At the end of July this year, Geely officially put the plug-in hybrid version of the new Borui into the market, and the new car was renamed as Borui ePro instead of PHEV version. The most attractive thing is that the price of the new car has been lowered, and the current official price of the entry version has become 169,8 yuan, which is 12, yuan cheaper than the entry version of the old model. So will its experience shrink accordingly? Today, we will test drive this 221 Borui ePro for everyone to see what changes it has made.
the power system of the new car still uses the combination of 1.5T engine and motor. However, the parameters have been slightly adjusted, and the maximum power has become 13kW(177 HP). In terms of transmission system, continue to match the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The battery capacity is 11.3kWh, the pure electric cruising range is still 6km, and the motor power has not changed. In the end, the total power of its power system is 19kW, which is 2kW lower than the old model and the torque is 1Nm lower.
don't rush to say that its power is shrinking, because the gap of 2kW is really impossible to feel from driving. The power of the new model is still biased towards smoothness, which is basically the same as that of the old model. For a hybrid power system, there is naturally no need to worry too much about starting acceleration. The motor responds quickly and the power is very heel-to-heel. At the same time, it also covers up the shortcomings of three-cylinder engine, such as large low-speed jitter and low torsion weakness. The overall dynamic performance is absolutely in line with Borui's household settings. ? The most important thing to judge the quality of a hybrid power system is to see whether the switching between the motor and the engine is smooth. This hybrid system of Borui ePro is a P2.5 architecture, which means that its motor is placed together with the gearbox. The advantage of this is to help the clutch control the power transmission from the engine to the transmission, and it can be more natural and smooth when the power of the engine and the motor is integrated. In actual driving, you can also experience that this power system is very smooth when the oil and electricity are connected, and there will be no untimely connection.
the p>P2.5 hybrid architecture also has the advantage that the torque of the motor can be amplified through multiple gears of the gearbox, which can make the motor run more economically, and the motor with lower power can also be considered in the selection. Therefore, even in the state of running without electricity, it is still relatively fuel-efficient. We have measured the fuel consumption of the old models, and the fuel consumption is only 5.9L/1km in the case of power loss, and the performance in fuel economy is really very good.
Of course, this power system is not perfect. The official claims that the transmission efficiency of this powertrain can reach 97%. As for whether it can really be achieved, we have no way to verify it. However, for this 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, some vibration will be transmitted to the car after the clutch is fully engaged. In addition, when driving in normal mode, the response of the gearbox will be a little bit slow, and the logic is not particularly smart. Only in sport mode will the performance of the gearbox improve. If you are a slow learner, it still suits you very well. If you are an impatient person, you can choose the exercise mode as your daily driving mode.
For a car with a preference for family use, there is no need to pursue handling too much, and it is what he should do to make every passenger comfortable. At this point? Its performance is still very good, and the suspension system with front double wishbone and rear multi-link is generally soft, which filters the small vibration of the road very well. As long as it doesn't go through a big bump quickly, its suspension can stand the test. In addition, its sound insulation is also excellent, and there will be no great noise when the engine is involved. When driving at high speed, except for some tire noise, there is basically no wind noise.
Borui ePro's steering feel is also a household style setting, even if it is the first time to drive, it will not feel any discomfort, and the weight is just right. There is a little margin in the middle of the steering wheel. In fact, for family cars, this setting will make the car very easy to drive without being too sensitive. In the case of overtaking in lane change, its response to steering input is also timely, and there is nothing wrong with it.
The biggest change in the appearance of this generation of Borui is that it has replaced the previous ripple-shaped net with a straight waterfall net with vertical stripes, which is very similar to Geely's new car "Preface" announced at Chengdu Auto Show this year.
Although this change is not big, it has brought a completely different temperament to the car, adding a bit of simplicity and nobility. At the same time, the front enclosure of the new car has also been redesigned, which is more concise and more introverted than the old models.
the shape of the headlights has not changed from the old models, and it is still the "eye of the universe" design with all LEDs.
The shape of the new car's side is basically unchanged, but it provides a new choice in the wheel hub style. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height are 4986/1861/1513mm and the wheelbase is 287mm, which is consistent with the current models.
The rear part has not changed either, and the chrome-plated double exhaust tailpipe is still adopted. In addition, there is a chrome trim running through the left and right, which looks wider.
there is no change in the interior of the new model. The center console presents a V-shaped symmetrical layout, with a combination of 12.3-inch LCD instrument and 12.3-inch central control panel. The central control area runs through the left and right, and the LCD instrument and central control panel are designed in one piece, which is simple and elegant. The multi-function steering wheel still uses Geely's latest black logo, and the piano-style solid buttons and horizontal gear handles remain unchanged. The overall atmosphere still has a strong sense of science and technology.
another big feeling about this set of interior decoration is that the materials are very kind, and basically all the materials that can be touched are soft materials. Like handrails and door handles, they are also wrapped in very delicate leather materials. Coupled with the wood decorative strips on the center console and a large area of piano paint, it really creates the standard that a B-class car should have.
the wheelbase of p>287mm makes the rear space absolutely no problem, and its rear seat cushion is long enough to fully support the thighs. Coupled with the soft headrest, the ride feels very good. ? At the beginning of the article, I mentioned that the price of the new model is all reduced, on the one hand, it is affected by the subsidy. On the other hand, I think Geely took the initiative to make some changes to deal with the difficult market environment this year. In today's market environment, consumers are undoubtedly more pragmatic and pursue higher cost performance.
according to the engineer, before the change, they also listened to the suggestions of consumers, removed some unusual configurations and added some practical configurations, so as to lower the car price and improve the cost performance. Compared with the entry version, which is cheaper by 12, yuan, it reduces the panoramic sunroof, electric adjustment of the main driver and keyless entry. But it adds a Bluetooth key, a 12.3-inch central control screen (1.2 inches for the old model) and a comfortable driving mode. I believe that such a change is still popular with consumers. After all, everyone wants to spend less money to buy a better car.
it is not difficult to see that the main focus of Bo Yue ePro after this change is cost performance. Although the price of the new car has been lowered, the experience in all aspects has not shrunk, but the configuration has become more pragmatic. At present, in the price range of 15,-2, yuan, you can really buy a lot of joint-venture B-class cars. However, the advantage of Borui ePro is that it can be licensed without indicators, and the interior quality is very good, and it also has a very comfortable ride experience. Coupled with the advantages brought by intelligent interconnection and hybrid system, I think its overall strength is actually no less than this level of joint venture models. However, in the face of more old-fashioned joint venture models with stronger brand power, the product strength is often eventually lost to the brand. If it were you, would you like to believe it once?