Review of the expensive Chinese Gelendvagen BYD Yangwang U8.

The Chinese decided to make all the SUVs in the world their own and released the Yangwang U8 frame SUV with a power of as much as 1197 hp. Hybrid installation and incredible acceleration in 3.6 seconds with a load of 3.5 tons.

The Chinese market never ceases to amaze us with its cars, and Yangwang U8 is a clear confirmation of this. This SUV is equipped with five engines: one 2-liter gasoline engine under the hood and four electric motors with a power of 220 kW each, installed at each wheel. Total system output is an impressive 1,197 hp. and 1280 Nm of torque. Thanks to this set, the 3.5-tonne vehicle accelerates to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 185 km/h.

The front and rear headlights are designed in the "interstellar" style. The powerful polygonal wheel arches not only give the car a masculine appearance, but also include lidar, cameras, side marker lights and other equipment. Yangwang U8 is IP68 waterproof, fully leak-proof and floatable. At the same time, it can move through water at a speed of up to 3 km/h, turn and even turn 360 degrees.

The dimensions of the Yangwang U8 are comparable to the Range Rover SUV: length - 5319 mm, width - 2050 mm, height - 1930 mm. Its appearance is complemented by 22-inch wheels, which not only give it a solid look, but also provide excellent maneuverability.

The interior of the U8 impresses with its luxury and technology. The interior is upholstered in nappa leather and equipped with six large screens: a 23.6-inch display in front of the driver, a similar screen in front of the passenger, two screens for rear passengers on the backs of the front seats, a 12.8-inch screen on the front panel and a 50-inch head-up display. The 22-speaker Dynaudio audio system provides superior sound. All seats are equipped with electric drive, the front ones are ventilated and have a massage function. The interior lighting has 128 colors, and the intelligent Pilot driving system ensures a high level of safety. An automatic transmission and all-wheel drive complete the image of this luxury SUV.

This car demonstrates that Chinese manufacturers can create not only affordable but also luxurious, high-tech cars that can compete with global brands at the highest levels. In Russia, the price for Yangwang U8 starts from 19,000,000 rubles.