Bitauto Original No matter it is a first- or second-tier city or a third- or fourth-tier city, we can see more and more new energy vehicles on the streets. The number of new energy vehicles nationwide also exceeded the 10 million mark in June this year. . For this emerging market, after crossing the pioneer user group, more and more practical users are also considering new energy models. However, for them, pure electric models still have many limitations, so hybrid models become the first choice. Today we bring three hybrid models priced at around 250,000 yuan to this type of consumers. These three cars all focus on three key words: fuel efficiency, SUV, and joint venture brand.
Volkswagen Tiguan L 2023 430PHEV plug-in hybrid flagship version
Official guide price: 272,050 yuan
Consumers who don’t pay much attention to Volkswagen may ignore this product, but in fact, the current Volkswagen brand is the most aggressive brand in new energy among joint venture brands. Taking Shanghai where I live as an example, the cars driving on the streets Volkswagen brand plug-in hybrid models can be found everywhere, and Tiguan L PHEV is one of them.
At the Chengdu Auto Show in August this year, Volkswagen brought the 2023 Tiguan L, and the plug-in hybrid model also received a lot of attention. The Tiguan L PHEV model currently on sale has two configurations, namely the 430PHEV premium version and the 430PHEV flagship version. Since the price difference between the two is only 11,000 yuan, and the flagship version has some more good configurations, we would recommend the flagship version.
In terms of appearance, the overall design style of the Tiguan L PHEV has not changed much compared to the fuel version. The appearance of this generation of Volkswagen Tiguan L is very acceptable, with its square shape, straight lines, and appropriate chrome decoration. Familiar mass taste, although the overall style is still calm, the details can reflect the sense of refinement and fashion. The main difference between the plug-in hybrid version and the fuel version is the addition of a blue PHEV logo on the front grille.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Tiguan L PHEV are 4733/1859/1673mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2791mm. The dimensions alone are the same as the fuel-powered R-Line models. The side of the car body still has straight lines. The double waistline design and the through-type chrome decoration below can lengthen the visual length of the car body. The straight roof can ensure more sufficient rear headroom.
The rear design of the vehicle also has a familiar feel. The taillights are highly recognizable and use LED light sources inside. The lower surround is treated with a different color than the body, the rear of the car also has a blue 430PHEV logo, and the dual exhaust outlets on both sides are also chrome-plated. Generally speaking, the Tiguan L PHEV model does not particularly highlight its new energy attributes in appearance, and more of it continues the design of the fuel model. factThe three models recommended today are all aimed at practical or conservative users. "Low-key" will be more popular with them than "flagrant personality".
There are even fewer changes in the interior than in the exterior. Tiguan L PHEV does not deliberately add new energy elements in the car. Whether it is the trim style, interior materials or the overall layout, they are all the same as the fuel version. consistent. However, the workmanship of the Volkswagen Tiguan L is excellent, coupled with the reasonable ergonomic design of the interior, various buttons and knobs can be operated blindly, and the cost of learning and adaptation is relatively low.
Of course, if you look carefully, this car still has some design differences due to different power forms. The Tiguan L PHEV also uses a full LCD instrument. However, in the past, the tachometer of the fuel model has become an energy consumption meter, and the water temperature meter has become a fuel meter. You can also intuitively see the specific use of the motor and engine in this car. Condition.
The gear handle area is designed with some function buttons specific to plug-in hybrid models, such as the E-mode and GTE mode on the lower left. The former focuses more on fuel economy, while the latter focuses more on power performance. The inconspicuous PHEV logo is set behind the gear handle, which is very low-key.
In terms of technological configuration, the top model we actually photographed has indeed reached the flagship level in terms of technological configuration, including front seat heating function, 12-inch central control screen, matrix LED light set, and 30-color environment. Ambient lights, automatic air conditioning, rain-sensing wipers, full LCD instruments, steering wheel heating and other functions are all equipped.
