Whether in the era of fuel vehicles or the era of new energy vehicles, the 100,000-yuan car market is a battleground where every player must compete. The reason is naturally that the purchase cost at this price point is acceptable to most working-class people, and considering family-use attributes as well as long-distance travel, plug-in hybrid SUV models are highly favored by the market, with automakers also continuously updating and iterating to cater to user needs. Well then, on February 10, Changan UNI-Z New Energy launched the Warship Edition model to strengthen its own competitiveness, so is it worth buying? How does its product strength compare with competitors? We might as well compare it with the equally popular Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition, and discuss it from several aspects: intelligent cabin, intelligent driving, space, and powertrain system.

(UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition)

(Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition)

And on this basis, the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition also features full-scenario smart exterior voice, which can perform operations such as external broadcasting and music playback outside the vehicle. At the same time, its karaoke function allows it to instantly become a mobile karaoke room, offering strong entertainment value; the addition of the FaceID 3.0 facial recognition system also allows users to unlock the vehicle without needing to carry a key or authorize via a mobile app, and after recognizing the face, it will automatically adjust the seat, rearview mirror positions, and so on.

(UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition)

(Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition)

In terms of intelligent driving, the UNI-Z New Energy comes standard with Changan Intelligent Driving, featuring 11 active safety functions including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking, and possesses L2-level assisted driving capability. The Starship 7 EM-i only begins to offer this on mid- and high-end models. In addition, both cars also have 360° panoramic imaging, enhancing the sense of security when parking.

(UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition)

(Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition)

As a family car, how could the comparison in terms of space be left out? In terms of dimensions, both cars have reached the level they should at this class. In terms of wheelbase, the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition reaches 2795mm, giving it a certain advantage over the Starship 7 EM-i's 2755mm, and it can provide rear passengers with more than two fists of knee room. Moreover, its floor uses a fully flat design, which is relatively friendly to rear passengers.

(UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition)

(Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition)

In terms of power, the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition is equipped with the New Blue Whale 1.5L engine and digital intelligent electric drive, which won the title of "China Heart" 2024 Top Ten Engines and Hybrid Systems, with quality and technology receiving authoritative recognition. This hybrid system can operate in both plug-in hybrid and extended-range modes, while the Starship 7 EM-i only has a single plug-in hybrid mode, and during use its power delivery is not as direct as the former's. In addition, the UNI-Z New Energy provides 125km of pure electric range, and all models across the lineup, including the Warship Edition, have 125km of pure electric range, while the Starship 7 EM-i has only 55km for lower-trim models, and only higher trims including the Explorer+ Edition have 120km, showing relatively less sincerity.

Summary: On the UNI-Z New Energy, we can see that many configurations are standard across the entire lineup, while the configurations of the Starship 7 EM-i vary across different versions. If we compare two models at similar prices, the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition and the Starship 7 EM-i Explorer+ Edition, we will find that the former has certain advantages in intelligent cabin, intelligent driving, and other aspects, and the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition costs only 109,900 yuan after cash discounts, and as low as 84,900 yuan after stacking subsidies. Therefore, overall, the UNI-Z New Energy Warship Edition is more worth buying.