New SUV top-of-the-line BYD will have up to 900 km of autonomy

There's a new top-of-the-line SUV coming in from BYD. It's Sealion 08, which will be released on the market already next week (September 2nd), with 100 percent electric and hybrid versions plug-in. It was shown in public for the first time last April at the Beijing Hall.

According to the Auto Home website, the automobile measures 5,115 mm long, 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 mm high. Judging by the dimensions, including the 3.030 mm wheelbase, it should be a wide-ranging car on the inside.

There are three electrical variants, both equipped with the second generation of BYD Blade Battery: single engine with 435 cv and 503 cv power, rear-wheel drive; and two engines (front with 292 cv and back with 503 cv) for integral traction. The battery can have 92 kWh or 115 kWh, for autonomys that can range from 710 km to 900 km (CLTC) depending on the variant.

How much to hybrid plugin options, always propose a turbocharged engine 1.5 liters with 156 hp power. Accompanying it may be one or two 272 hp electric motors. Pure electric autonomy can range from 275 to 300 km (WLTC cycle).

Inside, there are zero gravity seats in the second row (with massage function, ventilated, heated) and five or six seats. There is a floating central touch screen and a digital instrument panel, as well as a 21.4-inch screen mounted on the roof for second-row passengers.

The exterior design is inspired by the Ocean S conceptual model, being applied to Ocean Aesthetics language with daytime lights in the shape of honda and divided vertical headlamps. A replicated style in the rear lights, which form a continuous LED band.

Will you get to Portugal?

For now, the news published by Auto Home only accounts for the release of the new BYD Sealion 08 in China. There is no indication of a possible arrival in Portugal and Europe.