The 10-150,000 yuan plug-in hybrid sedan market was opened up by BYD Qin plus, and in the past two years or so, it has also enjoyed the dividends of pioneers, with almost no competitors, and sales have repeatedly reached new highs. In the second half of 2023, Geely Galaxy L6, Changan Qiyuan A05 and other models will be launched, which means that competition has begun, but Qin PLUS launched discounts at the end of the year, so that the sales advantage can be maintained, and the sales volume even exceeded the 40,000 mark in December last year. At the beginning of this year, Chery Fengyun A8 also joined the ranks of the competition, the same hybrid engine and dual motor combination, it can achieve lower fuel consumption, but also provide more space, higher power engine to avoid stall problems, the Qin PLUS shortcomings completely make up. Many friends have a difficult choice between two cars, and today we are 13990,000 yuan Chery Fengyun A8 127 Chengfeng Edition and 13The 580,000 yuan Qin PLUS DM-i Champion Edition 120km Transcendence Type is an example to see the differences between the two cars and analyze how to choose. (The following ** are all Chery Fengyun A8 in front).
Recently, the discount of Qin PLUS DM-i Champion Edition has reached 10,000 yuan, which is indeed very powerful. This led to Chery Fengyun A8 just listed and had to follow up the discount, the current terminal discount of 8000 yuan, see the above table. Since the Chery Fengyun A8 does not have a short-range version, its 127 corresponds to the 120km version of the Qin Plus, and the batteries of both are the same, both from Fodi's 18A 3kwh blade battery should not differ much in terms of safety performance.
In terms of appearance, both use a fuel-style large-mouth front grille, which is more in line with the aesthetics of traditional users. The Chery Fengyun A8 grille is large at the top and small at the bottom, and the interior is closed, with larger and more three-dimensional ventilation ducts on both sides, and a stronger sense of sportiness. The Qin plus grille is small at the top and large at the bottom, with a strong visual impact. Both use a full LED light source and support automatic lighting.
From the side, both cars use the current popular fastback body, the roof and the tail compartment are smoothly connected, the front cabin is pressed down, and the waistline is low in the front and high in the rear, showing a swooping attitude. The willow-shaped side windows have chrome borders and are somewhat similar in shape. The difference is that the wheelbase of the Chery Fengyun A8 is fuller, and the front and rear overhangs are shorter. The front overhang of the Qin Plus is longer, and the proportions are biased towards the oil car, but the three-dimensional bulging rear shoulder is obviously more flavorful. Both have the same tire specifications, both 215 55 R17, and the rim shape is also quite good-looking.
In terms of size, the wheelbase of the Chery Fengyun A8 is longer, close to the level of a mid-level car, and the length and width are also larger than that of the Qin Plus, but the height is lower, and the overall appearance is more sporty.
There are also similarities between the rear of the two cars, both have a stamped ducktail shape, and the through-type taillights are thin in the middle and thick on both sides. The Chery Fengyun A8 bumper has been added with vertical air vents on both sides, with reflectors embedded in it, and the black bottom skirt has been added with curved gray trim strips to make it more layered. Qin plus adopts a low-level license plate frame, located on the bumper**, and the bottom is concave to expand the departure angle.
Inside the cabin, the Chery Fengyun A8 offers a double 123-inch screen, the air outlet is hidden in the black area of the center console, the left side of the gear lever is the operation area, there are dual mobile phone positions with wireless charging, and the cup holder is hidden under the slide cover, which is more convenient for storage. The power seat control keys are arranged on the door panel, which has a bit of a Mercedes-Benz flavor. Qualcomm 8155 chip is provided, and the fluency is no problem, Lion 50 car machine ecological application is rich, the system supports dual-tone recognition and multi-command recognition, 360-degree panoramic image system with transparent chassis function, higher safety.
The interior of the Qin PLUS DM-i is more oil-oriented, with more painted panels and a better connection between the door and the center console. Upgraded 8The 8-inch LCD instrument screen is no longer stingy, 12The 8-inch central control screen can be rotated, and there is no shortage of various Internet functions, but there is no dual-tone zone and multi-command recognition. The functional area of the lever table occupies a lot of space, the storage space is relatively limited, and the mobile phone position in front is also easy to be disturbed by the lever.
