There are many salaried people who want to buy 100,000 class cars, this price point, the pressure to buy and maintain a car is not much, you can pay in installments or full payment for the car, according to their own car budget to determine. Currently there are many 100,000 cars for sale in China, in many models, it is recommended to look at these two, fuel economy, cheap maintenance.
The first, Hyundai - Elantra
2022 1.5L CVT GLS Leading Edition
Guide price: 99,800 yuan
Class: Compact
Energy type: gasoline
The front grille is low, showing a forward swooping stance and a strong sporting style.
The tail lights on both sides are sporty and sharp, with a strip of lights running through the middle, looking handsome. The exhaust tailpipe below is hidden under the car, if it can be exposed and the left and right symmetrical design, the sense of movement will be stronger.
The center interior is all black, with silver accents on the air conditioning vents, steering wheel, handlebar console and other areas, so it doesn't look monotonous.
The size of the center screen is 8 inches, built-in Bluetooth car phone and cell phone Internet mapping, intelligent Internet configuration is not much, daily travel available cell phone navigation, entertainment can be inserted into the U disk to listen to songs or listen to the traffic station radio.
Below the center screen is the manual air conditioning adjustment area, air volume and temperature adjustment are knobs, wind adjustment is not integrated in a button above, but with four buttons, the operation is more intuitive.
The steering wheel is made of plastic and feels slightly hard to grip, with a moderate disk size, multi-function buttons on both sides, and the steering wheel up and down + front and rear adjustment function, which can be set according to the height of the driver to set the appropriate grip position.
The body dimensions are 4680*1810*1415 mm in length and width and 2720 mm in wheelbase.
A passenger of 1.75 meters tall can sit in the car with one fist of head space in the front row. The rear row has four fingers of headroom and two fists of legroom.
The floor in the middle of the rear row is high, and the legs are curled and rolled when the feet are placed on it, and the leg comfort is not good when sitting in the middle position.
When the trunk is opened, the luggage compartment volume is 474 liters, which can fit three 24-inch suitcases and a backpack on the side. The rear seats do not support the lowering of the seats, so if you want to load long items, you will need to find another way.
Power is provided by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 115 hp and a peak torque of 144 Nm, and the transmission is matched with a CVT gearbox. The car's measured 100 km acceleration time is 11.07 seconds.
The overall performance of this car power is not bad, urban commuting power excess, the transmission shift is also smooth, run high-speed, less than 100 km per hour, the power is enough, more than 100 km per hour, acceleration is a little slow, overtaking need to master the distance. The car weighs 1.208 tons, and the measured fuel consumption is 8 liters per 100 kilometers of combined road conditions, which is more economical.
Elantra in the joint venture car, maintenance costs are relatively low, driving 5000 km or 6 months, need to replace the engine oil, oil filter, a total cost of 378 yuan.
If you drive 10,000 km or 12 months, you need to change the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and air conditioner filter core, the total cost is 604 RMB.
For 20,000 kilometers or 24 months, the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, air conditioning filter core and brake fluid need to be replaced at a total cost of RMB 878.
Drive 40,000 km or 48 months, need to replace the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, air conditioning filter core, fuel filter, brake fluid, the total cost of 1,196 yuan.
Elantra large maintenance costs more than a thousand, but also more replacement items, other small maintenance are a few hundred dollars, for working people, can afford to feed.
The second, BYD-QIN PLUS DM-i
2023 DM-i Champion Edition 55KM Leading Type
Guide price: 99,800 yuan
Class: Compact
Energy Type: Plug-in Hybrid
The exterior design of Qin PLUS DM-i is relatively conservative compared to other new energy sedans, but the details are beautifully designed, such as the grille covered with chrome trim and the fishbone shaped daytime running lights.
The rear of the car is equipped with run-through tail lights, decorated with convex and concave rib lines horizontally, which gives a sense of hierarchy and heaviness.
The center interior is blue and white, and the center panel is made of black piano baking paint, which looks premium.
The size of the center screen is 10.1 inches, built-in GPS navigation, navigation road information display, Bluetooth car phone, car networking, 4G network, OTA upgrade, voice recognition control system, the main driver's voice sub-regional wake-up recognition function, Wi-Fi hotspot and so on.
