BYD Motors issued an announcement explaining the replacement of the 20-inch wheel eyebrows of the Leopard 5 model. The Formula Leopard 5 was launched on November 9, with a total of 3 models launched, with a price range of 289,800-352,800 RMB. As the first model of Formula Leopard, Leopard 5 is built based on BYD’s new DMO super hybrid off-road platform. It adopts a non-load-bearing body. The mid-to-high-end models are equipped with three differential locks. The top-end models are also equipped with Yunnan-P intelligent hydraulic body control system. , the power system is composed of a 1.5T engine and front and rear dual motors.
According to the official statement, since its launch on November 9, BYD Motors’ first model, the Leopard 5, has received widespread attention and support from all walks of life, and has also received many product suggestions from users. Regarding the “20-inch tire and wheel option package” of Leopard 5, users have fully expressed their general love and suggestions for the matte leather wheel eyebrows and side skirts through various channels. In this regard, the official decided after systematic evaluation and coordination: From now on, the “20-inch tire and wheel optional package” of the Leopard 5 model will be equipped with matte leather wheel eyebrows and side skirts as standard, and will no longer be standard. High-gloss paint version; this change will automatically cover all previously completed orders, and users do not need to make additional order modifications.
At the same time, the official still reserves this option for users who like high-gloss painted wheel eyebrows and side skirts: if the user has completed the contract signing before November 30 and selected the “20-inch tire and wheel option package”, they can After picking up the car, go to the BYD Auto Sales and Service Center to replace the vehicle’s wheel arches and side skirts with high-gloss painted versions for free. In the future, the official will also provide modification accessories for high-gloss painted wheel eyebrows and side skirts in the store for everyone to choose freely.
Looking back at the appearance, the Formula Leopard 5 has a square outline and clear three-dimensional lines, creating a typical tough image. The front face is equipped with a rectangular air intake grille, and large-size current matrix headlights on both sides are integrated with the grille. , the BYD brand LOGO is placed in the center of the grille, and the lower surround has a wild guard design. The new car will be available in 6 body colors, and the Yunnan flagship version also has an exclusive border blue color.
From the side, the door handles of Leopard 5 adopt a traditional style design, highlighting the tough style. At the same time, the new car also supports Bluetooth and NFC keys. The rear is a common shape for off-road vehicles. The square body is paired with raised wheel eyebrows at the front and rear and an external spare tire, giving the vehicle a very rough visual effect. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4890/1970/1920mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2800mm. It is positioned as a medium-sized SUV.
The interior of Leopard 5 continues the hardcore style. The center console is equipped with a total of three screens. The center is a 15.6-inch 2.5K high-definition central control multimedia screen. The main driver uses a 12.3-inch instrument screen, and the passenger position is equipped with a 12.3-inch multimedia entertainment screen. .
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a four-wheel drive system consisting of a 1.5T engine and front and rear dual motors. The system has a comprehensive power of 505kW and a total torque of 760 Nm. The officially announced 0-100km/h acceleration time is 4.8 seconds. In addition, the new car is equipped with a 31.8kWh blade battery, which supports 100kW DC fast charging. It only takes 16 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. The AC slow charging power is 6.6kW. It also supports 6kW high-power external discharge and V2V vehicle-to-vehicle. Discharge rescue function, in addition, Leopard 5’s in-situ power generation function has a maximum power of up to 20kW. With an 85L ultra-large capacity fuel tank, the vehicle’s comprehensive endurance performance reaches 1,200 kilometers.
In terms of off-road passability, the Leopard 5 has an approach angle of 35°, a departure angle of 32°, a longitudinal passing angle of 20°, and a minimum ground clearance of 220mm (the Yunnan-P version can reach 310mm). The chassis adopts a front and rear double wishbone structure. The top model is also equipped with the Yunnan-P standard version of the intelligent hydraulic body control system. Through adaptive height adjustment, damping adjustment, and four-wheel linkage adjustment, it can achieve extreme escape, camping leveling, It has functions such as convenient retrieval, and also has multi-level damping adjustment functions for urban driving. The Leopard 5 is equipped with 4 physical trailer anchor points as standard, with a maximum towing capacity of 32,000N. It can also be equipped with an optional 2.5T towing qualification to meet the towing needs of RVs, yachts, etc.
