BYD arrives with two feet in the door and launches a popular 160 hp mini SUV that promises to arrive in Brazil cheaper than Renegade, Creta and Tracker to shake up the automotive market

The Yuan Up SUV, part of BYD’s Dolphin line, will be presented as an electric competitor to the Volkswagen T-Cross, Chevrolet Tracker, Hyundai Creta and Jeep Renegade models. Launched in China, BYD’s new popular car promises to be the first affordable electric SUV in the Brazilian market when introduced; check out the details.

BYD announced the launch of the Yuan Up, an electric compact SUV that will be introduced to the Chinese market in the first half of this year. With dimensions comparable to the Hyundai Creta and the Volkswagen T-Cross, according to AutoEsporte, the vehicle has significant potential to also be sold in Brazil.

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This is due to the fact that the Chinese company considers that the Yuan Up can replicate the success of the Dolphin Mini in the Brazilian market. Noting that the compact was introduced in Brazil at competitive prices with combustion vehicles such as the Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai HB20, it is expected that the Yuan Up can compete in the market with models such as Jeep Renegade, Nissan Kicks and Volkswagen T-Cross.

Information about the Yuan Up has been circulating since 2023, when the Chinese government released patents for the SUV, detailing engine and battery specifications. In the Chinese market, the vehicle will offer engines with power from 95 hp to 160 hp. Battery options vary between 32 kWh and 45.1 kWh, allowing a range of 300 km to 400 km. It is important to highlight that it uses the same platform as Yuan Plus, which is already sold in Brazil.

The Yuan Up’s design is also inspired by the Yuan Plus, evident in the shape of the headlights, bodywork and taillights. The new SUV measures 4.31 m long, 1.83 m wide and has a wheelbase of 2.62 m.

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