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BYD's new midsize sedan promises to hit the market at a more ATTRACTIVE price than Corolla and Sentra!

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 26/09/2023 às 22:18
Updated 28/09/2023 às 08:47
BYD's new Brazilian midsize sedan promises to hit the market at a much more ATTRACTIVE price than Corolla and Sentra!
Photo: BYD Qin Plus/Disclosure

BYD's cheap sedan is about to hit the national market to compete with giants like Corolla and Sentra. BYD sedan delivers 217 horsepower and 32,2 kgfm of torque.

As BYD's first midsize sedan, the BYD Qin Plus will have a very competitive price staring at the Corolla and Sentra. Developed on the same modular platform as SongPlus and Dolphin, BYD's new cheap sedan is very sophisticated, meeting the great demand from customers in this category, which is made up of people who are always looking for comfort and on-board technology.

BYD's cheap sedan is already a big hit in China

BYD's Sedan is already a success in the Chinese market, selling, on average, 20 thousand units every month. In dimensions, the vehicle is larger than a GLI, measuring 4.74 m in length, 2.71 in wheelbase, 1.84 in width and 1.51 m in height, weighing 1.625 kg and accommodating 495 L of luggage in the trunk, much more than its rivals. , where the Corolla takes 470 and the Sentra has 465. Its design provides a beautiful and modern look, at the front, there is a hexagonal grille, similar to the song plus, the hood is very aerodynamic and the optical assembly is full LED.

On the sides there is a clean silhouette and the 17-inch wheels seem small for the size of the BYD Sedan, which is a bit large. Moving to the rear, there is a bumper with air vent, interconnected LED outputs and, overall, it is a very discreet car.

Regarding its engine, the Qin Plus has a great package that could gain a lot of prominence in the national market, as this is the combustion engine with the best energy efficiency in the world. It's 43%, while the average for conventional cars is between 15 and 20%.

New BYD sedan delivers 217 horsepower

The set itself is made up of a 1.5 aspirated 4-cylinder gasoline engine, associated with another electric motor. Combined, they can deliver up to 217 horsepower and 32,2 kgfm of torque associated with a modern E-CVT transmission that has own electric motor and provides spectacular management. All this means that BYD's cheap Sedan has more than 1000 km of autonomy with a full tank of fuel and batteries. The vehicle records averages of 26,3 km with one liter on a mixed circuit. 

Another interesting point is that its batteries can make it run 100% in electric mode at between 50 and 20 km per hour. The manufacturer also highlights that the vehicle can go from 0 to 100 in 4 seconds, making it perfect for Brazil, a country where no original midsize sedan can currently do this.

BYD's cheap sedan features technology cutting-edge and space for up to 5 adults

Going into the interior, the Qin plus, like all the brand's models offered in Brazil, surprises with a modern design, in addition to delivering a great finish. The interior space is generous and 5 adults can go comfortably.

In terms of equipment, there is everything and more, such as a face-to-face key, electronic parking brake, auto road, joystick style gear lever, induction cell phone charging, driving mode selector, electric front seat adjustments, sunroof, dual-zone digital climate control with rear air vents, multifunctional steering wheel, complete configurable 7-inch digital panel, among others.

The multimedia center can come with an 8, 10 or 12 inch screen, It all depends on the desired electric car versionThe. Like all BYD media, it can be displayed both vertically and horizontally. There is wireless connectivity for Apple Carplay, Android Auto, native GPS and a 360-degree camera system.

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Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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