BYD Yangwang Altior Comes To The Fore As A Flagship Luxury Statement

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BYD Yangwang Altior electric sedan features four individual motors and an executive rear cabin alongside a claimed CLTC range of over 1,000 km

BYD previously introduced the Yangwang U8 SUV and U9 hypercar to showcase its advanced vehicle technology. The Altior now takes the luxury brand into the executive sedan category after its global unveiling in Abu Dhabi a couple of days ago. The four-seat electric flagship features a long wheelbase and an elaborate rear cabin, and it also uses four independently controlled motors and promises more than 1,000 km of driving range under the Chinese CLTC cycle.

The rear compartment has two individual reclining seats that feature extending leg rests and mechanical massage systems. Each massage unit uses four ball-shaped heads. The Altior offers 1,209 mm of rear legroom and 354 mm of knee room while a button folds the front passenger seat forward to open the view from the rear executive position. The front doors open to 80 degrees and the rear coach doors to 90 degrees. In addition, an automatic relaxation function adjusts the seats, blinds, lighting and cabin fragrance.

The sedan measures 5,600 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, 1,590 mm tall and its wheelbase stands at 3,500 mm. The tall grille features individually polished decorative pieces around the Yangwang emblem and is accompanied by twelve lighting elements illuminate in sequence as the owner approaches. The side profile has a short front overhang and two distinct body creases extending for 4.8 metres. Customers can choose between three wheel designs measuring 21 inches and all three use 275/45 tyres.

The e4 electrical architecture assigns one motor to each wheel and adjusts torque distribution more than 100 times every second. The car can also perform a tank turn and has an emergency flotation function for an accidental water incident. Its DiSus active suspension controls body movement in six degrees of freedom. The system assesses the road ahead so the suspension can respond to surface changes. More importantly, the second generation Blade Battery supports the claimed CLTC range and BYD has also confirmed Flash Charging technology.

The interior materials are just as distinctive as the exterior proportions. Yellow Hetian jade is used for the air vents and Suzhou embroidery decorates the upholstery. The seats feature full grain semi-aniline leather while pure wool carpeting and natural wood trim are other highlights. BYD says the ornamental elements take inspiration from the ding – an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel. The controls have real metal surfaces and there are 48 decorative pieces distributed among 11 locations.

Rear passengers also get a powered 21.4-inch overhead entertainment display and a 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence sound system. The audio system has tweeters that rise and rotate when the vehicle starts. Refrigerators are installed at the front and rear, and the 5.5 litre rear unit can cool or warm its contents. As for practicality, the luggage compartment holds 532 litres. Driver assistance comes from the God’s Eye A system which supports navigation assistance on highways and city roads as well as automated parking functions.

The Altior will be offered in Executive and Bespoke editions. Its first themed Bespoke version is called Shanhe Dingyun and uses brown and gold exterior colours and jade inspired interior detailing. The brand said development of the sedan took three years and its Chinese name Dingyao refers to the ceremonial vessel that influenced its styling. The vehicle enables an entirely different type of luxury appeal to Yangwang following the performance based U9 and the U8 SUVs.

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