BYD relaunches itself in the European market with the new Dolphin. Designed to compete in the B segment, the new model boasts optimized autonomy
Designed for the European market, the new Dolphin G Dm-i will arrive at Italian dealerships this summer with a new looks and a new one plug-in hybrid system. With the aim of becoming even more competitive in the B segment, BYD renews the two-volume sedan with a new version that changes dimensions and engine. Dm in the name it means dual mode, the hybrid technology of the Chinese company, while the the indicates the intelligent system that manages the interaction between the electric and combustion engine, optimizing consumption and autonomy even further. The strong point of the vehicle is precisely the distance it is capable of covering: with a charged battery and a full tank the new Dolphin is exceeds 1,000 kmbecoming ideal for those looking for an accessible car that reduces emissions without sacrificing autonomy. The price has not been made public and will be announced in June at the official launch in Berlin.
updated size and design
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The new Dolphin becomes slightly shorter, but balances the difference by widening by a few centimeters, with 4,290 mm in length and 1,825 mm in width, compared to the 4,290 mm and 1,770 mm of the previous model. They also change geometrieswith a front design made more sporty and minimalist thanks to thinner and more aggressive front lights, as well as the lower air intake. The new Dolphin adopts slimmer and less rounded lines, moving ever closer to the shapes of sports cars.
dual mode
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Thanks to BYD’s innovative hybrid system, the new Dolphin adapts even more flexibly the balance between the two enginespreferring electric over short distances, but balancing the pace with the combustion engine on long journeys. Stella Li, executive vice president of BYD, underlined how the Shenzhen company’s intention is to enter the competitive B segment, offering a new vehicle capable of redefining the customer experience of an innovative compact car.
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