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ILoveQatar.net
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- ILoveQatar.net
Mannai Automotive Group partners with BYD to launch premium new energy vehicles in Qatar
Mannai Automotive Group has signed a strategic agreement with BYD, marking a significant milestone in their growing partnership and paving the way to introduce two of BYD's most premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brands. Following the signing, Mannai has placed initial vehicle orders for the Denza B5, Denza B8, and Yangwang U8—a decisive step toward executing the joint go-to-market strategy. The agreement was formalized last week during a bilateral high-level meeting between Mr. AD Huang, General Manager – BYD Africa and Middle East, and Mr. Rajesh Krishnan, President – Mannai Automotive Group, in the presence of Mr. Alekh Grewal, Group Chief Executive Officer – Mannai Corporation. Mr. Krishnan commented: 'Placing the first set of orders is a clear indication of our operational commitment and strategic confidence in this collaboration. We're excited to bring vehicles that reflect innovation, performance, and customer-centric design to our market.' Mr. AD Huang, General Manager BYD Middle East and Africa, added: 'We are proud to take this significant step with Mannai Automotive Group, one of the most trusted names in the Qatari market. This partnership strengthens BYD's regional presence and supports our vision to accelerate the adoption of new energy vehicles through trusted local partners who understand their customers and are committed to innovation and sustainability.' The initial order includes the long-awaited Denza B5 and Denza B8, two premium plug-in hybrid models combining refined aesthetics with smart mobility features, as well as the Yangwang U8, a high-performance electric PHEV SUV engineered for power, safety, indulgence, and cutting-edge technology. During the engagement, both companies aligned on launch timelines, showroom readiness, digital infrastructure, and customer experience enhancements. Mannai has already started accepting customer bookings, and the market response has been overwhelmingly positive. Customers and enthusiasts are warmly invited to visit Mannai Automotive's new showroom located in the Dune Plaza Building, Tornado Tower, where the latest innovations from Denza and Yangwang will soon be on display. The space reflects the brands' forward-thinking ethos and provides a premium environment to explore, experience, and place order for these cutting-edge electric vehicles.
Courier-Mail
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
Insane features of ‘preposterous' new SUV
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. You thought the G-Wagen and Defender were the kings of the luxury off-roader market? Meet the Yangwang U8. One could argue that nobody needs a quad-motor SUV that weighs 3500kg and does 0-100km/h faster than some $500K supercars – 3.6 seconds, if you don't mind. I mean, that's a sound argument. This is a preposterous thing. You can even get it with a drone on top! X SUBSCRIBER ONLY The idea is that you can document your adventures using the quadcopter's camera, and there's even a built-in online via-satellite connection, so you'll never have to worry about losing contact with civilisation. The drone can even swap batteries by itself. It might seem sublime and ridiculous, but it's also a show of force from the luxury arm of Chinese mega battery-car brand BYD. MORE: Trump declares war on 'world's worst car feature' The new Yangwang U8. Picture: Supplied Yangwang is a high-end model line, and this is the SUV flagship. The other Yangwang is a supercar that's faster than a Ferrari and can jump up and down on the spot or to avoid potholes at speed. This monster machine is enormous. It's as long as a Ford Ranger and as wide as an F-150, and with height adjustable air suspension it gets tall enough to make an NBA player look short-statured. And those lines on the back pillar panel? Those are charge indicator lights. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY It has a petrol engine under the bonnet, but it doesn't work as anything but a generator to fill up the battery pack, which in turn sends power to four separate motors, one at each wheel. That combo means this thing can do a 360-degree spinning turn on the spot – or you can use the touchscreen to dictate how much you want it to pivot, making it easier to manoeuvre either in the car park or off-road. MORE: Best EOFY car deals A BYD Yangwang U9 car by Chinese car manufacturer BYD. Picture: AFP It isn't as ludicrous inside as a Dartz Prombron – the infamous whale-penis-skin SUV from Latvia – but that's to its advantage, because the level of luxury inside is enough to make some German brands blush. Screens might not be 'luxury' to some buyers, but this thing is basically a cineplex on wheels. There's a 23.6-inch driver info display and a windscreen-projected 70-inch augmented reality head-up display, a 12.