On March 27th, photos of the new BYD Qin L were leaked online, showing the real and unadulterated vehicle. It's reported that this car is positioned as an entry-level mid-size sedan, falling between the Qin PLUS and the Han models.
The vehicle has already been submitted for approval, with dimensions measuring 483019001495 millimeters and a wheelbase of 2790 millimeters. It features BYD's iconic "Dragon Eye" headlights and a larger grille, with a bright design accentuating the beam above the logo, reminiscent of the styling seen in the Song L model.
The side features a standard sedan design, equipped with traditional-style door handles rather than the often criticized hidden ones. The multi-spoke wheel design is quite innovative and adds a sense of sophistication.
The overall design at the rear end is quite sleek. The taillights feature a cohesive design language, adopting the latest "Chinese knot" style seen in other BYD models. On both sides, the lights are integrated with this motif. Additionally, the tailgate proudly displays the BYD logo along with the markings for DM-i and Qin L models.
The interior of the car has also been revealed. It continues the family-style design of the current BYD model, featuring a two-tone color scheme that exudes a decent sense of luxury. The car is equipped with a newly styled multifunction steering wheel, retaining a sufficient number of physical buttons. The central control screen remains an adaptive floating pad, while also incorporating an electronic crystal gear lever. This area also retains a significant number of physical buttons.
In terms of power, reports suggest that the vehicle will be equipped with BYD's latest fifth-generation DM-i hybrid system, and will feature a new hybrid-specific chassis with the codename "P5". It will be powered by a 1498ml engine, expected to be the same 1.5L engine used in the Qin PLUS DM-i variant known as Xiao Yun - a plug-in hybrid-specific engine.
The Qin L will come with two different capacity batteries, 10.08kWh and 15.87kWh respectively. These correspond to pure electric ranges of 60km and 90km, with electricity consumption per hundred kilometers being 3.8L and 3.98L respectively.
