The BYD Xia (Chinese: 比亚迪夏) is a plug-in hybrid minivan manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. Named after the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography, it is part of BYD's Dynasty Series that is marketed through Dynasty Network dealerships.[1][2][3]
| BYD Xia | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2024 (upcoming) |
| Assembly | China |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | DM-i 5.0 platform |
| Related | Denza D9 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,045 mm (119.9 in) |
| Length | 5,145 mm (202.6 in) |
| Width | 1,970 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,805 mm (71.1 in) |
The Xia will have options of eight, seven, six and four-seat layouts. It will be equipped with the DiSus-C damping body control system, and BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system marketed as DM-i 5.0.
BYD has confirmed plans to sell the Xia in European markets.[4]
See also
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- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2024-08-30). "BYD Xia is 5.1-meter MPV with DM system and 42,300 USD starting price". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "BYD unveils new flagship MPV 'Xia' at Chengdu Motor Show 2024". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Kable, Greg (2024-08-30). "BYD goes after Lexus LM with luxury MPV for Europe | Autocar". Autocar. Retrieved 2024-08-30.