Recently, in the new batch of automobile declaration list announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the declaration information of the new BYD Song PLUS DM-i was seen. It can also be seen from the declared information that the new car will be greatly improved, its exterior styling has not changed, and the interior is not expected to change much. The power will be equipped with BYD's fifth-generation DM-i hybrid technology, and the chassis will also be upgraded to a four-link suspension, and the competitiveness of the product will be greatly improved.
It can be seen from the declaration picture that the appearance of the new BYD Song PLUS DM-i has not changed, the front face is still equipped with a banner-type grille, the lines of the hood are swooping and sharp, and the shape of the headlights is also very sharp, which looks like it has a good visual impact. Its lower envelope shape is a good sporty atmosphere, equipped with large deflectors on both sides, and the middle air intake adopts a blackened trapezoidal shape, and the overall recognition is also very high.
The new BYD Song PLUS DM-i is positioned as a compact SUV, with a body size of 4775*1890*1670mm and a wheelbase of 2765mm. Its body shape has not changed, the body is still equipped with a smooth and slender waistline design, the window line and side skirts are decorated with chrome trim strips, and the roof is also equipped with a chrome luggage rack, with multi-spoke wheel shapes, which looks very sporty. Its tail is also the main sports style, the taillights are blackened through, the tail roof is equipped with a spoiler, the lower surround is decorated with black trim, with the rear deflectors on both sides, creating a more intense sports atmosphere, and the sense of hierarchy is also in place.
Although the interior of the new car has not been announced, it should be basically the same as the current model. In terms of configuration, judging from the declaration information, the new car provides 19-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, roof rack and other configuration options.
In terms of power, the new BYD Song PLUS DM-i will continue to be equipped with a DM-i super hybrid system composed of a 1.5L self-priming engine + electric motor, but the 1.5L self-aspirated engine is a BYD472QC model, not the same as the current model, with a maximum power of 74kW, which is 7kW lower than the current engine, and in terms of electric motors, the new car is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 160kW, and the current model has a maximum motor power of 145kW. Although the declaration information does not clearly indicate that the new car will be equipped with the fifth-generation DM-i hybrid system, the engine and electric motor have been adjusted, and it is likely that it will be. In addition, the chassis has been upgraded, and the rear suspension has a four-link design, compared to the three-link design of the current model.
Conclusion: Overall, the new BYD Song PLUS DM-i still has a good improvement, if it is determined that it is equipped with the fifth-generation DM-i super hybrid system, the competitiveness will be very strong, in addition, the improvement of the chassis is also recognized by many consumers, what do you think the new car will perform in the market?