This car is rich in smart connectivity configuration, adding convenience to daily use, many functions can be controlled by voice, such as air conditioning adjustment and navigation maps, etc.
There are no physical buttons below the center screen, but there are commonly used physical buttons on both sides of the gear knob, some of which are marked with Chinese characters, making it easy for novice drivers to operate.
The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, the feel is not as delicate as leather, but the anti-slip effect is good, the stitching on the inside is even, the assembly process is good. The steering wheel also has up and down + front and rear adjustment and multi-function buttons, touch button feedback strength is moderate, the texture can be.
Body dimensions are: 4765*1837*1495 mm in length, width and height, and 2718 mm in wheelbase.
A 1.75-meter tall passenger in the car has more than one fist of headroom in the front row. The rear row has one fist of headroom and two fists of legroom.
There is a slight bump in the middle of the rear floor, and the bump is wide enough to fit both feet.
When you open the trunk, the luggage compartment volume is 500 liters, which can fit four 24-inch suitcases with space left over.
If you want to load long items, the rear seats support proportional lowering, so the space utilization is high.
Power is provided by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a front-mounted electric motor. The engine has a maximum output of 110 hp and a peak torque of 135 Nm.
The electric motor has a maximum output of 180 hp and a peak torque of 316 Nm. The transmission system is matched with E-CVT gearbox.
The battery capacity is 8.32 kWh and the pure electric range is 55 km. The car is equipped with a slow-charging socket and has a charging time of 2.52 hours.
The car's 100 km acceleration time is 7.9 seconds, which is enough power for commuting to work. During the morning and evening peak traffic, the driving is slow and the power is quite smooth, and the transmission work is not felt.
When driving at high speed, over 110 km/h, it still feels like there is still power left, and the acceleration is still obvious when the gas pedal is stepped on deeply. The car weighs 1.5 tons, and the measured fuel consumption is 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, and the power consumption is 14 kilowatt hours. The car's fuel consumption is economical, which reduces the cost of car maintenance for family transportation.
The maintenance interval of Qin PLUS DM-i is different from that of the fuel car, the first maintenance time is earlier, driving 3500 km or 6 months, replacing engine oil and oil filter, the total cost is 285 RMB.
At 11,000 km or 18 months, the engine oil, oil filter and air conditioner filter core need to be replaced at a total cost of 420 RMB.
If you drive 18,500 km or 30 months, you need to replace the engine oil, oil filter, air conditioning filter core, fuel filter, brake fluid, the total cost is 889 yuan.
For 26,000 km or 42 months, the engine oil, oil filter, air filter, air conditioning filter core and spark plugs need to be replaced at a total cost of 965 yuan.
Qin PLUS DM-i's major maintenance cost is close to one thousand dollars, with many replacement items, the average calculation, a cost of less than 200 yuan, maintenance costs are not high.
Safety configuration, both cars have six airbags, seat belt unbuckled lift, tire pressure alarm, child seat interface and so on.
Auxiliary control configuration, both cars have back-up camera, automatic parking, hill climb assist, driving mode selection (sport, economy, standard/comfort).
The Qin PLUS DM-i has more rear parking radar, fixed speed cruise control, brake energy recovery, low speed driving warning sound, etc. than the Elantra.
Commonly used practical features, both cars have remote keys, 6 speakers, LED automatic headlights, one-touch driver's window lift, anti-trap function, rear air vents, interior PM2.5 filter, etc.
Qin PLUS DM-i has more intelligent remote key, cell phone Bluetooth key, front keyless entry, keyless start, remote start, heated exterior mirrors, automatic air conditioning, etc. than the Elantra.
In terms of car selection, there are no excessive requirements for power and configuration, or inconvenient charging, you can consider the Elantra, the joint venture quality with peace of mind, low fuel consumption and maintenance costs.
Beijing Hyundai - Elantra 2022 models 1.5L CVT GLS Leading Edition Guide Price: 99,800 yuan
BYD-QIN PLUS DM-i 2023 DM-i Champion Edition 55KM Leading Guide Price: 99,800 yuan
If you have a place to charge at home or around you, you can consider the Qin PLUS DM-i, which has a full charge range of 55 kilometers, enough power for commuting to work. Long-distance running is not limited by range, the engine can drive the vehicle, technology configuration is also rich, for home use, the cost performance can be.
