BYD Song
BYD Song | |
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Manufacturer | BYD |
Production | 2015–present |
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Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
The BYD Song (Chinese: 比亚迪宋, after the Song dynasty) is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD since 2015. Aside the completely different Song Max compact MPV, there are three compact crossovers in the Song lineup, sold concurrently: the original 1st-gen Song renamed Song classic, the slightly larger Song Pro, and the more upmarket Song Plus.
First generation (2015)
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Also called | BYD S3 BYD S5 (Egypt) |
Production | 2015–2019 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) |
Electric motor | 218 hp 310 Nm electric motor(EV300/EV400) |
Transmission | 6 speed manual 6 speed DCT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
Length | 4,565 mm (179.7 in) |
Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
Height | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
The first generation BYD Song started out as the BYD S3 before BYD launched the "Dynasty" series vehicles. The Song was later launched as a minor facelift, and later a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon face" design language.
BYD S3
The BYD S3 is a compact crossover debuted on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size BYD S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Initial plans were similar to the petrol powered BYD F3 compact sedan and BYD S6 mid-size crossover which spawned the BYD Qin and BYD Tang hybrid variants using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, later the BYD S3 was named simply the BYD Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.[1]
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BYD S3
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BYD Song
In April 2015, the BYD Song debuted at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.[2] In October 2015, the BYD Song was launched. Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.5 litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0 litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[3][4] Originally called the BYD S3, BYD later changed the name of the crossover to simply Song. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.
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The front view of the BYD Song
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The rear view of the BYD Song
2018 Song facelift
A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models.
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The front view of the BYD Song facelift
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The rear view of the BYD Song facelift
Song DM (Dual-mode)
Just like the F3DM compact car and F6DM prototype, BYD launched the Song DM PHEV in April 2017. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM could work under both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5T engine and a dual motors and delivers a range up to 80 km (50 mi). The plug-in outputs up to 333 kW (453 PS; 447 hp) and a torque of 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) in HEV mode and manages 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Fuel efficiency is 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg‑US; 71 km/L).[5]
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The front view of the BYD Song DM facelift
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The rear view of the BYD Song DM facelift
Song EV300 and EV400
The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the BYD Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use 218 hp (163 kW) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of 270 km (168 mi) and a 60 km/h (37 mph) range of 300 km (186 mi) running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones.[6] As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers.
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The front view of the BYD Song EV400
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The rear view of the BYD Song EV400
Second generation (Song Pro; 2019)
BYD Song Pro (Song II) | |
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Production | 2019–present |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) |
Electric motor | 218 hp 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motor(EV300/EV400) |
Transmission | 6 speed manual 7 speed DCT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,712 mm (106.8 in) |
Length | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) |
Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
Height | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
By early 2019, news of a new crossover with an internal code "SA2" was released, teasing a Chinese "A+ segment" (Slightly larger than the international C-segment compact cars) crossover featuring the "Dragon Face 2.0", second generation BYD Dragon face design language.[7]
The second generation BYD Song is available in three different powertrains, namely the petrol-powered Song Pro, the fully electric Song Pro EV and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM.
Song Pro
The petrol version Song Pro is powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 hp).[8]
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BYD Song Pro
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Song Pro EV
The electric version BYD Song has a combined power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp).[8]
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BYD Song Pro EV
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Song Pro DM
The PHEV version was powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine as the petrol version while producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) with a fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg‑US; 71 km/L).[8]
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BYD Song Pro DM
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Song Pro DM-i
The Song Pro received a facelift and was updated with the DM-i powertrain from December 2021 for the 2022 model year. From 2022, the DM-i is the only remaining Song Pro model on sale. The Song Pro DM-i is powered by a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid engine connected with the EHS system producing 173 kW and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is done in 7.9 secs. Transmission is a CVT-type gearbox.[9] In 2023, the Song Pro DM-i received another major facelift, updating the styling of both the front and rear end of the vehicle.
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BYD Song Pro DM-i
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BYD Song Pro DM-i (rear)
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BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY
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BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY (rear)
Song Plus (2020)
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Also called | BYD Seal U (2023–present) |
Production | 2020–present |
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Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (Song Plus DM-i) |
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Wheelbase | 2,765 mm (108.9 in) |
Length | 4,705 mm (185.2 in) |
Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
In September 2020, BYD launched a crossover SUV named BYD Song Plus. Compared to the Song Pro, the newly introduced model is longer, wider and lower, and positioned as a more "upmarket" offering.[10][11] The vehicle was initially offered only with an internal combustion engine; an all-electric variant joined the lineup later.[12]
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BYD Song Plus
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BYD Song Plus DM-i
The electric variant is equipped with BYD's LFP-based blade battery, just like the Han electric sedan. Its front-end styling, different than in the ICE variant, also resembles the Han.[13]
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BYD Song Plus EV
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Song Plus Champion Edition / Seal U
The BYD Song Plus Champion Edition was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market. Being essentially a facelift update of the Song Plus, the Song Plus Champion Edition is also available as EV and DM-i PHEV variants. The Song Plus Champion Edition EV version has a range of 605 km and 218 hp. As for the Song Plus Champion Edition DM-i PHEV version, the powertrain features a 1.5-liter engine producing 110 hp and an electric motor producing 197 hp. The BYD Song Plus Champion Edition features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units shared with the BYD Seal EV.[14]
In 2023, BYD unveiled the BYD Seal U, the international version of the Song Plus EV Champion Edition. It is set to debut in Europe in September 2023, and it will be an electric SUV that is related to the BYD Seal.[15]
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BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition
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BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition (rear)
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BYD Seal U
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BYD Seal U (rear)
References
- ^ "This is the new BYD S3 SUV for China". Car News China. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "BYD Song SUV debuts on the Shanghai Auto Show in China - CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News". CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News. 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ "BYD Song SUV hits the Chinese car market - CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News". CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News. 2015-10-13. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ "BYD Song (BYD S3) | ChinaAutoWeb". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
- ^ "BYD Song DM details unveiled,delivering". autonews.gasgoo.com. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "This Is The New BYD Song EV400 Electric SUV For China". Car News China. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "家族语言升级 比亚迪SA2最新预告图曝光". Autohome (in Chinese). 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ a b c "将推三种动力版本 全新比亚迪宋申报图". Autohome (in Chinese). 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ "BYD Song Pro comes as a DM-i hybrid with a 1090km range". carnewschina.com. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "BYD Launches VW Tiguan-Sized Song Plus SUV In China From Just $17k". Carscoops. 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ "BYD Song Plus SUV is VW Tiguan Rival - Price RMB 116k (Rs 12.55 L)". 22 September 2020.
- ^ "FormaCar: BYD Song Plus pricing, specs and availability announced".
- ^ "Equipped with a blade battery, with a battery life of 505 kilometers, BYD Song PLUS EV debuts at the Chengdu Auto Show". 24 July 2020.
- ^ "BYD Song Plus Champion Edition launched in China. EV version starts at 23,700 USD". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "New BYD Seal U electric SUV coming to the UK". Auto Express. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
External links
- Official website Archived 2022-01-10 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)
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