More than two months ago, we reported on the BYD Qin Plus being spied testing with DM 5.0 technology. Finally, the car has been spotted testing again as it prepares to launch over the next few months. This time, the spy shots also include pictures of the interior.
It should be noted that the Qin Plus was the second best-selling domestic model in August. This figure, though, was a combined total for both the EV and the DM-i version of the car. The Qin Plus DM-i originally went on sale in 2021.
The facelifted version of the Qin Plus is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter and will feature DM 5.0 technology, BYD’s fifth-generation PHEV system. Previous spy shots indicate that the face of the Qin Plus should look similar to that of the Qin L. It’s expected that the new car will look significantly different to the existing Qin Plus and that it will come in cheaper than the Qin L
The dimensions for the facelift should be the same or very similar to the existing car (see specs), meaning 4765, 1837, and 1495 mm (l/w/h) along with a wheelbase of 2718 mm. From the spy shots, it seems that the rear has through-type tail lights and a more minimalist design than the current car.
Shots reveal that the car’s interior is quite similar to the design of the Qin L. There are physical buttons around the gear lever. Furthermore, the overall design is quite simple, and we can see that there is an LCD instrument panel along with an infotainment screen.
The current Qin Plus DM-i is significantly smaller than the Qin L, which is 4830 mm long and 160 kg heavier. Undoubtedly, the Qin Plus DM-i will use the fifth-generation PHEV technology centered around a 74 kW 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine. In the Qin L, this is coupled with a choice of either a 120 kW or 160 kW electric motor, and it is probable that the less powerful of these will be offered in the Qin Plus.
The Qin L offers a choice of 10.1 and 15.9 kw battery packs, which give 80 km and 120 km all-electric range, respectively. It is highly likely that these two packs will also be offered in the Qin Plus DM-i. However, given the car’s smaller size and lighter weight, it is not unreasonable to expect that ranges could be slightly higher, as could the 2100 km comprehensive range. There might also be a corresponding slight decrease in fuel consumption from the 2.9 l/100 km in the Qin L.
Prices for the current car range from 79,800 to 119,800 yuan (11,250 – 16,900 USD). We should expect prices for the new version to be broadly in line with these and the car will certainly be cheaper than the Qin L.
Source: Autohome
