The Lunar New Year of the Dragon is coming soon, and everyone must have the urge to celebrate the New Year with a new car, after all, it’s not easy to get train tickets for the Spring Festival travel rush. Today, we recommend several hybrid models around 100,000 yuan (14090$), not only with high cost performance, but also without the anxiety of mileage when returning home for the New Year. BYD Qin PLUS DM-i Guide price: 99,800-145,800 yuan (20550$) It should be accurate to say that it is the BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition. This model can be said to be a revolutionary product, and its appearance has ushered in a “scrolling era” for the entire car market.
The BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition lowers the threshold for new energy vehicles, so that low price no longer equals low configuration. The entry-level model has very high sales. In addition, the “Dragon Face” design language of the BYD Qin Plus DM-i is very fitting for the Year of the Dragon, and the vehicle’s performance is also very strong. Not only is the power very smooth, but the NVH is also very well handled.
On this basis, BYD’s chassis tuning has also improved, and users feel a qualitative leap in ride comfort. Today’s BYD not only has a very high quality of car, but also has an annual sales volume of over 3 million, which is definitely the sales champion. Driving such a car home for the Chinese New Year will surely bring a lot of face. Of course, the most important thing is that the BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition has recently had preferential policies, and the whole vehicle can be purchased for less than 90,000, so buying it now is definitely a win. Changan Qiyuan A05 Guidance price: 89,900-132,900 yuan (18730$) The advantage of Changan Qiyuan A05 is that it is even cheaper than the BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition, and the cost performance is also very high.
The Chang’an Qiyuan A05 adopts a new design language, with a futuristic and dynamic appearance. The interior features a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 13.2-inch vertical suspended central control screen, and a dual-function steering wheel. The car system uses the Xunfei Feiyu OS 4.0 and is built-in with the MT8666 chip, supporting a rich ecosystem. It doesn’t lose face compared to the 300,000-level models.
In terms of power, the Changan Qiyuan A05 is a plug-in model with an engine maximum power of 81kW and two options for the electric motor, 140kW and 158kW. In terms of product strength, the Changan Qiyuan A05 will become a dark horse in the New Year’s car market. Wuling Xingguang Guidance price: 88,000-105,800 yuan (14910$) The top model is just over 100,000 yuan (14090$), and it is also a green license plate plug-in hybrid model, which is Wuling Xingguang’s biggest killer feature, fulfilling the slogan “Wuling makes what the people need.” In terms of appearance, the Wuling Xingguang is very high-end, with smooth and elegant lines, a rounded waistline, and a very atmospheric overall look, with the Wuling silver badge in the middle coordinating with the front face design and being highly recognizable.
When you enter the car, you will feel the high-tech atmosphere of Wuling Starlight. It is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen and an 8.8-inch ultra-clear digital LED screen, which is more advanced than Tesla, providing rich information and elevating the overall high-end feel of the vehicle. Thanks to the 2800mm wheelbase, Wuling Starlight also offers very good ride comfort, more than enough for the whole family to travel during the Spring Festival.
In terms of power, Wuling Xingguang is equipped with a Lingxi hybrid consisting of a 1.5L engine + electric motor, with a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 320N·m, accelerating from 0 to 100 km in 7.9 seconds. The CLTC pure electric range has two versions to choose from, 70km and 150km, with a combined range of 1100km. In addition, its official WLTC fuel consumption is only 3.98L/100km. It is worth mentioning that the BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition has been reduced by 10,000 yuan (1410$), largely due to the pressure from Wuling Xingguang. Geely Xingrui L Guide price: 126,700-146,700 yuan (20680$) Unlike the other three models, Geely Xingrui L is a hybrid model, without the advantage of a green license plate, with a starting price of 120,000 yuan (16910$). However, this does not affect the competitiveness of this model. We all know the reputation of Geely Xingrui, and as the “PLUS” of Xingrui, Xingrui L is stronger in many aspects than Xingrui.
First of all, in terms of appearance, the Xingrui L adopts a completely new design language, based on the Geely family design, and also innovatively integrates modern cutting-edge technology and traditional Chinese cultural elements, making the overall shape more atmospheric and dynamic. In terms of size, the new car’s wheelbase is the same as the Xingrui, at 2800mm, reaching the size of a B-class car, challenging various compact car models. In comparison to the Xingrui, the Xingrui L has also undergone a major upgrade. The Xingrui L adopts the latest Galaxy interior style, providing a 13.2-inch vertical central control screen and a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument panel, equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip and Galaxy OS, making the operation very smooth. The high-end model also has a large-size AR-HUD head-up display and 50W wireless fast charging.
In terms of power, the Xingrui L is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder hybrid engine, a three-speed DHT, and a hybrid system composed of a battery pack. The engine has a maximum power of 120kW, peak torque of 255Nm, and a thermal efficiency of 44.26%, surpassing the level of the BYD DM-i engine. This powertrain can achieve 0-100km/h acceleration in 7.5 seconds and a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.22L/100km. With such appearance, configuration, and power, it’s definitely a face-saving choice to drive back home for the Chinese New Year. GAC Trumpchi Yuebao Hybrid Guide price: 104,000 – 124,000 yuan (17480$) The last one is even more heavyweight, that is the GAC Trumpchi Yuebao Hybrid. As a hybrid, the Yuebao Hybrid, although not blessed with a green license plate, is more convenient to use and more suitable for long-distance travel.
In terms of appearance, the hybrid version of the Jaguar maintains the same overall sporty and sleek design as the fuel version, with the only difference being the blue border on the logo, highlighting its hybrid nature. The dimensions of the hybrid Jaguar are 4700/1850/1440 mm, with a wheelbase of 2736 mm, making it more than sufficient for household use. Inside the car, the interior of the hybrid Jaguar is also largely consistent with the fuel version, creating a strong sense of sportiness and a feeling reminiscent of a Mercedes-AMG.
In terms of power, the Shadow Leopard hybrid is equipped with the JuLang hybrid GMC 2.0 hybrid system. The whole system is equipped with the GAC 2.0 ATK Atkinson engine, which has a thermal efficiency of 42.1%. The maximum power of the engine is 140 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 180 N·m. As a hybrid model, the Shadow Leopard hybrid also has a motor with a maximum power of 182 horsepower and a maximum torque of 300 N·m. The power can be said to be quite outstanding. It can be said that driving home for the Chinese New Year, the Shadow Leopard is definitely the best choice.