Dealer teasers confirm Fangchengbao Tai 7 for South Africa as BYD Ti7
Ti7 is anticipated to have a plug-in hybrid powertrain only.
BYD's Ti7, marketed as the Fangchengbao Tai 7 in China, has been confirmed for South Africa through dealer teaser images posted on social media. The export model, sold under the BYD brand rather than DENZA, will be powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain, featuring a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a choice of battery pack sizes.
The Ti7, styled to resemble the Defender 110, offers seating for seven and has a compact unibody platform. The plug-in hybrid powertrain, designated DM-p, includes a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with either a 26.6kWh or 35.6kWh battery. For the Pro variant, combined output is 415kW, enabling a 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds and a 135km range on a single charge.
The Long Range Max variant, with a 35.6kWh battery, offers a 200km range and a 0-100km/h time of 7.5 seconds. The Max and Ultra variants utilize the same battery pack as the Long Range Max, but with increased rear motor output and enhanced performance, reaching 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds and a 190km range on electric power alone. Pricing and finalization of the Ti7 by BYD South Africa are yet to be confirmed.
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