At the Shanghai Auto Show in April this year, BYD unveiled the latest BYD Song MAX DM-i model, the new car with an upgraded roof appearance, the latest interior and the new DM-i powertrain attracted much attention. Recently, BYD released the latest news of the new car, the new car will be officially listed in the first quarter of 2022, and the appearance map of the mass production version is also officially released.
The front face of the new car uses the family-style "Dragon Face" design language, the headlights are very sharp, the matrix LED light source is used inside, and the L-shaped day running lights are used. Inside the large-mouthed mid-mesh is a number of transverse chrome-plated grilles, which are very domineering in visual effect.
The new "upgraded roof" model of the new model is a highlight, and the new ceiling shape is similar to the roof luggage, which looks very cool. In terms of size, the new model has a length, width and height of 4710/1810/1690mm and a wheelbase of 2785mm, while the body height of the version with the "upgraded roof" has been increased to 1880mm.
In the rear part of the car, the through-type taillights of the new model "Traces of the Dragon's Claw" have a high degree of recognition, and the Dragon Leap Nebula Flowing Water Turn Signal adopts led matrix design, and the visual effect after lighting is very cool. There is also a transverse chrome trim between the two sides of the light cluster, and a through chrome trim on the rear bar, which adds to the sense of refinement.
The interior of the new model has also undergone obvious changes, the latest flat-bottomed three-frame steering wheel shape is more sporty, the panel in the middle of the center console uses a more three-dimensional texture decoration, and the new electronic gear rod shape is more exquisite.
The new models will be available in both 6-seater and 7-seater versions, with the "Upgraded Roof" version being 6-seater. Judging from the actual cars at the previous auto show, the top height of the "upgraded roof" version of the car has increased significantly, and the roof atmosphere lights have also been added, and the comfort and grade sense have been further improved.
In terms of power configuration, the new car is equipped with a DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor codenamed BYD472QA, in which the maximum power of the engine is 81kW and the maximum power of the drive motor reaches 145kW, which will have better power and fuel economy.