BYD Dynasty has debuted its new mid-level sedan, the Qin L DM-i at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show. The new model gets a design refresh in both the interior and exterior. It is equipped with the fifth generation DM-i hybrid and is positioned higher than the Qin PLUS DM-i currently on sale. The BYD Qin L DM-i is currently available for blind orders and will be launched on May 29. The expected price range is 120,000-150,000 yuan (US$ 16,609 – US$ 20,762).
The new model will be available in five
variants – 120KM Excellence, 120KM Beyond, 120KM Leading, 80KM Beyond, and 80KM
Leading. In addition, the new model will come in four different color options
on the exterior – Run Yu White, Jianyao Purple, Ice Amber Green, and Citrine
Gray. The interior will have two different color options – Haoyue Rice and
Xuanwu Gray.
Previously the Qin L was expected to bring
major breakthroughs in terms of fuel consumption and battery life. According to
reports, Qin L is built based on BYD‘s new generation plug-in hybrid vehicle
platform and is specially designed for plug-in hybrid vehicles. This fifth-generation
DM-i hybrid system consumes as low as 2.9L fuel per 100 kilometers. The battery
life is also expected to reach 2000 kilometers. The new car will be equipped
with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor.
The engine displacement is 1498cc, the maximum power is 74kW, and it is
equipped with a lithium iron phosphate blade battery.
According to reports, the length, width,
and height of the car are 4830 mm/1900 mm/1495 mm respectively, and the wheelbase
is 2790 mm. Speaking of the interior, the integrated center console slowly
unfolds with the rotating large screen as the center. The seats are reportedly
wide and comfortable. It is equipped with a DiLink smart cockpit, 15.6-inch
adaptive rotating screen, NFC digital key, and on-board ETC. An intelligent
driving assistant system offers adaptive cruise control, emergency lane-keeping
assist, and blind spot monitoring, among other functionalities.
