The mid-size sedan market welcomes a new member: BYD Qin L exposed

BYD Qin L, which has attracted much attention, has recently been successfully included in the latest "Catalogue of Energy-saving New Energy Vehicle Models Enjoying Vehicle and Vessel Tax Reduction and Exemption" released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Previously, the well-known car enthusiast @yanzhao female driver_ZIFAN shared spy photos of the car on social platforms, triggering widespread discussion. The news received widespread attention.

BYD plans to launch a new and upgraded version of Qin L to fill the market gap between Qin and Han. It is reported that Qin L will debut on the market as a mid-size sedan. The car will provide two power configuration options, namely DM and EV, to meet the needs of different consumers. The starting price of Qin L is expected to be between 140,000 and 150,000 yuan, and it is expected to be officially launched in the first quarter of this year.

According to the editor’s understanding, BYD Qin L shows the brand’s latest design concept in terms of appearance design. The most eye-catching one is its large-sized air intake grille, which is painted in gloss black and paired with unique "C"-shaped air ducts on both sides, adding a strong sporty atmosphere to the vehicle. In addition, the rib design on the engine cover also highlights the vehicle's sense of strength.

According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Qin L will be equipped with an engine with a displacement of 1498ml. The market generally speculates that this may be the same model as Qin PLUS DM-i. Cloud-plug-in hybrid dedicated 1.5L engine. Reference materials show that the maximum power of this engine is 110 horsepower, the peak torque is 135 Nm, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 is about 7.3 seconds.

In terms of energy consumption performance, Qin L offers two pure electric cruising range options of 60km and 90km. The corresponding battery capacities are 10.08kWh and 15.874kWh respectively. In the power outage state, the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is reduced to 3.8L and 3.98L respectively. This outstanding performance indicates that the new car is likely to be equipped with the fifth-generation DM-i hybrid system and adopt a new hybrid-specific chassis and suspension system.

In addition to the above information, "Snail Car Magazine" also revealed spy photos of Qin L. It is expected that the length of the new car may exceed 4.8m and the wheelbase exceeds 2.8m. This will make Qin L a mid-size car, positioned between Qin PLUS and BYD Han, focusing on low price and differentiation.

BYD also plans to launch a number of new models in the near future, including the compact pure electric SUV Yuan UP and the medium-sized pure electric SUV Hiace 07 EV etc. These new cars are expected to meet consumers one after another this year, further enriching BYD's product line.

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