The BYD Song (, after the

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since 2015. The Song nameplate consists of several different models. It includes the original first-generation Song, later renamed to Song Classic and was sold until 2019. Another versions are the slightly larger Song Pro was introduced in 2019, followed by the more upmarket Song Plus in 2020, a larger electric vehicle called the Song L EV since 2023, and a plug-in hybrid called the Song L DM-i. The Song nameplate is also adopted by the Song Max

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. Since 2024, the Song Plus is exported overseas as the BYD Seal U and BYD Sealion 6. Similar to other BYD models, the Song has been available in petrol,

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DM (Dual Mode) system, and pure EV powertrains. The petrol versions were discontinued in March 2022 as BYD ended

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vehicle production. The Song is part of Dynasty series product line, although since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealerships. The Song is BYD's best-selling vehicle, and one of the most popular SUV in China by ranking first in the SUV segment in 2022. In that year, the Song sold 478,811 units, surpassing the

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First generation (2015)

The original BYD Song debuted on the

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in April 2015, and went on sale in October 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market. Prior to its introduction, the petrol-powered first-generation Song was planned to be marketed as the BYD S3, similar to the petrol powered F3 compact sedan and S6 mid-size crossover, which for its hybrid variants were renamed to the Qin and Tang using the

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naming system. However, BYD reversed course shortly before its launch, and S3 was named the Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions. Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5-litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing and of torque and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine capable of producing and of torque. The 1.5-litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0-litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox. Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song. Later in 2018, a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon Face" design language. File:2017 BYD Song (S3) front 8.3.18.jpg, 2017 BYD Song File:2017 BYD Song (S3) rear 8.3.18.jpg, Rear view

Song DM

BYD introduced the Song DM (Dual Mode)

in April 2017, following the F3DM compact car and

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prototype. The Song DM is nearly identical to the regular Song apart from the badging. Song DM is capable of utilizing both the HEV and EV modes with the 1.5-litre turbo engine and dual motors, delivering a range up to . The plug-in outputs up to and a torque of in HEV mode and manages in 4.9 seconds. Fuel efficiency is . File:2018 BYD Song DM, front 8.5.18.jpg, BYD Song DM File:2018 BYD Song DM, rear 8.8.18.jpg, Rear view File:BYD Song DM facelift 005.jpg, BYD Song DM (facelift) File:BYD Song DM facelift 006.jpg, Rear view

Song EV300 and EV400

The Song EV300 and the Song EV400 are both electric versions of the Song based on the regular petrol-powered BYD Song, and both use and electric motors. The Song EV300 has a NEDC range of and a range of running on a 48 kWh battery pack while the Song EV400 runs on 62 kWh ones. As for the exterior appearances, the EV300 is identical to the regular Song and Song DM, while the EV400 received redesigned bumpers. File:BYD Song 01.jpg, BYD Song EV400 File:BYD Song DM rear.jpg, Rear view

2018 facelift

A facelift was launched in 2018 featuring the new BYD dragon face and connected tail lamps. Despite being marketed as a "brand new generation", the 2018 model shares the same body as the previous models. File:BYD Song Facelift Shishi 01 2022-06-10.jpg, 2018 facelift File:BYD Song Facelift Shishi 02 2022-06-10.jpg, Rear view

Song Pro (2019)

The Song Plus is a compact crossover SUV produced since 2019, which was offered alongside the first-generation Song until 2022. It was initially offered in three variants: an

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(ICE) version with a 1.5-litre

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, the

Song Pro DM and the battery electric Song Pro EV. Since 2022, only the plug-in hybrid version remains available, which has been upgraded to the newer DM-i plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Song Pro became available in global markets in 2024, mostly in Latin American countries.

Song Plus (2020)

The Song Plus is a larger compact crossover SUV produced since 2020. Initially available solely as an

(ICE) vehicle with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, in 2021 BYD introduced the plug-in hybrid Song Plus DM-i and the battery electric Song Plus EV. The petrol model was phased out in 2022 after BYD ended production of

(ICE) vehicles. In 2023, BYD introduced the Song Plus EV as the BYD Seal U in Europe. The plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i was introduced later in 2024. In mid-2024, the model was introduced in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand as the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i.

Song L EV (2023)

The Song L EV is a larger and lower SUV in the

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segment (B-class in China) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2023. The Song L EV is based on the e-Platform 3.0.

Song L DM-i (2024)

In July 2024, the Song L DM-i plug-in hybrid went on sale in China. It is an entirely different vehicle compared to the Song L EV, with minimal resemblance in styling and based on a different platform. It is equipped with the DM-i 5.0 system first introduced with the Qin L and Seal 06.

Song Max (2017)

The Song Max is a compact

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(MPV) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2017. It was available as a petrol-powered model, then battery electric and plug-in hybrid in 2019. Since 2022, it is solely available in a DM-i plug-in hybrid version. A simplified, battery electric version of the Song Max is marketed as the second-generation BYD e6 for

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and taxi fleet use. Since 2024, an upgraded version of the e6 went on sale as the BYD M6 in some export markets.

Sales

References

External links

Official website
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