When car companies abandon excessive advertising, that’s when we, the common people, can truly buy affordable, high-quality, technologically stable, and family-friendly models. In the field of hybrids, low fuel consumption and long range are the key points of competition. In the past, we saw Chery complete the “Fengyun A8 1400km long endurance test” and the “Fengyun A8 long-range version 2000km long endurance test” challenges. Today, Sina Auto is going to personally experience and test the C-DM 06 with a comprehensive range of 1840.7km, showcasing its true capabilities.
You wouldn’t believe it, a car with a 1.5T hybrid engine and C-DM hybrid system, after filling up with 60L of gasoline, completed a nearly 2000 km journey from Jiuquan to Zhangye to Lanzhou to Tianshui to Xi’an to Luoyang, challenging all road conditions including plateaus, deserts, and uninhabited areas.
The result was very surprising. Starting from a full tank and full charge, the actual pure electric range was 161.9 kilometers with 24% battery remaining. The total range was 1840.7 kilometers. The fuel consumption was 3.2 liters per hundred kilometers.
As a compact SUV with a less streamlined appearance, its performance is better than many sedans. The official pure electric range calibrated by the C-DM for exploration 06 is 120km CLTC, with a full fuel and electricity WLTC comprehensive range of 1300km, and a fuel consumption of only 4.9L per hundred kilometers. Compared to actual test data, there are too many reverse virtual marks, which can be said to bring a more “lazy” driving experience for those users who are not good at calculating electricity and fuel.
This is also the trend of hybrid models, people love it, in the new energy era, what users need is practicality, longer range, these are fundamental, and such demands are just in line with Chery’s geeky image. Achieving the critical point of hybrid range and low fuel consumption is believed to be the ultimate goal of every hybrid technology company, and learning without end, going far should also be the motto of every hybrid model company.
The test drive of the 06 C-DM covered less than 300 kilometers, but the driving and riding experience was excellent throughout.
Let’s talk about the appearance first. The TSN 06 C-DM and TSN 06 have no difference in appearance design. The car size is 4540mm in length, 1865mm in width, 1670mm in height, and 2672mm in wheelbase. Compared to the pure fuel version, there is only a slight difference in size, with a length of 2mm, width of 33mm less, and height of 10mm shorter. These are just differences in appearance kits, not related to the interior space.
Friends considering this car will definitely notice the Changan Q05. Compared to the Explore 06 C-DM, the Q05 looks bigger due to its bold and angular lines, which define its strong style. Before the price is released, some may also check out the BYD Song Pro/Plus DM-i, Blue Electric E5, or the Qichen brand plug-in hybrid vehicles.
However, based on our experience in buying cars, buying a larger one always has advantages in terms of space and expandability, and its curb weight is only 1775kg, which is only slightly heavier than the petrol version by over 100kg, giving it an advantage in terms of range.
So, it’s best to test drive the car in person, explore the 06 C-DM model which will soon be launched at the Beijing Auto Show, dealerships have already stocked up, take advantage of this May holiday to test drive, just reading this article is not enough to get a better feel.
The overall style of the exterior is rugged, but the intricate details of the headlights and front grille can be seen in the Explore 06 C-DM, such as the chessboard-like front and rear lights, which are very innovative and highly recognizable.
The car features concealed door handles on the side, complemented by metallic paint, creating a standout overall quality.
The body curves gradually from the front to the rear, with the floating D-pillar, making the rear design more dynamic.
1. The rear end has a full shape, with the taillights and horizontal lines below complementing each other, creating a balanced and not overly bulky appearance. 2. The full shape of the rear end, with the taillights and horizontal lines below complementing each other, creates a balanced and not overly bulky appearance.
Arriving inside the car, the overall layout is identical to the Explore 06 fuel version, with the standard 8155 extreme intelligent AI chip, 13.2-inch interactive AI digital screen. The entertainment functions in the car are very rich, you can listen to songs, sing karaoke, play games, watch videos, making long-distance travel more interesting.
Riding in the cabin is one of the biggest advantages of exploring the 06 series models, with heated and ventilated seats for both the driver and passenger in the front row. The driver’s seat also has memory and massage functions, providing a more comfortable driving experience during long journeys.
The rear floor is completely flat, three people can sit without their legs touching, the front seat chassis is raised for a higher driving position.
The front passenger seat has a button that allows the passenger to adjust their seating position, providing more legroom in the right rear area.
And you can see that the middle of the rear seat cushion protrudes, providing better support for the legs, making them more comfortable on long journeys.
The front two side windows are equipped with double-layer laminated glass to improve the NVH performance inside the car.
In terms of storage, one door panel can hold a thermos and three bottles of mineral water.
The trunk volume is very large, the surface is very flat, and there are storage slots on both sides, making it convenient to put some liquids and things.
In terms of power, the TSN 06 C-DM is equipped with the Kunpeng super energy hybrid C-DM three major components, consisting of the fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI efficient hybrid engine, the stepless super electric hybrid DHT, and the hybrid intelligent electric management system. The hybrid engine uses Miller cycle, fourth-generation intelligent thermal management and other core technologies, with 44.5% engine thermal efficiency, leading level in current hybrid engines.
With the intervention of the hybrid intelligent electric management system, the TSN explores that the 06 C-DM can achieve five intelligent driving modes including pure electric, extended range, engine direct drive, parallel, and energy recovery, ensuring a smooth driving experience and efficient power conversion.
The test drive included a fuel economy competition, with some media achieving a fuel consumption of 3.02 liters per 100 kilometers. The fuel consumption of the test drive car, with air conditioning on the entire time, also remained at 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers. In fact, the fuel consumption during normal driving falls between these two figures.
During this test drive, most media outlets utilized the L2 assisted driving feature. This feature is the most worry-free and energy-saving option on highways. According to a leading figure in a new car company, assisted driving is more reliable than a human’s golden right foot. It not only reduces fatigue, but also allows drivers to multitask while driving, ensuring stable energy consumption.
The auxiliary driving of the Explore 06 C-DM is mature and stable, but it is somewhat insensitive in identifying whether the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel. However, it is easy to exit the auxiliary driving when reminded to grip the steering wheel with subtle shaking. This may require recalibration in terms of auxiliary driving.
In curved highways, vehicles maintain centering and correct centering smoothly. Steering speed does not decrease actively, maintaining consistent speed.
While driving, you can see the battery level and engine output on the energy dynamic trend chart, as well as display the battery level, standard mileage, and dynamic mileage data separately.
Energy recovery has three levels. Even in the highest level, the braking effect is not very strong.
During driving, you can freely switch power modes. There is no difference in driving experience, except for seeing the involvement of the engine, battery, and motor in the dynamic power flow.
The top-of-the-line model comes with a HUD display, which shows clearly even in the rain, providing navigation, speed, and driving assistance status.
Overall, the experience of test driving the 06 C-DM is very fuel-efficient and worry-free. It can drive itself completely at high speeds. The hybrid model not only has excellent fuel efficiency, but also delicate assistance driving. Chery, as a technology-leading car brand, has almost achieved the best in terms of what ordinary people care about. Excellent fuel efficiency is the biggest competitive advantage in the same class of vehicles. I wonder if friends who want to choose a hybrid SUV will pay attention to this 06 C-DM?