Wide-body low-lying rich sports elements and positive attitude towards life BYD Song L real shooting guide
On the afternoon of December 15, the BYD Song L was officially launched, with the price range of 5 models ranging from 189,800 to 249,800 yuan, which was 30,000 to 40,000 yuan lower than the pre-sale price. This fully shows that BYD has a clear understanding of the current 20 yuan electric SUV market, and the entry price of medium and large SUVs such as Zhiji LS6, Jiyue 01, and Feifan R7 has come to the early 200,000s or even less than 200,000. As a mid-level car, the Song L has a starting price of 189,800 yuan, which is more pragmatic. The Song L appears in the shape of a hunting SUV, with a low-lying and sporty body, the chassis is equipped with Yunnan-C as standard, plus the iTAC intelligent torque distribution system, and the high-end models have an electric rear wing, which is more attractive to young users who love to drive. Recently, we have taken a real shot of the Song L 2023 602km four-wheel drive excellence model, and let's take a look at the actual car performance.
The Song L is built based on the e-platform 3.0, with a rear-mounted 8-in-1 motor as the main drive unit, a CTB battery, a heat pump system and high body rigidity. In terms of appearance, it adopts a sporty hunting style, and the body is wide and low, much like a slightly taller sedan. The front face is still the Dragon Face in the style of the dynasty family, but the central dragon beard part has been added with vertical decoration, the headlights are still flat and slender, and the LED light source, automatic lighting, adaptive high and low beam switching, and turn assist lights are standard. The ventilation ducts on both sides are three-dimensional, with the addition of transverse deflectors, and the central grille of medium and high-end models is actively closed.
From the side, the body height and ground clearance are relatively low, the front of the car has obvious downward pressure feeling, the A-pillar has a large inclination, and the front of the roof is horizontal, and it drops rapidly behind the C-pillar to ensure that the vertical height of the ride is sufficient. The waistline rises from front to back, and the bottom of the rear window has a strong bulging shoulder. The black trim on the front fenders creates the shape of the air vents, and the recessed part of the body creates an airflow diffusion channel, which is decorative but effective in enhancing the sporty look. Four frameless windows are available, with front acoustic glass and rear privacy glass as standard. Concealed door handles with integral pop-up and keyless entry at the front as standard. The exterior mirrors have been replaced by a regular two-tone shape, and the electronic mirrors found in the concept car are not used.
The body dimensions are 4840/1950/1560mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2930mm. Compared with the Tesla Model Y, the wheelbase and width are much fuller, the body height is much lower, and the wide-body low-lying feeling is more significant.
Available in 19- and 20-inch wheels, the top-of-the-line model features a two-tone interior and exterior nested petal shape with a slim feel to the modded wheels, and orange brake calipers stand out. The mid-to-high-end models have tires of 245/45 R20 in the front and 265/45 R20 in the rear. The tire wall is thinner and is matched with Hankook's iON evo SUV EV tires, which ensure traction and drainage, as well as good quietness and vibration damping.
From the rear, the body is very thick, the cockpit part is strongly retracted, the rear window height is very low, and the sense of performance is still excellent. Twin vertical brake lights are integrated in the centre of the roof rear wing with racing elements. There is an electric lifting rear wing at the bottom of the tail window of the high-end model, which is more windy. The light strips on both sides of the through-type taillights are up and down snap-in type, which is highly recognizable. There is a large-size three-dimensional air outlet structure on both sides of the body, which echoes the front of the car. The black bottom guard is upturned in shape, with an integrated multi-channel spoiler and mid-mounted reversing lights, full of performance details.
Inside the cabin, the center of the horizontally stretched center console has a concave shape, which has a richer sense of layering. Countertops, door panels, ceilings, central armrests and other parts are covered in suede, which is pleasant to the touch and has a sporty feel. The standard 15.6-inch central control screen and 10.25-inch full LCD instrument screen are used as digital interaction channels, which look more atmospheric. The high-spec model offers a 12-speaker Dynaudio audio system and 128-colour ambient lighting.
Two high-spec models are offered with leather steering wheels, while the rest are imitation leather. The right size and a comfortable grip. The buttons on the banner are arranged in layers for clearer logic and increased lever/scroll wheel control for greater efficiency. All models are equipped with Level 2 DiPilot driver assistance system as standard, and all models have remote parking. The two high-end models have automatic lane change assistance and automatic parking in place.
The UI style of the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument screen has been updated, which is simple and clear. The two high-end models are also equipped with a large 50-inch AR-HUD head-up display, which has a relatively long projection distance and can keep the line of sight in front.
The 15.6-inch central control screen has a narrower bezel, uses a 6nm process chip, and integrates 5G baseband, making the touch smoothness and Internet speed faster. There is a row of shortcut function keys at the bottom, and the main menu is erected on the left side, which is expanded step by step to the right, with an intuitive screen display, which is very easy to use. The voice system supports 4-tone recognition, faster wake-up speed, and supports continuous multi-instruction recognition. The 360-degree panoramic image with transparent chassis is clear.