It is also worth mentioning that the in-car system of this car has always been well received by many consumers. The screen itself is large in size and the silver frame also looks very delicate. In addition, the function and smoothness of the in-car system It is very good among joint venture brands, and with the support of CarPlay and CarLife expansion, it can fully meet the requirements of young users for car systems. It doesn’t have the bells and whistles of many independent brands, but it has all the practical functions.
In terms of space, the Tiguan L PHEV has a wheelbase of 2791mm and is positioned as a mid-size SUV. Passengers with a height of 163cm have about two fists of headroom in the front and rear rows, and the legroom in the rear row is far more than two fists.
The power part is the biggest difference between the Tiguan L PHEV and the fuel version. The plug-in hybrid model uses a combination of a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor. The engine is the familiar EA211, with a maximum power of 110kW and a peak torque of 250N·m. The maximum power of the motor is 85kW and the peak torque is 330N·m. The combined system power of the two reaches 155kW and the system comprehensive torque is 400N.m, which is already equivalent to the 2.0T high-power engine in terms of parameters. However, due to the power generation characteristics of the motor, the power response is actually better.
Matching this set of power is a battery pack with a capacity of 13kWh. Under NEDC standards, the Tiguan L PHEV has a pure electric cruising range of 55km, which is not a big problem for ordinary consumers commuting to and from get off work.
Honda CR-V 2021 Rui·Hybrid e+ 2.0L Smart Edition (273,800 yuan)
As an early domestic manufacturer involved in the hybrid field, Honda's HEV models have always had good sales and experience. However, the current Chinese market obviously needs more products that are more radical in terms of electrification, so Honda will bring a plug-in hybrid version of the star model CR-V in 2021. Let’s take a look.
First of all, in terms of appearance, the CR-V plug-in hybrid version continues the appearance design of the existing fuel version and HEV version, but it has an exclusive body color such as Star Blue. For the front face, the CR-V plug-in hybrid version still adopts the rather tense family-style front face. However, the plug-in hybrid model has four horizontal chrome-plated trim strips added to the grille, and the top of the bumper, wheel arches and The black trim panels on the side skirts have also been changed from matte material to gloss black piano paint material.
The shape of the vehicle also appears to be quite special, whether it is the muscular body lines or the highly recognizable rear end, both are liked by many consumers.
But it is precisely because this design language has been used for 5 years that the interior part now looks rather old-fashioned. The interior of the CR-V plug-in hybrid version uses a symmetrical layout. The plug-in hybrid model has an exclusive gray and white interior color scheme. The visual effect will be more homely, but the disadvantage is that it is not so stain-resistant.
The instrument panel is an LCD instrument panel like the fuel version and HEV version, but there are physical separations on both sides, which is not as technological as the full LCD instrument panel of many current models. The instrument panel adopts a display mode unique to plug-in hybrid models, which can display vehicle information such as pure electric cruising range, power flow direction, and battery capacity.
In terms of space, the wheelbase of this CR-V plug-in hybrid model is 2660mm, which is exactly the same as the fuel version. An experiencer with a height of 178cm has about a fistful of headroom in the front and rear rows, and a little more than two fistfuls of legroom in the rear row.
In terms of power, the SPORT HYBRID e+ system installed in the CR-V Hybrid e+ is developed based on the third-generation i-MMD hybrid technology. It is equipped with a combination of a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine + a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor. The comprehensive power of the systemIt is 158kW and the peak torque is 315N·m. The power parameters are not outstanding. In fact, Honda's SPORT HYBRID e+ system, like iMMD, mainly focuses on fuel economy performance. This car uses a 16kWh lithium battery independently developed by Honda. The NEDC pure electric range is 84km, and the power consumption per 100 kilometers is not low. In addition, it can only be charged with slow charging. Like the Tiguan L PHEV, it can meet daily commuting without any problem.
