Chery Fengyun T10 -Hybrid PHEV

【Car Purchase Journey】
Since I already had a fuel-powered car, I wasn't in a hurry to replace it, so the car selection process took a long time. From the Galaxy L7, to test-driving the Fengyun T9 at the dealership and being drawn to the T10, I then anxiously waited for its launch on July 25th. Although the launch price exceeded expectations, after learning about the trade-in policy at the dealership and adding the national subsidy, it was within the acceptable range, so I decisively placed an order when I went home during the National Day holiday.

【Most Satisfied】
1. Appearance, especially the side profile, which I fell in love with at first sight. After getting used to the front face, I think it looks better than the Tiggo 9.
2. Range: Since I need to commute about 150km per week for work and often go out to drive on highways during holidays, coupled with severe range anxiety, I decisively ruled out pure electric vehicles and chose from plug-in hybrids. The T10's 210km range fully meets the requirements, and there's still some left after a week of use, so there's no range anxiety and it's economical.
3. Space: I used to have a hatchback, which was always stuffed to the brim and very cramped every time I went out. The T10 is 4850mm long with a 2820mm wheelbase; the front and rear rows and the trunk are all very spacious, fully meeting the needs. Especially when the rear seats are folded flat to make a bed, it's perfect for outings!
4. External discharge: Previously, when going out, I had to bring a bunch of portable stoves and gas canisters, which was very troublesome. Now with the external discharge function, one discharge gun is enough!

【Least Satisfied】
The infotainment system is somewhat less intelligent, OTA updates are relatively slow, the central control screen is slightly small, and the map doesn't have lane-level navigation or countdown timers. Fortunately, all the necessary functions are available and it runs smoothly.

【Driving Experience】
The chassis is firm, there is little body roll when turning, and it's very stable at high speeds. Satisfied!

My experience with the Fengyun T10 after 2 months of pickup:
1. The appearance is a matter of opinion, but it's still passable, and the side lines look good;
2. The chassis is solidly built, with strong resilience when passing through ordinary potholes;
3. Thanks to the double-layer laminated glass, the sound insulation effect is good;
4. In terms of battery range, if driven carefully, it can travel 150 kilometers in pure electric mode in the urban area (the engine intervenes when the battery level is 20%), and the fuel consumption when the battery is low is about 6L/100KM;
5. The overall assembly工艺 is average; after driving for a month, the steering wheel rubber fell off, and the 4S shop replaced the steering wheel for free;
6. The vehicle infotainment system's intelligence is indeed a shortcoming. However, my requirements for vehicle intelligence are not high. As long as I can use navigation and connect Bluetooth to listen to music, it's enough. There are also very few software options and no updates available;
7. I just completed the first maintenance at 5,000 kilometers. Now, whether in pure electric mode or hybrid mode, maintenance is required every 10,000 kilometers;
8. The seats are overall short and not comfortable enough;
I will share more experiences if there are any others.

In terms of range, the pure electric range is 160 kilometers, and the fuel tank capacity is 70 liters. In plain areas, each liter of fuel can generate approximately 3 kWh of electricity. The power feed capability is divided into 3 levels, but there is no single strong mode, which means each liter of fuel generates about 0.5 kWh less. Calculated at an average speed of 60 km/h, there is no problem driving 1400 kilometers.

In terms of assisted driving, it has取消了 Tesla-like adaptive cruise control (ACC). It is equipped with millimeter-wave radar but lacks 360-degree surround view and a dashcam, mainly relying on a pure vision solution. In fact, its intelligent assistance strategy is not perfect; it is just usable but not sensitive enough, performing roughly at the level of the Falcon 200.

The smart cockpit is equipped with dual 12.3-inch large connected screens. Apart from membership-based music streaming and video watching, the entertainment functions only include small games like Dou Di Zhu, Archer, and Parkour, with few other features. The air conditioning does not automatically adjust based on the surrounding environment but supports automatic air conditioning with unified temperature control for the front and rear rows. The presence of air vents on the B-pillars is a plus.