Fang Cheng Bao is a sub-brand of BYD that was introduced in June 2023, and the primary mannequin to be launched is that this, the Bao 5, in August the identical 12 months. Marketed as an off-road SUV, the Bao 5 (often known as the Leopard 5) is presently on show on the ongoing Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS), becoming a member of fashions from BYD’s different manufacturers like Denza and Yangwang.
When it comes to measurement, the Bao 5 measures 4,890 mm lengthy, 1,970 mm large, 1,920 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,800 mm. Constructed on the Twin Mode Off-road (DMO) Tremendous Hybrid platform, the Bao 5 takes on a boxy form with rugged particulars like chunky bumpers and physique cladding – type of seems like a Land Cruiser Prado with a touch of Land Rover Defender, don’t you assume?
The theme continues on the within, with robust-looking controls on the centre console for varied car capabilities such because the four-wheel drive system and local weather system. Regardless of being off-road-focused, the Bao 5 isn’t quick on screens, with three of them unfold throughout the dashboard.
For the driving force, there’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster whereas the entrance passenger will get a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Within the center is a large 15.6-inch touchscreen that sits above the central air vents and a air-cooled wi-fi charging pad. The triple-screen setup is normal for higher-end variants offered in China, together with a head-up show with a projection space spanning 50 inches.
On that point out, there are three variants (Discovery, Pilot and Yunnian Flagship) of the five-seat Bao 5 obtainable in China which might be priced from 289,900 to 352,800 yuan (about RM190k to RM232k). All variants include the identical plug-in hybrid powertrain with a complete system output of 687 PS (677 hp or 505 kW) and 760 Nm of torque.
The setup consists of BYD476ZQF 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 194 PS (192 hp or 143 kW) and 273 Nm that’s mated to an digital repeatedly variable transmission (E-CVT). The cool factor right here is there are two electrical motors to reinforce the inner combustion engine (ICE), with the one on the entrance rated at 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 360 Nm, whereas the rear outputs 387 PS (382 hp or 285 kW) and 400 Nm. Fang Cheng Bao claims a 0-100 km/h time of 4.8 seconds.
Energy for the electrical motors is equipped by a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an power capability of 31.8 kWh. That is good for an electric-only vary of 125 km following the CLTC normal, and with the ICE factored in, the corporate claims a cruising vary of as much as 1,200 km.
The battery assist DC quick charging at a max capability of 100 kW, which might get it from a 30-80% state of cost in simply 16 minutes. There’s additionally a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system that may provide as much as 6 kW to energy gadgets and equipment.
Figures related to off-roading embrace a floor clearance of 220 mm or 310 mm for the top-spec Yunnian Flagship which comes with BYD’s DiSus-P hydraulic physique management system. The Bao 5 has method and departure angles of 35 and 32 levels respectively – the DiSus-P system (additionally outfitted on the Yangwang U8) bumps these as much as 39 and 35 levels.
There are additionally loads of drive modes to cycle by way of together with low-speed four-wheel drive, a rear differential lock, water wading system and towing as much as 2.5 tonnes. The Bao 5 additionally comes with Degree 2+ driver help methods similar to lane hold help, site visitors jam help, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise management, simply to call just a few.
For now, the Bao 5 is just being showcased at BIMS and there’s no official phrase that the SUV will probably be offered in Thailand. In any case, what are your ideas on the Bao 5? Is that this off-road SUV one thing that you simply would possibly purchase right here?
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