This base version we tried out has *only* 1,288hp
The Yangwang U9 is an electric supercar from BYD's luxury brand. It's also big, pointy, and, if you're in the 2,937hp Xtreme version, able to hit 495.6kph. The base version we drove isn't quite as punchy,
by Alex Goy
Is a brand-new BYD on your radar?
BYD turns 31 this year, and to celebrate, the Chinese carmaker is offering cash discounts and low down payment deals on some of its most popular models. To further sweeten the deal, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are also throwing in free
State of change
Since I last drove the original hybrid BYD Tang, we've had two presidents, a pandemic, a changing of the guard at BYD Philippines, and a virtual explosion of hybrid and electric vehicle sales in this country. Where that old Tang featured
by Niky Tamayo
Can BYD do it better than the Japanese?
Well, BYD did it. The Chinese automotive juggernaut has officially thrown its name into Japan's kei car segment with the fully electric BYD Racco-or Sea Otter, in English.The Sea Otter's full specs have yet to be released, but
by Billy Caluag
Is a Sealion-based pickup in the works?
Now that's interesting: BYD has just filed a patent for what looks to be an entry-level compact pickup truck. The patent was published on the European Union Intellectual Property database, and there are even spy shots of the new pickup
by Billy Caluag
That’s a very, very bold move
Chinese automotive giant BYD is gearing up to debut its version of a kei car at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. From the teaser alone, it surely looks the part with its sliding doors and boxy frame, but its functionality will determine
by Billy Caluag
A closer look at BYD’s plush new people-hauler
BYD Cars Philippines has been nothing short of relentless with its launches over the past year. It feels as if month after month, the carmaker has been releasing something new in our market.It has just added yet another new offering to
It’ll be on display at the SMX Convention Center this weekend
Yep, you guessed it-it's another new model from BYD Cars Philippines. The Chinese automaker continues its quest to cover every nook and cranny of the market there is, and this new people-hauler is what's up nextThis is the
Yangwang U9, Denza D9, and more
Top Gear Philippines features editor Anton Andres was recently invited to BYD in China to experience all that the brand has to offer, including brands and models that are not currently being sold in the Philippines.In this episode of the Top
BYD enters the minivan sweepstakes
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are gearing up for yet another release, and this time the duo looks to take on the minivan segment. Reservations for the BYD eMax 9 DM-i are now open, but the full price and specifications have
by Billy Caluag
A must in the local lineup?
Truth be told, we thought BYD would take it a little bit easier this year. We couldn't be more wrong in that aspect, as the Chinese automaker has been launching cars in the Philippines left, right, and center. Aren't they
We need more station wagons
Unless you live in Europe, the station wagon is pretty much a niche segment these days. It's been displaced by the crossover and MPV as the family car of choice. Totally understandable why that's happened, but there's something about
BYD’s luxury line is back with DM-i power
The arrival of the BYD Tang DM-i has revitalized the brand's Dynasty series, or its line of executive-styled vehicles. It also marks the arrival of turbo power to BYD's DM-i range-extended hybrid system, as the Sealion
by Billy Caluag
BYD has another new hybrid in the market
As sure as the sky is blue, it's another month and BYD Cars Philippines is back with another launch. This time, it's a hybrid version of one of its fully electric vehicle: the new BYD Tang DM-i.The new
And of course, it’s from Australia
The BYD Shark 6 DMO is a seriously impressive pickup, but many have commented that its stock payload capacity of 835kg leaves something to be desired. While we believe that 835kg is plenty for the average urban trucker, Ironman 4x4, a heavy-
by Billy Caluag
It’s not too late to start making petitions
Some of you might be asking what's with our infatuation with station wagons. In a world that's now dominated by crossovers and SUVs, the good ol' station wagon is a breath of fresh air. Of course, there will those who
We compare it to the MG ZS Hybrid+ and BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
One of the latest electrified SUVs to land on our shores is the refreshed Ford Territory. In case you missed it, the Blue Oval's latest compact SUV is now only offered as a hybrid in the local market. For this comparo,
It packs close to 3,000hp? Good lord
Here's something that we might refer to in the future as 'a moment.' BYD's fancy sub-brand Yangwang has been working on a special Track Edition of its U9 electric supercar, and we have just learned that it recently hit
by Greg Potts
It comes with a much bigger battery, too
There's no doubt that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has made a huge impact on the local motoring scene. It's easily the top-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV)/range extended electric vehicle (REEV) in the land, and there's
A home run? Well…
Who would've thought that BYD would become one of the major players in the country? While more popular now than ever, it was a bit player not that long ago. Heck, BYDs were already in the country about a decade ago.
