The 2026 BYD Xia, a mid-to-large-sized MPV positioned for both business and family use, has garnered significant attention since its launch. Now, amidst much anticipation from consumers, the 2026 BYD Xia has officially announced its unveiling on November 4th. Although it's an annual facelift, the new model significantly improves core user experiences, particularly in pure electric range and advanced intelligent driving assistance systems.
The 2026 BYD Xia doesn't feature major exterior design changes, continuing the highly praised "New National Trend Dragon Face Aesthetics" design philosophy of the BYD Dynasty series. The front features a large grille integrated with dual LED headlights, creating a wide and stable visual effect. The most recognizable feature at the rear is still the Dynasty family's signature "Chinese knot" taillights, which are visually striking and layered when illuminated. The body dimensions remain unchanged, measuring 5145/1970/1805 mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 3045 mm, making it a standard mid-to-large MPV and ensuring ample interior space.
The most noticeable change comes from the roof – official images show that the new car is equipped with a lidar sensor at the front of the roof. This means that the 2026 Xia will offer the "God's Eye B" laser-assisted driving system, a high-level intelligent driving solution, taking its intelligence to a new level.
Stepping inside, the interior layout of the new car is also consistent with the current model, with an overall design inspired by traditional Chinese culture, creating an atmosphere that blends technology and humanity.
Intelligent Cockpit: The core of the interior remains the 15.6-inch adaptive rotating floating central control screen, equipped with the DiLink intelligent network system and supporting "see-and-speak" intelligent voice control, making operation intuitive and convenient. Higher-spec models are expected to offer a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch passenger-side entertainment screen, creating an immersive intelligent interactive experience.
Seat Layout: The new model adopts a classic 2+2+3 seven-seat layout, balancing the flexibility of family travel and business reception. This facelift features detailed seat optimizations, with headrests returning to a more traditional style, improving overall comfort. The front seats offer heating, ventilation, and massage functions, while the second row features two independent luxury seats.
Luxury Features: To enhance the rear-seat entertainment experience, the new model is equipped with a 15.6-inch ceiling-mounted rear cabin entertainment screen, along with a built-in refrigerator and a high-quality audio system (higher-spec models may have a 28-speaker configuration), fully meeting the diverse needs of family travel or business reception.
The upgrade focus of the 2026 Xia is concentrated on the "invisible" aspects of intelligence and safety.
Advanced Intelligent Driving: With the addition of LiDAR, the new vehicle will be equipped with the "God's Eye B" assisted driving system, featuring up to 30 intelligent sensors. It supports advanced functions such as highway and city navigation assisted driving and all-scenario intelligent parking, marking a new stage in BYD's intelligent technology in the MPV field.
Cloud Carriage-C Intelligent Body Control System: This upgrade includes the "Cloud Carriage Pre-Aim" function. The system uses cameras to detect road bumps in advance and actively adjusts the suspension damping, effectively improving ride comfort and reducing motion sickness.
TBC High-Speed Tire Blowout Stability Control System: This is a crucial safety feature. When a tire blows out at high speed, the system quickly intervenes to ensure vehicle stability and protect passenger safety.
In terms of powertrain, the 2026 Xia continues to use the mature 1.5T plug-in hybrid system, with the engine producing a maximum power of 115 kW and the electric motor providing a total power of 200 kW. The real highlight lies in its range:
Pure Electric Range: By incorporating a larger capacity battery pack, the new model increases its pure electric range under CLTC conditions from the current 180 km to 218 km. This improvement means that users can utilize the lower-cost pure electric mode for longer periods during daily urban commutes, significantly enhancing its practicality.
Combined Range and Energy Consumption: With the extended pure electric range, the new model's combined range is expected to exceed 1100 km. Simultaneously, its officially announced fuel consumption when the battery is depleted is also lower than the current model, resulting in better fuel economy.
Currently, the BYD Xia is priced between RMB 249,800 and 309,800. Considering BYD's consistent strategy of "more features, same price," industry experts generally predict that the 2026 Xia will maintain a highly competitive price while offering comprehensive upgrades in features. After its launch, the new model will directly compete with established joint venture rivals such as the GAC Toyota Cena and Buick GL8 Land Cruiser. With its multiple advancements in range, intelligent driving, and comfort, the 2026 Xia will undoubtedly inject strong momentum into the breakthrough of Chinese brands in the high-end MPV market.
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