What kind of performance level can a mid-size SUV without a 2.0T engine and a pure electric assembly achieve? The answer from BYD is 4.7 seconds. After the establishment of the marine network, BYD launched a sister model for Tang - BYD Frigate 07, the main focus of this medium-sized SUV using plug-in hybrid powertrain is energy efficiency, but one of the DM-p models is on the basis of high efficiency, but also to achieve the same high performance, today our protagonist is this Today, our protagonist is this model (the following Frigate 07 refers to the "2023 Frigate 07 DM-p 175KM 4WD Flagship").
Frigate 07 appearance: more sporty than BYD Tang
Compared with the BYD Tang, the Frigate 07 is actually more sporty in design, although the name sounds a bit old-fashioned or middle-aged. The open grille is still a continuation of the brand's big mouth, but its horizontal grille and edge expansion style are both a bit more advanced. Meanwhile, the trapezoidal lower grille actually changes to a new design that blends with the sports fascia, and small deflector slots and headlamps with extended lines serve to enhance individuality and recognition.
However, from the side and rear upwards, the Escort 07 still gives us a "middle-aged feeling", or rather makes people feel that it does better than the Tang II in terms of passing performance and off-road capability development. From the side skirt surrounds that incorporate anti-scratch strips to the rear bumper that realizes double surrounds, the Frigate 07's chassis has been disposed of with heavier surround protection, while the top of the tailgate with hollowed out wind wings and finished through the taillights, still achieves the expansion of the visual width of the body, which will also make the Frigate 07 look younger.
Size space, the Escort 07 and Tang in fact not much difference, 4820/1920/1750mm length, width and height is shorter, narrower but higher, this group of data in the mid-sized SUV market can still maintain a certain advantage. However, its wheelbase remains at 2820mm, which makes it unable to dominate through data in front of the big guys in the Highlander and Ruijie. And into the cabin, with 5 seats into the market as it space experience is still very good, 180cm tall experience in the front and rear row can get more than 1 fist of head space, while the rear seat leg margin is also more than 2 fist, with more ergonomic sports seats, full leather cover, full headrests and flat floor, it may not be spacious to the Highlander 5-seat version of the degree, but the combined comfort is a bit more significant than that of its joint venture rivals.
Intelligent driving is not worse than luxury cars
The cockpit of the Escort 07 is premium and can even be described as luxurious. The lack of Nappa leather option will make BYD's inherent advantage slightly less, but whether it's the 10.25+15.6-inch pair of dual LCD combination, or the perforated three-spoke steering wheel, personalized barrel vents, or even the large baked paint-covered electronic gearshift mechanism, etc., all appear to be much more personal than cars like the Highlander and Rabbit The car is much more personalized, not to mention the technological advantages established by the infotainment software and hardware.
The dual LCD screen equipped with DiLink is already a new generation, after the 5G communication module is added, the car is more fluid in many feedback, and intelligent voice interaction in addition to multimedia, navigation, but also realize the support for the sunroof, windows and other common accessories, remote control also contains the doors / air conditioning, etc., but also only more online booking and other services. In addition, the car KTV and Dynaudio Dana audio will also be equipped, which will further improve the comprehensive connected car experience. In addition to DiLink, DiPilot is also present in the Escort 07. It does not have the same high-level capabilities as the new power, and the sensing hardware limits the advanced upgrade of its intelligent driving assistance, but the L2 level of assisted driving still includes full-speed adaptive cruise with lane centering, automatic lane change, etc. At the same time, its automatic parking also supports remote control, and at this stage on the open road These functions are actually sufficient.
Power& Range: High performance and low cost of ownership
Other features, the Escort 07 is matched with an openable panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate with position memory, power door locks supporting Bluetooth key + NFC smart key, and provides HUD head-up display, wireless charging panel, front acoustic glass, rear privacy glass and other accessories in the cabin to achieve different levels of car optimization, while the heat pump air conditioner with zone-controlled temperature can play an important role in the winter range with the car The heat pump air conditioner with zoned temperature control can play an important role in improving energy efficiency in winter driving range.
In terms of core power, unlike the Tang DM-p, the Escort 07 DM-p does not get a 2.0T engine despite the same power nameplate, but rather a primus plug-in - dedicated 1.5T engine to build the foundation of the powertrain, and through the front and rear axle dual electric motors together to form an electric four-wheel drive, the transmission is still E-CVT continuously variable transmission mechanism. The total power of the electric motors alone is 295kW (401Ps), which allows the vehicle to accelerate within 4.7 seconds without the need to wait in turbo lag. At the same time, BYD's own research and production of plug-in special blade battery pack can bring the vehicle 175km NEDC pure electric range, it also helps the entire assembly to WLTC integrated fuel consumption control to 1.62L/100km, feeder fuel consumption can also be maintained at about 6.7L/100km, the overall energy costs are kept at a low level, enjoy the performance at the same time, but also to meet the family's The overall energy costs are kept at a low level to enjoy the performance while meeting the family's low cost travel requirements.
Chassis suspension, with the rear axle multi-link independent suspension with the MacPherson independent suspension, although this is the most common hardware specifications in the same class market, but still will slightly limit the Escort 07 and other new forces of new energy models to compete. Of course, the variable suspension system can be involved in the support and filtering improvement link, which can make the suspension feedback become more advanced.
Write at the end
The overall hardware and software specifications of the BYD Frigate 07 DM-p are still very close to those of the Tang, but it received earlier upgrades from electronic and electrical aspects, and the DM-p nameplate, which also represents performance, is a middle ground that can reconcile the consumer market's "greed" for both performance and efficiency than the pure Tang. The "greed" consumer psychology. Perhaps for many consumers, branding is still a hurdle that they can't get over, but look at the fuel version of the Highlander threshold has been as high as 314,800 yuan, this do not purchase tax and in many aspects to achieve the reverse of the frigate 07 DM-p, does not seem more value?
