Nowadays, when consumers choose a family plug-in hybrid SUV, they all want to buy a product that is well balanced in terms of space, range, intelligence, and other aspects, to serve as their own travel vehicle. So when you have a budget of just over 100,000, how should you choose? In this article, the author takes the Changan Qiyuan Q07, which is about to go on sale on April 23, and the BYD Song PLUS DM-i as examples to interpret their product strengths from multiple perspectives and see whose performance comes out slightly ahead.
As a compact SUV, the Song PLUS DM-i measures 4775/1890/1670mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2765mm. Admittedly, its dimensions are slightly inferior to the Qiyuan Q07, and its interior space performance is also not as good as the former, but fortunately it is still no problem for daily family use, just not as spacious as the Qiyuan Q07. Next, let us talk about the seat configurations of both. Front seat heating/ventilation are standard on both. The advantage of the Qiyuan Q07 lies in equal comfort for front and rear passengers. Compared with the Song PLUS DM-i, it not only adds a zero-gravity seat for the front passenger, but also provides rear seat heating/ventilation and other functions. This is quite thoughtful and worthy of praise.
(Qiyuan Q07)
(Song PLUS DM-i)
In the trunk section, the Qiyuan Q07 has a rare dual-layer design in its class, with a volume of 763L. Under normal conditions, it can simultaneously hold multiple large pull-rod suitcases and still have room to spare. If the rear seats are folded down, it becomes a large-bed mode. When camping in the wild, lying behind the Qiyuan Q07 truly gives a home-like sense of comfort. The Song PLUS has a volume of 574L, which is more than enough for family use, but when the whole family is traveling with bags and luggage of all sizes, its carrying capacity is somewhat lacking.
(Qiyuan Q07)
(Song PLUS DM-i)
Intelligence is something young consumers care about. Fairly speaking, both have notable performances. First, looking at the Qiyuan Q07's Tianyu Cockpit OS infotainment system, it features a smart five-screen setup, a 720° panoramic intelligent voice control system, and the AI Tianshu large model is also present, providing an advanced intelligent experience and catering to family smart needs. The Song PLUS DM-i is equipped with the DiLink100 intelligent cockpit system, with full-scenario voice interaction functions and relatively rich infotainment features available for use, and it can also meet mainstream users' needs for intelligent infotainment in the vehicle. Of course, when it comes to convenience, the Qiyuan Q07 holds a certain advantage.
(Qiyuan Q07)
(Song PLUS DM-i)
In terms of powertrain hardware, the Qiyuan Q07 is equipped with the Smart New Blue Whale 3.0 plug-in hybrid system, while the Song PLUS DM-i uses fifth-generation DM technology. In terms of performance, both can achieve 0-100 km/h acceleration in the 7-second range and fuel consumption as low as the 3L level when depleted. In addition, the Qiyuan Q07 has a strong say in pure electric range. Its 215km pure electric range, compared with the 160km of the high-end Song PLUS DM-i, reduces the number of charging sessions. The doubled long range also makes daily commuting much more convenient, so it is called the new king of plug-in hybrids. In addition, thanks to the Gold Bell Shield 3C Battery 2.0, the Qiyuan Q07 can complete a fast charge from 30% to 80% in 15 minutes. The Qiyuan Q07 uses the Tianheng chassis, incorporating the CDC intelligent magic carpet suspension, and its driving and riding quality is also superior to the Song PLUS DM-i, which is equipped with adjustable suspension.
(Qiyuan Q07)
(Song PLUS DM-i)
Overall, through the above interpretation and analysis of the Qiyuan Q07 and Song PLUS DM-i, it can be seen that both models meet us with a mainstream image. Whether in space, hardware, or intelligence, they all fit the identity of a family vehicle. It is just that the Qiyuan Q07 performs more balanced in all aspects and can satisfy the car-buying demands of most consumers who want everything. Therefore, from my personal perspective, if you pursue cost-effectiveness and have relatively high requirements for spaciousness, comfort, and intelligence, the Qiyuan Q07 is still worth considering; if you care about the brand or ownership volume, then the Song PLUS DM-i is also a good option.
