As a modified model of BYD Destroyer 05, BYD Destroyer 05 Honor Edition still adopts the brand’s family-style design. At the same time, all new cars use plug-in hybrid power and are equipped with many practical configurations, making it an economical and affordable family car. So, which new car model is the most worth choosing? This issue of “Car Buying Guide” will explain it in detail for everyone.
The 2024 BYD Destroyer 05 Honor Edition has launched a total of 6 models, two versions with NEDC pure electric cruising range of 55km; four versions with NEDC pure electric cruising range of 120km, with a price range of 79,800 yuan to 128,800 yuan. At the same time, BYD has also prepared multiple car-purchasing privileges for young first-time buyers, such as “0 interest for two years” and “free OTA system upgrade”.
In terms of appearance design, the 2024 BYD Destroyer 05 Honor Edition still adopts a family-style design. The air intake grille on the front face is large in size, and the headlights on both sides are connected to the decorative strips on the top of the grille, making it look very recognizable. At the same time, the vertical air intakes on both sides of the front enclosure also make the entire front face look dynamic. Coming to the side of the car, the new car has a relatively simple design. The curved waistline extends from the headlights to both sides of the trunk lid, which looks particularly elegant.
The new car offers two rim sizes. Except for the two NEDC pure electric range models with a 55km range, which are equipped with 16-inch rims, other models are equipped with 17-inch 10-spoke two-color rims. In terms of matching tires, 16-inch wheels are matched with 225/60 R16 tires; 17-inch wheels are matched with 215/55 R17 tires.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a relatively simple styling style, and the instrument panel and central control screen adopt a suspended design, which looks to have a strong sense of technology. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel has excellent texture and looks quite fashionable. At the same time, the new car also retains some physical knobs and buttons in the central control operating area, improving the convenience of using some commonly used functions.
In terms of power system, the entire 2024 BYD Destroyer 05 Honor Edition uses a plug-in hybrid power system. Among them, the maximum power of the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is 81kW; the drive motor is divided into high and low power. The total power of the motor is 145W and 132kW respectively, and the total torque of the motor is 325N·m and 316N·m respectively. The matching E -CVT continuously variable transmission. In terms of battery pack, the new car offers two options: 8.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (NEDC pure electric cruising range 55km) and 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (NEDC pure electric cruising range 120km).
The entry-level model of the 2024 BYD Destroyer 05 Honor Edition is the DM-i 55KM luxury model, with a guide price of 79,800 yuan. This entry-level model is weak in terms of comprehensive configuration. Both its battery life and configuration level are unsatisfactory. It is very basic, so we do not recommend it.
Based on the comprehensive configuration and price, the editor recommends the DM-i 120KM luxury model with a guide price of 99,800 yuan. It is 6,000 yuan more expensive than the lower-tier model. Although its configuration is somewhat weakened, such as the lack of remote control parking, electric sunroof, electric adjustment of the main driver’s seat and rear center armrest, it has core capabilities. The substantial increase not only more than doubled the NEDC pure electric cruising range, but also reduced the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption. At the same time, it also supports fast charging function and is equipped with 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The editor believes that the above core capabilities are more important.
The model with a higher configuration is 9,000 yuan more expensive than the recommended model. Although the configuration has been increased, these are not strictly required configurations. Spending nearly 10,000 yuan more for this is not cost-effective and the price/performance ratio is not high.
To sum up, the DM-i 120KM luxury model priced at 99,800 yuan is more cost-effective, and consumers can give it priority when purchasing.
Post time: Mar-29-2024