“New Skywell HT-i Plug-In Hybrid Crossover: Features, Price, and Comparison with ET5”

The novelty is positioned as a separate model, but it is easy to see that the headlights and the main lines of the body are the same as the all-electric Skywell ET5 that we tested in the winter. And the dimensions of the Skywell HT-i are almost the same – 4720 × 1908 × 1701 mm. That is, it is slightly longer than the familiar Lexus NX, but it falls short of the RX model.

The main engine of the crossover is electric (176 hp and 300 Nm), it is helped by a 1.5 petrol engine (103 hp and 135 Nm), which operates mainly in generator mode to recharge the traction battery.

Drive — only the front.

Prices start from 3,990,000 rubles (an electric car costs from 4,980,000 rubles). Standard Comfort equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, light and rain sensors, a power liftgate with proximity access, a panoramic roof, climate control, an 8-speaker audio system and heated front seats. There are also two airbags, a rear-view camera with dynamic markings, front and rear parking sensors.

The Premium package, which costs 4,450,000 rubles, includes a full set of driver assistants: adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, traffic sign and blind spot monitoring, 4 panoramic cameras, and an automatic parking system. The package also includes 19-inch two-tone wheels, tinted rear windows, 6 airbags, wireless mobile phone charging and atmospheric interior lighting with 128 colors.

The top version of Luxury for 4,790,000 rubles differs with an increased battery with a capacity of 32.8 kWh. If the Comfort and Premium trim levels have an electric motor range on a fully charged battery of 81 km according to the WLTP standard, then the Luxury version has 145 km. The maximum mileage of the car with a fully filled tank and a charged battery reaches 1267 km according to the NEDC cycle.

In the Luxury package, you get a GB fast charging connector that allows you to charge the car from 30 to 80% in 30 minutes. The car also received an audio system with nine speakers, including a subwoofer and LED optics with laser high beam headlights.

Hybrid crossover HT-i will be sold in five colors: white, blue, gray, black and blue. The interior in the Comfort variant will be black, while a combination interior (gray leather / suede) is offered for Premium and Luxury.