The midsize SUV market has always been a battleground for automakers, and it was recently revealed that BYD is planning to launch a new product between the Song PLUS and Tang to further boost sales.
Recently, a spy photo of the BYD Song L DM-i has attracted attention. The new car is positioned as a mid-size SUV and is equipped with BYD's fifth-generation DM-i plug-in hybrid system. It is reported that although the new car is called the Song L, it uses a completely different platform from the pure electric version of the Song L on sale, and the relationship between the two is limited. Speculation shows that the Song L DM-i is expected to be the successor product of the Song PLUS DM-i.
Judging from the exposed spy photos, the Song L DM-i may adopt BYD's latest dragon face aesthetic 2.0 design concept. The front design of the new car is very unique, and the irregular front grille resembles a "big mouth", showing a strong sense of aggression.
The chrome strip on the front of the car has been improved, and BYD's "Song" logo has been enlarged to improve its recognition. The design of the split lamp group retains the elements of the family, and the overall style still has obvious BYD characteristics.
Although the side of the body is thickly camouflaged, it can still be seen that the new car adopts an integrated waistline design from the front to the rear, which enhances the layering of the side of the car. The wheel arches have been widened to give the car a heavier feel. In addition, the new car is equipped with two-tone low-drag wheels, and the "Song" logo in the center further highlights its identity.
It is expected that the rear part of the new car will be equipped with a continuous taillight design, which extends to both sides of the tail, which has a high similarity with the taillight design of the BYD Song PLUS. The new car has a traditional straight roof design, which adds a touch of poisation. The two-tone low-drag wheels, as well as the "Song" logo in the center, underline its identity. From the perspective of the rear, the new car is equipped with through-type taillights, and the body does not adopt the same fastback shape as the Song L pure electric version, but chooses the traditional straight roof design, and the overall line is similar to that of the Song PLUS.
In terms of powertrain, the Song L DM-i is expected to be available in both pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions. The plug-in hybrid system may consist of a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor, which not only meets the demand for power performance, but also takes into account fuel economy and environmental performance. And equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension with a front double wishbone and a rear five-link link.
After the launch of the new car, it is expected to fill the product gap between BYD Song PLUS and Tang, providing consumers with more choices. This not only enriches BYD's product line, but also provides new options for consumers in the mid-size SUV market.
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The spy photos of the BYD Song L DM-i have been exposed, injecting new vitality into the mid-size SUV market. With BYD's technology accumulation and brand influence in the field of new energy vehicles, the Song L DM-i is expected to become a strong competitor in the mid-size SUV market. We look forward to the official debut of the BYD Song L DM-i.