BYD Songjia Test Drive: What is more surprising than appearance is power.

September evening 16, owned by BYD? Song PLUS fuel version is officially launched, and the new car offers four models with 1.5T engine. The official guide price range is 1 15800 yuan-143800 yuan.

From the pricing, we can easily see that the positioning of Song PLUS is between Song Pro and Tang, which fills the product line gap between them and provides consumers with more choices.

Song PLUS is a car with many highlights. The first Xiaoyun high-power 1.5T engine is eye-catching, with a maximum power of 185 HP and a peak torque of 288 Nm, which can be said to be one of the best engines of the same displacement of its own brand at present, and it is also matched with a brand-new 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.

So, what is the actual performance of Song PLUS? With such questions, the trumpet pulled the car to test drive Song PLUS and found the answer.

In terms of appearance, BYD Song PLUS adopted BYD's latest Dragon? Face? 3.0 family design language, the grid polygon front air intake grille is connected with the long and narrow claw headlights on both sides through chrome-plated decorative strips, which is full of grade.

The headlight group with dragon claw shape is not only sharp in visual effect, but also complicated in internal structure. "777" daytime running lamps have electro-optic blue effect, and the far and near lights are LED light sources. Moreover, it supports the adaptive far and near light technology, and can adjust the height freely at the same time. It has rich functions and is not a simple flower stand.

The lower enclosure adopts the popular three-stage structure, and the chrome-plated decorative strips at the air inlets on both sides are similar to the dragon's "fangs", which adds a bit of fierceness to the front face. Moreover, the turn signal is also integrated in the "fangs", but unfortunately it does not support the running water steering function.

From the side, the shape is concave and convex, and a waistline extends from the headlight group to the taillight group, making the body look more slender without losing a sense of stability. Chrome-plated strips are also added around the window for decoration, which further increases the sense of grade. The shark fin on the roof is the finishing touch, embellishing the sense of movement.

The roof line slopes slightly downward from the B-pillar. Although the visual effect is not as good as the back-slip modeling exercise, the advantage of this is that it can fully ensure the head space of the rear passengers and make the rear row less depressed.

The real shot model adopts 20-inch double five-petal wheels, and the tire size is 245/45. R20, with horse brand tires as standard, has a good performance in quietness and comfort.

The exterior rearview mirror adopts two-color design, which supports heating, electric adjustment, automatic folding when locking the car and other functions. The exterior rearview mirror on the main driver's side has also added NFC function, which can unlock the vehicle through the mobile phone (the mobile phone needs to support NFC function, which is currently supported by many models of Huawei, Xiaomi, vivo and OPPO in BYD's compatibility list).

In terms of tail modeling, the through blackened taillight group is a very popular design language at present, and BYD also added through chrome-plated strips for decoration, further increasing the horizontal visual width of the tail. The spoiler part is also equipped with a high-position brake light, which is said to be as long as 10 1 1mm, which is officially called the "skyline".

The lower circumference has the feeling of diffuser, which further increases the sense of movement. Decorative openings corresponding to the front face are also designed on both sides, which also lengthens the lateral visual width of the rear.

Unfortunately, the exhaust pipe adopts a hidden layout, which is unnecessary for fuel vehicles. I believe that users still prefer the shape with exhaust port, even if it is only for decoration.

I believe many netizens are familiar with the interior. Yes, Song PLUS has adopted a similar design style of flagship Chehan, which will also become the family language of BYD's new generation. Large-scale suspended central control panel, full LCD instrument panel and electronic gear handle create an excellent sense of science and technology.

The test drive model adopts the interior scheme of ink brown with basalt black, and the door panels and seats with gradient shape are very special, which makes people shine. In terms of materials, suede is widely used, and the sense of grade and luxury is in place.

The steering wheel adopts a brand-new flat-bottomed shape, and it also adopts a gradient color scheme of ink-soaked brown, and is wrapped in soft leather fabric, which makes it comfortable to hold.

The size of the central control screen has reached 12.8 inches, and the viewing angle of the screen made of IPS material is very large, and the display effect is very delicate. Functionally, it supports online navigation, online music and voice control.

The shape of the electronic gear handle is relatively small, which is officially called "BYD's heart-mind". Including one-button start, electronic handbrake, automatic parking, steep slope descent and other functions are concentrated in this area, but chrome-plated materials are used for decoration, which has an excellent sense of grade.

Because the electronic handle is used, a hollowed-out area is provided below the handle, and the two USB interfaces in the front row and the 12V cigarette lighter interface are located in this area, which can also play the role of storage compartment.

The design of the LED light board in front of the co-pilot is very interesting. You can freely set the displayed text or display the weather and other information by default. But unfortunately, because the panel is made of high-brightness material similar to piano paint, it is easy to be contaminated with fingerprints and it is not very convenient to take care of it.

