A few days ago, the BYD Qin PLUS Honor Edition, priced at a shocking 79,800 yuan (11080$), indeed caused a great impact on the entire industry and quickly led to countless car companies following suit, including Geely. Not long ago, Geely announced the launch of the Emperor L HiP Dragon Edition, a reduced-price version of the current Emperor L HiP, with two models available at a guide price of 89,800 yuan (12470$) and 99,800 yuan (13860$).
Compared to the current models, the Longteng version has basically no changes in configuration, and there is no change in power. The power system of the two models is completely consistent: a 181-horsepower 1.5T engine + 3-speed DHT gearbox + front-mounted single motor + 15.5-degree battery form a plug-in hybrid system, with a system integrated maximum horsepower of 316 and a maximum torque of 610 Nm. It is currently the most powerful plug-in hybrid car you can buy for under 90,000 yuan (12500$), no doubt about it. So how is this car? How should the two models be chosen? Compared to the Qin PLUS DM-i Honor Edition, which one is more worth buying?
The Emperor L HiP Longteng Edition is a compact plug-in hybrid sedan with dimensions of 4735*1815*1495mm and a wheelbase of 2700mm. It has a normal size for a compact sedan and its space performance is not significantly different from other competitors in the same price range. As mentioned above, the power system is currently the strongest in the price range of under 90,000.
In terms of the common configurations of the two models, the Geely Emgrand L HiP Dragon Edition is equipped with a non-independent rear torsion beam suspension, front and side airbags for both driver and passenger, and of course, basic safety features. In addition, both configurations have a reverse camera and rear radar, as well as a smart car system with built-in Amap navigation, electric sunroof, front and rear power windows, and one-touch up and down functions.
Next, we will analyze the differences between two configurations, the Surpass and the Excellence. Both have a pure electric range of 100 kilometers, with a price difference of 10,000 yuan (1390$). However, there are many configuration differences between the two versions.
First, the high configuration supports fast charging while the low configuration does not, but considering that the battery of this car itself is not large, the impact of whether or not it supports fast charging is not too great. In addition, the high configuration has 17-inch wheels, the low configuration has 16-inch wheels, the high configuration has head airbags for both front and rear seats, while the low configuration does not, the high configuration has a full-function L2 assisted driving system, covering a series of functions such as lane departure, while the low configuration does not have L2, the high configuration has a 360-degree panoramic reversing image and a transparent chassis, while the low configuration only has a normal reversing image, the high configuration has a foot-kicking induction trunk, while the low configuration does not, the high configuration has automatic high and low beam headlights, while the low configuration does not, the steering wheel of the high configuration is leather, while the low configuration is plastic, the main driver’s seat of the high configuration is electrically adjustable, while the low configuration is all manual, the front seats of the high configuration have heating, while the low configuration does not, the low configuration lacks a central armrest and cup holder in the rear seats, the high configuration has a car air purifier, while the low configuration does not.
You can see that there is a significant difference between the two configurations, and the inclusion of L2 and other functions is quite essential. Therefore, our car purchase recommendation is very clear: if you can afford it, we strongly recommend choosing the high configuration version for 9.98 million.
The main competitor of the Geely Emgrand GL HiP Longteng Edition is clearly the Chery Tiggo PLUS DM-i Honor Edition. After all, this car is aimed at the Honor Edition. So, which one to choose, with a difference of ten thousand yuan between the two?
First of all, they are similar in size, although there is some difference in data, but this difference is basically imperceptible, so they are basically the same in interior space. They both have non-independent rear suspension, and the chassis quality is also similar. Although the 89,800 yuan (12470$) Dihao L HiP Longteng version lacks many configurations, its overall configuration level is still higher than the 79,800 yuan (11080$) Qin PLUS DM-i honor version. In other words, the Dihao has higher configuration. Moreover, in terms of power, the Dihao L HiP Longteng version also has a great advantage, with a comprehensive maximum horsepower of 316, which is significantly stronger than the Qin PLUS DM-i honor version. So, to put it simply, with a price difference of 10,000 yuan (1390$), the Dihao L has higher configuration and stronger power. If we simply consider the value for money, it is actually more worth choosing than the Qin PLUS.
However, to be fair, these two cars each have their own strengths. Geely has more powerful and higher configuration, it is more expensive by ten thousand but still has higher cost performance. But BYD, although with lower configuration and less power, the energy efficiency of the DM-i system is well-known in the industry as a benchmark level. So it really depends on how you choose, both are very fuel-efficient cars. Geely has strong power but slightly higher energy consumption, while BYD has less power but stronger energy consumption. Do you want power or energy efficiency? This directly determines which car you choose.