The New BYD Song Pro DM-i Is Declared: Upgrades to the Fifth Generation DM System
Recently, the author found the declaration information of BYD‘s new Song Pro DM-i at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The front face design of the new car has undergone significant changes, and it is expected to debut and be launched on the market within this year.
From the declaration drawing, it can be seen that the front face of the new car adopts a design language similar to that of the Yuan PLUS. The grille is relatively small in size, equipped with matte chrome trim strips inside, connecting the smoked black headlights on both sides, creating a strong visual unity. The shape of the headlight assembly is quite similar to that of Qin L.
The lower part of the front bumper adopts a three-section design, with vertical layout guide slots on both sides of the fender positions, which can improve aerodynamic performance and make the visual effect appear more aggressive; the middle part features a large-mouth intake design, decorated internally with black honeycomb structure, giving off a strong sporty vibe. The entire front end gives a domineering impression.
In terms of side profile design, the roof has a slight curvature. The version in the application drawing does not have a luggage rack or shark fin, but there is an optional version with a panoramic sunroof, luggage rack, and shark fin mentioned in the equipment information. The waistline features a continuous design that extends from the front fender to the rear of the car, creating a sense of layering on the side of the body. The wheel arches and side skirts are designed with raised black decorative panels to highlight a sense of power. The wheels feature a five-spoke design with a certain sporty feel.
In terms of the rear styling, the roof is equipped with a hollow spoiler, and the smoked black taillights feature a through-type design, effectively stretching the visual width of the rear of the car; above the lights there is a small ducktail design, paired with raised lines on the tailgate to effectively increase the sense of layers at the rear; The lower bumper section features three-dimensional black decorative panels, integrated with flat fog lights on both sides. At bottom, gray through-type chrome strips are added for decoration, bringing a certain sense of power.
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In terms of dimensions, the length, width, and height of the new car are 4735/1860/1710 (1700) mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2712mm. Compared to the current model, there has been a slight adjustment in body length while other dimensions remain basically unchanged. The positioning remains that of a compact SUV. The tire sizes available are 225/65 R17 and 225/60 R18.
In terms of powertrain, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor. The maximum power output for the engine is 74kW and for the electric motor is 120kW. It should still be paired with an E-CVT transmission and powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries as part of the fifth-generation DM system. Additionally, there are reports suggesting that the new car has upgraded to a four-link independent rear suspension system.
