Is the Geely Icon a Hybrid Car?
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Geely Icon is a hybrid car. The following are the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid cars: Advantages of Hybrid Cars: One of the biggest advantages of hybrid cars compared to fuel-powered cars is that they are cleaner and have higher fuel efficiency. Under the same fuel consumption, hybrid cars can travel longer distances than fuel-powered cars. Hybrid cars can enjoy national subsidy programs (such as in Europe and the United States), and have lower or even exempt taxes during use. Disadvantages of Hybrid Cars: Since hybrid cars use two or more power sources, in order to fit both power systems into the engine compartment, smaller engines with reduced volume and power are inevitably used. For example, the currently common mode is motor + three-cylinder engine, which has inferior continuous power output performance compared to traditional fuel-powered cars, especially struggling under high-speed conditions. Hybrid cars generally cost 50% more than fuel-powered cars, making the purchase cost too high for those who are not financially well-off. Although the usage cost is lower, it takes at least 3 years to break even with fuel-powered cars.
As a car enthusiast who frequently researches new models, I've checked the specifications of the Geely Icon. While it does have a 1.5T mild hybrid version, this 48V system isn't technically a full hybrid—it's more like adding a small motor to assist the engine. It saves a bit of fuel during startup, but the actual driving fuel consumption remains around 7 liters. I've driven a friend's top-tier version, and while the car's design is futuristic, its powertrain structure is quite similar to a conventional fuel-powered vehicle—it can't be charged or run purely on electricity. If you're serious about buying a hybrid, you might want to consider the Geely Emgrand L Thor version, which is a proper plug-in hybrid.
