The plug-in hybrid model is gradually rising with the advancement of technology, with lower operating costs than traditional hybrid models. Especially the BYD Qin PLUS Champion Edition DM-i, with a starting price of 99,800 yuan (13990$), has created a new low for plug-in hybrid models. The Changan Qiyuan A05 aims to compete with it at a lower price. This issue of “Quality Selected Cars” will provide you with a detailed analysis. I. Basic Information and Product Highlights
The above manufacturer’s suggested retail price only represents the price as of November 2, 2023, for any changes, please refer to the official website. The 2024 Changan Qiyuan A05 was officially launched on October 20, 2023. As the brand’s second model, the new car adopts a family design. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine + electric motor combination plug-in hybrid system. The electric motor is divided into high and low power, matching 18.99kWh and 9.07kWh battery packs, with pure electric range of 145km and 70km for CLTC.
The Changan Qiyuan A05 Long Endurance Edition has a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 0.98L per 100 kilometers in WLTC, a pure electric endurance mileage of 145km in CLTC, and a comprehensive endurance mileage of 1300km in CLTC, breaking through the pain point of “range anxiety” for traditional new energy vehicles. In addition, in addition to the traditional EV and HEV driving modes, the vehicle also innovatively incorporates the iEM intelligent driving management mode, which can automatically adjust the power output and regenerative braking intensity based on road terrain, and adjust the electric and hybrid power strategies in real time according to the navigation road conditions to maximize fuel and energy savings. At the same time, the vehicle is based on the new CIIA 1.5 electrification architecture platform, with a communication bandwidth four times that of the 1.0 architecture, enabling intelligent interaction in all scenarios. The “AI Xiaoan” intelligent voice system in the vehicle has a recognition rate of up to 95% and the ability to execute multiple commands quickly without waking up.