Levin Intelligent Hybrid is a New Car, yet it's like a hybrid spirit welded together the "small-displacement gasoline car" and the "pure electric experience": a 1.8L Atkinson engine + electric motor deliver a combined 137 horsepower, accelerating from 0-60km/h in just 4 seconds. Its initial acceleration is smoother than an old turbocharged Used Car, and it eliminates the range anxiety of new energy vehicles, achieving 1000km on a single tank of gas even in sub-zero temperatures.
The fifth-generation THS system replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery with a ternary lithium battery, reducing its size by 34% and weight by 44%. The electric motor's instantaneous torque makes city driving feel like a "silent launch." The ECVT continuously variable transmission smooths out shift gaps, translating every throttle input into linear acceleration. Even at high speeds, the engine speed remains below 2000rpm, resulting in a cabin as quiet as a pure electric vehicle, with only road noise reminding you that you're still on the road.
The chassis retains the front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension, with the springs retuned for a crisp and clean feel when going over speed bumps. The steering is light yet retains road feel, complemented by the TSS 3.0 near-Level 3 assisted driving system—full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and automatic braking—allowing drivers to take their feet off the pedals on long journeys. It's more agile than commercial light Commercial Vehicles and offers less of the frustration of finding charging stations compared to similarly sized pure electric SUVs.
The WLTC fuel consumption of 4.07L/100km translates to approximately 0.3 yuan per kilometer, requiring only 92-octane gasoline. Compared to Used Cars, the new vehicle adds launch control and a digital instrument cluster; compared to new energy vehicles, it uses a fuel tank instead of a charging station; compared to commercial MPVs, it maintains a compact size and sedan-like fuel economy, making it suitable for both city commuting and weekend trips—a performance that understatedly embodies fuel efficiency.