BYD Song

The BYD Song (Chinese: 宋) is a series of compact Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) developed by BYD. Besides the completely different Song Max compact MPV, there are three compact crossovers in the Song lineup, sold concurrently: the original 1st-gen Song renamed Song classic, the slightly larger Song Pro, and the even more upmarket Song Plus.

Not to be confused with BYD Song Max.
BYD Song
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2015–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact (C)
Body style5-door crossover SUV

First generation (2015–2019)
BYD Song
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Also calledBYD S3
BYD S5 (Egypt)
Production2015–2019
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover
Body style5-door crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L BYD487ZQA I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor218 hp 310 Nm electric motor(EV300/EV400)
Transmission6 speed manual
6 speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,720 mm (67.7 in)

The first generation BYD Song started out as the BYD S3 before BYD launched the "Dynasty" series vehicles. The Song was later launched as a minor facelift, and later a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon face" design language.

BYD S3

The BYD S3 is a compact crossover debuted on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size BYD S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Initial plans were similar to the petrol powered BYD F3 compact sedan and BYD S6 mid-size crossover which spawned the BYD Qin and BYD Tang hybrid variants using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, later the BYD S3 was named simply the BYD Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.[1]

  • BYD S3
  • rear

BYD Song

In April 2015, the BYD Song debuted at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.[2] In October 2015, the BYD Song was launched. Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.5 litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0 litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[3][4] Originally called the BYD S3, BYD later changed the name of the crossover to simply Song. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.

  • The front view of the BYD Song
  • The rear view of the BYD Song

2018 Song facelift

A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models.

  • The front view of the BYD Song facelift
  • The rear view of the BYD Song facelift

Song DM (Dual-mode)

Just like the F3DM compact car and F6DM prototype, BYD launched the Song DM PHEV in April 2017. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM could work under both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5T engine and a dual motors and delivers a range up to 80 km. The plug-in outputs up to 333 kW (453 PS; 447 hp) and a torque of 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) in HEV mode and manages 0-100km/h in 4.9sec. Fuel efficiency is 1.4L/100km.[5]

  • The front view of the BYD Song DM facelift
  • The rear view of the BYD Song DM facelift

Song EV300 and EV400

The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the BYD Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use 218 hp (163 kW) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of 270 kilometers and a 60 km/h (37 mph) range of 300 kilometers running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones.[6] As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers.

  • The front view of the BYD Song EV400
  • The rear view of the BYD Song EV400

Second generation (Song Pro; 2019–present)
BYD Song Pro (Song II)
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2019–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover
Body style5-door crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor218 hp 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motor(EV300/EV400)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,712 mm (106.8 in)
Length4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,700 mm (66.9 in)

By early 2019, news of a new crossover with an internal code "SA2" was released, teasing a Chinese "A+ segment" (Slightly larger than the international C-segment compact cars) crossover featuring the "Dragon Face 2.0", second generation BYD Dragon face design language.[7]

BYD Song Pro rear

The second generation BYD Song is available in three different powertrains. The electric version BYD Song has a combined power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp). The PHEV version was powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) with a fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km (200 mpg‑imp; 170 mpg‑US). The petrol version and hybrid version BYD Song was powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 hp) for the petrol version and 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) for the hybrid version.[8]

Song Plus (2020-)
BYD Song Plus
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Production2020–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover
Body style5-door crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L I4 (turbo petrol) (ICE version)
Electric motorelectric motor (electric version)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,765 mm (108.9 in)
Length4,705 mm (185.2 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,680 mm (66.1 in)

In September 2020, BYD launched a crossover SUV named BYD Song Plus. Compared to the Song Pro, the newly introduced model is longer, wider and lower, and positioned as a more "upmarket" offering.[9][10] The vehicle is initially offered only with an internal combustion engine; an all-electric variant is slated to join the lineup soon.[11][12]

The electric variant is going to be equipped with a "Blade Battery" (which is an LFP battery), just like the Han electric sedan. Its front-end styling, different than in the ICE variant, also resembles the Han.[13]

References
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  2. "BYD Song SUV debuts on the Shanghai Auto Show in China - CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News". CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News. 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  3. "BYD Song SUV hits the Chinese car market - CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News". CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News. 2015-10-13. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  4. "BYD Song (BYD S3) | ChinaAutoWeb". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  5. "BYD Song DM details unveiled,delivering". autonews.gasgoo.com. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  6. "This Is The New BYD Song EV400 Electric SUV For China". Car News China. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  7. "家族语言升级 比亚迪SA2最新预告图曝光". Autohome (in Chinese). 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  8. "将推三种动力版本 全新比亚迪宋申报图". Autohome (in Chinese). 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  9. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/byd-launches-vw-tiguan-sized-song-plus-suv-in-china-from-just-17k
  10. https://www.rushlane.com/byd-song-plus-suv-launch-price-12376495.html
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPGwFQcCObc
  12. https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/29304.html
  13. https://daydaynews.cc/en/car/700084.html
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