BYD made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Malaysia Motor Show, with the Bao 5 from sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao making an appearance at the event. Its appearance here follows it screened in Thailand last month at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), and while it’s not the same example, the unit on display here is also the left-hand drive version.
Also known as the Leopard 5, the Bao 5 is marketed as an off-road SUV, with its Prado-esque boxy styling promoting those credentials. The 4,890 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,920 mm high version is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a total system output of 687 PS (677 horsepower or 505 kW) and 760 Nm of torque, which is good enough. Let the SUV travel a distance of 100 km. /h from standstill in 4.8 seconds.
The ICE element in the equation is made up of a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 194 PS (192 hp or 143 kW) and 273 Nm, mated to a variable transmission electronic continuity.
Two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear, provide additional thrust – the front motor delivers 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 360 Nm of torque, while the the rear delivers 387 PS (382 horsepower or 285 kW) and 400Nm.
The electric motor is powered by a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 31.8 kWh. This gives the Bao 5 an electric-only operating range of 125 km (according to CLTC standards).
On the charging front, the battery supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW, which can take the battery from a 30 to 80% state of charge in just 16 minutes. There is also a truck-to-vehicle (V2L) system that can provide up to 6 kW of power for equipment and accessories.
Interior highlights include three displays, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch passenger-side touchscreen, and a 15.6-inch center touchscreen. . A three-screen setup is standard on higher-end variants sold in China, along with a head-up display with a projection area spanning 50 inches.
There’s no indication when – or if – the Bao 5 will go the RHD route, but perhaps the SUV’s arrival in Thailand and now is a sign that plans to do so are underway. perform. In the domestic market, the car is available in three variants, priced between 289,900 and 352,800 yuan (about RM188k to RM229k), which will make it stand out from similar cars. GWM 300 tank. Do you think it will shape up well for our market?
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