The 100,000 class large space hybrid MPV test drove the Refine M3 PLUS HEV

Mondo Cars Updated on 2024-02-01

The MPV market acceptance range is very large, and there are different product options for household, commercial, reception, and transportation. For some family users who want to start their own business, the large space of 7-seat MPV in the early 100,000s is very suitable for them, coupled with the increase in the cost of using a car due to high oil prices, and the pure electric products are not easy for everyone to charge. In general, gasoline-electric hybrid will be the first choice for most users to save money and fuel.

JAC Refine is good at creating a 7-seater MPV that meets both domestic and commercial needs, and its newly launched Refine M3PLUS HEV is believed to attract users with such needs, and 1099-12.The ** range of 29 seems to be very close to the people.

Design: Atmosphere with a sense of refinement Ruifeng M3 PLUS HEV uses a conventional van body design, the shape continues the design style of JAC Ruifeng, the front face adopts a horizontal trim grille, and the headlight group design on both sides adds a calm and atmospheric feeling, and the whole design style is in line with the public aesthetics.

The headlights on both sides are halogen, but they are equipped with LED daytime running lights. In addition, there is a fog lamp equipment under the front of the car, you must know that commercial MPVs of the same price will omit fog lights.

With a body size of 5145mm 1765mm and a wheelbase of 3110mm, the Refine M3 PLUS HEV has a spacious interior that surpasses its competitors. The maximum depth of the car is 2870mm, and the volume is 57 cubic meters, no matter loading or carrying people, there is no pressure. It is worth noting that the car has only the right side sliding door, and the left side is completely sealed.

The test drive uses 15-inch petal-style wheels, which look good and stylish. At the same time, with 205 65 R15 Chaoyang tires, the thick tire setting has a good pressure-bearing effect.

The whole tail shape is very simple, the rear tailgate adopts a straight shape, and the height of the platform is relatively reasonable, so that the user can easily access the items in the trunk. The tail lights also have a vertical design with a halogen light source.

The interior is accented with a combination of different colors and patterns, plus high-gloss black panels, which makes it look good and stylish. The three-spoke steering wheel is equipped with multi-function buttons, which control the vehicle's cruise control function and instrument display on the left, and adjust the multi** and call up the voice function on the right.

The middle of the mechanical instrument panel is equipped with an LCD screen, because of the hybrid car, the left part is the power output of the vehicle and the kinetic energy ** intensity display, and the right part is to display the vehicle speed.

Another outstanding feature is that it is equipped with 10The 25-inch large floating LCD touch screen supports functions such as AutoNavi navigation, Kuwo, Migu, etc., as well as audio and Bluetooth hands-free. The new car is also equipped with the iFLYTEK intelligent voice system. In addition, through the three modules, it has the functions of opening and closing locking, car searching, window control, as well as historical track query, electronic fence, WiFi connection, Bluetooth authorization and other vehicle control functions, and the software supports OTA upgrades.

The physical buttons of the air conditioner are retained under the central control screen, which is more direct to operate and allows for the possibility of blind operation.

Space: Large, comfortable to sit Refine M3PLUS HEV comes standard with fabric seats, but you can spend money to choose leather seats later. In addition, the front seat adjustment method of all models is manual, but fortunately, the armrest supports multi-angle adjustment. The second-row seats have a freestanding layout, and they all have armrests on both sides, which is quite comfortable to sit on. Manual front, rear and backrest adjustments are also supported.

The third-row seats have a 5-5 scale layout, which means that they can be folded to the sides when the third row is not needed. In addition, the padding of the seat cushion and backrest is not much different from the first two rows, and the backrest can be adjusted at an angle, which makes the ride feel good. Secondly, there are USB charging ports on both sides of the compartment.

Ride Space Demo:

The trunk space of the Refine M3 PLUS HEV can fully meet the needs of commercial use, even when the third row of seats is opened, the trunk still retains a small amount of space in the same class, if the third row of seats is retracted, the entire trunk space will continue to be expanded, so as to meet different travel scenarios.

Driving: Hybrid blessing electric drive obvious Refine M3 PLUS HEV is equipped with 20L high-efficiency engine + P1 generator + P4 drive motor power combination form, in which the engine does not drive the vehicle to drive, drives the generator to supply power to the drive motor and battery, so as to carry out the technical route of pure electric drive; This benefit not only retains the driving habits of fuel vehicles, but also realizes the pure electric driving experience, and at the same time, the power system is always in the best working condition, achieving a balance between power and fuel consumption. The official gave the Refine M3 Plus HEV 76L 100km WLTC combined fuel consumption, of which 2The 0-liter engine has a maximum output of 100 kW and a maximum torque of 175 Nm. The output of the rear-wheel drive motor has a maximum output of 130 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.

In fact, in the low-speed environment, the ternary lithium battery in the car is directly discharged to drive the motor, and the dynamic performance is close to the driving texture of the pure electric model, the start is light and smooth, and the P4 motor with an output power of 130KW can completely release the kinetic energy at once, eliminating the shortcomings of the slow power of the pure fuel version in the past.

Secondly, the acceleration performance of the middle and rear sections of the vehicle can also be satisfied, and the engine drive generator and battery supply power to drive the motor at the same time. When the driver wants to overtake, he just presses the accelerator pedal and gets plenty of power without feeling sluggish.

In terms of NVH in the car, the manufacturer has put a lot of effort into this model, including the sealing of glass, the sound insulation of the engine, the noise reduction of the chassis, etc., coupled with the blessing of thick tires, as long as the engine does not intervene, the car will drive more quietly and smoothly. However, when the engine intervenes in the work, there will still be some noise and vibration transmitted into the car, which is a point that can be optimized in the later stage.

The front suspension cushioning capacity of the Refine M3 PLUS HEV is not too bad, and the wheelbase is long enough, so the front driver's seat will not be too stiff, through potholes or speed bumps, as long as the speed is properly controlled, the rear suspension will be cushioned, and the rear passengers will not receive a hard impact without filtering. Because the rear suspension configuration is a leaf spring, the non-independent suspension is used to strengthen the cargo carrying capacity, although the lateral support can be described as rigid, but the vibration filtration is relatively weak.

As a commercial MPV, the steering wheel of the Refine M3 Plus HEV is very light and can be operated with one hand, plus the car has a high sitting position and good visibility, so it will feel easier to drive. A separate window is also added to the A-pillar part, which can effectively avoid the appearance of blind spots.

Although the Refine M3 Plus HEV's Kinetic Energy** and driving mode cannot be customized by default, the settings are natural. When we drive fast, the deceleration effect of the vehicle is very obvious after releasing the accelerator pedal, and the kinetic energy can also reach the maximum value; And when we drive at low speeds, its kinetic energy** will not be very abrupt, and the overall performance is very comfortable and intelligent.

Summary:In fact, in the 100,000-yuan civilian MPV market, there are not many products equipped with HEVs, but there will be more pure electric models, but in order to avoid wasting time to go outside for charging, HEV gasoline-electric hybrid will be the best low-cost travel choice. Then it is good to drive, with a large central control screen, and the Ruifeng M3 PLUS HEV with strong loading capacity will be the first choice in this price range. (Photo by Pan Honghan of Pacific Motors).

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