BYD FCB, which was founded less than a year ago, held a spring launch conference for the brand, bringing a number of new cars including the “583 family”. Among them, the mass-produced version of the largest SUV BYD FCB 8 also bore the brunt and made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. However, the interior of this model, which is expected to be launched within the year, remains mysterious, but it doesn’t matter. Let’s take this opportunity to have a brief understanding of the car’s appearance.
In terms of appearance, Leopard 8 follows the design idea of “future starship aesthetics”. The body shape is the popular square style. The body length is expected to be more than 5200mm, the width is about 2000mm, and the height is more than 1900mm. Different from some traditional energy hardcore SUVs, this one has a technological look.
On the front face, the large-sized front grille is decorated with three-stripe chrome. The headlights on both sides are connected to the grille. Together with the wide body size and the two ribs of the front hood, the front of the car looks powerful. The bumper uses a bite-type connection similar to a mortise and tenon structure. In addition to being beautiful, officials say that this design helps improve the integrity of the vehicle and makes the body stronger.
The shape of the split headlights is slightly different from the design of the Equation Leopard 5. The two staggered square matrix headlights are also equipped with white daytime running light guide strips, which form a continuity with the LED light strip above the grille, and the light cavity The neat lines can also make Leopard 8’s “eyes” bright and clear.
As the flagship SUV of the “583 family”, it must be fully equipped with technology bonuses. The lidar serving the Eye of God high-end intelligent driving system and the dual forward-looking perception cameras with the road condition preview system are placed on the roof. The arrangement of the undulating curve, which is similar to a crown, does not make people feel abrupt, but it always demonstrates its intelligence to everyone.
Coming to the side of the car body, the huge D window is very eye-catching. The window ratio of the entire car has reached 3:1. The silver trim panel on the side of the window uses a right-angled trapezoid shape, and a brand logo is placed below. The waistline has a huge bulge at the rear door. In addition to increasing the vehicle’s sense of power, you can also find the shadow of the carrier propeller in the “starship” design.
Different from its younger brother, the Leopard 5, the exterior rearview mirrors of the Leopard 8 look thicker, and the surround-view camera is not placed under the mirror cover, but is placed at the connecting arm of the exterior rearview mirror. In addition, the Leopard 8 does not use the mechanical door handles like the Leopard 5. Perhaps considering the integrity of the side lines of the body, it chooses the same hidden door handles as the concept car, equipped with a keyless entry function.
The vehicle rims are in the shape of six-spoke petals, with a specification of 275/50 R21. The size is relatively wide. Perhaps in the future, manufacturers will provide smaller rim options to meet the needs of different groups of people. The original factory is equipped with a wheel rim specially developed for new energy vehicles. Michelin PILOT SPORT EV tires.
The lines at the rear of the car are more three-dimensional, and the star-ring-style semi-surrounding spare wheel cover is not thin, and can echo the “starship” design language. The half-exposed full-size spare tire reflects the wildness better than many “small school bags”. After all, it is a hardcore SUV, and the wild is its home field.
The style of the taillights is more regular than that of the concept car SUPER 8. The C-shaped main light body and six vertically arranged horizontal light sources can form a light dragging effect when lit. The official said that this design inspiration also comes from “stars”. “Ship” propeller tail.
The logos positioned on both sides of the tailgate serve as symbols of its distinguished status. The Leopard 8, built upon the vertically arranged DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) super hybrid off-road platform, is expected to be equipped with a powerful 2.0T engine. Notably, it boasts the Yunnian-P active hydraulic body control system, which stands as the pinnacle of the Yunnian series. Comprehensive configuration details will be gradually revealed once the vehicle is officially launched.
Regarding the suspension, the FCB 8 features double-wishbone independent suspension at the front and rear, and it is equipped with three differential locks. The DMO super hybrid off-road platform, which the vehicle is based on, eliminates the conventional drive shaft and replaces the central differential lock with an electronic inter-axle energy center lock, taking advantage of its unique characteristics.
Summary
As the flagship off-road vehicle of the brand, the FCB 8 is expected to elevate its technological configuration and hardware strength to a higher level. While the interior details remain undisclosed, it is highly anticipated that designs resembling an airplane cockpit, particularly in the central control area, will be incorporated, along with various other upgrades. Apart from the product itself, what piques everyone’s curiosity is the pricing strategy that Equation Leopard will adopt. Once the new vehicle is launched, we will closely monitor whether it emerges as a significant competitor to the Tank 700.