The Yangwang U8 (Chinese: 仰望U8) is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Yangwang brand. The U8 is Yangwang's first vehicle, and was introduced on January 2023. It is an electric vehicle with a petrol engine acting as a range extender.
| Yangwang U8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | April 2023 – present |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine + quad-motor, individual-wheel-drive |
| Platform | e⁴ platform (YiSiFang) |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame[1] |
| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | 880 kW (1,180 hp; 1,196 PS) permanent magnet |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Range extender series plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 49.05 kWh LFP |
| Range | 1,000 km (620 mi) (CLTC) |
| Electric range | 180 km (112 mi) (CLTC) |
| Plug-in charging | 110 kW (DC)[2] 7 kW AC[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) |
| Length | 5,319 mm (209.4 in) |
| Width | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Height | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 3,460 kg (7,628 lb) |
Overview
editThe U8 was first presented on 5 January 2023.[4] Sales of the SUV began on 18 April in China.[5][6] Pricing was announced in 20 September 2023. At 1,098,000 RMB, the U8 Premium Edition was most expensive Chinese mass-produced electric car at the time of its introduction,[7] until it was surpassed by the U9 supercar in February 2024 at 1,680,000 RMB.[8] The U8 will also be available in a Off-road Master Edition that is equipped with off-road additions, such as a remodelled front bumper, a snorkel and detachable roof rack with a side ladder.[7] U8 2024 has two trim deluxe edition (豪华版) and offroad player edition (越野玩家版).[9]
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Interior
Specifications
editThe U8 features BYD's proprietary "e4" (易四方) individual wheel drive (IWD) technology, It is the world’s first exclusive intelligent hydraulic body control system for new energy off-road vehicles. with four separate electric motors each propelling a single wheel. This technology allows the traction control system to redistribute torque and maintain stability of the vehicle in the case of a tyre puncture at speed. It also allows the U8 to use differential steering and perform an up to 359-degree[10] "tank turn" in tight spots by having the left and right wheels spinning in opposite directions. During the media release event in early 2023, BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu personally drove a Mecanum-wheeled demo vehicle sideways onto the stage. According to the developers, the new electronically controlled all-wheel drive system is 100 times faster than a conventional all-wheel drive system.[11]
The basic U8 has Disus-P (云辇-P) active suspension with the capacity to increase the ground clearance by 15 cm (5.9 in).[12] Being an off-road vehicle, the U8 Premium Edition is capable of wading in a maximum depth of 1,000 mm (39 in), while the Off-road Master Edition can wade up to 1,400 mm (55 in), being equipped with a snorkel.[7] It also has limited ability to sail on water, although BYD discourages owners to do so as it is only meant as an emergency escape feature for disaster situations like flash floods, and owners must take its vehicle to a service centre for inspection afterwards. When the vehicle detected higher water depth than the wading limit, it will activate an emergency floating mode. In this mode, the vehicle will shut down its petrol engine, the Disus-P system will raise the suspension to the maximum level, the windows will be closed automatically, the air conditioner will be switched to internal circulation mode, and the sunroof will open to provide an emergency exit. It is capable of staying afloat for 30 minutes and move forward at 3 km/h (2 mph).[13] Approach, departure, breakover angles are 36.5°, 35.4° and 25.5° respectively, with a ramp travel index of 600.[2][14]
The U8's dashboard is embedded with three screens, which include a 23.6-inch instrument panel display for the driver, a vertical 12.8-inch central control infotainment touchscreen, and another 23.6-inch infotainment screen for the front passenger. Two screens are mounted to the back of the front seats for the rear passengers, and another screen is mounted on the console between the rear seats. The driver is supplemented with a 70-inch augmented reality head-up display and 22 Dynaudio-branded speakers. Other in-car technologies include three mobile phone wireless chargers, a thermographic camera and an integrated satellite phone.[7] The center console has built-in compressor fridge, freezer, heater capable of maintaining temperatures between -6 and 50°C.[14]