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen, another 23.6-inch screen for the passenger, as well as a climate control screen and a drop-down armrest with another touchpanel for media management and seat settings. But the material finishes are exceptional, the cabin design is clever, and there's even a fridge between the seats and pillows for the headrests. It is high-end. It feels special. And the back seat has a heap of space – though there's only two rows of seats, which might seem strange for a vehicle of this size. MORE: The Yank tank cutting Australia in two Inside the Yangwang U8, complete with massive screens. Picture: Supplied It passes the off-road test. Picture: Supplied And the drive? Well, it feels like it's made to outlast the apocalypse. I didn't quite get a chance to do that on this test … which was confined to a very narrow ATV trail at a resort in China. And in those confines, this thing felt enormous. There were a few offset moguls to see how it handled its weight, and a steep descent of 23 degrees, nosediving over a step-off, where the surround-camera system made it far easier to understand the vehicle's placement in space. Its on-road (carpark with cones) demeanour left a little more to be desired. In short, I didn't like the way it drove. The ludicrous Dartz Prombron. Inside the infamous whale-penis-skin SUV from Latvia. Picture: Supplied The car featured in the hit movie The Dictator. Picture: supplied It was difficult to judge what might happen next, felt unwieldy in corners and absurdly heavy, too. Because it is. But it was the sprint behaviour that alarmed me most. Planting the throttle from a standstill, it felt like it was actively shimmying as it tried to apportion power to each of the four motors. Thankfully I managed to pull it up easily enough. As a statement in size and style, not to mention technology and toughness, this is legendary. But whether it'll come to Australia and try to stake its claim as king of the caravan park remains to be seen. The Yangwang U8 is absurdly heavy. Picture: Supplied 3.5 stars Yangwang U8 PRICE: Expect $240,000 – if it comes POWERTRAIN: 2.0-litre turbo-petrol generator, 4x electric motors, 4WD OUTPUTS: 880kW/1280Nm BATTERY: 49.05kWh LFP 'blade' battery CHARGING: 7kW AC, 110kW DC BOOT SPACE: 1031 litres SPARE: Full-size Originally published as 2025 Yangwang U8 review
News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
2025 Yangwang U8 review
You thought the G-Wagen and Defender were the kings of the luxury off-roader market? Meet the Yangwang U8. One could argue that nobody needs a quad-motor SUV that weighs 3500kg and does 0-100km/h faster than some $500K supercars – 3.6 seconds, if you don't mind. I mean, that's a sound argument. This is a preposterous thing. You can even get it with a drone on top! The idea is that you can document your adventures using the quadcopter's camera, and there's even a built-in online via-satellite connection, so you'll never have to worry about losing contact with civilisation. The drone can even swap batteries by itself. It might seem sublime and ridiculous, but it's also a show of force from the luxury arm of Chinese mega battery-car brand BYD. Yangwang is a high-end model line, and this is the SUV flagship. The other Yangwang is a supercar that's faster than a Ferrari and can jump up and down on the spot or to avoid potholes at speed. This monster machine is enormous. It's as long as a Ford Ranger and as wide as an F-150, and with height adjustable air suspension it gets tall enough to make an NBA player look short-statured. And those lines on the back pillar panel? Those are charge indicator lights. It has a petrol engine under the bonnet, but it doesn't work as anything but a generator to fill up the battery pack, which in turn sends power to four separate motors, one at each wheel. That combo means this thing can do a 360-degree spinning turn on the spot – or you can use the touchscreen to dictate how much you want it to pivot, making it easier to manoeuvre either in the car park or off-road. It isn't as ludicrous inside as a Dartz Prombron – the infamous whale-penis-skin SUV from Latvia – but that's to its advantage, because the level of luxury inside is enough to make some German brands blush. Screens might not be 'luxury' to some buyers, but this thing is basically a cineplex on wheels. There's a 23.6-inch driver info display and a windscreen-projected 70-inch augmented reality head-up display, a 12.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen, another 23.6-inch screen for the passenger, as well as a climate control screen and a drop-down armrest with another touchpanel for media management and seat settings. But the material finishes are exceptional, the cabin design is clever, and there's even a fridge between the seats and pillows for the headrests. It is high-end. It feels special. And the back seat has a heap of space – though there's only two rows of seats, which might seem strange for a vehicle of this size. And the drive? Well, it feels like it's made to outlast the apocalypse. I didn't quite get a chance to do that on this test … which was confined to a very narrow ATV trail at a resort in China. And in those confines, this thing felt enormous. There were a few offset moguls to see how it handled its weight, and a steep descent of 23 degrees, nosediving over a step-off, where the surround-camera system made it far easier to understand the vehicle's placement in space. Its on-road (carpark with cones) demeanour left a little more to be desired. In short, I didn't like the way it drove. It was difficult to judge what might happen next, felt unwieldy in corners and absurdly heavy, too. Because it is. But it was the sprint behaviour that alarmed me most. Planting the throttle from a standstill, it felt like it was actively shimmying as it tried to apportion power to each of the four motors. Thankfully I managed to pull it up easily enough. As a statement in size and style, not to mention technology and toughness, this is legendary. But whether it'll come to Australia and try to stake its claim as king of the caravan park remains to be seen. 3.5 stars Yangwang U8 OUTPUTS: 880kW/1280Nm BATTERY: 49.05kWh LFP 'blade' battery
