1200 л.с. КИТАЕЦ за 25 МЛН — BYD U8. Убийца BMW и Mercedes?

Summary

The video shows an in-depth review and test drive of the new BYD U8 electric SUV from China. The host is impressed by the powerful 1200 horsepower motors, luxurious interior, modern technologies like tank turn and karaoke mode, and rugged off-road capabilities. However, he finds the suspension too stiff for a luxury vehicle. The BYD is compared against the host's tuned Mercedes G-Wagen in a drag race, where the electric BYD wins. Overall, the Chinese automaker BYD has made big strides but still trails German luxury brands in ride comfort and refinement.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is an automobile review of the BYD U8, a new Chinese luxury SUV
• 🚗 The BYD U8 has impressive specs: 1,200 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds, up to 800 km range
• 💰 The BYD U8 is very expensive for a Chinese car at 25 million rubles (~$390,000 USD)
• ⚙️ The BYD U8 has a unique powertrain: a turbo 2L gas engine charges the battery, powering 4 electric motors
• 🎤 The BYD U8 has lots of tech like 360° cameras, karaoke system, heated/cooled cupholders
• 🛣 The BYD U8 provides a very smooth ride thanks to air suspension, despite being very large
• 😕 The stiff suspension is a letdown compared to other Chinese cars reviewed
• 😎 In a drag race, the BYD U8 easily beats the heavily modified Mercedes G-Wagen
• 🎸 The BYD U8 exterior design takes inspiration from Land Rover and Mercedes
• 👍 The BYD U8 interior has fantastic fit and finish, high quality materials

Q & A

What is the car model being reviewed?

BYD U8

What type of car is the BYD U8?

The BYD U8 is an electric car with a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 2.0L turbocharged gas engine that charges the batteries, and 4 electric motors delivering 1200 horsepower combined.

How much horsepower does the BYD U8 have?

The BYD U8 has a total of 1200 horsepower from its 4 electric motors.

How fast can the BYD U8 accelerate from 0-100 km/h?

According to the manufacturer, the BYD U8 weighing 3.5 tons can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

What is the price of the BYD U8?

The price mentioned in the video is 25 million RUB, which is expensive even for a European luxury car.

What special features does the BYD U8 have?

Special features include a tank turn function to spin the car around, heated and cooled cupholders, a refrigerator box to heat or cool food and drinks, and a karaoke system.

How does the BYD U8 compare to other Chinese cars?

Compared to cars like the LAN L9, the BYD U8 offers more power and technology, but at 3 times the price. The ride comfort and suspension tuning also seems inferior on the BYD.

What are the key things the BYD U8 gets right?

The design, interior quality, comfort features, and powertrain technology seem to be exceptional for a Chinese car aiming to compete with luxury brands.

What are some downsides of the BYD U8?

The ride seems too firm and uncomfortable over bumps for a luxury SUV, and there are reliability concerns over the complex hybrid powertrain and air suspension in the long run.

Does the BYD U8 show China can now compete with Europe?

The BYD U8 demonstrates impressive engineering and design capability from China. However concerns around ride comfort, reliability and pricing may limit mainstream luxury car buyers from fully embracing it over European options.