BYD's Luxury Sub-Brand Yangwang Unveils Altior Sedan Aimed at Rolls-Royce Buyers
Yangwang, the ultra-luxury sub-brand of Chinese carmaker BYD, has presented a new flagship all-electric sedan, the Altior. The manufacturer positions it as a rival to the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
Chinese carmaker BYD has unveiled a new flagship model under its ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang: the all-electric Yangwang Altior sedan. The move takes the company into the most prestigious segment of the car industry, as it openly challenges the British Rolls-Royce Ghost and the German Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
Size and interior
The Altior is 5.6 metres long, making it one of the longest series-produced electric sedans in the world. It has coach doors, which open in the opposite direction to conventional ones and make it easier for rear passengers to get in.
The cabin is finished in high-grade materials, and gemstones are built into the accents on the air vents. The doors contain special compartments for umbrellas, equipped with a drying function.
The first buyers will be able to get the exclusive First Edition, a four-seat version with separate, adjustable rear seats. A five-seat version is to follow later in series production.
Technology
The Altior is built on BYD's Quad-Motor BEV architecture, which uses four electric motors. The system can control torque separately for each wheel, and it is complemented by BYD's active Disus suspension. According to the source, the car can maintain stability and even float briefly on water in an emergency.
Price and production run
BYD plans to build only 399 units of the First Edition worldwide. The price is expected to be around 2.08 million yuan, or roughly 270,000 euros.