The U8 uses the Nvidia Drive Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its Level 2 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), with a computational power of 508 TOPS. Input are supplied from 38 sensors around the vehicle, including 3 lidars, 13 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 5 millimeter wave radars.[7]
Powertrain
editThe U8 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine that is not mechanically connected to the wheels, thus making it an electric range extended vehicle. It charges a 49.05 kWh battery, that in turn powers four 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) traction electric motors for a total output of 880 kW (1,180 hp; 1,196 PS).[15] Its maximum range is listed as 1,000 km (620 mi) with a full 75-litre petrol tank and full battery on the CLTC cycle.[16] Top speed is limited to 200 km/h (124 mph), and 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration is claimed at 3.6 seconds.[7]
The U8 supports DC fast charging up to 110 kW, with BYD claiming a 30–80% charging duration in 18 minutes. It is also capable of supplying 6 kW discharge through the vehicle-to-load capability.[7]
| Engine (not connected to the wheels) | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Electric range (claimed) | Calendar years | |||||
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| Displ. | Power | Type | Power | Torque | CLTC | WLTP | |||||
| BYD487ZQD 1,997 cc (2.0 L) I4 turbo | 200 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) | 49.05 kWh LFP | AWD | Front | PMSM | 440 kW (590 hp; 598 PS) | 640 N⋅m (65.3 kg⋅m; 472 lb⋅ft) | 3.6 seconds | 180 km (112 mi) | 124 km (77 mi) | 2023–present |
| Rear | PMSM | 440 kW (590 hp; 598 PS) | 640 N⋅m (65.3 kg⋅m; 472 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||
| Combined: | 880 kW (1,180 hp; 1,196 PS) | 1,280 N⋅m (131 kg⋅m; 944 lb⋅ft) | |||||||||
| References: [17] | |||||||||||
Marketing and sales
editSince the U8's public debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2023, as of 6 October 2023, U8 has received approximately 4,000 orders in China.[18]
The U8 is slated to be exported by BYD, with BYD Australia confirming the U8 has been locked in for introduction in Australia.[19]
The U8 had its European premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show 2024. However, the availability of the model in European markets has not been confirmed.
References
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- ^ a b "BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia". CarExpert. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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- ^ "BYD's New Yangwang SUV Clearly Looks Up To The Land Rover Defender". Carscoops. November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Крутой внедорожник BYD Yangwang U8 начали продавать в Китае: 1197 л.с., 1000 км на одной заправке и способность преодолевать 1,4-метровый брод". iXBT.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
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- ^ "BYD aspires to take on Ferrari, Lamborghini with a US$233,000 super EV". South China Morning Post. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "仰望U8-越野玩家版". www.yangwangauto.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "BYD Shows Sophisticated Technology E4 Platform Yangwang U8 At GIIAS, Can Scan 359 Degrees". VOI. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Огромная мощность, водонепроницаемость, разворот на месте, «режим краба» и разгон до «сотни» за 3 с. Представлен BYD Yangwang U8". ixbt.com (in Russian). 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Рамный Yangwang U8 за 150 тысяч долларов выходит на рынок". autoreview.ru (in Russian). 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ BYD Yangwang U8, a vehicle that can travel in floating water? Emergency flotation demonstration！, 16 September 2023, retrieved 2023-11-08
- ^ a b "仰望U8-仰望官网". www.yangwangauto.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Opletal, Jiri (2023-09-20). "BYD's YangWang U8 launched, can float on water for 30 minutes and sail 3km/h". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ "Роскошный рамный внедорожник BYD Yangwang U8 показал салон - КОЛЕСА.ру – автомобильный журнал". Автомобильный журнал «КОЛЕСА.РУ» (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "汽车之家|仰望U8|报价大全|参数配置". car.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Opletal, Jiri (9 October 2023). "BYD's YangWang U8 received 4,000 orders in China, according to report". CarsNewsChina.com.
- ^ "Confirmed! Hardcore BYD Yangwang U8 SUV locked in for Australia where it will take on everything from the LandCruiser 300 Series and Nissan Patrol to the Range Rover Sport". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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