BYD has applied for patent on the design of the
new Tang SUV, and the images promptly leaked
from China’s famously leaky patent bureau. The new BYD Tang will debut as
a semi-concept late this year, with a launch of the production version in April
2018.
The Tang 100, an ultra speedy hybrid with a
total output of 505 Hp and 820 Nm, good for a 0-100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
Electric-only range is 100 kilometers, hence the name. Price starts at 251.300
yuan and ends at 299.900 yuan.
The new Tang will use the same basic setup but it
will get even more power, and likely a longer range.
Design is a huge improvement over the current car.
Last year BYD hired Wolfgang Egger as their new head of design, and his influence
is fast becoming very visible. He also drew the Dynasty concept and the SongMPV.
