A new competitor is in the Mexican automotive market, but it is not just any car. This is King, a BYD sedan, so it is a vehicle powered by new energies, that is, it is a plug-in hybrid, which is making several automakers tremble.
And BYD King is positioned as the plug-in hybrid sedan with the most affordable price in the Mexican market, putting on the table that this type of technology can be for all budgets.
Let us remember that in the sedan segment, the plug-in hybrid option is not common, as carmakers prefer to bring HEV engines to our country, those that mainly use the internal combustion engine to move.
On the other hand, BYD King integrates an engine that combines its electrical system with the combustion engine, achieving an astonishing combined range of 1,175 km (NEDC) and 50 km (NEDC) in 100% electric mode thanks to a Blade Ultra battery. Segura Hybrid with 8.3 kWh capacity and the EHS electric hybrid system that are combined with the internal combustion engine that plays a secondary role. With this, this super plug-in hybrid achieves a fuel efficiency of 3.9 liters per 100 km.
And don’t worry about recharging that Blade Ultra Secure Hybrid battery, because its charging speed is 3.3 kW, so it will take about 2 hours to recharge through a 220 volt AC (alternating current) charger.
In terms of handling, not because it is an environmentally friendly option, BYD King stops being fun, which is why it reaches a combined power of 150 kW (205 hp) and a torque of 190 lb-ft. With this, it manages to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 185 km/h.
This way you have a performant and fun sedan that is not only a city car, but also one ready to hit the road without worrying about gas consumption or running out of battery, since BYD combined the best of both worlds in King.
To complement the BYD experience, King has a stylish, sporty-feeling interior with imitation leather seats, while its dashboard integrates the company’s now famous 12.8-inch rotating screen that incorporates the BYD smart cockpit system with Apple CarPlay capability. and Android Auto, in addition to including a GPS navigation system and “Hi BYD” intelligent voice control system.
And, being a technology company, BYD provided King with intelligent capabilities that will be updated remotely (OTA), just as smartphones are updated, so it also has a 4G network connection.
On the other hand, King also takes care of all its passengers with the incorporation of six airbags as well as an intelligent brake system, hydraulic brake assist (HBA), traction control system (TCS) and vehicle dynamic control system ( VDC).
Just by entering King you will feel the experience of a highly technological car with which you will also be taking care of the environment, since BYD’s objective is to reduce the temperature of the Planet by 1 degree Celsius with its new energy vehicles.
BYD King is now available in all BYD dealers in Mexico with an astonishing price of 499,800 pesos for the only version sold in our country, which makes it an excellent option at a great price for those people looking for a sedan that save gasoline.
Source: eleconomista
