The latest photos of the production version of the
new BYD Song MPV, a stylish
seven-seat people carrier. It will debut on the Chengdu Auto Show in late
August and launch on the Chinese car market in Q4. Name talk: some say it will
be called the Song MPV, other say it will be names Song 7
MPV.
MPVs are fast becoming more popular as Chinese
families are growing. Many households are have two kids now, and usually a pair
of grandparents living in.
The interior is very dark and combines an analog
instrument panel with a very large Tesla-like touch screen. Low-spec versions
get a smaller screen.
Engine has 154 hp 1.5 turbo and a rather old 140 hp 2.0,
both mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed DCT. BYD is also working on a
rather spectacular 303 hp hybrid but that variant will launch in 2018. Dimension size is 4680/1810/1680 mm, and wheelbase is 2785 mm.
Likely the best looking new BYD after the Dynasty, both were drawn by BYD’s new
chief designer Wolfgang Egger.
