With rising oil prices, rising car costs, when you buy a car fuel economy gradually as the car when the car the first element to assess, and buy more fuel-efficient hybrid car is probably the moment we choose the car of choice!
The mention of hybrid vehicles would have to mention Toyota’s hybrid technology, Toyota launched in the country before the non-hybrid models are plug-in hybrids, because they do not enjoy the subsidy policy, so Against this backdrop Guangzhou Toyota finally launched in March last year, its first plug-in hybrid car: Ralink dual engine E +, a total of four models, the price range of subsidies before it: 20.38-21.88 million, then this model now look at how the strength of the product? And it is worthwhile to buy it? Then we have a good coffee and brother on a wave analysis.
exterior and interior highlights parse
Ralink dual engine E + as based on plug-in hybrid type Ralink dual engine build comes , so the overall appearance and no major changes, but only to separate some of the details on the changes in both areas. Front bumper with a large area of black paint coating spliced piano, and the whole system headlights LED light source, comprising automatic height adjustment.
new cars put on the blue element used on new energy vehicles Toyota logo, which can be distinguished from other versions of the fast zone.
Further, Ralink dual engine E + charging port located in the right rear fender, carried out at a household power charging cable charging about 5 hours filled filled with charging post (16A) charged for about 3 hours.
is exactly the same on the body structure and double lines and engine Ralink Edition, length and breadth were 4645/1775 / 1480mm, wheelbase It is 2700mm.
surrounding the tail portion of theSome changes, compared with the two engine models, the lower lip to a bright black coating made of carbon fiber and increases the trim lines, in addition to create different textures, while providing reverse image, but unfortunately is not equipped with front and rear parking sensors .
connected by a taillight chrome, raised the overall center of gravity of rear vision, with the right quot; PLUG-IN HYBRIDquot; identification, plug it symbolizes the mixed identity.
Ralink dual engine E + interiors basis Ralink dual engine models, adding a new color scheme, with a black-brown color mosaic interior, so that consumers have more personalization options.
dashboard is still used in traditional mechanical pointer, and the pure model gasoline into energy tachometer indicated, as an intermediate 4.2 inches LCD screen can display life, state of charge information.
in the control zone only two models equipped with a high of 8-inch color touch-controlled screen, support for touch operation, response speed very smooth, and the support of Baidu carlife.
It is noteworthy that, Ralink dual engine E + is equipped with an electric air-conditioning, which means that it does not have to start the air conditioner compressor engine will be able to start properly this car is for one pair of engine experience is still very friendly, can use battery power to supply air conditioning to do when idling.
Only a high vehicle seat with leather seats, other models are fabric panels, more unfortunately, the whole system are not equipped with power seats, lumbar adjustment, seat heating, for ride comfort influence is quite large.
front and rear seat flexibility consistent good performance space, or to provide a comfortable ride texture.
While the engine E + bis Ralink larger battery capacity, energy density lithium batteries but also a lot higher than the dual-engine models nickel-hydrogen batteries, so dual engine E + trunk space without sacrificing too much. The luggage compartment cover is vehicle tools, spare tire and below that is, the right side is the luggage compartment 12V battery.
driving force and how to control feelings?
on the power, Ralink dual engine E + equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consists of a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine with a double electric motor and the battery pack thereof, wherein the engine maximum power of 73kW (99ps), the maximum torque 142Nmiddot ; m, the maximum power of 53kW motor, maximum torque 207Nmiddot; m, transmission aspects, the match is E-CVT electronic CVT. In pure electric mode, the mileage is 55km, Ministry of Industry and combined consumption more 1.3L / 100km.
in the driving experience, Ralink dual engine E + with EV CITY mode, in this mode, the vehicle will be preferred purely electric driving, then engine will only intervene in deep step on the gas pedal, while in pure electric mode, it is still capable of up to 120km / h per hour, to meet the needs in daily travel.
are smooth and quiet dual engine system to set maximum brother coffee feeling, smooth starting is not reflected in the electric-channeling, different power switching between done without a sense, the role of dual engine system, thanks to power split device, when there is no rapid acceleration and powerlessness that conventional CVT transmission, but the addition of the low torque motor it more .
and in the noise control performance, only in a state of full throttle in order to hear the roar of the engine, and it was obviously a little tire noise, especially the speed of over 80km / h or more times.
is in a comfortable tuning chassis main structure is a combination of McPherson independent suspension, torsion beam axle suspension of , while the overall performance of soft and suspension travel thanLong, fine filtration of vibration on the road very well, paved road when driving, basic feel much vibration.
Overall, the coffee brother think this powertrain to give more confidence to the driver, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles remain the foundation still allows efficient output, fuel economy than traditional fuel car.
coffee brother review
Ralink dual engine E + price subsidy, whether before or after the subsidy, the joint venture for a non-luxury brand compact sedan, it has reached 200,000 threshold. Coffee brother felt that this price does not buy some high city. However, after the purchase of the city for consumers, it can meet the restriction policy, while dual-engine system blessing, it can relieve the embarrassment after the battery runs out of power, fuel and power still qualified. Overall, for most consumers, the purchase of the city, Ralink dual engine E + is a recommended model!