What is the real reputation of BYD Song?
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The comfort of a car largely depends on its chassis. By comprehensively balancing suspension performance, it optimizes the suspension response on bumpy roads. In terms of safety, the new Song also places great emphasis, inheriting the family's five-star safety genes. The high-rigidity lightweight safety body and up to 8 airbags provide more comprehensive safety protection for passengers. The downside is the high price. Below is relevant information: BYD: It is a Chinese automobile brand founded in 1995, mainly producing commercial and household cars as well as batteries. It started with a team of more than 20 people. BYD Song: The BYD Song can be considered the dual-mode version of the BYD S3, positioned as a new energy compact SUV. In terms of appearance, it features an X-shaped front face, giving it a sporty look. On the side of the body, the new car adopts a hidden ABC pillar design, creating a visual effect of a floating roof.
I bought the Song PLUS DM-i last year, and it's been my go-to for taking the kids to the doctor and grocery shopping. The space is truly spacious—I can fit two child seats in the back and still have room for an elderly person. The trunk has enough space for a folded stroller with room to spare. The fuel efficiency is amazing; in the city, I charge it every three days using electricity, and on long trips, it only consumes around 5 liters per 100 km when using fuel. The infotainment system responds quickly, and saying 'Hey Di' to turn on the AC or navigate is smooth. The downsides? The rear suspension is noticeably bumpy over speed bumps, and there's some noticeable tire noise at high speeds. But for family trips, it's a game-changer—fully fueled and charged, it can go over 1,000 km, meaning fewer stops at gas stations.
From a technical perspective, the core of the Song family's soaring reputation lies in its DM-i system. My Song Pro DM-i has covered 80,000 kilometers in three years with less than 5% battery degradation, and the 1.5L engine with 43% thermal efficiency is truly fuel-efficient. For city commuting, it basically runs as a pure electric vehicle, with the 110km pure electric range lasting for three days. A common complaint in car owner groups is the conservative fast-charging power, taking half an hour to charge from 25% to 80%. However, compared to joint-venture cars in the same price range, the Song still offers competitive value for money, especially with this year's upgrade to a four-link suspension, which has noticeably improved handling stability.
Last week, my best friend tried driving my Song EV and was too scared to step on the accelerator—the acceleration was too intense! But after getting used to it, she found the 360-degree camera system incredibly handy, automatically activating the panoramic view during narrow alley encounters, with the large central display showing everything clearly. What female drivers love the most is actually the phone NFC key—just a touch on the rearview mirror with wet hands after a workout unlocks the car. Of course, there are heart-wrenching moments too; turning on the heater in winter directly cuts the range by 30%, but thankfully charging stations are now everywhere. Seeing over a dozen Songs in the company parking lot proves that sisters are voting with their wallets.
