The report also says that BYD has confirmed that at least one Yangwang U8 has already been shipped to Europe, where it will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show at the end of February.

The Yangwang U8 is a luxury SUV with “Easysquare” four-motor technology + in-situ steering, and is priced at 1.998 million RMB for the luxury version, which comes with a 49 kWh battery and range-extended engine, and will have a combined CLTC range of 1,000km.

Equipped with BYD’s DMO hybrid platform and Cloud Van-p intelligent body control system, the Formula Leopard 5 is powered by 1.5T + dual-motor, with a combined maximum output of up to 505 kW, a peak torque of 760N・m, a zero hundred acceleration time of 4.8s, a CLTC pure electric range of 125km, and a combined range of up to 1200km, with the domestic price starting from 289,800RMB.

BYD is now vigorously expanding the European automobile market, it was previously reported that BYD’s first car transport ship — BYD EXPLORER NO.1 has been loaded to Europe. In addition, BYD has become the official travel partner of the 2024 European Cup, and the posters show the logos of BYD, Tengshi, Yangwang, and Formula Leopard.This is the first time that the European Cup has joined hands with a new energy automobile brand, and the first time that it has ever been “married” to a Chinese automobile brand.

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From the appearance, the new car is covered with thick camouflage. You can see that the overall shape of the front of the car is relatively rounded, the headlights are very sharp, and they are equipped with lenses inside. The lower enclosure is equipped with a trapezoidal air inlet, and aerodynamic designs such as air guide grooves on both sides further enhance the sporty attributes.

From the side of the body, the car adopts a crossover style similar to Ji Krypton 001, which combines the fastback shape of a coupe and the design elements of a hunting car. With large-size wheels, the overall shape is more fashionable and dynamic. Looking at the rear of the car, the car may be equipped with through-type taillights, a spoiler at the rear of the roof, and an upturned ducktail design under the rear glass to further increase the sporty feel.

In terms of interior, you can see that the new car is equipped with a three-spoke sports steering wheel in orange + purple colors. The car is equipped with a popular full LCD instrument panel and a large-size central control screen. There are touch buttons below the screen for commonly used functions. Further facilitate daily operations. The logo on the seat headrest proves that this is a new model that looks up to the brand.

In terms of power, the car will be driven by pure electric power, and the specific power parameters are not yet clear.

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Specifically, the new Yunnan App body height and ground clearance are displayed in real time; a new electric storage box password setting is added, which can be set through voice, convenience bar, and vehicle settings; a new AR-HUD minimalist mode is added. It can be set in the HUD settings interface.

In terms of function optimization, 1. Optimize the display effect of PAD and instrument car models, and synchronize the body color.

2. Optimize the Yunnan App and rear headrest screen pop-up UI display to improve the interactive experience.
3. Optimize the vehicle battery protection setting interface.
4. Optimize the voice function: Added cross-screen voice control for the rear row. The rear row can control the front row PAD navigation, phone calls, volume, music audio focus switching, etc., and optimizes voice similar word wake-up.
5. Optimize and improve the stability of Bluetooth key connection.
6. Optimize the adaptive cruise (ACC) function activation logic to improve the driving experience.
7. Optimize and improve the accuracy of remaining oil detection.
8. Optimize and improve the accuracy of battery detection in charging state.
9. Optimize the message detection logic and reduce the false alarm rate.
10. Optimize and improve the response rate when adjusting the seat.
11. Optimize the performance of in-situ U-turn control and improve the driving experience.
12. Optimize and increase the start-up speed of air conditioning and heating mode.
13. Optimize the steering wheel heating mode.
14. Optimize ETC platform compatibility.

It is reported that this upgrade will be pushed in batches across the country, and the upgrade time is expected to be 110-120 minutes. During the upgrade process, the vehicle may display short-term prompts such as screen off, driving lights on, or instrument panel failure. The above are normal phenomena. Do not intervene or force the power to restart the vehicle.

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According to reports, the color of the front wireless charging area of the new car has changed from black to orange, which better matches the overall interior color. The steering wheel buttons have also been changed from touch-sensitive to physical, which improves the convenience and safety of operation. In addition, the U8 Off-Road Player Edition canceled the rear screen during the product definition stage.

It was previously reported that the U8 is priced at 1.098 million RMB and its luxury version has begun mass production and delivery. Currently, the U8 has two options: a deluxe version and an off-road player version. The details of the front of the car are different. The front apron of the luxury version is more refined, while the front apron of the off-road player version is tougher.

The U8 Deluxe Edition has a pure electric cruising range of 180km (CLTC), a comprehensive cruising range of 1,000km (CLTC), a maximum power output of 1,200 horsepower, and a fastest acceleration time of 100 kilometers in only 3.6 seconds. The U8 is equipped with self-developed, domestically pioneered Yi Sifang technology and Yunnan-P technology, the world’s first intelligent hydraulic body control system exclusive to new energy off-road vehicles, taking the lead in the industry to achieve 3-way and 6-degree-of-freedom body control.

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The U8 is equipped with a 12.8-inch curved Star River screen with a 37° tilt angle and a curved OLED panel with excellent contrast and brilliant colours; the 23.6-inch instrument screen and the passenger entertainment screen run through the back of the Star River screen, creating a borderless immersion; the rear is equipped with two 12.8-inch hover screens, supporting five screens without border linkage.

The official, Yangwang U8 standard with intelligent motion seats, using top Nappa leather, fine texture, and warm touch, but also based on real-time road information to adjust the side of the seat; equipped with evidence series Hi-End level audio system, 22 speakers precision arrangement, flagship Hi-End speakers combined with a number of innovative technologies, can achieve 3D immersive sound.

The U8 is equipped with an oversized sunroof with embedded suspended star texture, which creates a sense of tranquillity in the cosmic dome with the ambient lighting and customizable sunroof pattern.

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