Engineering:BYD Song
| BYD Song | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BYD S3 |
The BYD Song (Chinese: 比亚迪宋, after the Song dynasty) is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD Auto since 2015 as the successor to the BYD S3.
The Song nameplate consists of several different models. It includes the original first-generation Song, later renamed to Song Classic and was sold until 2019. Another versions are the slightly larger Song Pro was introduced in 2019, followed by the more upmarket Song Plus in 2020, and another larger version called the Song L since 2023. The Song nameplate is also adopted by the Song Max compact MPV. Since 2023, the Song Plus Champion Edition is exported overseas as the BYD Seal U, adopting the nameplate from the Seal and Seal DM-i sedans.
Similar to other BYD models, the Song was available in petrol, plug-in hybrid DM (Dual Mode) system, and pure EV powertrains. The petrol version was discontinued in March 2022 as BYD ended ICE vehicle production.[1] The Song is part of Dynasty series product line, although since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealerships and online store.
The Song is BYD's best-selling vehicle, and one of the most popular SUV in China by ranking first in the SUV segment in 2022. In that year, the Song sold 478,811 units, surpassing the Tesla Model Y and Haval H6 in the market.[2]
First generation (2015)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | BYD S3 BYD S5 (Egypt) |
| Production | 2015–2019 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Electric motor | 218 hp 310 Nm electric motor(EV300/EV400) |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual 6 speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Length | 4,565 mm (179.7 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
The first-generation Song was initially marketed as the BYD S3 before BYD launched the Dynasty series vehicles. The Song was later launched as a minor facelift, and later a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon face" design language.
BYD S3
The BYD S3 debuted on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Initial plans were similar to the petrol powered F3 compact sedan and S6 mid-size crossover, which for its hybrid variants were renamed to the Qin and Tang using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, the S3 was then named simply the Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.[3]
BYD S3
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BYD Song
In April 2015, the BYD Song debuted at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.[4] In October 2015, the BYD Song was launched. Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5-litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.5-litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0-litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[5][6] Originally called the BYD S3, BYD later changed the name of the crossover to simply Song. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.
The front view of the BYD Song
The rear view of the BYD Song
2018 facelift
A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models.
2018 facelift
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Song DM
BYD introduced the Song DM (Dual Mode) plug-in hybrid in April 2017, following the F3DM compact car and F6DM prototype. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM is capable of utilizing both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5-litre turbo engine and dual motors, delivering a range up to 80 km (50 mi). The plug-in outputs up to 333 kW (453 PS; 447 hp) and a torque of 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) in HEV mode and manages 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Fuel efficiency is 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg‑US; 71 km/L).[7]
BYD Song DM
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BYD Song DM (facelift)
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Song EV300 and EV400
The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use 218 hp (163 kW) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of 270 km (168 mi) and a 60 km/h (37 mph) range of 300 km (186 mi) running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones.[8] As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers.
BYD Song EV400
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Song Pro (2019)
| BYD Song Pro | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi;[9] Jinan, Shandong;[10] Zhengzhou, Henan[11] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Electric motor | 218 hp 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motor(EV300/EV400) |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,712 mm (106.8 in) |
| Length | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
By early 2019, news of a new crossover with an internal code "SA2" was released, teasing a Chinese "A+ segment" (slightly larger than the international C-segment / compact cars) crossover featuring the "Dragon Face 2.0", second-generation BYD Dragon face design language.[12]
The Song Pro is available in three different powertrains, namely the petrol-powered Song Pro, the fully electric Song Pro EV and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM.
The petrol version Song Pro is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 hp).[13]
BYD Song Pro
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Song Pro EV
The Song Pro EV has a combined power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp).[13]
BYD Song Pro EV
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Song Pro DM
The plug-in hybrid version was powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine as the petrol version while producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) with a fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg‑US; 71 km/L).[13]
BYD Song Pro DM
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2021 facelift (Song Pro DM-i)
The Song Pro received a facelift and was updated with the DM-i powertrain from December 2021 for the 2022 model year. From 2022, the DM-i is the only remaining Song Pro model on sale. The Song Pro DM-i is powered by a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid engine connected with the EHS system producing 173 kW and 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration is completed in 7.9 seconds. It is equipped with a CVT gearbox.[14]
BYD Song Pro DM-i
BYD Song Pro DM-i (rear)
2023 facelift
In 2023, the Song Pro DM-i received another major facelift, updating the styling of both the front and rear end of the vehicle.
BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY
BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY (rear)
Song Plus (2020)
| BYD Song Plus | |
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 2020 BYD Song Plus DM-i | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | BYD Seal U (export, 2023–present) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi[15] |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (Song Plus DM-i) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm (108.9 in) |
| Length | 4,705 mm (185.2 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
In September 2020, BYD launched a crossover SUV named BYD Song Plus. Compared to the Song Pro, the newly introduced model is longer, wider and lower, and positioned as a more "upmarket" offering.[16][17] The vehicle was initially offered only with an internal combustion engine; an all-electric variant joined the lineup later.[18]
Despite belonging to the Dynasty series, since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network physical dealerships and online store instead of the Dynasty Network, in order to diversify the product offering of the newly established dealership network.[19][20]
BYD Song Plus
BYD Song Plus DM-i
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Song Plus EV
The electric variant is equipped with BYD's LFP-based blade battery, similar to the Han electric sedan. Its front-end styling, different than in the ICE variant, also resembles the Han.[21]
BYD Song Plus EV
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Song Plus Champion Edition / Seal U
The Song Plus Champion Edition was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market. As an update of the Song Plus, it is available in EV and DM-i variants. It features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units similar to the BYD Seal. BYD also replaced the Song (宋) emblem with the standard BYD logo, aligning it with Ocean series vehicles.[22]
The EV version has a range of 605 km (376 mi) and a power output of 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS). The DM-i PHEV, features a 1.5-litre engine producing 110 hp (82 kW; 110 PS) and an electric motor producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS).
In 2023, BYD unveiled the BYD Seal U, the export version of the Song Plus EV Champion Edition. It debuted in Europe in September 2023 as part of the Seal family.[23]
BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition
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BYD Song Plus EV Champion Edition / BYD Seal U
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Song Max (2017)
The Song Max is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2017. It was available in a petrol engine option, and was complemented by a plug-in hybrid (DM) and battery electric (EV) variants since 2019. Since 2022, only an updated plug-in hybrid variant called the DM-i is offered. A simplified version of the Song Max EV is marketed as the second-generation BYD e6 for ride-hailing and taxi fleet use.
Song L (2023)
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The Song L is a larger and lower SUV in the mid-size crossover SUV segment (B-class in China) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2023. Available solely as a battery electric vehicle, the Song L is based on the e-Platform 3.0.
Sales
| Year | China | |||||||
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| Song & Song Pro | Song Plus | Song Max | Total | |||||
| ICE[24] | DM[25] | EV[26] | DM-i[27] | EV[28] | ICE[29] | DM[30] | ||
| 2015 | 13,769 | 13,769 | ||||||
| 2016 | 100,042 | 100,042 | ||||||
| 2017 | 101,037 | 30,390 | 131,427 | |||||
| 2018 | 43,374 | 141,068 | 184,442 | |||||
| 2019 | 85,470 | 12,585 | 68,175 | 166,230 | ||||
| 2020 | 132,130 | 11,568 | 3,990 | 23,410 | 1,982 | 173,080 | ||
| 2021 | 92,022 | 79,508 | 29,340 | 9,935 | 733 | 211,538 | ||
| 2022 | 7,853 | 98,353 | 12,397 | 310,029 | 49,650 | 11,039 | 489,321 | |
References
- ↑ Rainford, Mark (2022-04-04). "BYD Announce End of ICE Vehicle Production and New Sales Record" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2022/04/04/byd-announce-end-of-ice-vehicle-production-and-new-sales-record/.
- ↑ "BYD reaches 1 million car sales this year as China EV adoption explodes" (in en-US). https://www.arenaev.com/byds_1_millionth_car_this_year_is_chinas_most_popular_suv-news-678.php.
