Introduced as inbound earlier this month, Sime Darby Past Auto has formally launched the BYD M6 in Malaysia, with the MPV changing into the fourth BYD electrical automobile (EV) to go on sale right here. The M6 arrives right here as a fully-imported CBU mannequin and is being supplied in two variants.
These are the M6 Customary, which fits for RM109,800 and the M6 Prolonged, which is priced at RM123,800. Not like different regional markets corresponding to Indonesia and Thailand, Malaysia will solely get one seating configuration for the mannequin, and that’s the one with seven seats.
Measuring in at 4,710 mm lengthy, 1,810 mm broad and 1,690 mm tall, with a 2,800 mm-long wheelbase, the M6 – primarily a revised model of the e6 – is nearer in dimension to the Toyota Innova Zenix than the Veloz. Styling-wise, the M6 encompasses a a lot sharper-looking entrance finish, with a full-width silver bar (housing the BYD script) linking the revised multi-projector LED headlights. These sit above a wing-shaped bumper insert that ties neatly into the slim air intakes and chrome accents.
On the again, you’ll discover good-looking full-width taillights that combine a slimmer, extra delicate chrome strip, and the rear badging is now made up of a easy BYD brand. Each variants are geared up with comparable wheels, on this case 17-inch Star Pace Y-spoke alloy items, wrapped with 225/55 profile tyres.
As for battery capability, energy outputs and efficiency, the Customary encompasses a 55.4 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that powers a front-mounted electrical motor, which affords 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 310 Nm in the way in which of output. That is good for a NEDC-rated vary of 420 km and a 0-100 km/h time of 10.1 seconds.
The Prolonged will get a bigger 71.8 kWh battery, which supplies as much as 530 km of journey (NEDC), and its motor has a better energy output, delivering 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) – much like that seen on the Atto 3 – to deliver the century dash time down to eight.6 seconds. Torque stays equivalent, at 310 Nm. As for prime velocity, it’s 180 km/h, no matter variant.
When it comes to precise vary, the NEDC ranking ought to translate to a WLTP vary nearer to 360 km for the Customary, and about 450 km for the Prolonged, however given it makes use of an LFP battery, the M6 could be charged to 100% for normal use, so you need to use the total vary always with out having to fret about battery degradation.
As for charging, the M6 Customary can settle for as much as 89 kW of DC quick charging, whereas the Prolonged can take as much as 115 kW, the latter taking 40 minutes to get the battery from a ten to 80% state-of-charge. In the meantime, AC charging is proscribed to 7 kW on each variants.
Different related numbers are a kerb weight of 1,800 kg for the Customary and 1,915 kg for the Prolonged, a floor clearance of 170 mm and a boot area of 180 litres with the rear-most seats up; folding them down will increase obtainable quantity to 580 litres.
Inside, the cabin retains the overall structure first introduced with the e6, however alters some parts, together with the change to a regular gear selector from a rotary unit and a rise within the dimension of the centre display screen show from 10.1 inches to 12.8 inches (which is identical dimension because the Dolphin’s), The latter can also be now powered and might rotate to supply a horizontal or vertical presentation.
Customary specs embrace fake leather-based upholstery, analogue instrument gauges (with a five-inch TFT multi-info show), keyless entry, push-button begin, an NFC key card, computerized air-conditioning, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a six-speaker audio system and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Additionally on the usual gear record is a vehicle-to-load (V2L) operate, cruise management, a PM 2.5 air filter, an digital parking brake, brake auto maintain and a transportable charging cable.
The Prolonged naturally improves on the package depend, including on bits corresponding to a panoramic glass roof, six-way driver/four-way entrance passenger power-adjustable ventilated entrance seats (guide on the Customary), a Qi wi-fi cell charger, a roof rack, alloy pedals, a powered tailgate and computerized high-beam management for the headlights.
Security-wise, the M6 comes with six airbags (entrance, facet, facet curtain), stability management, traction management, a 360-degree digicam system and rear parking sensors, amongst others.
To get the total ADAS suite of driver help programs, which provides on objects corresponding to autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency lane preserving help and a door opening warning, you’ll need to go for the Prolonged.
The BYD M6 is obtainable in 4 exterior colors, these being Crystal White, Ink Stone Blue, Cosmos Black and Harbour Gray, whereas the inside is introduced in a black/brown scheme. It comes with a six-year/150,000 km automobile guarantee, an eight-year/160,000 km (with a state-of-health above 70%) battery guarantee and an eight-year/150,000 km drive unit guarantee.
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