BYD to launch 671bhp hybrid 4x4 globally in 2024

BYD is taking purpose astatine the Mercedes-Benz G-Class with a caller hardcore off-roader acceptable to beryllium launched successful China this twelvemonth and successful planetary markets from 2024.

Depicted successful prototype signifier successful a video released online, the five-seat SUV is the archetypal successful the Chinese firm's new F model line, which is planned to grow to see different SUVs and pick-up trucks successful the future.

Details of the off-roader, which goes nether the interior codename SF, stay scarce up of its expected unveiling astatine the 2023 Shanghai centrifugal show successful April, though BYD officials said it measures adjacent to 5000mm successful magnitude and rides connected wheelbase enactment astatine 2850mm.

BYD said the SF volition beryllium powered by a caller petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain with a Mercedes-Benz G63-beating 671bhp. The combined scope is enactment astatine "more than 1200km [746 miles]".

Drive is transferred via an automatic gearbox and four-wheel thrust with afloat adaptable apportioning of powerfulness betwixt the beforehand and rear axles, arsenic good arsenic torque-vectoring functionality betwixt the rear wheels.

Based connected a ladder-frame chassis, the SF is also confirmed to person front, centre and rear differential locks.

The SF is the 2nd hardcore off-roader confirmed by BYD successful caller months. In January, the Shenzhen-based steadfast announced plans for the caller Yangwang brand and its U8 – a luxurious electrical rival to the upcoming electrical G-Class, the EQG.

BYD officials said the F exemplary enactment volition beryllium positioned betwixt the Denza and Yangwang brands with prices ranging betwixt ¥400,000 and ¥600,000 (£48,400 and £72,600) successful China.

At this stage, there's nary connection connected whether BYD plans to merchantability its caller F models successful the UK.