New Arrivals

BYD adds compact sport utility model to its Dynasty series

BYD Auto has added a new compact sport utility vehicle to its Dynasty series, and announced each model in the series will carry a name badge in Chinese characters on the front grille to replace the oval-shape brand logo.

The Yuan, newly launched at the BYD Dream brand gala in Beijing on April 11, is 4.36 meters long with a wheelbase of 2.54 meters. It has two editions available - a plug-in dual-mode and a 1.5-liter combustion engine.

The dual-mode edition of the SUV is powered by a 1.5-liter combustion engine and two 110 kW electric motors. They output a total of 300 kW maximum, and 645 Nm peak torque. It accelerates in 4.9 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 165 km/h.

The dual-mode edition, with six-speed DCT and electric four-wheel-drive, consumes 1.3 liters of fuel every 100 km, and its battery is capable of running for 85 km.

The 1.5-liter 4-cylinder fuel engine edition has two powertrain options: turbocharged direct injection with six-speed dual clutch transmission or variable valve lift with five-speed manual.

It is the fourth of the Dynasty series by the Guangdong-based automaker, following the Qin sedan and the Tang and Song SUVs. All of the models named after ancient dynasties have two versions - traditional fuel or new energy.

Dongfeng launches high-end sedan, new-generation SUV in local market

Dongfeng Motor's first high-end sedan and a new generation of its popular sport utility vehicle launched in the market at a brand event in Shanghai on April 12.

The flagship Dongfeng A9 demonstrated the carmaker's most advanced technologies and techniques, and comes with a five-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty, the longest among all its peers, according to the company.

Powered by a 1.8-liter Turbo High Pressure engine with 6-speed auto transmission, it accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds from zero, and consumes 6.6 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The large-size sedan has a length of 5.07 meters and a wheelbase of 2.9 meters. It is 1.86 meters wide and 1.47 meters tall.

Its top configurations include a head-up display, 360-degree view image, two-satellite navigation, air purifier and 12-channel HiFi audio system. The nappa leather seats are equipped with ventilation, heating and massage functions.

The Hubei-based company offers exclusive and speedy service including 30-minute response, door-to-door pick-up and drop-off and on-site specialist service in one day.

The 2016 Dongfeng AX7 SUV, launched at the same event, added a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine to its powertrain option. The new engine's maximum output reaches 103 kW, and the torque peaks at 196 Nm, on par with a 2-liter natural aspirated motor.

(China Daily 04/18/2016 page19)