PH-spec BYD Tang to be offered in PHEV version soon?

MANILA: Aside from the soon-to-revealed Sealion 5, another model that carries the DM-i technology might be introduced to the Philippines soon.

Recently, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) released the homologation papers for the plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Tang, which establishes the model’s classification. Such documentation is issued prior to the official launch of the vehicle in the country.

While waiting for  BYD Cars Philippines to issue any announcement related to the vehicle’s local unveiling, here are some pieces of facts about the BYD Tang DM-i.

Vehicle specifications

Based on the documents, BYD Tang DM-i tapes in at:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	4,870 x 1,950 x 1,720
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,820
Ground clearance (in mm)	225

The agency shared that the vehicle is outfitted with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine mated to an electric motor and a lithium-iron phosphate battery (BYD Blade Battery). 

Abroad, the BYD Tang DM-i moves in front-wheel drive configuration.

Checking the model’s specifications in its home country, the BYD Tang DM-i’s internal combustion can provide:

• Maximum output: 154 horsepower (hp)
• Peak torque: 225 Newton-meters (Nm)

On the other hand, the crossover’s permanent magnet synchronous motor has the capacity to dish out:

• Maximum output: 268 hp
• Peak torque: 315 Nm

Its top speed is up to 200 kilometers per hour while its electric mill-battery combination gives the vehicle an emissions-free range of 110 kilometers.

Further, the vehicle rides on 20-inch wheels covered in 255/50 tires and comes with disc brakes for both front and rear.

For the China-spec version, the BYD Tang DM-I is equipped with:

• 15.6-inch floating touchscreen
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• Metal door sills
• Soft plastic dashboard
• Double-side luxury armrest box

Possible driver assistive technologies that might be found in the BYD Tang DM-i for the local market are:

• High-precision millimeter wave; high-sensing laser; and ultrasonic radars
• Smart driving cameras
• Adaptive cruise control
• Intelligent speed limiter
• Low-speed emergency brake
• Side distance warning
• Forward collision warning
• Rear collision warning
• Blind spot detection
• Lane departure assist
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Hill start assist and hill descent control

No official word yet whether the  ACMobility-led automotive distributor will pull the plug on the BYD Tang EV once the DM-i version has been officially launched.

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