BYD Tang EV 4WD is a crossover for serious people

China never ceases to amaze us with new products, including those from the EV category. This time, the BYD Tang all-wheel drive electric crossover appeared on sale at Russian official dealers. Yes, probably, the name does not mean anything to you, the brand does not shine with popularity, but do not rush to scroll through. It is possible that by the end of the review you will at least think about buying a "Chinese".

What are we talking about today?

We already have the third generation of BYD Tang on the agenda. For the first time this name sounded back in 2015, when a hybrid crossover with an engine of 505 hp appeared on the market under it. With. and acceleration to 100 km / h in just 4,9 seconds. The second generation, of course, turned out even better, and not only in technology. To “hundreds” such a car accelerated in 4,5 seconds, received an improved chassis and design, developed with the participation of Wolfgang Egger, the former chief designer of Audi.

Features

BYD made the right decision to launch the all-electric Tang with impressive performance figures. cars characteristics of this class. Of course, because the crossover has two electric motors with a total capacity of 517 hp. The torque of 660 Nm easily accelerates the car to a maximum of 180 km / h. It would seem that this is not much, but the all-wheel drive hints at the options for using the car, and these are clearly not fast racing.

The value achieved in the second generation in 4,5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h Tang EV successfully beat, however, only by 0,1 seconds. Not the most popular in tests, the time to accelerate to 50 km / h for the model is 2,2 seconds. Interestingly, the value of 4,4 seconds is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the crossover - this has become a kind of tradition that the manufacturer adheres to.

Let's take a quick look at a few more important technical characteristics of the new crossover:

• ◈ length - 4870 mm
  
• ◈ width - 1950 mm
  
• ◈ height - 1725 mm
  
• ◈ base - 2820 mm
  
• ◈ number of doors - 5
  
• ◈ number of seats - 7
  

The front suspension of the electric car is represented by the MacPherson system, and the rear is a multi-link independent. The brakes on all wheels are ventilated discs, the brake is electric, and the discs are made of light alloys. All these are small pluses, which ultimately add up to a big advantage in terms of handling and maneuverability of the crossover. Depending on the version, the EV is equipped with 20-inch or 22-inch wheels with a corporate design.

Battery

Both BYD Tang EV 4WD electric motors are battery-powered, which is no surprise. The traction lithium-ion battery is located in the lower part of the body and, in addition to its main task, ensures a low center of gravity. This has a good effect on the handling of the car, especially when quickly entering a turn. You can forget about chatter while driving.



Surely you came for the numbers, and so, the battery capacity of the Chinese EV crossover is 82,8 kWh. It would be much clearer to express this in kilometers. It all depends on how the driver's appetite plays out. If we consider the NEDC cycle, one charge is enough for 500 km of travel, and while maintaining a constant speed of 60 km / h, the car will travel 600 km.

Electronic assistants

It is not surprising that the main advantage of the electric crossover is an impressive set of assistants. They are designed to significantly increase the comfort and safety of car operation, regardless of traffic conditions. Here is just a small part of this functionality:

• ✪ forward collision warning
  
• ✪ emergency braking reminder
  
• ✪ active lane keeping moving
  
• ✪ adaptive cruise control system
  
• ✪ intelligent character recognition
  
• ✪ help with overloads while driving
  
• ✪ EPB electronic parking system
  

The crossover has 8 ultrasonic radars and 4 smart surround view cameras. Thanks to these gadgets, the car literally “sees” everything that happens around it, unlike the driver, who has a good view only of the road in front of him. Three high-precision radars very quickly recognize the presence of obstacles in the traffic zone, initiate emergency braking.

Maximum security

There are even more systems that ensure the safety of BYD Tang EV operation than the electronic assistants mentioned above. The most important of them are the following:

• ? dual front and side airbags
  
• ? belts with pretension and force limit
  
• ? electronic anti-theft system with alarm
  
• ? vehicle rollover prevention system
  
• ? body stabilization (ESP) and anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  
• ? electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
  

The body of the crossover is 63% made of high-quality steel and is distinguished by high safety values ​​​​according to the results of numerous tests. All this is complemented by more than 20 systems to prevent various unpleasant situations that may arise during operation.

Multimedia system

DiLink equipment is used as an infotainment system. The interior of the crossover has a 15,6-inch touch screen display running a powerful 8-core processor. The functionality is striking in variety: smart navigation, remote driving mode, car Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, intelligent voice control system and that's not all.



Acoustics is based on Dirac High Fidelity technology and is represented by 12 speakers optimally placed throughout the cabin. Multimedia supports installation of various applications, split screen, remote update via OTA. There is fast wireless charging for smartphones next to the driver's seat, and a 220-volt socket is also available in the car.

Other important features

It is simply impossible to list all the features of the new EV crossover in one article - that's how well the manufacturer tried. We note only a number of interesting options that play a special role:

• ✅ smart electric tailgate
  
• ✅ keyless access to the cabin and engine start
  
• ✅ two independent automatic air conditioners
  
• ✅ electric driver's seat in 8 vectors
  
• ✅ ventilation and heating system for the front seats
  

For a safe and comfortable microclimate in the cabin, not only air conditioners are responsible, but also an air purifier with negative ion technology, as well as special filters.

How much?

All-wheel drive crossover BYD Tang is sold at a price of 493 thousand yuan, which in terms of USD is a little more than 77 thousand. There is an option to save money by buying a front-wheel drive version with only one electric motor. It costs 441 thousand yuan, namely 69 thousand dollars at the current rate. In this version, the range reaches 700 km, and acceleration to 100 km / h takes 8,9 seconds.

Undoubtedly, the BYD Tang crossover can be called one of the best electric offers that are presented in the showrooms of Russian official dealers. The price, of course, bites, but it can be called justified given the safety, functionality and abundance of electronic assistants for carefree driving even in difficult conditions.