BYD Song
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The BYD Song (Chinese: 比亚迪宋, after the Song dynasty) is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD Auto since 2015.
BYD Song | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
Production | 2015–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
The Song nameplate consists of several different models. It includes the original first-generation Song, later renamed to Song Classic and was sold until 2019. Another versions are the slightly larger Song Pro was introduced in 2019, followed by the more upmarket Song Plus in 2020, and another larger version called the Song L since 2023. The Song nameplate is also adopted by the Song Max compact MPV. Since 2023, the Song Plus Champion Edition is exported overseas as the BYD Seal U, adopting the nameplate from the Seal and Seal DM-i sedans.
Similar to other BYD models, the Song was available in petrol, plug-in hybrid DM (Dual Mode) system, and pure EV powertrains. The petrol version was discontinued in March 2022 as BYD ended ICE vehicle production.[1] The Song is part of Dynasty series product line, although since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealerships and online store.
The Song is BYD's best-selling vehicle, and one of the most popular SUV in China by ranking first in the SUV segment in 2022. In that year, the Song sold 478,811 units, surpassing the Tesla Model Y and Haval H6 in the market.[2]