Compared with the Tiguan L PHEV, the Honda CR-V plug-in hybrid version still has a big gap in terms of interior space performance. Although the Tiguan L PHEV only offers a five-seat model, the 2791mm axle Compared with the 2660mm wheelbase of the CR-V plug-in hybrid version, the wheelbase has obvious advantages, and the trunk space will be larger. In addition, in terms of configuration, there is also a big gap between these two models, both priced at around 270,000 yuan: the Tiguan L 430PHEV flagship version has an electric tailgate, panoramic image, roof rack, leather steering wheel, front row Wireless charging for mobile phones, heated front seats and other technological and comfort configurations make it more cost-effective overall.
Toyota RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ 2022 2.5L four-wheel drive luxury Pro (282,800 yuan)
Toyota, like Honda, is the first joint venture brand to enter the new energy field in China. In the past, HEV models were the main players. However, as people's requirements for new energy models have increased, PHEV models have also followed. Toyota RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is a new car launched at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. It underwent a small annual facelift in the middle of this year.
In terms of appearance, RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is the same as the previous two players, basically continuing the appearance and interior design ideas of the fuel version. The center grille is the biggest highlight of this generation of RAV4, and it is also the most controversial design. It does not adopt a highly similar family design to the Toyota models currently on sale in the domestic market. Instead, it inherits the essence of the overseas 4Runner and shows that urban SUVs can also have a wild side.
However, the most obvious difference from the fuel version is that RAV4 Rongfang Shuangqing E+ adds a blue LOGO outline to mark its identity as a new energy model.
The side design of RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ also looks very strong. The angular black wheel eyebrows, sharp waistline and matte black side skirts give it the image of a hardcore off-road vehicle. At the rear, you can hardly tell the difference from the regular version. Only the nameplate of the parking space shows the identity of the new energy vehicle.
The look and feel of the interior is still the same. The floating center control screen + the surrounding center console design is Toyota's usual method, and there are a lot of solid objects.The design of buttons and storage space highlights pragmatism, but the luxury feel and materials of the interior are still lacking. In order to highlight the identity of the new energy model, the start button is blue like the hybrid version. In addition, the new car also adds red stitching.
In terms of space, the wheelbase of RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ is 2690mm. When an experiencer with a height of 175cm enters the car, he can get three fingers of headroom in the front row, and more than a hand of headroom in the rear row. And more than two punches of headroom. The space performance in the back row is good, but the front row is a bit inferior.
In terms of power, thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ has a maximum power of 225kw. It is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and dual motors at the front and rear, so the power is Performance is good among these three cars. It accelerates from zero to 100 seconds in 7.4 seconds. The battery pack used is Xinzhongyuan Toyota's ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 15.984kWh. The NEDC pure electric cruising range reaches 80km. It has a comprehensive cruising range when the power is sufficient. Can reach 1400km.
Compared with the previous two models, the RAV4 Rongfang Dual Engine E+ four-wheel drive luxury Pro version has the advantages of stronger power performance and a four-wheel drive system. This four-wheel drive system is an electric four-wheel drive achieved through dual motors at the front and rear. drive system; but there are many disadvantages. One is that the price is the highest among the three cars, and the other is that the body size is the smallest among the three cars.
Full text summary: What kind of consumers will consider these three models? In the eyes of many young users, there seems to be some confusion, but in fact, for many consumers, the reason why they choose a joint venture brand SUV with a good reputation for fuel version and a relatively balanced brand, space, and configuration is because in their In the eyes, the hybrid system is only an upgrade for the fuel version, and is not intended to obtain the unique experience of new energy models. In fact, what many consumers of these three cars want is the good reputation of the fuel models, a new energy model license plate and better fuel economy, right? Among the three models, we would also recommend the Tiguan L PHEV version more. The larger space, higher configuration and more down-to-earth price all highlight the cost-effectiveness of this car. From a sales perspective, Tiguan L also won the championship among joint venture brand compact SUV models last month, which is enough to illustrate its strength.