BYD Cars PH debuts all-new Tang DM-i

MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines has launched the all-new Tang dual mode-intelligent (DM-i) plug-in hybrid mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). 

With a starting price of P2.098 million, BYD’s local arm touts the all-new three-row model as a well-balanced ride in terms of safety, comfort, space, and performance. But what does the BYD Tang DM-i offer its would-be adopters? Let’s find out here. 

Powertrain, performance

While sharing a name with the all-electric BYD Tang, the Tang DM-i PHEV utilizes a new platform especially designed to accommodate its 1.5-liter turbocharged powertrain, permanent magnet synchronous motor, and its 21.5-kilowatt-hour (kWh) Blade battery. 

Like other DM-i nameplates, such as the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the all-new Tang DM-i was equipped with a direct current (DC) and an alternating current (AC) port. The model’s DC port provides fast charging capabilities, which can increase its battery state-of-charge from 30-80 percent in just 30 minutes. Additionally, the model has a vehicle-to-load feature, as well as regenerative braking. 

At maximum, the BYD model’s PHEV system can generate up to 267 horsepower (hp) and 315 Newton-meters of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an electronically continuously variable transmission (eCVT). 

Thanks to its battery, the model is capable of covering up to 110 kilometers (km) while exclusively using its electric vehicle (EV) mode. Its total extended range, meanwhile, clocks in at 1,160 km, according to BYD’s local arm. The model can also accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) in 7.5 seconds. 

For the BYD Tang DM-i, ride quality and stability are ensured by a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link rear suspension system. Stopping power, on the other hand, is provided by disc brakes for all four wheels. 

Here’s a table summarizing the basic mechanical specs of the BYD Tang DM-i: 

Engine	1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline inline-4
Hybrid components	Electric motor, Blade battery
Drivetrain	Front-wheel-drive
Transmission	eCVT
Horsepower	267
Torque	315 Nm
Front suspension	MacPherson strut
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Extended range	1,160 km
EV range	110 km
Brakes	Front and rear discs

Exterior

Style-wise, the BYD Tang DM-i wears a more imposing version of the signature design language that’s already in use on the Seal 5 DM-i. Specifically, it boasts a sharp nose equipped with a sizeable grille that’s surrounded by sharply contrasting colored details. 

Flanking its grille are a pair of sharp-looking LED headlamp clusters. It also has roof rails, a generously tall greenhouse, and black plastic claddings on the wheel arches and side sills. 

The rear of the mid-size model, however, comes with a quieter overall look. It does get some stylish faux side vents on its rear bumper, a roof-mounted spoiler, and an eye-catching LED taillight bar, but its diffuser and tailgate land on the elegant side. 

Other notable exterior equipment of the BYD Tang DM-i includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Power tailgate
• LED daytime running lamps
• Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with heating
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 20-inch wheels
• Panoramic sunroof

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Here are the dimensions of the all-new BYD Tang DM-i: 

Length (in millimeters)	4,870
Width (in mm)	1,950
Height (in mm)	1,725
Wheelbase length (in mm)	2,820
Ground clearance (in mm)	182

Available colors for the BYD Tang DM-i include Pearl White, Moonstone Grey, and Silver Sand Black. 

Interior

Inside the BYD Tang DM-i is a modern cabin with ample space for up to seven occupants. All of its seats and a majority of its interior door cards and dashboard are clad in leather, and everyone inside is kept cool by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. 

The front seats of the PHEV model come with power adjustability and a ventilation feature. And for optimizing space, the second row has a 60:40 split-folding feature, whereas the third row has a 50:50 split-folding feature. 

For the driver, the model provides the following: 

• Push-to-start button
• Drive mode selector
• Electronic parking brake
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Leather steering wheel
• Front center armrest

Handling on-board entertainment and navigation for the all-new BYD Tang DM-i is a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The said display has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and is linked with a Dynaudio 12-piece speaker set.

Topping up devices aboard the BYD-made seven-seater is done easily thanks to a smattering of USB ports and a front cabin wireless smartphone charging pad. 

Safety

For its basic safety kit, the BYD Tang DM-i has six airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-hold assist, hill-descent assist, tire pressure monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, anti-rollover control, and a 360-degree view camera - among others.

The aforementioned are complemented by the BYD DiPilot suite of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), which consists of the following: 

• Blind spot monitoring
• Forward collision warning
• Rear collision warning
• Rear-cross traffic alert
• Rear-cross traffic braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure alert
• Door opening warning
• Intelligent high beam control

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