It is worth mentioning that there is also a wireless microphone in the armrest box of the test drive model. It is not a dream to realize K songs in the car through the online music function of the central control screen.

The front seats are designed in an integrated sports style. I thought this kind of seat was average in comfort, but it was not like this after actually riding.

After adjusting to the right angle, the chair supports the waist and head well, and the padding and fabric are soft and comfortable. The main driver's seat of the test drive model supports 6-way electric adjustment, and the co-pilot seat supports 4-way electric adjustment.

The same is true for the rear seats. Except for the middle armrest box area, the rest of the seats are relatively soft and comfortable to ride. Because of the armrest box in the middle position, the tactile filler is hard and the comfort is average.

The rear row is equipped with an independent air conditioning air outlet and two USB power connectors, which takes care of the passengers in the rear row. Moreover, the central platform is almost flat and will not affect the leg space of passengers in the middle position. The backrest angle of the rear seat supports adjustment, and the maximum inclination can reach 28 degrees, which is said to be the most suitable angle for Chinese people to ride.

Thanks to the wheelbase of 2765mm, the rear space of Song PLUS is equally excellent. Under normal riding conditions, the rear leg space is close to three punches, which is very abundant.

After the static part, let's introduce the dynamic part. As mentioned above, the maximum power of this 1.5T engine is 185 HP, and the peak torque is 288 Nm. Compared with the Song Pro 160 HP/.5t engine, its advantages are very obvious.

Moreover, it should be noted that this engine is not as simple as simply increasing fuel injection to enhance power. It is equipped with many technologies, such as dual-channel turbocharger, electronically controlled turbine exhaust valve and high-pressure direct injection system. Officials say its thermal efficiency can reach 38%.

Matching it is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Compared with Song Pro's 6-speed dual clutch, it not only increases the forward gear to achieve a wider transmission ratio, but also optimizes the electro-hydraulic actuator and shift fork, and the comprehensive transmission efficiency is as high as 95%.

According to the official, compared with the previous 6-speed version, this gearbox has been upgraded in ride comfort, economy and durability, which is more in line with the usage habits of domestic users.

In terms of actual driving, in normal mode, the initial adjustment of the throttle is more sensitive and the starting acceleration is stronger. The dynamic feeling brought by the throttle is more obvious when the speed is above 1000 rpm. If you step on the accelerator deeply to make the speed reach more than 2000 rpm, the explosive power of this engine will be fully displayed, and the power reserve in the middle and rear sections is sufficient. Even if the speed exceeds 80 km/h, overtaking is relatively easy.

After switching to the sport mode, the power of this engine will be completely liberated, the dynamic response will be more positive, the speed will be faster, and the throttle will basically not be felt.

In addition, it should be noted that the accelerator pedal of Song PLUS adopts organ design, which is better than the suspended design of Song Pro.

In terms of gearbox, although it is a newly designed 7-speed dual clutch, it is inevitable that there will be setbacks in low gear. Fortunately, the body flush is not obvious, and it is within the acceptable range. After the gear is upgraded to the third gear, the ride comfort is excellent, which makes the driver almost forget that this is a dual clutch gearbox.

In addition, the power connection is slightly blocked after releasing the throttle to slow down, but it has little effect on the overall ride comfort. This gearbox can give high scores, and its performance in driving experience far exceeds the previous 6-speed dual clutch.

After switching to sport mode, the response of the gearbox will be faster, the downshift will become more active, the sense of frustration will be obviously improved at low speed, and the connection of 1 to the second gear will be smoother.

In terms of suspension, Song PLUS adopts the common multi-link combination before McPherson, and the overall adjustment is comfortable, but it also takes into account toughness.

When passing the speed bump, there is no extra bounce transmitted to the car, and it is not the "Mao Mao" feeling that is common in cars of this class, which gives people a strong sense of advanced overall. The roll is not serious when turning, which can give the driver enough confidence.

Steering adjustment is also based on comfort. The steering wheel is light and accurate. Even a female driver has no difficulty in driving. In addition, the steering strength also provides a "sports" style to choose from. When the steering wheel is turned on, the hand feel will be obviously biased, which is more suitable for male users.

In addition, it is necessary to mention the assisted driving function of Song PLUS. Except for the lowest-equipped models, other models provide lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, full-speed adaptive cruise, panoramic image and other safety configurations. High-equipped models also add parallel assistance, which can greatly improve the driving safety factor.

On the whole, Song PLUS has performed very well in comprehensive strength at the price of10-15,000 yuan. Its atmospheric appearance, exquisite interior and excellent dynamic performance left a deep impression on the author.

If you plan to buy a self-owned brand SUV with large space, high configuration and excellent power in the near future, then Song PLUS is definitely a choice worth considering.

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