In recent times, there has been a dizzying rush of new cars on the market, both new models and upgrades to older models. For example, in the compact pure electric SUV market, there are three blockbuster new cars on the market, they are Chery iCar AION Y and BYD Yuan PLUS Glory Edition, coincidentally, Chery iCar 03 (410km two-wheel drive standard advanced version), AION Y's sub-low-end model (2023 Younger) and BYD Yuan PLUS entry model (Honor version 430km leading model) are all priced at 11980,000 yuan, for consumers who want to buy a pure electric SUV, it is inevitable that they will be entangled, so today let's compare, the same price, who is more worth buying the three models?
First of all, in terms of appearance, Chery ICAR 03 adopts the shape of a square box, with angular body lines and two-tone body design, which is both fashionable and head-turning. The AION Y has a large angled A-pillar, and its shape looks more like a crossover. On the other hand, BYD Yuan PLUS, it feels solid and stable, and it looks more coordinated in all aspects, suitable for consumers of all ages.
Inside, all three cars have a simplified design style, while the center console and instrument cluster are also separated. The interior design of the Chery ICAR 03 complements the exterior, and the use of a large number of flat straight lines brings it some hard-core atmosphere, 15The 6-inch central control screen is the largest of the three cars, and it looks quite bluffing.
The interior design of the AION Y is particularly simple, the center console does not have too many complex lines, and the stepped layout gives it a sense of hierarchy.14The size of the 6-inch central control screen is also not small, 10The 25-inch LCD instrument can clearly and intuitively display various driving information.
Here, the size of the central control screen of BYD Yuan Plus is "only" 128 inches, but this screen supports the rotation function, in addition, it also supports the split screen display of the central control screen and the voice wake-up word, the upgraded dilink car machine system also comes with an app store, supports rich software**, and the playability is higher. In terms of the layout of the interior, there are many physical buttons arranged around the control area of the gear knob of Yuan Plus, which increases the convenience of operation, and the unique way of opening the door also highlights its youthful side.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Chery ICAR 03 are 4406*1910*1715mm, the wheelbase is 2715mm, the length, width and height of AION Y are 4535*1870*1650mm, and the wheelbase is 2750mm, and the size of BYD Yuan Plus here is 4455*1875*1615mm, and the wheelbase is 2720mm.
From the point of view of size, AION Y's car length and wheelbase are superior, and the actual interior space is also the largest, Chery ICAR 03 has the advantage of width and height, but its wheelbase is the bottom of the three cars, and the performance of the interior space is not as good as BYD Yuan Plus. As for comfort, Chery iCar 03 and BYD Yuan PLUS both use imitation leather seats, and are equipped with electric adjustment of the main driver's seat.
The motors of AION Y and BYD Yuan PLUS are front-mounted, with motor power of 100kW and 150kW respectively, corresponding to torque of 176N·m and 310N·m, while the motor of Chery ICAR 03 adopts a rear layout, with a motor power of 135kW and a torque of 220N·m. From the point of view of power and drive form, Chery iCar 03 will have a better sense of control because of the rear drive, while the Yuan PLUS has the strongest power and better acceleration feeling.
In terms of pure electric range, the CLTC pure electric range of Chery iCar 03, AION Y and BYD Yuan Plus is 401km, 430km and 430km respectively, and Chery iCar 03 suffers from some losses in terms of range. However, in terms of chassis, Chery iCar 03 and BYD Yuan PLUS both use a front MacPherson rear multi-link independent suspension combination, while AION Y uses a torsion beam type non-independent rear suspension.
Finally, let's take a look at the differences between the configurations of the three cars, Chery ICAR 03 and BYD Yuan PLUS compared with AION Y, both of which have more front side airbags, steep hill descent, NFC key, front makeup mirror, rear wiper, heated exterior mirror, automatic folding, 8 speakers, on-board KTV, and wireless charging light function for mobile phones in the front row.
The Chery iCar 03 is additionally equipped with roadside call assistance, front parking radar, 360-degree panoramic camera, keyless entry throughout the vehicle, panoramic sunroof, multi-layer soundproof glass in the front row, 12V power port in the luggage compartment, and temperature zone control functions. Compared with the other two models, the BYD Yuan PLUS has more built-in dash cams, remote parking, Bluetooth keys, multi-color ambient lights and heat pump air conditioning. In contrast, the AION Y features only unfastened seat belts and rain-sensing wipers, and it's worth mentioning that this car still uses steel wheels.
From the configuration side, Chery ICAR 03 has the most abundant configuration, while the configuration of Yuan PLUS is mainly practical, as for AION Y, there are not too many eye-catching configurations on it.
In general, all three models have a highly original exterior and interior design, and at the same time, they have no problem with space and economy for families. In addition, it is worth mentioning that Chery iCar 03 also uses an all-aluminum body, while AION Y has more space, as for BYD Yuan Plus, the advantage of this car lies in the playability, power and configuration of the car machine, and its reputation and market recognition are also higher.
Therefore, for these three cars, from the perspective of practicality, reputation and power, BYD Yuan PLUS is the first choice, if you care more about personality, then Chery iCar 03 square box shape may be able to meet your needs, if you only fancy space, then honestly choose AION Y! What do you think about this? Tell us about your choice in the comment section!