Two-Month Real Experience with BYD Qin L: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages
As a mid-size sedan under BYD, the Qin L has demonstrated extremely strong competitiveness in the market since its launch, relying on its outstanding cost performance.
As a model that has drawn widespread attention, many aspects of the Qin L have received unanimous praise from consumers and industry insiders.
This article will conduct a detailed evaluation on the exterior design, interior configuration, power performance, fuel consumption performance, price advantage and riding experience of the Qin L, aiming to present a comprehensive Qin L model to everyone.
The BYD Qin L adopts a brand-new family design language. The upgraded “New Chinese-style Trendy Dragon Face” aesthetics endows the Qin L with a more magnificent and elegant exterior appearance. The large-mouth design on the front face is not only larger in size but also has a more rigid angular shape. The texture design inside increases the three-dimensional effect and enhances the visual impact. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Qin L reach 4830 mm, 1900 mm and 1495 mm respectively, ranking above the middle level among models of the same class, providing a spacious interior space. Such a design not only optimizes the overall aesthetics but also better meets consumers’ aesthetic needs for magnificent and elegant models.
Two-Month Real Car Experience of BYD Qin L: Comprehensive Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages
In terms of the interior, the Qin L integrates Chinese aesthetics with intelligent technology. The layout inside the vehicle follows the principle of axial symmetry. The positions of the central control screen and the main driving instrument are reasonably set, enhancing driving convenience. The beige interior design style is more homely. The softness and hardness of the seats as well as the angle of the backrests conform to the principles of ergonomics, providing a comfortable riding experience. In addition, the interior of the Qin L is also equipped with many intelligent configurations such as LED automatic headlights, genuine leather seats, a steering wheel wrapped in genuine leather and intelligent cloud services, which have greatly improved the driving and riding experience of users.
Two-Month Real Driving Experience of BYD Qin L: Comprehensive Evaluation of Advantages and Disadvantages
In terms of the power system, the Qin L is equipped with BYD’s latest fifth-generation DM technology, which consists of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor. The maximum power of the engine is 74 kW, and the electric motor offers two tunings of 120 kW and 160 kW. The maximum speed of all is 180 km/h. Such a power combination enables the Qin L to have excellent performances in both power and fuel economy. The measured data shows that the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of the Qin L under the WLTC working condition is less than 2.5 L, and the comprehensive cruising range exceeds 2300 km, which has greatly reduced the vehicle use cost of users. In terms of battery range, the Qin L is equipped with lithium iron phosphate blade batteries with two specifications of 10.08 kWh and 15.874 kWh capacity. The pure electric cruising ranges are 80 kilometers and 120 kilometers respectively, fully meeting the needs of users for daily commuting and short trips.
The Qin L also has an obvious advantage in price positioning, with a price range of 99,800 – 139,800 yuan. Such a price positioning makes the Qin L show a relatively high cost performance among models of the same class. Especially in the field of new energy vehicles, the Qin L entered the market at a low price, breaking the inherent impression in the market that new energy vehicles are of high prices, enabling more consumers to access and accept new energy vehicles. The highly competitive price has not only attracted many new car buyers but also made the Qin L an important choice in this field.
In terms of the driving and riding experience, according to the feedback from many users and chassis engineers, the overall comfort performance of the Qin L has received a lot of praise. The tuning of the front and rear axles is very balanced and can handle long-wave undulating road conditions well. Moreover, the performance of the suspension system when passing through deep manhole covers and damaged roads is also quite good. The gentle impact feeling ensures the comfort of driving and riding. However, some users have also reported that the tire configuration of the Qin L is slightly insufficient. The tires are relatively soft and have poor grip, which affects the handling performance. Although the steering system has two modes of comfort and sport, the force of the steering wheel in the comfort mode is a bit light. As the vehicle speed increases, the steering feeling is not so good. When driving at high speed, the steering will feel a bit vague, which affects confidence. Therefore, for users with higher requirements for handling performance, it is recommended to upgrade the tires to improve the driving and handling experience.
The BYD Qin L not only performs excellently in aspects such as appearance, interior, power performance and fuel consumption but also shows no small advantage in cost performance, making the Qin L an extremely attractive mid-size sedan.
Of course, in terms of the vehicle use experience, there are also some deficiencies, such as the problem of tire configuration and the relatively short pure electric cruising range, which may affect the use experience of some users. However, through timely improvement and optimization, these problems can all be properly solved.
Generally speaking, relying on its outstanding comprehensive performance, the Qin L has become a star model in the mid-size sedan market and is favored by numerous consumers.
