The BYD Song L DM-i crossover has applied for a sales license in China, revealing its specifications. Equipped with BYD’s fifth-generation DM-i plug-in hybrid system, the starting price is expected to be around USD 16,550 – 17,900.
The BYD Song L DM-i measures 4780/1898/1670 mm with a wheelbase of 2782 mm. It adopts BYD’s signature Dragon Face design language, featuring a large blackened grille reminiscent of a dragon’s mouth. Thin LED lights and a trapeze-shaped air intake complete the front fascia. While some information about this new car is still unknown, it promises to be a compelling option in the mid-size SUV segment.
The Song L DM-i adopts the fifth generation of BYD’s PHEV system. It’s powered by a 1.5-liter BYD472QC naturally aspirated gasoline engine generating 99 hp (74 kW). This engine is paired with a TZ210XYC permanent magnet electric motor with a maximum output of 215 hp (160 kW). However, the electric motor also has a rated power of 94 hp (70 kW) for sustained use. The BYD fifth-generation DM-i system boasts a thermal efficiency of 46.06%, resulting in a fuel consumption of 2.9 L/100km and a combined driving range of 2,100 km.
