In today's hybrid era, the BYD Song family has won the sales champion in the SUV segment, and then the Great Wall Haval brand launched the Haval Xiaolong MAX, and Geely launched the Geely Galaxy L7 , all in order to compete for the market share of the BYD Song family.
How to choose the three popular plug-in hybrid SUVs of BYD Song PLUS DM-i Champion, Haval Xiaolong MAX and Geely Galaxy L7, and the new series? Let's take a look!
On June 8, BYD Song PLUS Champions (DM-i and EV) officially launched pre-sales. The DM-i version is priced at 169,800 to 199,800 yuan, and two new colors, sky blue and light smoke, have been added. The battery life of the new car is 110 kilometers and 150 kilometers respectively.
In terms of appearance, BYD Songka DM-i Champion, Geely Galaxy L7 and Haval Xiaolong MAX have their own characteristics in appearance. Although BYD Song PLUS DM-i Champion adopts a new design, it is generally mature and stable. As latecomers, Geely Galaxy L7 and Haval Xiaolong MAX have a brand-new appearance. They are young and fashionable on the whole, a bit like cars made by new forces.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition are 4775/1890/1670 mm, and the wheelbase is 2765 mm; the length, width and height of Haval Xiaolong MAX are 4758/1895/1725 mm respectively , the wheelbase is 2800mm; the length, width and height of Geely Galaxy L7 are 4700/1905/1685mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2785mm.
Compared with these three cars, the wheelbase of Haval Xiaolong MAX has a slight advantage. Visually, the three cars don't differ much in appearance and size. How to choose depends on personal preference.
In terms of power, the Champion Edition Song PLUS DM-i is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine + EHS hybrid system. The engine has a maximum power of 81 kW and a peak torque of 135 Nm; the electric motor has a maximum power of 145 kW and a peak torque of 325 Nm. It offers two pure electric cruising range options: 110 kilometers and 150 kilometers, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 4.5 liters.
Haval Xiaolong MAX is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine + electric motor to form a plug-in hybrid system. The transmission system is a 2-speed DHT gearbox. The comprehensive power of the system is 205kW, the comprehensive torque is 585N m, the acceleration time from 100 kilometers is 6.8 seconds, the WLTC feed fuel consumption is 5.5L/100km, and the pure electric cruising range is 105 kilometers. The highlights of the power system are matched with front and rear dual motors, and the whole series is equipped with four-wheel drive as standard.
Geely Galaxy L7 is equipped with a new generation of Raytheon electric hybrid 8848, a newly developed hybrid four-cylinder engine and a new generation of three-gear hybrid electric transmission DHT Pro. The integrated power of the system is 287kW, the integrated torque of the system is 535N·m, and the acceleration time from 100 kilometers is 6.8 seconds. Under the WLTC working condition, the fuel intake is 5.23L/100km, and the CLTC comprehensive cruising range is 1370km. Support quick charge and quick release function. It can charge from 30% to 80% in half an hour.
Compared with the three models, Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition has the advantages of mature and stable power system and low energy consumption; Haval Xiaolong MAX has an entry-level electric four-wheel drive, which is the first choice for users who like high-performance cars; Geely Galaxy L7 With a three-speed patented gearbox, it has a good driving experience.
In terms of sales price, the pre-sale price of Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition is 169,800 yuan to 199,800 yuan; the price range of Haval Xiaolong MAX is 159,800 yuan to 179,800 yuan; the price of Geely Galaxy L7 is from 138,700 yuan to 173,700 yuan wait.
Compared with these three models, the price of Geely Galaxy L7 is relatively low. It is expected that the price of the Song PLUS DM-i champion version will drop after it is released, which is almost the same as that of Haval Xiaolong MAX.
In terms of interior decoration, the Champion Edition Song PLUS DM-i adopts a brand-new design, matching the large suspended central control screen and LCD instrument.
Haval Xiaolong MAX adopts a three-screen design, consisting of a 12.3-inch full-color LCD display + a 12.3-inch full-color LCD central control screen + a 12.3-inch full-color LCD sub-driver screen. The Haval Xiaolong MAX car system is equipped with a new generation of Coffee OS system, and the Xiaolong 8155 car chip is built-in, so the smooth experience is also very good.
Geely Galaxy L7 uses three screens: 10.25-inch instrument panel + 13.2-inch central control screen + 16.2-inch passenger side screen. There is also a 25.6-inch AR HUD with four-screen intelligent interaction, which satisfies the intelligent experience of the entire vehicle.
To sum up: Through the above comparison of appearance, interior, power consumption, cost performance, etc., BYD Song PLUS DM-i champion, Geely Galaxy L7 and Haval Xiaolong MAX are all good plug-in models. If you really want to choose according to your needs, BYD Song PLUS DM-i champion is mature and stable, suitable for small white users; Geely Galaxy L7 is an upgraded version of Thor Hybrid, focusing on novelty, users who like to try new things can I have experienced that its intelligent configuration is comparable to that of cars made by new forces; Haval Xiaolong MAX actively provides four-wheel drive performance. You can get a 4WD car for the price of 2WD. Good value for money.
