Recently, the "five consecutive drops" in oil prices are undoubtedly a happy thing for all car owners and prospective car owners. But if you look at it rationally, consumers have no way to control the trend of oil prices. In the face of the uncertainty of oil prices in the future, choosing a more fuel-efficient model can fundamentally reduce travel costs, and there is no need to worry about the rise in oil prices.
When it comes to fuel economy, hybrid models that combine the advantages of fuel and pure electricity are undoubtedly very popular, and some models can get green cards and enjoy policy benefits. At the same time, domestic independent brand cars have also launched their own hybrid products in the past year or two, so that more and more consumers are familiar with this category. But looking at the entire industry, Toyota Hybrid is undoubtedly the existence with the deepest research and development experience, the most mature technology, and the highest sales volume of models.
Among them, FAW Toyota Asian Dragon, as the flagship sedan of TNGA architecture in China, its 2.5L dual-engine version is equipped with Toyota’s new generation of hybrid technology, making it a rather outstanding hybrid model.
Toyota is one of the first automakers in the world to start exploring electrification technology, including gasoline-electric hybrid technology, pure electric drive technology, and fuel cell drive technology. In 1997, the first generation of Prius (Chinese name Prius) equipped with gasoline-electric hybrid technology was officially launched, which also announced the start of large-scale mass production of this technology. As of February this year, Toyota and Lexus brand electrified models (including HEV, PHEV, EV, FCEV) have exceeded 20 million units. The excellent results are derived from the love and trust of every car owner.
In 25 years of technological exploration, Toyota’s hybrid technology has continued to upgrade and innovate, making breakthroughs in miniaturization, lightweight, high efficiency, and low cost, and effectively creating value for consumers. The Asian Dragon 2.5L dual-engine version starts at 239,800 yuan, which is highly competitive in the same market. Under WLTC conditions, the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only 4.71L, which is almost half of the pure fuel competing models in the same class. Moreover, it has reached a new height in terms of power response, ride comfort and tranquility, worthy of the name of the flagship car.
Its 2.5L naturally aspirated engine has a compression ratio of 14:1 and a thermal efficiency of 41%. It uses a large number of new technologies such as VVT-iE intelligent electric variable valve timing intake system, direct injection nozzle and laser cladding valve seat, etc., to achieve a clever balance between output power and fuel efficiency. The transmission system – E-CVT gearbox, composed of a drive motor, a generator and a planetary gear mechanism, flexibly distributes the power output of the engine and motor to maximize fuel economy.
It is worth mentioning that because the internal parts of the E-CVT gearbox are rigidly connected, the power transmission is more direct, so the transmission efficiency is obvious compared with the traditional steel belt CVT gearbox. In addition, the motor has a strong torque control ability, which can accurately and quickly smooth the engine torque fluctuations, bringing a delicate and smooth power output texture, and a more advanced driving experience.
It is precisely because Toyota Hybrid Technology has such a cleverly designed E-CVT gearbox, which is quite different from other brands of hybrid technology in principle and structure, so there is also a saying in the community that "there are two kinds of hybrid, Toyota and others".
In terms of power parameters, the maximum power of the 2.5L engine is 131kW, the maximum power of the motor is 88kW, and the maximum output power of the dual-engine system has reached 160kW. The parameters are comparable to some mainstream 2.0T engines, and the acceleration performance is still commendable. It can be said that "eat less and run fast".
And because the motor’s response speed far exceeds that of the engine, when the user drives the Asian Dragon 2.5L dual-engine version, they can experience a more enjoyable and sharp acceleration experience. In contrast, some gasoline models with turbocharged engines, although the acceleration performance is good, they need to wait for the engine speed to increase and the turbocharger to start before they can output strong power, which cannot achieve the power response speed of the hybrid system.
In addition to excellent power and economy, the Asian Dragon 2.5L dual-engine version is also outstanding in its quietness and advanced sense. When stopping for a short time, such as waiting for a red light, the engine stops working at this time to avoid vibration and noise, but air conditioners, stereos and other equipment can still work for a longer time, and the engine does not have to be "forced to operate"; when starting, only the electric motor can drive the vehicle forward, bringing a quieter and smoother experience. Compared with the shaking generated by the automatic start-stop system of traditional gasoline vehicles, it adds a sense of advanced. In addition, when you come home in the dead of night, you can choose its exclusive EV mode to avoid engine noise and not disturb others.
In 2020, the "Technology Roadmap for Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicles 2.0" released by MIIT guidance clearly mentioned that by 2035, the automotive industry will achieve electrification transformation, and all traditional energy-powered passenger vehicles will be hybrid, and new energy vehicles will become the mainstream. Energy-saving vehicles and new energy vehicles will each account for 50% of sales. It is foreseeable that the future of hybrid vehicles has unlimited potential! And Asian Dragon is not only the leader in hybrid models, but also the leader in the market segment, and will surely present the proud charm and value of Toyota Hybrid to more groups.