Shanghai (ZXZC)- The Yangwang U8, the first production model under BYD's nascent luxury auto brand Yangwang, has been included into a catalogue issued by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") with some key parameters unveiled at the same time.

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According to the MIIT’s information, the Yangwang U8 measures 5,319mm long, 2,050mm wide, and 1,930mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,050mm. It is positioned as a mid-to-large-size SUV with a curb weight of 3,460kg and a maximum towing weight of 2,500kg, which is higher than many large-sized SUVs.

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The off-roader SUV is equipped with four electric motors, which are good for 200-240kW and 320-420 N·m per motor. It also carries a plug-in hybrid electric system containing a poweful 2.0T internal combustion engine.

The Yangwang U8 offers two options for interior seating layout: seven seats or five seats. It comes with two tire specifications, namely, 275/60 R20 and 275/50 R22. Such facilities or features as a small skylight, a rear spoiler, side steps, and wheel styles can be chosen based on buyers’ demands.

The U8 went on presale on April 18 with two variants – Premium Edition and Off-road Master Edition. It features a presale price of 1,098,000 yuan.

The U8 new energy off-roader rides on BYD’s two major proprietary technologies, the e4 Platform and the NEV-dedicated DiSus-P intelligent hydraulic pressure vehicle body control system. The U8 churns out a maximum power of 1,100 HP and can zip from 0-100km/h in 3.6s. Installed with BYD’s Blade battery, the model features a CLTC-rated range of 1,000km.