Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i has been launched in March this year. The new car is priced at 152,800-162,800 yuan. A total of 2 models have been launched. The new car’s NEDC pure electric range is 105km. Recently, Brother Bing had the opportunity to test drive the Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i. What is the difference between it and other hybrid models on the market? Is it worth recommending to buy? Through today’s article, Brother Bing will take you through it.
The appearance and interior design of the new car will not be introduced in detail here, because the appearance of the plug-in hybrid version and the 2022 fuel version are similar, and interested friends may wish to refer to the comparison. The most noteworthy thing this time is the "Star Core Powered ET-i Full Engine Super Hybrid" technology equipped for the first time on the Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i. The hybrid system is composed of a 1.5TCI "Strongest Chinese Heart" four-cylinder turbocharged engine +3-speed DHT gearbox. In addition, 2 motors are integrated in the gearbox to drive each other.
This hybrid technology is one of the key projects of the "New Energy Vehicles" in the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" national key research and development plan. In other words, the "Star Core Power ET-i Full Engine Super Hybrid" technology is a completely independent intellectual property Chinese hybrid technology, which effectively solves the problems of insufficient power and poor ride comfort of hybrid models.
Well, it’s better to talk about Brother Bing’s real car experience. This test drive started from Panyu, Guangzhou and drove to Lion Lake in Qingyuan. The "Twin Cities" test drive covered more than 200 kilometers back and forth, and the entire route passed through Guangzhou. Urban areas, congested urban areas and highways basically simulate all scenarios of urban car travel.
In this test drive experience, let me explain objectively that the vehicle is not fully charged. The pure electric range of Bing Ge’s test drive was displayed as 76km at the time. During the whole journey, the economy mode was mainly used, and the sports mode was occasionally switched. It was purely In order to experience the pleasure of accelerated response. In addition, the vehicle speed remains between 60-120km/h throughout the journey.
shows a fuel consumption of 5.2L. Isn’t this the lowest?
On the day of the test drive, the outdoor temperature was 35°C, and the air conditioner in the car was turned on to about 20°C. With two people in the car, it could run an indicated fuel consumption of 5.2L per 100 kilometers. According to Brother Bing, some other media in the same team were able to drive an extremely low fuel consumption of 4.3L. The actual fuel consumption value is almost the same as the officially advertised fuel consumption of 4.8L due to power loss. In addition, according to everyone’s feedback, the vehicle’s power consumption is basically the same. Maintained at 2-5kWh/100km.
It is understandable that based on the driver's driving habits, driving modes, and air conditioning temperatures, it is reasonable for the actual fuel consumption/power consumption to be different. However, the actual test drive test results show that the curb weight of Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i exceeds 1.65 tons. In addition, considering the number of passengers, the fuel consumption during daily driving is still between 4-6L, which is quite impressive. .
How is the dynamic performance of Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i?
Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i not only has excellent performance in terms of fuel consumption, but also has a high level of fun in dynamic test drives. Among them, the powertrain equipped in the new car can achieve a maximum power output of 240kW, a peak torque of up to 510N·m, and achieve an excellent result of 6.8S in the 0-100km/h straight-line acceleration.
This powertrain allows you to face any road conditions calmly in the city or on the highway. When starting or overtaking at low speed, the transient torque response brought by the direct drive of the motor makes it easy to step on when overtaking. The motivation gives you a feeling of being in control.
The strong power gives you greater confidence when running at high speeds. The advantage brought by high power is "full stamina", especially when the vehicle speed reaches 100km/h, when you step on the accelerator again, the power is still Will continuously output support for your "carnival".
Generally speaking, my experience with this hybrid is that whether it is starting, driving at low speed or medium to high speed, the gearbox or motor switches very smoothly, and there is almost no sense of frustration in power output.
In fact, the 3DHT gearbox equipped with this car integrates 2 motors internally. In EV pure electric mode, the motor can directly drive the vehicle, and the smoothness of the motor is needless to say; in hybrid mode, the engine/motor are connected in parallel. /Series mode, both engine and motor can participate in driving.
So, how to ensure smooth shifting? In fact, during the gearbox shifting process, the motor is equivalent to "assisting". During the power transmission process, the motor can allow each transmission structure to rotate at the same speed, so that the vehicle can achieve a smooth and silky shift process. During braking and deceleration, single and double motor braking can directly recycle energy to achieve energy saving effects.
In terms of dynamic driving, the steering and braking performance of Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i are remarkable. The steering feels heavy and has good accuracy, giving people a very solid feeling. The steering wheel has about 3-5 degrees of false position setting, which is intended to improve the comfort of high-speed driving. It is more friendly to some rough and "spending" car owners. In addition, the linearity of the brake adjustment, which can be adjusted according to the amount of pedaling, is also commendable.
There is room for improvement in the suspension settings
In the suspension settings, Brother Bing believes that there is still room for improvement in the Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i. The front suspension of the car is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is Multi-link independent suspension, the car's rear suspension adjustment is obviously on the harder side, and the suspension's vibration filtering effect is inconsistent.
When passing through some speed bumps or potholed roads, the impact of uneven road surfaces is directly transmitted to the occupants in the car. The suspension adjustment may be softer and may provide a better comfort experience. In other words, the only solution is to slow down the vehicle in advance when passing the speed bump.
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Obviously, Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i performs quite well in terms of power, fuel consumption, configuration and other comprehensive aspects. Of course, there are also many models competing with Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i in the current hybrid market. For consumers, the models that can be chosen in this price range include Song PLUS DM-i and Xingyue L. Raytheon Hi·X petrol-electric hybrid version, Changan Auchan Z6 iDD and other models. However, from the perspective of hybrid technology and cost-effectiveness, the advantages of Xingtu Zhuifeng ET-i are more prominent. After all, the starting price of 152,800 yuan is very competitive among the current series of hybrid models. For this, you What do you think?