The control area of the lever table has become very compact, with only a few buttons and all of them are large, and the small size of the electronic gear lever has a multi-faceted shape inside, which looks like a rich curved surface, but it is smooth to the touch. The position of the air conditioning outlet in front is low, and the way of air outlet from bottom to top is not reasonable, which is the negative effect of the large central control screen. The dual phone slots are convenient, with 50W wireless fast charging on the left side and an open double cup holder on the rear. The volume of the armrest box is average, the storage capacity of the suspended space below is not bad, and there are abundant power interfaces.
This top-of-the-line model features leather/suede hybrid material seats, and the body contact parts are suede for better friction. The padding is moderately soft and firm, the seat cushion is of sufficient length, the backrest has sufficient lateral support, and the integrated headrest of the chair is convex to provide good neck support. The functions are also abundant, the front double seats have 4-way lumbar support adjustment and electric leg rest, both have ventilation, heating and massage, the driver's seat has memory, and the co-pilot has rear adjustable keys.
The rear seats are made of the same material as the front row, with thicker and more elastic padding, but the seat cushion is slightly shorter, the leg support is slightly lacking, and the backrest is generally supported laterally, but the friction between the contact part with the body is large enough. In terms of space, Kandi is 175cm tall, has 3 punches on his legs, one punch and two fingers on the top of his head, ample horizontally, and a flat floor. In terms of configuration, a small touch screen has been added to the floor air vents, a folding armrest with double cup holders and storage compartments, and a large panoramic canopy on the roof.
Affected by the downward pressure of the tailgate cover, the conventional volume of the tailgate is only 410L, and long-distance travel is a little tight. The rear seats support a 4:6 ratio of reclining, with a high degree of flatness, and the maximum volume can be expanded to 1053L. An electric tailgate with position memory is standard, with a large opening, and two high-spec models with induction opening.
All models are offered with a 48-liter front trunk that can fit a backpack. In terms of power, there are three forms, the rear single permanent magnet synchronous motor is divided into two powers, 150kW and 230kW, the maximum torque is 310Nm and 360Nm, and the 000 acceleration is 8.5 seconds and 6.9 seconds respectively. The top version is a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive, and the front motor is an AC asynchronous motor, with a total power of 380kW, a total torque of 670Nm, and a 0-100 acceleration of 4.3 seconds. The battery is available in 71.8 kWh and 87.04 kWh blade batteries, with a range of 550 km, 662 km, and 602 km.
In terms of chassis, it provides a front double wishbone independent suspension combination and a rear five-link independent suspension combination, and all models are equipped with the Yunnan-C chassis system as standard, with active variable damping shock absorbers. In addition, the iTAC intelligent torque vectoring system can effectively improve handling.
In terms of model selection, there are 5 models of Song L, and we compare the price and configuration differences.
The price of the 2023 550km Transcendence is 189,800, and the price of the 2023 550km Excellence is 199,800, which is 10,000 yuan more expensive. The power and range of the two are exactly the same, and the configuration adds independent rear air conditioning, in-car fragrance, 128-color ambient lighting, facial recognition, fatigue driving reminder, 12-speaker Dynaudio audio, rear seat heating, driver's seat memory and electric spoiler. The front two seats have more massage, 4-way lumbar support adjustment, electric leg rest and 2-way height adjustment, and the exterior rearview mirror has more memory and automatic reverse roll-down. Since lower-spec models are more price-sensitive, these configurations are not rigid and do not need to be upgraded.
The price of the 2023 662km Transcendence is 209,800 yuan, which is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the 2023 550km Excellence. The main difference between the two is the battery energy and the motor, with the former having a longer range and faster acceleration. In terms of configuration, the 19-inch wheels have been upgraded to 20 inches, the tire width has been increased accordingly, the maximum power of fast charging has been increased from 115kW to 140kW, and the active grille and 220V power supply in the car have been added. However, in terms of comfort configuration, some configurations have been reduced, which is basically what was added in the previous paragraph. This model is suitable for friends who value range and performance.
The price of the 2023 662km Excellence is 229,800, which is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the 2023 662km Transcendence. The added features include the first section, as well as a leather steering wheel, heated steering wheel, AR-HUD head-up display, automatic dimming in the interior mirrors, adjustable keys for the rear of the passenger seat, UWB digital key, induction trunk, automatic parking and automatic lane change assist. This model has the longest battery life, moderate performance, and complete configuration, and should be the most worthwhile for the whole series.
The price of the 2023 602km four-wheel drive excellence is 249,800, which is 20,000 yuan more expensive than the 2023 662km excellence, mainly because the front motor is added to realize four-wheel drive, which accelerates faster, but the range is shortened accordingly. Suede material has been added to the seats and upholstery for a sportier look. Only suitable for friends who are looking for the ultimate sense of control.
Conclusion: The most cost-effective are the 2023 550km Transcendence with 189,800 and the 2023 662km Excellence with 229,800.
Kandi Summary:
Some people say that Song L can sell well by lowering the entry price to less than 200,000 yuan, but we don't agree with this view. Because the hunting SUV of the Song L is a niche model, it takes handling and sportiness as its selling points, sacrificing space and comfort to a certain extent. Although the market for personalized automobiles is expanding, it is still difficult to reach the level of mainstream SUVs in the short term. However, this does not prevent us from appreciating the Song L model, which has a personality in shape, is more fun to handle, can reflect a positive attitude towards life, and has its own audience.