China Revealed New Cars That Shakes The Entire Car Industry

Summary

The video script introduces BYD's luxury brand Yangwang, featuring the U8 and U9 models. The U8 is an off-road SUV with unique capabilities like water sailing and tank turns, powered by a combination of an internal combustion engine and electric motors. The U9 is a high-performance electric sports car with 1,290 horsepower, boasting a 2.3-second 0-62 mph acceleration. Both vehicles offer advanced technology and luxury interiors at competitive prices, challenging traditional luxury car brands and marking a new era for Chinese automotive innovation.

Takeaways

• 🚘 Automakers are expanding to create luxury car brands, such as Toyota's Lexus and Volkswagen's Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.
• 🏁 BYD, a leading Chinese automaker, has introduced its luxury brand YangWang, which means 'admire' or 'looking up'.
• 🚀 The YangWang U8 is a luxury SUV with unique capabilities, including water sailing, sideways movement, and a 360° tank turn.
• 💧 The U8's floating mode allows it to wade through water up to 1.4 meters deep, with sensors and automatic adjustments for safety.
• 🔋 As an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), the U8 combines a 2.0L turbo petrol engine with electric motors and a 49.5 kWh battery for up to 1,000 km range.
• 🏎 The YangWang U8 Off-road Master Edition is designed for off-roading with a detachable roof rack, remodeled bumper, and other enhancements.
• 🌟 The U8 produces a combined 1,180 horsepower, offering quick acceleration and a top speed of 200 kmph.
• 🔌 It supports fast charging, reaching 30% to 80% in 18 minutes, and has a 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability for powering appliances.
• 🎶 The interior of the U8 is luxurious, featuring high-quality materials, multiple screens, and a 22-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system.
• 🏁 The YangWang U9 is a luxury sports car with a striking design, butterfly doors, and 'Interstellar' headlights.
• 🚀 The U9's four electric motors generate 1,290 horsepower, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 309 kmph.
• 🔌 It has an 800V architecture with dual charging ports, allowing for a 30% to 80% charge in just 10 minutes.

Q & A

Which luxury car brands are associated with Toyota, Volkswagen, and Nissan?

Toyota created Lexus, Volkswagen owns Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, and Nissan has Infiniti as its luxury brand.

What is the meaning of the Chinese brand name 'Yang Wang' introduced by BYD?

The brand name 'Yang Wang' translates to 'admire' or 'looking up' in English.

What are some unique features of the Yang Wang U8?

The Yang Wang U8 features the ability to sail across water, move sideways, and execute a tank turn, which allows the vehicle to rotate 360° in place.

How does the Yang Wang U8 manage to drive on water?

The U8 can drive on water up to 1,400 mm deep when in floating mode, with sensors monitoring the environment and water depth, and all windows automatically closing.

What is the off-road capability of the Yang Wang U8 Off-Road Master Edition?

The Off-Road Master Edition of the Yang Wang U8 is equipped with a detachable roof rack, side ladder, remodeled front bumper, and is designed for off-roading.

What is the powertrain configuration of the Yang Wang U8?

The Yang Wang U8 is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powered by a combination of a 2.0L Turbo petrol engine and electric motors, similar to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

How long does it take for the Yang Wang U8 to charge from 30% to 80% using a DC fast charger?

The Yang Wang U8 can charge from 30% to 80% in just 18 minutes using a DC fast charger.

What are the performance specifications of the Yang Wang U9?

The Yang Wang U9 has four electric motors producing a combined 1,290 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 309 kmph.

What is the driving range of the Yang Wang U9 on a single charge?

The Yang Wang U9 has an 80 kWh BYD blade LFP battery providing a driving range of 280 miles on a single charge.

What advanced technology does the Yang Wang U9 feature for suspension and performance?

The U9 features the DISC active suspension system, which includes DAIS C for suspension firmness, DISOR for air suspension, and DIS P for hydraulic height and stability adjustments.

How does the Yang Wang U9's interior compare to its luxury competitors?

The U9's interior is equipped with four different screens, a 10.25-inch driver cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a front passenger screen for navigation and entertainment, and a rearview mirror functioning as a rearview camera.