Recently, the Roewe D7was officially launched. The product covers two versions of pure electric EV and plug-in hybrid DMH. Among them, the guide price of the plug-in hybrid model is 125,800 yuan-145,800 yuan, and the listed equity price is 121,800 yuan-141,800 yuan; the guide price of the pure electric model is 149,800 yuan-176,800 yuan, and the listed equity price is 143,800 yuan-170,800 yuan. From a consumer's perspective, as a new energy medium-sized sedan, the Roewe D7 can be powered by gasoline or electricity. It is larger in size than the compact BYD Qin PLUS, and is more expensive than the Deep Blue SL03 is cheaper. In this way, Roewe D7 has indeed found a market segment of its own.
After thinking about it, in terms of comprehensive product positioning and model richness, Dark Blue SL03 is a closer choice.The same gasoline-electric dual-travel strategy (Dark Blue SL03 is pure electric + extended range), the body size is similar, and the price range has a certain degree of overlap (Deep Blue SL03 extended range version is priced at 145,900 yuan - 156,900 yuan, and the pure electric version is 163,900 yuan-206,900 yuan).So the question is, if the budget is around 150,000 yuan, how to choose between the two models?We focus on the Roewe D7 DMH 125km flagship version priced at 145,800 yuan (hereinafter referred to as: Roewe D7), and the dark blue SL03 135Plus extended range version (hereinafter referred to as: dark blue SL03) priced at 145,900 yuan.See what are the differences between the two models at similar prices?
Appearance: Roewe D7 is sleek, dark blue SL03 is sharp
In terms of appearance, the front face of Roewe D7 adopts extended design elements with left and right expansion and upper and lower supports. It is different from the complete and integrated shape of D7 EV, and has a richer visual layering.As a standard sedan, the Roewe D7 has smooth lines, rounded shape, and is very approachable.
On the other hand, the dark blue SL03 has much straighter and sharper lines. The closed grille and split headlights on the front face, combined with the eye-catching air intakes on both sides, give it a sharper visual experience.The fastback rear shape, hidden door handles and 19-inch wheel shapes make the overall shape of the dark blue SL03 more fashionable and dynamic.
In terms of body size, the wheelbase of the Roewe D7 is 2810mm long, and the body size is 4890/1890/1510mm, which is a medium-sized car.For comparison, the length, width and height of the dark blue SL03 are 4820/1890/1480mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.Obviously the Roewe D7 body is slightly longer, while the wheelbase of the dark blue SL03 is more advantageous.Of course, at the mid-size car level, the space inside the car is guaranteed, and there is no need to worry about it.
In terms of storage space, the tail compartment of the Roewe D7 has 450L of space; while the dark blue SL03 has 473L.The second-row seats of both vehicles can be folded down proportionally, allowing for flexible space expansion.
In terms of other details, there are also certain differences between the two cars.In terms of tires, the tire specification of the Roewe D7 is 225/50 R18; the tire specification of the Dark Blue SL03 is 245/45 R19, which is one size larger than the Roewe D7.In terms of doors, all dark blue SL03 series use frameless doors and hidden door handles; while the Roewe D7 has ordinary doors and ordinary door handles.In terms of sunroofs, both cars provide panoramic sunroofs, but the sunroof of the dark blue SL03 cannot be opened.In addition, Deep Blue SL03 also has an electric trunk and Bluetooth key.
Interior: Roewe D7 is more homely and cozy, while dark blue SL03 is more technological and fashionable
Entering the Roewe D7 car, it is not surprising at first sight, but after a long time, it is very attractive.The car adopts a Yunsu cockpit with an enveloping design, which is divided into two colors: dark and light. The material above the waistline is mainly soft bags, with fine texture, looks simple and lively, and has a good texture.The bottom of the steering wheel is slightly flat, and the gear position is designed to be a shifter. While it has voice control and touch operations, it is also equipped with enough physical keys, which is very kind.
[Roewe D7]
Yunsu smart cockpit is a highlight of Roewe D7.Equipped with dual 12.3-inch LCD screens and equipped with the new Zebra smart driving system, it can achieve multiple meanings, seamless flow of mobile phone navigation, automatic planning of long-distance charging, and multiple effective voice responses, allowing intelligent interaction to enter the "listening" of the car. and thinking” stage of super intelligence.In addition, the zero-gravity Yunsu seat is carefully made of 9 layers of materials. It adopts an ergonomic U-shaped wraparound design and the thickest soft foam in its class, making it very comfortable to ride.The entire series also comes standard with a reclining front seat function.
