Chinese automaker BYD introduced the Yangwang U8 SUV, built on a new platform. informs auto home.
The similarity with the new generation Land Rover Defender can be guessed from the silhouette of the car. In terms of dimensions, the U8 is close to the long-wheelbase version of the British SUV (Defender 130). At the heart of the Chinese U8 SUV is a frame structure. Also, the electric car received an independent drive from all four wheels – each of them was equipped with a separate electric motor. Such a drive is claimed to redistribute torque between the wheels 100 times faster than a mechanical system with permanent all-wheel drive. Each of the four electric motors produces between 299 and 326 hp.
The car has several operating modes, including driving on ice and snow and overcoming swampy areas. The body rollover prevention system can also allow the vehicle to travel at speeds of up to 120 km/h if one of the wheels is flat.
It was previously known that BMW. introduced A concept in the USA that can change the color of the body. Available in 32 different shades.