BYD Frigate 07

With the development of new energy vehicles. Many automobile brands have also focused on the research and development and design of new energy models. With the increase in family members and the craze for self-driving travel, many consumers have turned their attention to mid-sized SUVs. Not only can it meet the needs of daily travel, but it can also be used for long-distance travel in your free time. Let's take a look at BYD's plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV --- BYD Frigate 07. Let’s take a look at its highlights below.

Appearance

The large-sized air intake grille is decorated with multiple horizontal decorative strips inside the grille, which has a good visual sense and recognition. The headlights on both sides are deep and powerful, using matrix LED headlights. Connected with light strips in the middle. The light strip has a built-in luminous car logo and is embellished with vertical light bars, which has a more technological feel and is more eye-catching when lit.

On the side of the car body, the segmented waistline runs through the car body, making it look more majestic. The curved door design reflects good light and shadow effects. The A, B, and C pillars are blackened, and the windows are surrounded by chrome trim. It is relatively fashionable and in line with the aesthetics of young people. The wheel eyebrows are made of black anti-scratch material, and the lower part of the body is wrapped with a silver guard plate, which protects the body while adding a sense of strength. Paired with petal-style aluminum alloy wheels, it gives a good sporty feel.

The rear part of the car is relatively stable and thick. The taillight adopts the popular through-type design, which is relatively novel. Multiple horizontal linear designs increase the visual sense and layering. The rear enclosure is wrapped with a silver fender and has a hidden exhaust layout, which gives it a good sense of power and off-road performance.

spatial aspect

The dimensions of the entire vehicle are: 4820mm/1920mm/1750mm, the wheelbase is 2820mm, and the lateral space is relatively comfortable. There is about two and a half punches of legroom in the rear. The seats are padded and wrapped with a large amount of soft material, which provides good support for shoulders and legs. Moreover, the main and auxiliary seats support electric adjustment, ventilation and heating. Whether it is daily travel or long-distance travel, it is more comfortable and enhances the riding experience.

Interior

The interior design is calm and atmospheric, and a large number of soft leather materials are used to wrap the interior, giving it a good sense of refinement. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is also wrapped in leather and feels delicate. The 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel + 15.6-inch central control screen make the car full of technology. Built-in DiPilot intelligent assisted driving system and DiLink vehicle intelligent system. It has functions such as navigation system, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade, voice recognition control system, Wi-Fi hotspot, roadside assistance service, and application expansion. Safety configuration: forward collision warning, active braking system, lane keeping assist, road traffic sign recognition, body stability system, tire pressure display and other safety configurations. Other configurations include: full-speed adaptive cruise, front and rear reversing radar, automatic parking, 360-degree panoramic image, transparent chassis, automatic parking, driving mode selection, power mode selection, etc., and it is also equipped with L2 assisted driving.

Power aspect

The new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T turbocharged engine + electric motor. The engine has a maximum power of 102kW (139 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 231N·m. The total power of the electric motor is 145kW (197 horsepower) and the total torque is 316 N·m. The total power of the electric motor in high-end models is 295kW (401 horsepower) and the total torque is 656 N·m. In the transmission part, the transmission is matched with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. In terms of battery life, it is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries with capacities of 18.3kWh and 36.8kWh. The comprehensive pure electric cruising range is 1200 KM. Fast charging is 0.37 hours. This kind of power combination can be used with both oil and electricity, making it more convenient for long-distance travel and daily travel.

After test driving the 2023 DM-i 100KM luxury model, we found that on a flat road, the start was smooth and there was no delay. The power reserve is sufficient, the late acceleration is relatively strong, and the power response is timely. There is no obvious inclination of the car body when turning back at a certain speed, the steering is light and precise, and the cornering support is sufficient. There is no obvious "falling" forward when braking hard. The new car adopts front MacPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension. There is no obvious ups and downs in the body when driving on relatively bumpy roads, and the comfort is relatively good. In addition, the new car also provides a variety of driving modes to choose from. Different driving modes have different driving experiences, and the vehicle's control and comfort are quite good.