BYD Yuan UP launched in China on March 26, 2024。It is the latest addition to the BYD Dynasty series and starts at 96,800 yuan ($13,400).。This affordable compact SUV is aimed at many consumers, from students to young families。Let's take a closer look at this car and the test drive experience in China。
Make an appointment for a test drive
In China, you need to book a test drive online。It is best to book through BYD's official website or third-party APP 2 to 3 days in advance to ensure that there is a car you want to test drive。A sales representative will call you to confirm your reservation。
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When I arrived at the BYD Zhuhai showroom, I found that only the Dynasty series cars were displayed。These include Song L, Destroyer 05, Yuan Plus (Atto 3), and Yuan UP。Interestingly, BYD showcased its marine range in another showroom。This makes sense because BYD offers such a wide range of vehicles。
First impression Our test car is a BYD Yuan UP that travels 401 kilometers and sells for 119,800 yuan (US $16,500)。At first glance, Meta UP reminds me that I like Smart # 1 because its size is similar to the rear roof line。Its length, width and height are 4310 / 1830 / 1675 mm, and the wheelbase is 2620 mm。Walking around the new car, I noticed that all the panels are well arranged. Despite the high price tag, BYD did not cut corners。As soon as the interior entered Yuan UP, I first noticed that the decoration inside was very beautiful。It does not have the funky design of Atto 3, which is not to everyone's taste。The materials used throughout the interior feel advanced。It doesn't in any way remind me of an entry-level vehicle。The car is equipped with 8.8-inch LCD dashboard and BYD's iconic 12.8-inch rotating display central screen, can be operated by voice commands。The user interface feels smooth。HUD is optional。There are atmosphere lights on the door。Center console with necessary controls and wireless charging pad。The driver's seat is surprisingly comfortable。It is covered with perforated faux leather, which provides me with proper wood support。The rear seats are spacious and equipped with three independent headrests。Both headroom and legroom are comfortable and there is no cramped feeling。However, the rear seats of this compact SUV are more suitable for two adults and one child。The panoramic sunroof makes the car brighter and more spacious。No problems with storage space。Not much space in the trunk, visually similar to Dophine。Driving We test drove Yuan UP to see how it performs in urban conditions。Yuan UP adopts e-Platform 3.0, Integrated CTB (Cell-to-Body Battery Integration) technology。The 130 kW motor feels good and fast when accelerating at traffic lights。It can reach 0-100 km / h in 8 seconds and weighs 1,540 kg。The steering feel is precise, and the vehicle maintains stability when cornering。Although the steering is accurate, there is also a disadvantage。The steering feels light and there is almost no feedback from the road。This is a command question for entry-level electric cars。Even after switching to sports mode, I still find that the steering is lighter than I like。Visibility is good due to large windows and thin A-pillars。I don't see any obvious blind spots。The front axle of BYD Yuan UP adopts MacPherson suspension, and the rear axle adopts torsion beam suspension。The turning point and excessive turbulence did not cause discomfort to the rear passengers。As an audiophile, the 8-speaker system in the top decoration does not delight my ears。I didn't expect the thumb-like bass to vibrate the door, but my ears didn't detect any bass in the audio system。Again, when you consider the price tag。Can I really complain?？Battery range According to BYD, 45.The 1 kWh battery can provide 401 kilometers of CLTC range when fully charged。According to experience, it can travel about 320 kilometers on a single charge。Depending on your lifestyle, for most people, a single charge should be enough for 5 to 7 days。Safety features BYD equips Yuan UP with safety features, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise < Figure cl butt = "wp-block-image size-large" >
结论
BYD YuanUP is a well-balanced compact SUV suitable for daily city driving。I was surprised by the comfort of this small SUV and the technology provided。This is a great example of an affordable car, but it doesn't have to feel cheap。Its budget-friendly cost may also appeal to individuals seeking to transition to electric vehicles without spending too much money。It's only a matter of time before it launches outside China like similar products like Atto 3 and Dolphin。
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