As BYD's first MPV equipped with the fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, the BYD Xia garnered much attention at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show. The new model is set to be officially launched within this year, with an expected price range around 300.000 RMB.
Recently, information about the BYD Xia's driving range has appeared on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. Currently, there is only one version of the new model submitted for approval.
The BYD Xia will be equipped with a DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T engine and an electric drive motor, with the engine offering a maximum power of 115kW and the motor generating a maximum power of 200kW. Additionally, the vehicle will feature a 36.628kWh battery pack, providing an electric range of 145 kilometers (possibly under the WLTC conditions), and a fuel consumption of 6.5L/100km when the battery is depleted.
For reference, the entry-level 2024 Denza D9 has a CLTC all-electric range of 103 kilometers and a fuel consumption of 6.1L/100km when the battery is depleted. The two models may differ in the conditions under which their fuel consumption is calculated, so these figures are for reference only, and actual comparison data is pending official release.
Let’s revisit some other details about the BYD Xia. In terms of dimensions, the BYD Xia measures 5145mm in length, 1970mm in width, and 1805mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3045mm, which makes it slightly smaller than the Denza D9.
The BYD Xia adopts the latest Dragon Face design, featuring a large chrome grille at the front that resembles dragon scales, combined with sharp front headlight modules. The front end exudes a premium and refined feel.
Notably, the new model is equipped with a dual-camera system inside the front windshield, suggesting that it may feature a high-level intelligent driving system.
The cabin design of the new car follows the traditional MPV style with a flat roof, ensuring ample headroom for third-row passengers, while maintaining a shape that is likely to be well received by consumers. The BYD Xia also comes with open-style door handles and electric sliding doors, with hidden rails, and multi-spoke wheels that complement the vehicle’s design language.
At the rear, the BYD Xia adopts a minimalist design with a large roof spoiler and through-type tail lights. A chrome decorative strip on the lower rear bumper adds a touch of sophistication.
According to leaked spy shots of the interior, the BYD Xia will be equipped with a large embedded digital dashboard and a floating central control screen. The steering wheel features a four-spoke design, and the front console includes a wireless phone charging pad, hidden storage compartments, and an electronic gear shifter.
Editor's Note:
For BYD, the success of the Denza D9 has greatly bolstered the brand's confidence in developing MPV models. With the release of the BYD Xia, the company aims to introduce a model positioned differently from the Denza D9. expanding the audience for its MPV offerings.
There are several key areas of interest with the BYD Xia. First is the application of the fifth-generation DM technology in this model, with its low fuel consumption when out of power potentially setting new industry standards. The second is the vehicle’s intelligent driving system. As a model priced around 300.000 RMB, the BYD Xia is likely to feature BYD’s advanced "Eye of the God" intelligent driving system. Will it become the first BYD MPV to be equipped with LiDAR? We’ll have to wait and see.
