BYD opened pre-orders for the third-generation Tang starting at about $34,000 in China. This five-seat flagship SUV offers more than you would expect for its price, with two huge 30+ inch screens inside and up to 850 km (528 miles) of CLTC range.
BYD opens pre-orders for third-generation Tang SUV
The third-generation Tang joins the Great Tang, or Da Tang as it is called in China, in BYD’s growing lineup of flagship SUVs.
We knew it was coming shortly after the new model appeared in a regulatory filing at China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) last month.
BYD announced on Friday that pre-orders for the third-generation Tang are officially open, starting at 225,000 yuan, which is equivalent to about $34,000.
The “large five-seat flagship SUV,” as BYD calls it, is available in three variants, with prices starting at 225,000 yuan ($34,000), 240,000 yuan ($36,000) and 260,000 yuan ($39,000) with rear- and all-wheel drive variants.
The two lowest-priced variants are RWD and offer a CLTC range of up to 850 km (528 miles), while the top-spec dual-motor AWD version has up to 770 km (478 miles).
All versions use second-generation Blade batteries and BYD’s flash charging technology, allowing the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in five minutes, or nine minutes to go from 10% to 97%.
Inside, the five-seat SUV packs a surprising amount of technology and premium extras for the price. The setup features two huge screens: a 35.4″ integrated screen and another 30″ widescreen cinema screen.
Unlike its predecessor, which offered five- and six-seat configurations, the third-generation Tang will only be offered with five seats.
The five-seat configuration opens up interior space for passengers and the third-generation Tang has the largest front trunk (frunk) in its class at 205 liters, BYD said.
Like many of its new flagship vehicles, the third-generation Tang is equipped with BYD’s latest technology, including its God’s Eye B driver assistance system and Disus-A dual-chamber air suspension intelligent body control system.
Additional features include a 22-speaker Dynaudio sound system, intelligent electric all-wheel drive, a high-speed tire blowout stability system, and its iTAC intelligent torque control system.
Lu Tian, general manager of BYD’s Dynasty division, said third-generation Tang vehicles have arrived at dealerships nationwide.
The Great Tang received more than 150,000 pre-orders when it launched in mid-June, a record for a single BYD model.
Since its official launch, the largest Great Tang (Da Tang) has sold more than 10,000 units for four consecutive months.
The Great Tang is on sale in China with purely electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The cheapest EV variant starts at 239,900 yuan ($35,500), and a CLTC driving range of 800 km (497 miles). Starting at just 269,900 yuan ($40,000), the Flagship EV version uses a larger battery (130.15 kWh), offering a CLTC range of up to 590 miles (950 km).
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