The BYD Song Max is a new mid-sized MPV for China.
It has become a very good looking car; the first BYD designed by new chief
designer Wolfgang Egger, who previously worked for Audi.
The design of the front, with the big ‘n shiny
grille and mean looking lights, is called “Dragon Face”. We will see this face
on every other new BYD.
Price of the Song Max starts at 79,900 yuan and ends
at 119,900 yuan (US$ 12,100 – 18,100). For that money you get a three rows with
seven seats, a 1.5 turbo with 156 hp and 240 Nm, and a dash with a 12,8 inch
touch screen.
The base model gets a six-speed manual, the others a
six-speed DCT. The instrument panel is a bit of a disappointment; is has analog
dials with just a small screen in between. An odd choice for 2017, especially
since BYD does fit fully digital instrument panels in some of their other cars.
Dimension size in 4680/1810/1680 mm, and wheelbase is 2785 mm. BYD
will add a 2.0 and a 1.5 turbo hybrid to the lineup in the near future. There
are currently no plans for an electric version.
Cr : Carnewschina
