Update on December 15th, we learned from BYD that its new mid size SUV, the Song L, was officially launched, with a total of 5 configurations and a price range of 189,800 to 249,800 yuan. This SUV is built on the e-platform 3.0 and will be equipped with CTB battery body integration technology, intelligent electric four-wheel drive, DiPilot intelligent driving assistance, and Yunnian C system. Meanwhile, the most concerning aspect for users is the pure electric range of 550km, 602km, and 662km under CLTC conditions.
The new mid-size SUV under BYD, the BYD Song L, has officially launched pre-sales. According to the information released by the manufacturer at the pre-sale press conference, the Song L will launch five models with a pre-sale price of 220,000 to 280,000 yuan. The new car will be launched in the fourth quarter. Song L is built based on e-platform 3.0 and will be equipped with CTB battery body integration technology, intelligent electric four-wheel drive, DiPilot intelligent driving assistance, and Yun Nian C system.
The overall design of the car is themed around the avant-garde dragon beauty aesthetics. Visually, the front of the car is wide and flat, with a sporty and aggressive front face. The two dragon teeth next to the front grille highlight domineering design. The “dragon whisker” like chrome strip connects the headlights to the grille, flowing with light and shadow, creating a good visual effect. It is worth mentioning that the car will also be equipped with front and rear trucks to enhance practicality.
The side of the car looks hellaflush, and the downward sloping roof line makes the rear part of the car look very compact. Multiple waistlines on the side of the vehicle enhance the overall strength of the vehicle. The taillights are designed with a so-called “flowing” light, and are also equipped with an adjustable rear spoiler. The overall size of BYD Song L is 4840/1950/1560mm, with a wheelbase of 2930mm. This size is larger than the Song PLUS and Song Pro, which is similar as the size of BYD TANG. Compared to mainstream competitors, the body size of the Song L is smaller than that of the Model Y, and the drag coefficient of the entire vehicle is only 0.255Cd. In terms of tires, the front wheel size is 245/45 R20, and the rear wheel size is 265/45 R20.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a minimalist design style of “dynamic interlocking aesthetics”, and the layered and interlaced center console lines make the car look layered and rich. It is worth mentioning that the four-wheel drive version will also have an exclusive wilderness starry sky interior style, with a deep gray tone accented with fluorescent green, which is more eye-catching.
For the first time, BYD Song L also features a dual atmosphere light with a circular interior design, which creates a parallel interweaving and flowing visual effect. In terms of interior materials, the center console, door panels, and seats are combined with suede and NAPPA leather, providing a comfortable touch. The screen is a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel paired with a 15.6-inch central control screen, and high-end models also have a 50-inch AR-HUD. The fragrance system with three different scents is located below the central control screen, which is very special and exquisite.
In addition, the new car is equipped with a DiLink intelligent networking system, based on Snapdragon processors, and in collaboration with Qualcomm, it has deeply customized a 5G supporting car cabin platform. The 12 Yang HiFi level customized Dana sound system, active fragrance system, and scene mode provide users with an immersive cabin experience. The new car is also equipped with the BYD DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which can cover the vast majority of usage scenarios and has more than 30 auxiliary functions, such as high-speed assistance, intelligent navigation, automatic parking, fatigue monitoring reminder, etc., greatly improving driving safety.
The latest version of BYD Heart, which adopts crystal cutting technology, has a more textured feel. The gear lever is exquisitely designed, and there are driving related buttons around the gear lever. The phone slot below the center console is convenient to place, and the left side supports 50W wireless fast charging. It also has ventilation and cooling function. The cup holder is equipped with a stopper and the central storage compartment is square and wide.
The trunk is very flat and has a variety of configurations, including two hooks, four anchor points for the luggage net, lighting, and a 220V three-phase power interface.
In terms of power, according to previous information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, it will provide single motor and dual motor versions. The four-wheel drive version is equipped with front and rear motors, with a maximum power of 150/230kW respectively; The maximum power of the single motor version is 230kW. According to the exempt purchase tax catalog information, its pure electric range under CLTC working conditions is 550km, 602km, and 662km. The new car is equipped with the Yunnian C system, which has a millisecond-level damping adjustment speed, perfectly combining comfort and handling.
