For mainstream family cars, consumers' requirements are not very high. The first is to be fuel-efficient, and the second is to be easy to use. From this perspective, BYD Qin PLUS DM-i, which is a plug-in hybrid model, is a good choice. There are 5 models in its lineup. Today I want to review with you the 2021 DM-i, the top version of the family. -i 120KM flagship model, the manufacturer’s guide price is 151,800, and the vehicle comes with a 6-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty.
In terms of appearance, the low-lying forehead is very impactful, and the hood has three raised ribs from left to right, which looks like a small BYD Han. The front grille adopts a large-mouth design, and the dense silver decorative strips inside enhance the recognition. The silver decoration on the left and right sides of the upper part extends to the top of the light groups on both sides. The shape of the lamp set is beautiful enough, similar to the feathers of a bow and arrow, and it has an aggressive look.
Viewed from the side, the left side of the front fender is equipped with an identity plate, and the roof adopts a semi-fastback design, which ensures a sporty feel without reducing the rear headroom too much. The top version of the 120-kilometer model has two interfaces when the charging cover is opened, one is a fast charging head and the other is a slow charging head. The 55-kilometer model is only equipped with a slow charging head. Compact positioning does not mean that there cannot be large space. The length, width and height of Qin PLUS DM-i are 4765×1837×1495 mm, the body wheelbase is 2718 mm, and the fuel tank volume is not too large at 48L, but it provides 120 kilometers of driving range. Pure electric battery life, so the overall battery life is not bad. The shape of the bottom wheel hub is relatively complex, and it looks three-dimensional. The specific size is 17 inches. The performance is relatively balanced, and it performs well on dry and wet roads.
The tail design is relatively simple and looks a bit petty bourgeois. The tail wing is quite upward and has a full three-dimensional effect. Below it is a row of English logos. The taillight group adopts a through-type design. The left and right sides are wider and the middle position is slimmer.
Entering the BYD Qin PLUS DM-i car, although it is a mainstream model, the texture will give people the taste of a luxury car. There are some curves in the design of the central control panel, the leather steering wheel focuses on the feel, and the full LCD instrument screen is smaller in size, but compared to the conjoined baby shape of the original product, I personally think it looks better. The large central control screen is 12.8 inches, with a built-in driving recorder function. The screen can be rotated, and the Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades are not absent. Voice control can identify areas, and the main driver and co-pilot can issue instructions and can identify areas, which will bring some surprises when used.
In terms of comfort, the imitation leather seats adopt an integrated design. The two-color scheme does not feel monotonous, and the ride is very wrapping. I ran at high intensity for a day without feeling too tired. From a space perspective, it is quite competitive among models of the same class. I am 1.8 meters tall and have about a fistful of headroom. Sitting in the back row, due to the semi-slip back design, the headroom will be reduced to three. Pointing your fingers up and down, the rear legroom is about a punch. There are air outlets in the rear row. Although the temperature cannot be adjusted independently, it is enough for ordinary consumers, and the car provides PM2.5 filtering function.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. As a plug-in hybrid engine, some high-end parameters perform well, such as the thermal efficiency reaching 43.04%. From the perspective of power parameters, the maximum power is 81kW, the maximum torque of is 135N·m. In addition, it is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor. The total power of the motor and is 145kW, and the total torque of the motor is 325N·m. Generally speaking, the official acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is 7.3 seconds. The start is relatively brisk. If you press the accelerator pedal hard, the pushing feeling will come quickly. From the driving mode point of view, 4 options are provided. When driving in the city, the road is not special. Far away, pure electric mode can be used. And if we need to overtake in a short time, we can switch to parallel mode. In addition, it provides series mode and engine direct drive mode, which is rich in selectivity.
At the end of the writing, it is relatively quiet during driving. It can calm down without feeling irritable. Moreover, in a compact car, the space is relatively large.The relatively unfriendly part may be that when buying a new car, you need to wait for a long time. After all, the current BYD Qin PLUS DM-i is quite popular, with 11,095 units sold in May this year.
