM-i at the same price in terms of fuel economy, it is relatively fuel-efficient. The version is still a big improvement. However, its price has also increased relative to the fuel version, but after the price “increases”, is fuel saving still good for consumers? This still has to wait for the market performance to see.