BYD Song Max

Not to be confused withBYD Song.

BYD Song Max
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Also called	BYD M6 (EV, export, 2024–present)
Production	2017–present
Assembly	China:Changsha, Hunan
Designer	Under the lead ofWolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-doorMPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Related	BYD e6 (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 LBYD476ZQAI4(turbopetrol) (2018-2021) 1.5 LBYD472QAI4(petrol) (DM-i 2022-)
Electric motor	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) permanent magnet synchronous motors (PHEV)
Transmission	6-speedmanual(ICE) 6 speedDCT(ICE, PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV(Song Max DM 2019-2021, Song Max DM-i 2022-)
Battery	up to 15.98kWh(PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,785 mm (109.6 in)
Length	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BYD M6

TheBYD Song Maxis a compactmulti purpose vehicle(MPV) developed byBYDsince 2017.

Overview

BYD released previewed images of the BYD Song Max in April 2017.In September 2017, the Song Max was launched in China.

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  BYD Song Max (ICE)
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  Rear

Powertrain

Only one engine was offered at launch. A 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 156 hp (116 kW) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT gearbox.

Song Max DM & EV

BYD launched the Song Max DM PHEV and Song Max EV in April 2019 during the 2019Shanghai Auto Show.The Song Max DM is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine producing 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5200 rpm and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) torque and an electric motor producing 110 kW (150 PS; 150 hp) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft).

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  BYD Song Max DM front (PHEV)

The battery-electric Song Max EV was never sold.Instead, the related BEV modelBYD e6(second generation) was offered in late 2021 in selected right-hand drive markets.

2021 facelift

The Song Max DM received a facelift in August 2020 for the 2021 model year. The facelift includes a minor restyle for the front bumper and a redesigned rear end. The interior update features a 12.8 inch screen in the center console and 6-seater 2+2+2 configurations and 7-seater 2+3+2 configurations. The updated model is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo inline-4 engine producing a maximum output of 160 hp (120 kW; 160 PS) and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft). The transmission is a 6-speed DCT gearbox.BYD stopped making ICE versions of its cars in March 2022, and concentrates on PHEV and BEV models.

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  BYD Song Max 2021 facelift (ICE)
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  Rear

Song Max DM-i

The Song Max DM-i is the updated version of the previous Song Max DM for the 2022 model year. The Song Max DM-i is equipped with the DM-iplug-in hybridsystem consisting of a 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor, with extended roof models added. The 2022 Song MAX DM-i has 6-seater and 7-seater models to choose from, among which the extended roof models are all 6-seater. With the extended roof, the 2022 Song MAX DM-i is as high as 1880mm adding the extra height to the interior space. The 1.5-litre engine from the DM-i setup is code-named BYD472QA, drops the turbocharger and produces a maximum power of 81 kW, and the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor model is TZ220XYE, powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries. The combined power of the BYD Song Max DM-i reaches 145 kW, and the comprehensive fuel consumption according to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 0.9L/100 km.

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  BYD Song Max DM-i (2022) (PHEV)
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  Rear

BYD M6

In March 2024, BYD showcased the right-hand drive Song Max EV in Thailand at theBangkok International Motor Show,which adopts a refreshed styling.In May 2024, the vehicle was revealed with a new name,BYD M6.The nameplate was previously used bya larger MPV in 2010.

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  2024 BYD M6 (showcased as the Song Max) (BEV)

External links

• Official websiteArchived2022-01-10 at theWayback Machine(in Chinese)