This year, automakers have been ramping up their efforts in hybrid technology. Changan Automobile launched its "Blue Whale Super Hybrid" technology, Geely released the "i-HEV Smart Hybrid," Great Wall Motor unveiled the "Super Smart Hybrid HEV," and GAC also showcased its "Xingyuan Super Dual Hybrid" technology—a true blossoming of a hundred schools of thought. Changan's Blue Whale Super Hybrid focuses on being "frugal, powerful, quiet, and reliable," and has established hardcore labels of "2.98L/100km urban fuel consumption for blue-plate sedans and 3.98L/100km urban fuel consumption for blue-plate SUVs." The fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid Edition, the first model to feature this technology, has now arrived at dealerships. This new car, dubbed by the industry as the "15万-class family hybrid king," is attempting to redefine the value standard for family SUVs with a deeply electrified intelligent hybrid system that requires no external charging.
A visit to the 4S dealership revealed that the fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid has opened online pre-orders and will make its global debut at the Beijing International Auto Show on April 24. What everyone values most about this car is the Blue Whale Super Hybrid system. This hybrid system does not follow the plug-in path but instead focuses on an HEV oil-electric hybrid composed of a 1.5T engine and a high-flux high-power hybrid electric drive. No plugging in needed—just add fuel and go—making it well-suited for household scenarios where installing a charging pile at home isn't possible, for daily commuting, and for occasional long-distance road trips.
Blue Whale Super Hybrid: Super fuel-efficient without charging, with performance to match
How does it achieve fuel efficiency? The system consists of a 500Bar ultra-high-pressure direct injection hybrid engine, a 180kW high-power drive motor, a high-performance safety battery, and AI cloud intelligent control. The engine adopts the industry-leading 500Bar ultra-high-pressure direct injection technology with a thermal efficiency of up to 44.28%, enabling more thorough fuel atomization and achieving fuel savings at the source. The drive motor reaches a maximum speed of 20,000rpm, a maximum power of 180kW, and the battery discharge power is as high as 80kW—equivalent to adding an extra 1.0L engine's power compared to traditional hybrid architectures.
What puts family car owners most at ease is that the fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid requires no external charging—just refuel and go. Urban fuel consumption is as low as 3.98L per 100km, costing only about 3 jiao per kilometer, directly bringing blue-plate SUVs into the "3L era." Combined with a 58L large fuel tank, the comprehensive range easily exceeds 1,500 kilometers—whether it's a cross-province road trip on weekends or returning home for holidays, there's no need to frequently search for gas stations along the way, and long-distance travel is stress-free.
With fuel prices so high these days, the fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid will save you a considerable amount on travel costs. At current 92-octane gasoline prices, the cost per kilometer is just two to three jiao. If you drive 15,000 kilometers a year, compared to a pure gasoline SUV of the same class, you can easily save 6,000 yuan a year—enough to buy a phone with large storage plus a few road trips. What's more, it only needs 92-octane regular fuel—not picky at all—further lowering the threshold for car ownership.
We previously test-drove this car in Chongqing, and its power performance is equally impressive. The motor response time is under 0.3 seconds, 0-60km/h acceleration takes only 3.59 seconds—leading from the start at traffic lights, with instant burst for overtaking and push-back sensation on demand. What's more remarkable is that at low speeds in urban areas, the motor dominates driving while the engine only operates in its high-efficiency range—saving fuel and staying quiet. When rapid acceleration is needed, the engine and motor work together to deliver output, with ample power reserves, so even a fully loaded family won't feel sluggish. Because the engine frequently operates in its high-efficiency zone and is equipped with ANC active noise cancellation and PSC seamless start-stop, the cabin quietness is directly on par with luxury cars, with idle noise as low as 37.9 decibels—far quieter than gasoline cars for urban commuting.
Exterior rejects flashiness, space focuses on practicality
The exterior continues the family's rugged style, with a V-shaped matrix grille on the front face composed of 24 groups of "V"-shaped precision-cut geometric units. The 1,477mm wide-body design significantly widens the vehicle's presence, paired with sharp LED headlights that offer full recognition when lit.
The body side lines are smooth and sharp, with a floating roof paired with 19-inch star-glow wheels creating a ready-to-pounce sporty stance. Hidden door handles balance aesthetics and practicality, and also feature low-temperature ice-breaking capability.
As a family SUV, the space performance is absolutely full of happiness! The fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid measures 4770mm×1910mm×1695mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,800mm. Rear legroom has more than three fists of surplus, plus a completely flat floor design, so even the middle passenger isn't cramped—all five family members can stretch out comfortably. The trunk's regular volume is sufficient for daily use, and when the rear seats are folded down, it instantly transforms into a "big bed."
Interior tech-enhanced, comfort features maxed out
The interior has been comprehensively upgraded in quality and tech feel. The cabin adopts a wraparound design, wrapped in selected NAPPA fine-grain textured leather, paired with light-colored wood-grain film and 256-color urban wraparound ambient lighting, creating a simple yet premium cabin atmosphere. A new "Snow-Capped Mountain" interior color option has been added to further enhance visual comfort. The core feature is a 37-inch integrated floating triple-screen that seamlessly connects the full LCD instrument panel, center control screen, and passenger screen, supporting three-finger screen transfer for convenient and smooth operation. It also features a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with integrated control buttons, embellished with exquisite trim details, balancing practicality and tech feel.
The passenger seat directly gets a "zero-gravity queen seat," and the front row supports ventilation, heating, and massage. Even more outrageous is that the rear row not only has backrest angle adjustment but also gets heating and massage! In this class, it's simply "absurd."
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, the new car is equipped with the Tianshu Intelligent Driving Assistance Vision Edition, supporting NCA highway navigation assist plus small blue light function, capable of automatic lane changes on highways and expressways, speed adjustment following traffic flow, and lane changes to avoid merge points in complex scenarios. Meanwhile, the LCC lane cruise assist and APA parking assist systems further reduce driving difficulty, making it easy even for beginners.
Final thoughts
The fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid perfectly balances family needs and driving pleasure with its advantages of efficient hybrid power, strong performance, low fuel consumption, large space, and high intelligence. No charging needed—just refuel and go. If you're a user without a home charging pile, without a fixed parking space, or with insufficient community electrical capacity, and you want a car that's worry-free, money-saving, safe, and reliable, then this fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Hybrid definitely deserves a spot on your shortlist.