The overall design style of the dark blue SL03 is very simple, with a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument panel, a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a 14.6-inch floating central control screen. The central control screen can rotate left and right up to 15°, and the gears are all gear-shift designs. .I believe many young friends will be attracted by the car's large screen, but the lack of physical buttons on the center console also makes me deeply regretful.The vehicle system of Deep Blue SL03 is equipped with Qualcomm 8155 chip and Android 11 operating system. The hardware is in place and the smoothness seems to be more guaranteed.
[Dark blue SL03]
After reviewing the characteristics of the two cars, we focus on the differences in functional configurations between the two cars.In terms of safety configuration, Deep Blue SL03 has door opening warning, rear collision warning, built-in driving recorder, and front parking radar.In terms of intelligent driving assistance, Deep Blue SL03 has added reversing side warning, merging assistance, and road traffic sign recognition.The only advantage of the Roewe D7 is that it can maintain lane centering.
In terms of details, the dark blue SL03's main and passenger vanity mirrors are not equipped with lights, which is not as good as the Roewe D7.However, the dark blue SL03's exterior rearview mirror supports automatic flip-down when reversing, which is very practical.Deep Blue SL03 additionally supports CarPlay and HiCar, which is very convenient for those who are used to it.The wireless charging of mobile phones in the front row is also an advantage of the Deep Blue SL03.The Roewe D7's audio system has 10 speakers, more than the 6 standard ones on the Deep Blue SL03.
In addition, in terms of seat materials, the dark blue SL03 has imitation leather sports-style seats, while the Roewe D7 has leather and suede material mixed seats. Obviously the latter is more comfortable to ride, but the former is easier to take care of.In terms of details, both cars have seat heating and ventilation, but the ventilation of the Roewe D7 is only provided in the driver's seat.Moreover, the Roewe D7 provides adjustable buttons in the rear of the passenger seat. It seems that the co-pilot treatment of the Roewe D7 is limited.
Speaking of comparison shopping guides.The difference in configuration of this paragraph is where the most words are written.Generally speaking, the Roewe D7 is more homely and cozy, while the dark blue SL03 is more technological and fashionable.
Power and battery life:
The Roewe D7 model is equipped with a 1.5L self-priming engine with a maximum power of 82kW and a peak torque of 135N·m; while the Deep Blue SL03 extended range model also uses a 1.5L self-priming engine as a range extender with a maximum power of 70kW.Unlike the engine of the Roewe D7 that participates in driving, the engine of the Deep Blue SL03 is only used for power generation.Both vehicles support 92-octane gasoline. The former’s fuel consumption is 4.3L per 100 kilometers, while the latter’s fuel consumption is 5L per 100 kilometers.
In terms of motors, the Roewe D7 is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a maximum power of 150kW and a peak torque of 330N·m; the Deep Blue SL03 extended-range version is a rear-mounted motor with a maximum power of 175kW and a peak torque of 320N·m.
In terms of power batteries, the Roewe D7 is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery with a power of 21.4kWh, and has a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 125km; the Deep Blue SL03 is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery with a power of 18.99kWh, corresponding to a CLTC cruising range of 135km.On this basis, Deep Blue SL03 supports battery preheating and external discharge functions.
What is worthy of recognition is that the power battery pack warranties of both vehicles extend to the first owner with no limit on years or mileage.In terms of vehicle warranty alone, the Roewe D7 offers a six-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty, which is better than Changan's three-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty.
write at the end
Through the comparison above, you must have a good idea of the characteristics of the two models.The Roewe D7 is more in line with the positioning of a family car. The functions in the car are convenient to control and the ride is comfortable, and all aspects are relatively balanced.The dark blue SL03 not only has a longer wheelbase, but also has richer technological configurations to suit the tastes of young people.When the prices of the two cars are not much different, the choice depends entirely on your demand tendency.However, before you finally spend money, you should still test drive and experience it for yourself. The one that suits you is the best.
