As is well known, automotive hybrid systems are divided into many technological routes, such as plug-in hybrid (PHEV), extended-range hybrid (EREV), and hybrid electric (HEV). Different technological routes each have their own technical advantages. For example, the first two are suitable for users with home charging piles, allowing them to experience a usage experience comparable to that of pure electric vehicles. As for hybrid electric vehicles, which can achieve ultra-low fuel consumption without the need for charging and replenishment, they are more suitable for users without private charging piles and in second- and third-tier cities. Well, currently in the 70,000-yuan class there is a hybrid family sedan with a fuel cost of only a bit more than 2 mao per kilometer, and it is the "Changan Eado," which sells nearly ten thousand units a month.
Leading intelligent large cockpit in the 70,000-yuan class
Speaking of the "Changan Eado," I believe everyone is familiar with this pride of domestic family sedans. After all, it has long ranked among the top on sedan sales charts, becoming one of the family sedans with the highest purchase rate among consumers. As the automotive industry transitions toward new energy and intelligence, the fourth-generation Eado has also adapted to the changes of the times by launching the more intelligent and more fuel-efficient "Blue Whale Super Engine," which is the hybrid electric version of the Eado. Below, let us take a look at the strength of the new car.
You should know that for today's consumers, no matter how much the car sells for, first of all it must look premium, which is what is often called "having face when driving it."
In this regard, as a new central state-owned enterprise, Changan Automobile understands the needs of Chinese people very well and has applied all kinds of trendy design elements, such as the standard front and rear through-type LED digital waterfall light pillars plus illuminated emblem across the entire lineup, paired with the battle-ready V-wave ripple front face, visually creating a luxurious technological feel no inferior to high-end electric cars. In addition, the electric rear spoiler seen only on performance cars instantly enhances the premium texture of the exterior. No matter who sees it, they would not dare guess that this is a hybrid family sedan priced at less than 100,000 yuan!
Turning our eyes to the interior, although the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine is positioned as an A-segment car, its actual dimensions reach A+ level, with the same body width as the Camry (1840mm), paired with an ultra-long wheelbase of 2765mm. Even with three adults in the rear row, it will not feel crowded.
At the same time, considering that family use also has a very large demand for storage space, the car not only carefully plans as many as 28 storage spaces inside, but also has a variable trunk that can be expanded to a maximum of 1250L. Paired with a rare-in-its-class in-car heating and cooling box that can channel air-conditioning cold air or warm air into the center console armrest box, as well as a front-seat ventilation and heating system supporting 3-level adjustment and many other luxury configurations, whether in ride comfort or loading capacity, it is not inferior to more expensive joint-venture B-segment family sedans.
In terms of intelligent configurations, which take up a very large share of car-making costs, although the launch promotional price of the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine starts at only the 70,000-yuan class, its intelligent cockpit is also very impressive. From the 14.6-inch central control large screen to the 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, and then to the Tianshu OS vehicle system built in with AI large-model voice interaction, phone-car connectivity, and in-car KTV functions, all of them are standard.
Not only that, in order to make travel more reassuring and worry-free, the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine is also equipped with multiple assisted driving functions, such as 540-degree imaging, full-speed adaptive cruise, DOW door opening warning, front and rear collision warning, remote parking, and AEB automatic emergency braking, among many other functions. It can both reduce blind-spot risks during urban travel and make highway travel easier.
Hybrid family sedans enter the 2L era
Next, looking at the very important powertrain system, how does the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine achieve such low fuel consumption?
The reason is simple: this hybrid system is too strong. For example, the equipped high-performance Blue Whale hybrid engine has an ultra-high compression ratio of 16:1, greatly improving gasoline combustion efficiency. Paired with a 160kW high-magnetic-flux high-power hybrid electric drive, an 80kW peak discharge power, and the iEM全域智慧能量管理系统 that can automatically control according to road conditions and scenarios, it not only enables this car to achieve an acceleration time as quick as 3.71 seconds in the most common urban 0-60km/h starting acceleration scenario, but also lowers the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers in urban usage scenarios to an astonishing 2.98L. This means the driving cost per kilometer is only a bit more than 2 mao, even more economical than a pure electric car charged outside with high-priced commercial electricity!
It is worth mentioning that in order to make long-term vehicle use more worry-free, Changan Automobile also provides the first non-operating owner who purchases the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine with a lifetime warranty commitment for multiple core HEV hybrid components such as the battery, core electric drive, and control system. Therefore, everyone no longer needs to worry about the durability of hybrid vehicles. After all, with a central state-owned enterprise backing ordinary people, you can drive with peace of mind and use it boldly!
Daxia Car Talk: Undoubtedly, merely bringing the hybrid system into the 70,000-yuan class has already dealt a huge impact on the family sedan market for the fourth-generation Eado Blue Whale Super Engine, let alone that this car also demonstrates many other product advantages such as high appearance and large space, making it the first choice for family sedans under 100,000 yuan. Its sales result of nearly ten thousand units per month is enough to prove this!
