The first information about the BYD Ming flagship crossover has appeared on the Internet. It will be equipped with seven seats, a wide body length of 5100 mm and a DM-p power unit. It will enter the Chinese market next year.

BYD Dynasty cars are named after famous Chinese ruling dynasties. It currently consists of five lineages: Han, Qin, Yuan, Tang and Song. The current flagship SUV of the Dynasty series is the Tang crossover. However, it will soon be replaced by the Ming SUV.

This is a full-size crossover with dimensions of 5100x2000x1750 mm with a wheelbase of 3000 mm. The Tang is 230mm longer, 50mm wider and 25mm higher than the crossover. The Ming’s wheelbase is 180 mm longer than that of the Tang. However, the curb weight of this flagship SUV is 2,500 kg, which is only 55 kg more than the Tang DM-p.

There is no information about the exterior design of BYD Ming. However, CarNewsChina writes that it will adopt the latest BYD Dragon Face design language similar to the Qin L sedan. Its ground clearance will be only 185 mm.

According to available information, the BYD Ming crossover will be equipped with a DM-p plug-in hybrid power plant consisting of a 2-liter turbocharged internal combustion engine and two electric motors providing all-wheel drive and increased power. More than 600 hp. Ming’s acceleration time from zero to 100 km/h is 3.9 seconds.