BYD Song

The BYD S3 is a compact crossover debuted on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size BYD S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Initial plans were similar to the petrol powered BYD F3 compact sedan and BYD S6 mid-size crossover which spawned the BYD Qin and BYD Tang hybrid variants using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, later the BYD S3 was named simply the BYD Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.[1]

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  BYD S3
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In April 2015, the BYD Song debuted at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show.[2] In October 2015, the BYD Song was launched. Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.5 litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0 litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox.[3][4] Originally called the BYD S3, BYD later changed the name of the crossover to simply Song. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.

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  The front view of the BYD Song
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  The rear view of the BYD Song

A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models.

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  The front view of the BYD Song facelift
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  The rear view of the BYD Song facelift

Just like the F3DM compact car and F6DM prototype, BYD launched the Song DM PHEV in April 2017. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM could work under both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5T engine and a dual motors and delivers a range up to 80 km (50 mi). The plug-in outputs up to 333 kW (453 PS; 447 hp) and a torque of 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) in HEV mode and manages 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. Fuel efficiency is 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg_‑US; 71 km/L).[5]

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  The front view of the BYD Song DM facelift
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  The rear view of the BYD Song DM facelift

The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the BYD Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use 218 hp (163 kW) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of 270 km (168 mi) and a 60 km/h (37 mph) range of 300 km (186 mi) running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones.[6] As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers.

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  The front view of the BYD Song EV400
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  The rear view of the BYD Song EV400

The petrol version Song Pro is powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 hp).[8]

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  BYD Song Pro
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The electric version BYD Song has a combined power output of 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp).[8]

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  BYD Song Pro EV
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The PHEV version was powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine as the petrol version while producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) with a fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km (170 mpg_‑US; 71 km/L).[8]

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  BYD Song Pro DM
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The Song Pro received a facelift and was updated with the DM-i powertrain from December 2021 for the 2022 model year. From 2022, the DM-i is the only remaining Song Pro model on sale. The Song Pro DM-i is powered by a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid engine connected with the EHS system producing 173 kW and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is done in 7.9 secs. Transmission is a CVT-type gearbox.[9] In 2023, the Song Pro DM-i received another major facelift, updating the styling of both the front and rear end of the vehicle.

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  BYD Song Pro DM-i
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  BYD Song Pro DM-i (rear)

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  BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY
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  BYD Song Pro DM-i 2023MY (rear)

The BYD Song Plus Champion Edition was launched in June 2023 for the Chinese market. Being essentially a facelift update of the Song Plus, the Song Plus Champion Edition is also available as EV and DM-i PHEV variants. The Song Plus Champion Edition EV version has a range of 605 km and 218 hp. As for the Song Plus Champion Edition DM-i PHEV version, the powertrain features a 1.5-liter engine producing 110 hp and an electric motor producing 197 hp. The BYD Song Plus Champion Edition features a restyled front end and rear end design with headlamp units shared with the BYD Seal EV.[14]

In 2023, BYD unveiled the BYD Seal U, the international version of the Song Plus EV Champion Edition. It is set to debut in Europe in September 2023, and it will be an electric SUV that is related to the BYD Seal.[15]

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  BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition
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  BYD Song Plus DM-i Champion Edition (rear)
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  BYD Seal U
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  BYD Seal U (rear)