The Yangwang Altior shows BYD betting that Chinese cultural identity can carry a luxury electric model as far as its engineering can
BYD has staged the global premiere of the Yangwang Altior, an all-electric four-seater from its flagship luxury brand, in Abu Dhabi. Styling based on the ding, a ceremonial bronze vessel from ancient China, is backed by four-motor torque control, active body control and a claimed range above 1,000 km under Chinese test conditions.
The Altior is 5,600 mm long on a 3,500 mm wheelbase, with design work spanning three years. Hetian jade, Suzhou embroidery and 48 jewellery-inspired controls dress a four-seat cabin whose rear pairs zero-gravity massage seats with a powered 21.4-inch overhead screen.
Engineering carries as much of the pitch as heritage. On the e⁴ Platform, four motors adjust torque at each wheel over 100 times a second, keeping the car stable through a high-speed tyre blowout and letting it turn on the spot. The DiSus system reads the road ahead to adjust the suspension, and the second-generation Blade Battery supports Flash Charging.
In a statement, Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, said: “Altior brings together the depth of Chinese culture and our ambition to create something extraordinary for the people who will experience it. Our engineers, designers and craftspeople have worked together to give that heritage a contemporary expression through design, craftsmanship and technology. The result is a vehicle with luxury in every fibre and power in its soul. Altior represents our vision for the future of Chinese luxury.”
Source: BYD
Source: www.automotiveworld.com
