BYD unveils its Leopard 8: an SUV equipped with impressive technologies
BYD continues to grow, standing up to Tesla. The Chinese car manufacturer is now targeting Europe with its Sealion 7 which was present in Paris. The firm is not finished since it has unveiled the Leopard 8, a high-end SUV with imposing dimensions: 5195 x 1994 x 1905 mm, wheelbase of 2920 mm.
The Leopard 8 features Huawei ADS 3.0
The Leopard 8 also features advanced technologies and a sophisticated design. The exterior adopts a semi-closed front with lines reminiscent of a grille and a black roof panel. The doors are equipped with retractable handles. As for the running boards, they are electric. The logo on the back is illuminated. The SUV has a spare wheel with its cover. As for its towing capacity, BYD advances 2.5 tons without compromising the driving experience.
Available in 6 or 7 seater versions, the Leopard 8 focuses on a tech environment. The interior benefits from a 17.3-inch control screen, a 12.3-inch co-pilot multimedia screen and a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard. Even the rear passengers benefit from a double control panel.
But one of the major new features of the Leopard 8 is the integration of Huawei ADS 3.0 software. The system uses the General Obstacle Detection (GOD) network and CAS 3.0 (multi-directional collision avoidance) technology to avoid coming into contact with pedestrians and obstacles. The SUV parks automatically, even without a driver on board. As a reminder, another Chinese vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7, recently had automated parking.
That's not all since the Leopard 8 is also entitled to a panoramic roof, a Devialet audio system with 18 speakers, ambient lighting with 18 colors, a fragrance system, air purifying air, tinted rear windows and USB-C charging with a power of 60W. The front seats benefit from ventilation, heating and a massage functionality.
The equipment level impresses with a panoramic roof, an 18-speaker Devialet audio system, ambient lighting offering 128 colors, an active fragrance system, air purification, tinted rear windows and USB charging -C 60W. The front seats benefit from ventilation, heating and a massage function.
The price range of this new SUV from BYD extends from ¥379,800 for the 7-seater Deluxe Smart and Brave edition to ¥407,800 for the 6-seater Flagship model. Prices are ¥387,000 for the 6-seater Deluxe Smart and Courageous Edition and ¥399,800 for the 7-seater Flagship version.
