The new BYD Tang will arrive in the third or fourth quarter of 2024.
Earlier than usual the update of the BYD Tang. He SUV of seven seats lands, once again, with the focus on families: it offers driving comfort and quality on board, but at what price?
The BYD Tang is a family SUV that measures 4.97 meters long, 1.95 wide and 1.74 high. Its wheelbase is 2.82 meters and the gross weight exceeds three tons: 3,205 kilos.
The exterior of the new BYD Tang receives a deep redesign and go back to the design language Dragon Face, which combines eastern elements with western touches. This results in lines that express tension and shape a clean look.
The front opens full-LED angular headlights and a distinctive trim with the BYD name. The profile highlights the bars integrated into the ceiling, tinted moons, the brushed aluminum frame that visually lengthens the car and a subtle drop from the ceiling, that gives way to the rear.
The beltline of the BYD Tang, which runs from the rear end of the headlights to the rear, culminates in the narrow tailgate, which houses a three dimensional lighting which occupies the entire width of the vehicle.
seven seats
The most striking feature of inside BYD Tang is his capacity: It can accommodate up to seven occupants in three rows of seats. Taking into account your family focus, The Asian brand has paid special attention to the Ease of daily use: In addition to the notable opening of the doors, the third row seats can be folded down individually and remain flush with the floor.
This makes it easier to expand the trunk capacity, since with the configuration of seven seats its capacity has been reduced to 235 liters. With that of five it goes up 940 liters and with them all down it is 1,655 liters.
He standard equipment includes ambient lighting, which allows you to choose between 31 different color configurations, sunroof, air filter… In the driving position, there is a flattened multifunction steering wheel with an inexplicable piano black insert and a comfortable seat, which supports perfectly and has multi-directional electric adjustment and massage, heating and ventilation functions as standard.
Despite its level of technology, the BYD Tang does not give up physical buttons: on the center console one is found lever with illuminated gear selector, as well as various controls for the main car adjustments.
Being a seven-seat family SUV, it is worth analyzing the rear area in detail. He space available in the second row is broad for the legs and head, although the person occupying the middle seat should prepare to travel with some constraints. It has its own settings for the air conditioning and can be moved depending on space needs.
The last two seats are individual and, in practice, its use is practically exclusively for children: access has improved, but adults are still forced to bend too much to access this area and their knees are likely to be too close to the second row.
Rotating screen
As is usual in BYD models, the centerpiece of its technological equipment is the system Intelligent Cockpit. He digital instrument panel It is composed of an integrated screen of 12.3 inches, while infotainment functions and some car controls (such as climate control) are incorporated into the 15.6 inch central touch screen which has electrical rotation.
has connection 4G, Spotify integrated and navigation HERE. In addition, it is possible to connect the phone through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and it has a voice assistant that comes into action when the command is spoken. Hi BYD.
The technological equipment is complemented with multiple USB-C ports, a wireless charging surface with up to 50 W that allows you to charge two mobile phones simultaneously and V2L technology (Vehicle-to-Load), which allows the car to be used as a portable power source for electrical devices at a power of up to 4 kW.
More than 500 HP
The mechanical scheme of the BYD Tang is made up of a pair of electric motors: one front of 180 kW and another rear that delivers 200 kW. The joint power It is 517 hp (380 kW) and has a maximum torque of 700Nm: As a result, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
The energy necessary to function is extracted from the known Blade Battery of BYD, which, in this case, has a gross capacity of 108.8 kWh. This translates into an autonomy of up to 530 kilometers in combined cycle: it has an 11 kW three-phase charger, which is standard, and a maximum charging capacity of 170 kW in a direct current charger.
At the safety level, the BYD Tang reaches the level two of autonomous driving: To do this, it uses 22 different sensors, including 12 ultrasound radars, five millimeter wave radars, four surround-view cameras and one high-definition one in the windshield area. The list of ADAS is therefore extensive:
- Involuntary lane change warning.
- Lane change assistant.
- Predictive collision assistant.
- Recognition of traffic signs.
- Integrated cruise assistant.
- Automatic emergency braking.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go function without speed limit.
- Emergency braking assistance.
- Door opening notice.
- Rear collision warning.
- Rear cross traffic warning.
BYD Tang test
The BYD Tang test took place in Germany and, more specifically, around Munich. It was a contact brief, although it helped to get an idea about the behavior of this seven-seater SUV on the asphalt.
On paper, the BYD Tang has plenty of power: 517 HP. In practice things change and that number seems minor because it is a car that weighs more than three tons. The same happens with the autonomy: The 530 kilometers will remain, more or less, in about 400.
He driving position is cozy and it has been designed so that the kilometers do not weigh down the driver: we must remember that it is a car with a clear family focus, even though its power invites us to think about something more performance-oriented. When you step on the accelerator, the BYD Tang delivers its power so smooth and progressive.
By applying more force to the right pedal, it is easy to check that it is well soundproofed: Only the rear-view mirrors slip through, slightly, because they are large. Yes, there is a annoying noise and it is the warning when driving at low speed.
The address it’s a bit baggy and this gives rise to certain disconnection between the driver and the BYD Tang. The adaptive shock absorbers are synonymous with peace of mind when the road is somewhat demanding: it is true that certain inertia is perceived when cornering, but they do not represent a great complication because they are fitted with effective brakes signed by Brembo. And yes, the suspensions are comfortable, although the rear ones bounce too much with the steepest obstacles.
How much does the BYD Tang cost?
The new BYD Tang is scheduled to hit the market during the last quarter of 2024, although the brand will try to advance it to third. For now, there are no prices official for this seven-seater SUV: the previous model starts in 69,990 euros, so the new one should be close to this figure.
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