YangWang U8 2023 Luxury Edition — 880kW EREV | 3.6s | Amphibious Off-Road Flagship

2023 YangWang U8 Luxury Edition — The World's Most Capable Luxury Off-Road SUV

The YangWang U8 is BYD's ultimate statement: a full-size luxury off-road SUV that combines 880 kW of power, a 3.6-second 0–100 km/h time, 15+1 off-road modes, and the ability to float on water for emergency escape. At RMB 1,098,000 MSRP in China, the U8 competes directly with the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG and Land Rover Defender V8 — and outperforms both in capability.

Basic Information

• Launch Date: September 20, 2023
• China MSRP: RMB 1,098,000
• Body Style: Full-size Hard-Core Off-Road SUV (5-door, 5-seat, body-on-frame)
• Dimensions: 5,319 x 2,050 x 1,930 mm | Wheelbase: 3,050 mm
• Colors: Dragon Stone Green / Obsidian Black / Fluorite White

Powertrain

• System: 2.0T Range Extender + Four Independent Electric Motors (Yi Si Fang)
• Combined Power: 880 kW (1,196 hp) | Peak Torque: 1,280 Nm
• 0-100 km/h: 3.6 seconds
• Battery: 49.05 kWh Blade Battery (CTB, IP68)
• Pure Electric Range: 180 km (CLTC) | Total Range: 1,000 km
• Fuel Economy: 1.69 L/100km (WLTC) / 6.5 L/100km depleted
• Fast Charging: 800V - 30% to 80% in 18 minutes | V2L: 6 kW

Yunbian-P Hydraulic Chassis

• Ground clearance: 285 mm | Max wading depth: 1,000 mm
• Tank Turn: turning radius 5.76 m (front/rear wheels counter-rotate)
• Blowout Stable Drive: maintains control after tyre puncture
• Emergency Flotation Escape: vehicle floats on water

Off-Road Capability

• 15+1 off-road modes: desert, rock, mud, snow, steep gradient, deep water, flotation
• Conquered Biletu Peak (Desert Everest)
• RTI off-road passability index: 600

Intelligent Driving

• 3 LiDAR + 38 fusion perception units | Dual NVIDIA Drive Orin: 508 TOPS
• L2+ full-scenario: Highway/Urban NOA, auto lane change, 540 panoramic + transparent chassis
• Infrared night vision, remote/auto/memory parking

Luxury Cockpit

• 12.8" OLED central + 23.6" Mini-LED co-pilot + dual rear 12.8" + 7" rear control + 70" AR-HUD
• Nappa leather throughout - 22-way electric seats with ventilation, heating, massage
• Dynaudio 22-speaker Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 + active noise cancellation
• Four-zone climate control, 127-color ambient lighting, fragrance system, UWB digital key

Safety

• Blade Battery: IP68, passes nail penetration test without fire
• Body-on-frame + high-strength steel construction
• Yi Si Fang + Yunbian-P: blowout-proof, flood-proof, flotation escape

Export Ready

Available for immediate export. Full customs documentation, port logistics, and clearance support provided. Ideal for ultra-high-net-worth buyers and flagship dealerships in the Middle East, Russia, and Central Asia.