The Xia MPV is based on BYD’s DM 5.0 hybrid system and has a CLTC range of up to 1,060 km. This model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, and comes standard with the DiPilot 100 driver assistance system.
BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has officially launched the Xia, its new model in the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) market.
The Xia is a premium MPV in BYD’s Dynasty lineup and follows the Denza D9, another MPV in BYD Group’s portfolio.
The Xia MPV hybrid is equipped with BYD’s latest DM 5.0 hybrid technology and comes standard with the DiPilot 100 driver assistance system.
BYD offers four variants of the Xia with prices starting at CNY 249,800 (US$34,070), CNY 259,800, CNY 285,800, and CNY 309,800, respectively.
The three-row, seven-seat MPV is 5,145 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,805 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,045 mm.
These dimensions are smaller than those of the Denza D9, which measure 5,250 mm, 1,960 mm, and 1,920 mm in length, width, and height, respectively, and its wheelbase is 3,110 mm.
It comes standard with a 1.5-tonne engine with a maximum power of 115 kW and maximum torque of 225 Nm. It has an electric motor with a power of 200 kW and a maximum torque of 315 Nm.
Powered by this powertrain, the BYD Xia can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds.
The two cheaper variants from the Xia are powered by a 20.39 kWh blade battery pack based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, capable of providing a CLTC battery range of up to 100 km.
The two pricier models are powered by a 36.6 kWh blade battery pack, capable of providing a CLTC battery range of 180 km.
It comes standard with a 50-litre fuel tank and the CLTC has a range of up to 1,060km when fueled and fully charged.
On low charge, the BYD Xia’s fuel consumption is 5.3 to 5.4 liters per 100 km.
The Xia is equipped with a DiSus C body control system that pre-senses the road surface and actively adjusts the suspension damping.
BYD released DiSus on April 10, 2023 with three branches including DiSus-C, DiSus-A and DiSus-P.
DiSus-C adjusts damping by controlling damper solenoids, and the system offers a significant improvement in ride comfort over conventional passive suspension systems.
The Xia comes standard with the DiPilot 100 driver assistance system and is not equipped with any LiDAR hardware.
The system enables the Xia to achieve pilot-assisted driving on highways and motorways, and has driver assistance features including parking assist and emergency braking.
The MPV’s cabin uses the DiLink 100 or DiLink 150 system and offers comfortable seats that can change modes.
Named after the first recorded dynasty of Chinese civilization, the Xia is a new family from BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s other major product range is the Ocean collection.
On August 30, 2024, BYD gave the Xia its debut on the first day of the Chengdu Auto Show, saying at the time that the MPV would be priced at the CNY 300,000 level.
On September 27, BYD began accepting pre-orders for the Xia, but no pricing information was released at the time.
The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) market is a niche market in China, with monthly sales about one-tenth of those of sedans or SUVs (sport utility vehicles).
BYD launched the M6 MPV in China in 2010 and the Song Max in 2017. Both models have now been discontinued in China.
The only MPV currently available in China under the BYD Group umbrella is the D9 from the Denza sub-brand, which is a successful MPV.
The Denza D9 delivered 92,945 vehicles from January to November 2024, contributing 83.75 percent of Denza deliveries during the same period, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
Denza delivered 15,059 vehicles in December; D9 delivery numbers for last month are not yet available.
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