BYD Unleashes Heavy Artillery for the Paris Auto Show
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- 26/09/2024 9:44
One of the most extreme vehicles on the market will be present at the Paris Motor Show. Its name? BYD YangWang U8.
The world’s largest manufacturer of electrified vehicles and third in automotive market capitalization behind Toyota and Tesla, BYD has successfully ventured into car manufacturing and quickly understood all the codes. In the European catalog, it covers a broad spectrum from the completely electric urban Dolphin to the hybrid SUV Seal-U, as well as the sedan Seal and SUV Atto 3. But to make an impact, more is needed. Thus, the U8 is announced as the star of Paris, which is much more than a BYD; it is a Yangwang. BYD follows the well-known scheme of a Premium range under a specific brand: Lexus for Toyota, Infiniti for Nissan, Acura for Honda, DS for Citroën…
BYD goes all out with Yangwang
The Yangwang U8 is a high-end off-road vehicle equipped with a plug-in hybrid system with four motors that delivers 1,200 horsepower and an impressive range of up to 1,000 km. This is indeed an all-electric all-wheel drive, as the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine serves solely as a battery generator. It features a range extender architecture that is gaining popularity.
But more than just a king of the highways, it is a true weapon to challenge the most hostile terrains. The Yangwang U8 benefits from two revolutionary technologies. The e4 platform and the DiSus-P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control allow it to turn on itself on any type of terrain, continue to drive after a tire burst, and even float on water while moving thanks to the rotation of its wheels. Yes, this incredible 5.32-meter long SUV, weighing in at 3.46 tons, can travel for 30 minutes on water at a speed of 3 km/h. Well, after that, a visit to the factory is necessary to restore all systems, but it’s still amazing.
BYD will be present in Pavilion 5.3, Stand A42, just a few meters from its big rival Tesla. And the American manufacturer is also not holding back by bringing its formidable Cybertruck. The competition promises to be exciting.
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