BYD Song Max
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Production	2017–present
Assembly	China: Changsha, Hunan [1]
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Related	BYD e6 (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 ( turbo petrol)
Electric motor	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) permanent magnet synchronous motors (PHEV) 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)/; 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6 speed DCT Fixed-ratio (EV)
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV (Song Max DM)
Battery	up to 15.98 kWh (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,785 mm (109.6 in)
Length	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BYD M6

The BYD Song Max is a compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) developed by BYD.

Overview

BYD released previewed images of the BYD Song Max in April 2017. ^[2] In September 2017, the Song Max was launched in China.

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  BYD Song Max
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  Rear

Powertrain

Only one engine was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 156 hp (116 kW) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT gearbox. ^[3]

Song Max DM & EV

Just like the F3DM compact car, the F6DM prototype, and the Song Pro, BYD launched the Song Max DM PHEV and Song Max EV in April 2019 during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.

The Song Max DM and Song Max EV is nearly identical to the regular Song Max apart from the front grilles and badging. BYD Song Max EV is equipped with a 163 hp (122 kW; 165 PS) with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). ^[4] The Song Max DM is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5200 rpm and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) torque between 1600 and 4000 rpm and an electric motor producing 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft). ^[5]

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  BYD Song Max DM front

2021 facelift

The Song Max DM received a facelift in August 2020 for the 2021 model year. The facelift includes a minor restyle for the front bumper and a redesigned rear end. The interior update features a 12.8 inch screen in the center console and 6-seater 2+2+2 configurations and 7-seater 2+3+2 configurations. The updated model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo inline-4 engine producing a maximum output of 160 hp (120 kW; 160 PS) and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft). The transmission is a 6-speed DCT gearbox. ^[6]

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  BYD Song Max 2021 facelift
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  Rear

2024 facelift

In March 2024, BYD showcased the right-hand drive Song Max EV in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which adopts a refreshed styling. ^[7]

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  BYD Song Max EV 2024 facelift

Song Max DM-i

The Song Max DM-i is the updated version of the previous Song Max DM for the 2022 model year. The Song Max DM-i is equipped with the DM-i plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor, with extended roof models added. The 2022 Song MAX DM-i has 6-seater and 7-seater models to choose from, among which the extended roof models are all 6-seater. With the extended roof, the 2022 Song MAX DM-i is as high as 1880mm adding the extra height to the interior space. The 1.5-litre engine from the DM-i setup is code-named BYD472QA and produces a maximum power of 81 kW, and the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor model is TZ220XYE, powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries. The combined power of the BYD Song Max DM-i reaches 145 kW, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 0.9L/100 km. ^[8]

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  BYD Song Max DM-i (2022)
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  Rear

References

External links

• Official website Archived 2022-01-10 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)