By EVCar 
Dragon Aesthetics Meets Practicality
Iconic Styling: Dragon Face 3.0 language features arrowhead LED headlamps and a full-width taillight bar. The fastback silhouette evokes whispers of “mini Han EV” .
Functional Trade-offs: Chrome trim causes glare under strong light; 17-inch wheels (high-trim) enhance sportiness but base 16-inch tires amplify road noise .
Space Paradox: A 2,718mm wheelbase promises spaciousness, yet rear headroom cramps taller passengers (1.74m testers touch headliner). The 35cm trunk height—compromised by batteries—forces angled stroller storage .
DM-i’s Technical Mastery
Core Hardware:
Xiaoyun 1.5L High-Efficiency Engine (43.04% thermal efficiency) + EHS Electrified System
Blade Battery Pack (18.32kWh/120KM variant)
Performance Metrics:
Parameter Value
Motor Power 120kW/210N·m
0-100km/h 7.6s
WLTC Fuel Consumption 3.9L/100km
EV Range 55KM/120KM
Operating Logic: Four modes intelligently switch. EV dominance in cities ensures whisper-quiet operation; highway cruising engages direct engine drive. Parallel hybrid mode activates during hard acceleration, eliminating gearshift shocks .
Premium Touches Amid Cost Control
Materials & Layout: Soft-touch dash with piano black trim contrasts with low-trim hard plastics. Orange stitching criticized as “overstyled” .
Tech Gripes:
Instrument Cluster: 8.8-inch screen buries speed data in small fonts amid cluttered colors .
Infotainment: DiLink 4.0 (Snapdragon 690) boots 3-5 seconds slower than smartphones. Voice recognizes dialects but lacks continuous dialogue .
Storage Fails: Shallow center console (<15cm deep); cupholder clashes with wireless charger, requiring item removal .
Mapping Real-World Scenarios
Families: Slashes monthly fuel costs from ¥800 to ¥150. Lifetime battery warranty eases ownership .
Small-Town Drivers: 55KM version charges via household sockets; foldable seats carry tools .
Tech-Savvy Beware: Lags in urban NOA; highway noise requires volume 15+ to mask .
Vertical Integration as Superpower
BYD’s “technology fishpond” delivers:
Blade Battery: CTB integration enhances safety (nail penetration-proof) .
Energy Ecosystem: App-scheduled off-peak charging enables “¥0.05/km” .
Service Revolution: Dealers proactively offer water/wet wipes, rebranding Chinese service culture .
The Verdict: Redefining Value Engineering
The Qin PLUS DM-i 2025 isn’t flawless—it trades NVH refinement, space efficiency, and ADAS brilliance for a killer blow against fossil fuels. In the ¥100k arena, balanced excellence trumps niche perfection. It rewards pragmatists who value ¥500 monthly savings over tech bragging rights. While Toyota refines hybrid patents, BYD proves the future belongs to those democratizing innovation.
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