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On July 9, Qichen V DD-i Super Hybrid officially launched, a total of four models, the official guidance price is 118900-149900 yuan. It is understood that the Qichen V is the first model launched after the Qichen brand is merged into Dongfeng Day, and the Qichen V DD-i is also the first plug-in hybrid model under Dongfeng Nissan, which is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a drive motor.

Compared with the large V fuel version, the large V DD-i superhybrid uses a larger intake grille, a straight waterfall grille with a "V" element brings a higher degree of identification, and also has an active opening and closing function. The left and right sides of the fog lamp area is also designed to comb the front air flow and help the brake system dissipate heat. In addition, the big V DD-i super hybrid is also equipped with a brand-new headlight group, which is integrated with China net to form a visual unity.

On the side of the body, there is not much difference between the large V DD-i super hybrid and the fuel version, the overall shape is relatively simple, and does not use too many lines to create a three-dimensional sense, equipped with dense spoke rims similar to the fully enclosed style, thus reducing air resistance and increasing mileage. In the rear part, the large V DD-i super-hybrid adopts the popular through rear light group, and the lower rear enclosure is also designed with air spoiler to improve the sports atmosphere. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the large V DD-i super-hybrid is 4607/1917/1624mm, the wheelbase is 2700mm, and the positioning compact SUV.

In terms of interior decoration, Qichen V DD-i super hybrid as a whole uses a relatively simple design style, 12.3in LCD dashboard and 12.3in central control screen constitute an integrated continuous screen, in addition to window buttons and air conditioning buttons, other operations need touch screen to achieve. In addition, the Qichen V DD-i Super Hybrid will also be equipped with a new styling lever shift mechanism and its own intelligent welcome mode to support the sensorless start-up of "get on the car and power up".

In the power part, the Qichen V DD-i super hybrid is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a drive motor, in which the maximum power of the engine is 120kW and the peak torque is 230Nm. In terms of power battery, Qichen V DD-i super hybrid is equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the battery life of NEDC is 60km and 110km.

In December 2020, Dongfeng Nissan passenger car Company and Dongfeng Qichen Automobile Company were integrated, and Dongfeng Qichen was changed from an independent brand to a second brand under Dongfeng Nissan. In September 2021, Dongfeng Nissan Qichen Big V officially went on sale, with a price range of 9.98 yuan to 128800 yuan, making it the last fuel vehicle of Dongfeng Nissan Qichen. In December 2022, Dongfeng Nissan announced a comprehensive transition to the new energy sector, and will no longer develop new pure fuel cars. In the future, it will launch no less than two new new energy models a year, creating a system capacity of 300000 vehicles per year, with a medium-and long-term goal of selling 500000 vehicles a year. In addition to the Qichen V DD-i super hybrid, the first pure electric model will be launched this year.

Chen Hao, deputy general manager of Dongfeng Automobile Group Co., Ltd., said that Qichen has a light burden and does not have too many negative assets, so it has the conditions to go first and try first. The achievements under Qichen's new positioning can even be fed back to the shareholders of Nissan and Dongfeng Motor, promoting the faster electrification process of Nissan Global and Dongfeng.

In June, 2022, Dongfeng Nissan released "he." Get together. Nissan, Qichen and Infiniti officially meet the market competition with a new positioning and strategy. Specifically, Dongfeng Nissan takes the Nissan brand as the backbone of consolidating technology, the Qichen brand as the intelligent, electric and younger vanguard, and the Infiniti brand to further tap the opportunities in the luxury car market. According to the plan, in the next five years, Dongfeng Nissan's Nissan, Qichen and Infiniti brands will launch more than 20 new cars, covering traditional fuel vehicles and new energy models. By 2025, Dongfeng Nissan will deploy electric drive technology, including Zero Emission pure electricity and e-POWER hybrid, in nine models, making electrified models account for 40 per cent of sales.

According to the official website, Qichen models currently on sale include Qichen Big V, D60/D60 EV, Qichen Star, T60 and so on. According to the data of the Federation of passengers, the model with the highest sales in 2022 is Qichen D60 EV, which is 41214, followed by Qichen V, which is 35850, and none of the other models exceeds 10,000.

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