- ↑ "This is the new BYD S3 SUV for China" (in en-US). Car News China. 2015-01-21. https://carnewschina.com/2015/01/21/this-is-the-new-byd-s3-suv-for-china/.
- ↑ "BYD Song SUV debuts on the Shanghai Auto Show in China - CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News" (in en-US). CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News. 2015-04-21. https://carnewschina.com/2015/04/21/byd-song-suv-debuts-on-the-shanghai-auto-show-in-china/.
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- ↑ "BYD Song (BYD S3) | ChinaAutoWeb" (in en-US). http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/byd-song/.
- ↑ "BYD Song DM details unveiled,delivering" (in en-US). autonews.gasgoo.com. 2017-04-14. http://autonews.gasgoo.com/china_news/70005749.html.
- ↑ "This Is The New BYD Song EV400 Electric SUV For China" (in en-US). Car News China. 2018-03-01. https://carnewschina.com/2018/03/01/new-byd-song-ev400-electric-suv-china/#more-83182.
- ↑ "60秒下线一台宋Pro？比亚迪智慧工厂全揭秘_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/3751894.
- ↑ "【图】首台整车下线 比亚迪济南工厂正式投产_汽车之家". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202212/1272149.html.
- ↑ Kang/CnEVPost, Lei (2023-04-07). "BYD's new plant in central Chinese city Zhengzhou goes into operation" (in en-US). https://cnevpost.com/2023/04/07/byd-plant-in-zhengzhou-goes-into-operation/.
- ↑ "家族语言升级 比亚迪SA2最新预告图曝光" (in Chinese). Autohome. 2019-03-14. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201903/931232.html#pvareaid=102624.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "将推三种动力版本 全新比亚迪宋申报图" (in Chinese). Autohome. 2019-03-14. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201903/931262.html#pvareaid=102624.
- ↑ "BYD Song Pro comes as a DM-i hybrid with a 1090km range" (in English). carnewschina.com. 2021-12-13. https://carnewschina.com/2021/12/13/byd-new-member-come-in-super-hybrid-system/.
- ↑ "BYD’s Song PLUS series to hit 100,000 units of outputs on September 27". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/Detail2020.aspx?ClassId=7&ArticleId=70018804.
- ↑ "BYD Launches VW Tiguan-Sized Song Plus SUV In China From Just $17k". Carscoops. 2020-09-22. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/byd-launches-vw-tiguan-sized-song-plus-suv-in-china-from-just-17k.
- ↑ "BYD Song Plus SUV is VW Tiguan Rival - Price RMB 116k (Rs 12.55 L)". 22 September 2020. https://www.rushlane.com/byd-song-plus-suv-launch-price-12376495.html.
- ↑ "FormaCar: BYD Song Plus pricing, specs and availability announced". https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/29304.html.
- ↑ "为什么宋PLUS不属于王朝系列？宋PLUS为什么属于海洋网-无敌电动". 2022-12-24. https://www.modiauto.com.cn/bk/51884.html.
- ↑ "Why is the BYD Song PLUS car series merged into Ocean series?". 2023-03-29. https://www.dongchedi.com/article/7215893460786856507.
- ↑ "Equipped with a blade battery, with a battery life of 505 kilometers, BYD Song PLUS EV debuts at the Chengdu Auto Show". 24 July 2020. https://daydaynews.cc/en/car/700084.html.
- ↑ "BYD Song Plus Champion Edition launched in China. EV version starts at 23,700 USD" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2023/06/20/byd-song-plus-champion-edition-launched-in-china-ev-version-starts-at-23700-usd/.
- ↑ "New BYD Seal U electric SUV coming to the UK" (in en). https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/byd/seal/360719/new-byd-seal-u-electric-suv-coming-uk.
- ↑ "BYD Song Pro - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-pro/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song Pro DM - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-pro-dm/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song Pro EV - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-pro-ev/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song Plus DM-i - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-plus-dmi/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song Plus EV - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-plus-ev/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song MAX - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-mpv/?view=sales.
- ↑ "BYD Song MAX PHEV - Sales in China". https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/song-max-phev/?view=sales.
External links
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