In China, the luxurious BYD Yangwang U8L with a gold emblem debuted

This is a version of the U8 with a “stretched” body, six -seater salon and a more expensive decor. In China, he will appear on sale until the end of this year and squeeze foreigners in the premium vehicles segment, where Chinese brands have not yet been able to get into the leaders. A three-row cross will compete, in particular, with the popular Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7.

The wheelbase in the version with the prefix L was increased by 200 millimeters, to 3250 millimeters, and the total length stretched to 5400 millimeters, adding 81. The width and height of the car – 2049 and 1921 millimeters, respectively.

U8L retained the design of the front, inspired by patterns on the ancient Chinese boilers Dean. Two colors are available for the exterior – black Obsidian Black and the Golden Sun Gold, which was introduced to the public at the Shanghai Auto Show. The highlight is the Oracle emblem in the rear of the car, made of 24 karatic gold. For the surcharge, the same will be inserted into the steering wheel.

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Also among the differences from the usual U8 is the lack of a spare wheel on the fifth door. By the way, the door has another configuration: it consists of the upper and lower sections that open using an electric drive. The lower one can withstand the weight of two adults (up to 200 kilograms) and serve as a bench for nature rest.

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In addition, the U8L has acquired the function of a tank turn. The SUV can also move with a punctured tire and remain afloat in the water in an emergency.

The power plant is the same: it includes a two -liter turbo engine playing the role of an energy generator, and four electric motors. The general return reaches 1197 horsepower and 1280 nm of torque. ADAS assistants, an autopilot, a parking assistant and more are declared in the equipment.

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