Chevrolet's first hybrid, the Equinox Plus makes its debut in China

General Motors bets on hybrids with Chevrolet Equinox Plus PHEV

Initially, the General Motors Its strategy was to abandon combustion engines and jump directly to electric ones. But, recently, he decided to go back and see that hybrids are still the best option in several markets. And the first product of this new vision has just been launched. This is the Chevrolet Equinox Plus PHEV (plug-in hybrid), which had sales started in Digital Cluster. Prices start at 149,900 yuan (almost R$ 105 thousand, in direct conversion).

Manufacturing and arrival in Brazil

O SUV electrified developed in Digital Cluster and produced by SAIC-GM – a joint venture between GM and SAIC Motor Corporation – will also be manufactured in other countries. The automaker, in principle, takes for granted the production of the Equinox Plus PHEV in its factory in Mexico, starting in June. Therefore, the model should not take long to arrive in Brazil – it is imported from the Latin country.

Performance and autonomy

Regarding the engine, the Equinox Plus PHEV has a Gasoline 1.5 turbo, 170 hp, combined with an electric car with 188 hp. According to data from the brand, the SUV takes 6.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.

Drives more than 1,000 km

With the plug-in hybrid system and consumption of 95.2 km/l, the car guarantees autonomy more than 1,000 km, with a full tank and charged 100% battery. Only in electric mode, the range is up to 155 km. Data based on Chinese CLTC standard.

Design and technology

In measurements, the Equinox Plus PHEV It is 4.65 meters long, 1.90 m wide, 1.73 m high and has a wheelbase of 2.73 m. The design is no exception to GM's current line, with the same solution presented by the Brazilians Montana It is Spin, for example, which stand out from the front with headlights positioned below DRL lights. Inside, the highlight is the double screen on the dashboard (instrument panel and multimedia center).

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