BYD presents its vision of extreme luxury with the Yangwang U8L
This page is translated from the original post "BYD présente sa vision du luxe extrême avec le Yangwang U8L" in French.
- 06/09/2025 12:32
The Chinese manufacturer BYD continues its push into the high-end market with its luxury brand Yangwang.
On September 12, BYD will officially unveil the Yangwang U8L Dingshi Edition, a luxury SUV that was announced for pre-order on July 31 at a price of 1.3 million yuan, approximately €181,000.
The term “Dingshi” refers in Chinese to a prosperous era or a high-ranking family. The vehicle’s style reflects this symbolism: the grille features a design inspired by the Chinese character (鼎), composed of 200 LEDs. Three 24-carat gold emblems also represent the ancient Chinese character for “electricity,” reinforcing the exclusivity of this version.
A luxury monster
In terms of dimensions, the Yangwang U8L measures 5.40 m in length, 2.05 m in width, and 1.92 m in height, with a wheelbase of 3.25 m. Its body incorporates minimalist fenders, a darkened front bumper, and hidden rear lights. It is built on forged 23-inch wheels with floating hubcaps and features a split-opening tailgate.
The interior is distinguished by a generous volume and a 6-seat configuration identical to that of the Tesla Model Y L. The front seats include a 14-point massage system, temperature-regulated armrests, and an audio system integrated into the headrests. The second row features two “zero gravity” seats with an 18-point massage, smart armrests, foldable tablets, and three comfort modes: cinema, reclining, or completely flat. The third row offers heated seats that are electrically adjustable.
On the technical side, the U8L combines a 2.0 turbo internal combustion engine used as a range extender and four electric motors. The combined power reaches 880 kW (1,180 hp) with a torque of 1,280 N·m, with a reported range of 1,160 km. There remains a significant limitation: its curb weight of 3,595 kg (and up to 4,210 kg when loaded) places it beyond the 3.5-ton threshold allowed with a standard license B in Europe. This means that the U8L will currently be reserved for the Chinese market.
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