On February 2, 2026, the BYD Formula Leopard brand officially released the ninth OTA system upgrade for the Leopard 5 and the sixth for the Leopard 8. This update focuses on two core areas: "comfort" and "ecological connectivity," injecting unprecedented family-oriented features into these rugged off-road vehicles. This upgrade is not simply a function addition, but rather a redefinition of the technological sophistication of off-road vehicles through hardware and software collaboration.
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Functional categories |
Specific content |
Technical Highlights |
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Intelligent anti-motion sickness system |
Standard across the entire range, a first for off-road vehicles |
Through multi-dimensional linkage of suspension damping, power output, braking response, air conditioning temperature control, and fragrance system, it can perceive dynamics such as rapid acceleration, cornering, and bumps in real time. In conjunction with the BYD Pad rear entertainment screen displayingsynchronized motion floating points, visual guidance alleviates motion sickness, with a scientific intervention rate of 92% (based on internal test data). |
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Ant Forest in-vehicle ecosystem |
You can use it by logging into your Alipay account. |
The car can collect green energy, which can be exchanged for exclusive virtual flower sticks for the Formula Leopard, deeply integrating environmental protection with daily driving and creating a new scenario of "green travel + public welfare interaction". |
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Mobile phone connectivity fully upgraded |
Supports Huawei HiCar and Samsung ICCOA Carlink |
Huawei HarmonyOS 6.0+ phones and Samsung One UI 8.0+ models (Chinese version) can both achievescreen mirroring and small window projection, allowing seamless operation of applications such as WeChat, navigation, and music, without having to get out of the car. |
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Intelligent parking optimization |
Horizontal marked parking spaces support parking from both the front and rear of the vehicle. |
The system automatically identifies the type of parking space, and users can switch the parking direction with one click, solving the urban parking problem of "difficulty in parking with the front of the car and difficultness in parking with the rear of the car". |
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Personalized car locking sound effects |
Supports uploading custom audio files to USB flash drives |
You can choose from the preset sound effects library or upload your own recorded notification sounds (such as pet barks or music clips) to make every time you lock your car a personalized ritual. |
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Expanding the in-vehicle infotainment ecosystem |
System-level optimizations improve the smoothness of multi-task concurrency. |
For the 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen and dual rear screens, background application scheduling has been optimized to ensure that entertainment, navigation, and connectivity functions can run simultaneously without lag. |
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Formula LeopardLeopard5 |
Formula LeopardLeopard8 |
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Powertrain Architecture |
1.5T plug-in hybrid + dual motors |
2.0T plug-in hybrid + dual motors |
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System overall power |
505kW |
550kW |
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Peak torque |
760 N·m |
760 N·m |
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0-100km /h acceleration |
4.8 seconds |
4.8 seconds |
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Battery capacity |
31.8kWh (Lithium Iron Phosphate Blade Battery) |
36.8kWh (Lithium Iron Phosphate Blade Battery) |
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Pure electric range (CLTC/WLTC ) |
210km |
100km (WLTC) |
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Overall range |
1310km |
1200km |
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Curb weight |
2890kg |
3390kg |
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Vehicle dimensions (length × width × height ) |
4890×1970×1920mm |
5195×1994×1905mm |
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wheelbase |
2800mm |
2920mm |
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Ground clearance |
220mm (Adjustable for Cloud Carriage - P) |
220mm (can be extended to 310mm) |
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wading depth |
900mm |
900mm |
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Towing capacity |
Maximum 2.5 tons |
Maximum 2.5 tons |
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Intelligent driving hardware |
LiDAR (Intelligent Driving Version), 12 cameras, 5mm-wave radar |
Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0, 3 LiDAR sensors, infrared night vision, 13 cameras, 5mm-wave radar |
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Cockpit Technology |
Five-screen display, Devialet sound system, Nappa leather seats |
Seven-screen linkage, 50-inch AR-HUD, Devialet 18 speakers, front seat ventilation/heating/massage |
This OTA upgrade marks the Formula Leopard brand's leap from "rugged performance" to "all-scenario intelligent comfort." The intelligent motion sickness prevention system is the world's first multi-modal motion sickness intervention solution applied to mass-produced off-road vehicles. It integrates vehicle dynamics control and visual psychology intervention, breaking through the traditional single relief methods of "opening windows for ventilation" and "playing music."
At the same time, the deep integration of Ant Forest and mobile phone mirroring functions transforms the vehicle from merely a means of transportation into an extension of family digital life. Users can complete environmental energy collection and seamlessly use mobile applications during their commute, truly realizing "the car as a gateway to life."
Families with children: The intelligent motion sickness prevention system significantly improves rear-seat comfort, especially suitable for long-distance driving and mountain roads.
Technology enthusiasts: Huawei/Samsung mirroring, personalized sound effects, and in-car ecosystem connectivity satisfy geeks' ultimate pursuit of "seamless connection."
Outdoor enthusiasts: While retaining core capabilities such as on-the-spot turning, three differential locks, and high passability, the newly added intelligent parking and voice control make complex scenarios more manageable.
