BYD PH to roll out Tang DM-i soon

MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines is poised to roll out the Tang DM-i hybrid vehicle soon. 

On its official Facebook page, the local arm of the Chinese electric carmaker teased the arrival of its “biggest and boldest Super DM-i SUV (sport utility vehicle).” 

Shown on the social media post is the vehicle’s fascia shrouded in shadow. 

The BYD Tang DM-i’s arrival was confirmed thanks to a link posted by the Ayala-led wing of the Shenzhen-headquartered marque, urging its customers to sign up for “launch updates” and “exclusive test drive invites.”

LTO approval

Reinforcing the BYD Tang DM-i’s entry into the local new-energy vehicle segment is the homologation paper released by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), which approves its sale in the Philippines.  

The specifications detailed in the paperwork reveal that the BYD Tang DM-i will be equipped with a four-cylinder, 1.5-liter engine with a maximum power output of 268 horsepower and a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour. 

In a single charge, the Philippine-market BYD Tang DM-i — through its lithium-ion phosphate battery — can travel up to 110 kilometers. 

The plug-in hybrid SUV has a charging time of three hours using an alternating current charging system and 22 minutes using a direct current charging system. 

Other specifications 

Here are some specifications provided by the homologation documents released by the LTO: 

Dimensions

LxWxH (in millimeters [mm>)	4,870 x 1,950 x 1,720
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,820
Ground clearance (in mm)	225

For comparison’s sake it is in the same league as the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, and Honda CR-V, size-wise. 

	Toyota Fortuner	Mitsubishi Montero Sport	Honda CR-V
LxWxH (in mm)	4,795 x 1,855 x 1,835	4,825 x 1,815 x 1,835	4,691 x 1,866 x 1,866

Other exterior appointments

In addition, the BYD Tang DM-i will ride on 20-inch wheels shod with 255/50-series tires all around. It can seat seven passengers, including the driver. 

The BYD Tang DM-i is touted as an SUV “built for city drives, weekend getaways, and everything in between,” the vehicle is marketed to blend “bold design, everyday practicality, and the confidence to go further.” 

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