The seats of both cars are made of imitation leather, and the Qin PLUS two-tone matching and integrated seats have better visual effects, but the Chery Fengyun A8 padding is thicker and has a better fit with the body, the backrest has good lateral support, the forward-leaning headrest provides suitable neck support, and the 6-way electric adjustment key is arranged on the door panel, making the visual operation easier. The padding of the Qin Plus seat is slightly thin, but the cushion length is more sufficient, and the backrest adds shoulder lateral support for better support when cornering.
In terms of rear seat riding, Chery Fengyun A8 has excellent longitudinal space, Kandi is 175cm tall, with leg room close to three fists, one fist and two fingers on the top of the head, and the lateral space is also good. Qin plus has two fists in leg space, one punch on the top of his head, and is slightly cramped laterally. In terms of comfort, the Chery Fengyun A8 seat is thicker, the cushion length is sufficient, and the roof has a panoramic sunroof for better lighting, but the seat back can only be folded down as a whole. In contrast, the Qin Plus rear comfort is also good, but it only provides an ordinary sunroof, and the rear lighting is poor, but the seat back supports proportional reclining, which is more practical. The volume of the tail box is basically the same.
In terms of power, the plug-in hybrid system of the two cars has a certain similarity, and the battery energy is exactly the same, Chery Fengyun A8 CLTC pure electric mileage is 127 kilometers, and the reason why it is 7 kilometers more is caused by the different power consumption of the motor, which can be basically ignored. The hybrid unit, both of which are a combination of engine and dual electric motors, offers one direct-drive gear. Among them, the main drive motor of Chery Fengyun A8 has a total power of 150kW and a total torque of 310Nm, while the Qin PLUS is 145kW and 325Nm, which is not a big difference. The biggest difference is that the Chery Fengyun A8 uses 1The 5-ton hybrid engine can realize the Miller cycle and achieve a maximum thermal efficiency of 445%, fuel consumption is 4 when the power is lost2L 100km, 4 of Qin Plus6L lower. The maximum power of the engine is 115kw and the maximum torque is 220nm, compared to the 1 of the Qin plusThe 5L self-priming engine (81kW, 135Nm) has been greatly improved, and it can output high power when the power is lost, ensuring that the motor has sufficient power, avoiding the possibility of stalling when climbing with load, and the power is more abundant when the engine is directly driven at medium and high speeds. Chery Fengyun A8 000 acceleration is 76 seconds, 7 seconds more than Qin plus9 seconds faster.
In terms of chassis, both cars have a combination of front MacPherson independent and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, both of which are front-mounted front-wheel drive layouts.
In terms of configuration, the two cars are also very close, and neither offers Level 2 driving assistance. Qin PLUS has more than Fengyun A8 co-pilot seat belt unfastened reminder, front parking radar, remote parking, Bluetooth NFC key, co-pilot keyless entry, rotating central control screen, rear armrest and cup holder, exterior rearview mirror electric folding, heating, automatic folding when locked. Fengyun A8 has more 540-degree transparent chassis than Qin Plus, roadside assistance call, steep hill descent, panoramic sunroof, and electric adjustment of the co-pilot seat. Overall, there are pros and cons in terms of configuration.
Kandi Comments:
Chery Automobile obviously has in-depth research on BYD DM-i, and the Fengyun A8 launched this time is aimed at the shortcomings of Qin Plus DM-i, trying to take advantage of 1The 5-liter engine improves on the stall problem that the latter has experienced in extreme road conditions, and the longer wheelbase provides more room for the ride. However, BYD is also very confident in dealing with these competitors, after all, it has a huge number of users and a good reputation, and the cost is controllable. For users, if they often run long distances, they can focus on Chery Fengyun A8, which has obvious advantages in high-speed power, and users who are mainly urban can choose Qin Plus, which is reliable and reassuring.