What Is the BYD YANGWANG ALTIOR?
BYD‘s Chinese luxury brand, YANGWANG, has unveiled the all-electric ALTIOR at its global premiere in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The luxury car combines elements of traditional Chinese culture with a four-seat interior, advanced vehicle control systems and an electric powertrain.
The ALTIOR took three years to develop, with its design drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese ceremonial objects and craftsmanship.
What Are the Dimensions and Exterior Features of the ALTIOR?
The ALTIOR has the following dimensions:
Length: 5,600 mm
Width: 2,030 mm
Height: 1,590 mm
Wheelbase: 3,500 mm
Its exterior design takes inspiration from the ancient Chinese ding bronze vessel. Other design features include a short front overhang, two character lines measuring 4.8 metres and a choice of three 21-inch wheel designs.
The car also features a decorative front grille, sequential lighting elements and coach-style doors. The front doors open to 80 degrees, while the rear doors open to 90 degrees.
What Is the Interior of the ALTIOR Like?
The interior features a four-seat configuration, with individually designed seats. Materials include full-grain semi-aniline leather, natural wood, pure wool floor mats and yellow Hetian jade.
The upholstery incorporates traditional Suzhou embroidery and perforated patterns.
Rear passengers benefit from 354 mm of knee room and 1,209 mm of legroom. Other features include aviation-style zero-gravity seats, mechanical massage systems and a relaxation mode that synchronises the seats, lighting and fragrances.
Additional equipment includes a 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence audio system, a 21.4-inch overhead display and refrigerators for both the front and rear passengers. The luggage compartment offers a capacity of 532 litres.
What Technologies and Driving Systems Does It Use?
The ALTIOR is built on BYD‘s e4 Platform, which features four independently driven electric motors. The system monitors and adjusts torque distribution more than 100 times per second to help maintain vehicle stability and traction.
The vehicle is also equipped with the next-generation DiSus fully active suspension system, which works alongside the e4 Platform to manage body movements and improve driving stability.
Other technologies include a tank-turn function, emergency flotation capability and an advanced driving assistance system. The latter offers urban and motorway navigation assistance, parking assistance and navigation from parking space to parking space.
What Is the Driving Range of the ALTIOR’s Battery?
The vehicle is equipped with BYD’s Second-Generation Blade Battery, offering a driving range of more than 1,000 km under the CLTC testing cycle.
The car also supports BYD FLASH Charging technology. However, details regarding charging times, battery capacity and other technical specifications have not yet been announced.
Which Editions Will Be Available?
The ALTIOR will be available in two versions: Executive and Bespoke.
The first Bespoke edition is called Shanhe Dingyun. This version features a brown and gold exterior colour scheme, complemented by a jade-inspired interior design. Production will be limited.
When Will the YANGWANG ALTIOR Go on Sale?
The YANGWANG ALTIOR made its global debut in Abu Dhabi. However, pricing, market-specific launch dates and availability details have not yet been announced.
Further information regarding its market introduction and availability is expected to be provided through separate announcements.
