The new BYD Song Pro DM-i crossover has been spotted on the road in China. It will hit the domestic market in August. According to BYD’s product schedule, the updated Song Pro will adopt the brand’s fifth-generation DM plug-in hybrid technology. It may also be marketed under the Coral name.
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BYD Song was initially a single model launched in 2015. Over time, it became an independent series. Today, it consists of Song Plus DM-i, Song Plus EV, Song L EV and Song Pro DM-i. The last car will soon get an update, as it has been spotted on Chinese streets.
New BYD Song Pro DM-i
The new BYD Song Pro DM-i appeared on the streets with a heavy camouflage. But we can distinguish this model by a recognizable body shape. The front of the Song Pro DM-i follows BYD’s latest Dragon Face design style. It consists of two LED headlights connected by an element that represents dragon whiskers. The radiator grille of the spotted crossover looks smaller.
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The updated Song Pro DM-i gets real door handles, conventional side mirrors and a sporty roof spoiler. The rear gets a new tail lamp unit that surprisingly follows the Ocean series cars, such as the Seal 07 sedan. According to Chinese sources, the interior of the Song Pro DM-i follows BYD’s signature design with a large floating screen and an updated gear lever.
The dimensions of the spotted crossover likely remained similar to the existing model. The current Song Pro DM-i measures 4738/1860/1710 mm with a wheelbase of 2712 mm. In addition, the updated Song Pro DM-i adopts the fifth-generation DM powertrain technology, similar to the Qin L sedan. It includes a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine for 74 kW (99 hp) and 126 Nm. The ICE is paired with an e-motor for 120 kW (161 hp). The combined range of cars equipped with the fifth-generation DM technology is over 2000 km.
Will the Song Pro DM-i get a new name?
In February 2024, BYD’s product schedule was leaked online, revealing that the company initially planned to launch the updated Song Pro DM-i in July. However, the launch was postponed by 1-2 months. This means that the new Song Pro DM-i may enter the domestic market in August-September this year.
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There is a possibility that the new one could be launched under the new name. The new Song Pro was also called “Coral” in the leaked product schedule. This means that this SUV could move from the Dynasty series to the Ocean series. Earlier, BYD did the same with the Song Plus model. However, the spy photos of the updated Song Pro DM-i clearly show that it still adopts the specific Dragon Face design language of the Dynasty series.
So CarNewsChina believes the Song Pro will retain its original name, but it may enter overseas markets under the Coral name.
In March 2024, BYD cut the price of the Song Pro DM-i (see specs) by 15%, as the Buffet-backed company aims to compete with gasoline-powered cars in the domestic market. The current price range of the BYD Song Pro DM-i is 109,800 – 139,800 yuan (15,100 – 19,200 USD). It seems that the new Song Pro DM-i could get even cheaper as BYD continues to increase pressure on the market.
Source: WeChat Difenzhijia