BYD Song Max | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
Production | 2017–present |
Assembly | China: Changsha, Hunan [1] |
Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV |
Body style | 5-door MPV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout |
Related | BYD e6 II |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) |
Electric motor | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) permanent magnet synchronous motors (PHEV) 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)/; 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 6 speed DCT Fixed-ratio (EV) |
Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (Song Max DM) |
Battery | up to 15.98 kWh (PHEV) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,785 mm (109.6 in) |
Length | 4,680 mm (184.3 in) |
Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD M6 |
The BYD Song Max is a compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by BYD.
BYD released previewed images of the BYD Song Max in April 2017. [2] In September 2017, the Song Max was launched in China.
Only one engine was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 156 hp (116 kW) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT gearbox. [3]
Just like the F3DM compact car, the F6DM prototype, and the Song Pro, BYD launched the Song Max DM PHEV and Song Max EV in April 2019 during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
The Song Max DM and Song Max EV is nearly identical to the regular Song Max apart from the front grilles and badging. The BYD Song Max EV is equipped with a 163 hp (122 kW; 165 PS) with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). [4] The BYD Song Max DM is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5200 rpm and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) torque between 1600 and 4000 rpm and an electric motor producing 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft). [5]
The Song Max received a facelift in August 2020 for the 2021 model year. The facelift includes a minor restyle for the front bumper and a redesigned rear end. The interior update features a 12.8 inch screen in the center console and 6-seater 2+2+2 configurations and 7-seater 2+3+2 configurations. The updated model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo inline-4 engine producing a maximum output of 160 hp (120 kW; 160 PS) and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft). The transmission is a 6-speed DCT gearbox. [6]
In March 2024, the Song Max received another major facelift with right hand drive version was shown to the public for the first time at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2024. Updating the styling of both the front of the vehicle with a BYD logo on front and rear.
The Song Max DM-i is the updated version of the previous Song Max DM for the 2022 model year. The Song Max DM-i is equipped with the DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor, with extended roof models added. The 2022 Song MAX DM-i has 6-seater and 7-seater models to choose from, among which the extended roof models are all 6-seater. With the extended roof, the 2022 Song MAX DM-i is as high as 1880mm adding the extra height to the interior space. The 1.5-litre engine from the DM-i setup is code-named BYD472QA and produces a maximum power of 81 kW, and the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor model is TZ220XYE, powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries. The combined power of the BYD Song Max DM-i reaches 145 kW, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 0.9L/100 km. [7]
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