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Australian testing to play critical role in global BYD model development
Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability, but models not sold here such as the Yangwang U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury brand have also been spied testing on Australian roads. Ford is the only automaker that still develops vehicles from the ground up in Australia, but several others including Kia and more recently GWM and Mitsubishi also conduct local chassis tuning in and for this market. However, Australian input was critical for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab – a competitor for the top-selling, locally designed and engineered Ford Ranger sold around the world – just as it has been for other rivals including the upcoming Kia Tasman, which was repeatedly seen testing here ahead of its mid-year release. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet BYD Australia product lead Sajid Hasan told CarExpert the local arm's evaluation and engineering signoffs will be used to finetune suspension and other settings for the automaker's global products. "It's important that we do local confirmation testing, rough-road durability, hot weather, climate, tow testing – all those kinds of things are being done to make sure that the products are suitable for Australian customers," Mr Hasan said. "For models like that [Shark 6], particularly off-road focussed vehicles, we're in a fortunate position that in Australia, our roads represent 80 per cent of the world's variety of roads. "So we are a very critical market for right-hand drive development, and the kind of tuning and testing that gets done here is used in other areas of the world." The development of the Shark 6 included engineers from BYD's Chinese headquarters joining Australian testing teams, with a particular focus on suspension as part of a broader vehicle assessment program. BYDs sold in Australia – including the upcoming Atto 2 small SUV and the brand's first seven-seat SUV, the Sealion 8 – will ride on locally tuned suspension instead of the 'soft' or more comfortable chassis tunes preferred by Chinese customers. BYD says the feedback will influence right-hand drive models sold in countries like Japan, the UK and Cyprus – where BYD was launched on May 28 – as well as playing a role in left-hand drive vehicle development, too. The popularity and variety of SUVs in Australia – where they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales in 2024 – makes local testing even more helpful for BYD HQ in China. "It also gives us kind of an access, like a gateway, into the global development," Mr Hasan told CarExpert. "For certain models, like large SUVs and off-road focused SUVs, we're a very important market because of our market size and demand for that type of vehicle." MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability, but models not sold here such as the Yangwang U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury brand have also been spied testing on Australian roads. Ford is the only automaker that still develops vehicles from the ground up in Australia, but several others including Kia and more recently GWM and Mitsubishi also conduct local chassis tuning in and for this market. However, Australian input was critical for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab – a competitor for the top-selling, locally designed and engineered Ford Ranger sold around the world – just as it has been for other rivals including the upcoming Kia Tasman, which was repeatedly seen testing here ahead of its mid-year release. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet BYD Australia product lead Sajid Hasan told CarExpert the local arm's evaluation and engineering signoffs will be used to finetune suspension and other settings for the automaker's global products. "It's important that we do local confirmation testing, rough-road durability, hot weather, climate, tow testing – all those kinds of things are being done to make sure that the products are suitable for Australian customers," Mr Hasan said. "For models like that [Shark 6], particularly off-road focussed vehicles, we're in a fortunate position that in Australia, our roads represent 80 per cent of the world's variety of roads. "So we are a very critical market for right-hand drive development, and the kind of tuning and testing that gets done here is used in other areas of the world." The development of the Shark 6 included engineers from BYD's Chinese headquarters joining Australian testing teams, with a particular focus on suspension as part of a broader vehicle assessment program. BYDs sold in Australia – including the upcoming Atto 2 small SUV and the brand's first seven-seat SUV, the Sealion 8 – will ride on locally tuned suspension instead of the 'soft' or more comfortable chassis tunes preferred by Chinese customers. BYD says the feedback will influence right-hand drive models sold in countries like Japan, the UK and Cyprus – where BYD was launched on May 28 – as well as playing a role in left-hand drive vehicle development, too. The popularity and variety of SUVs in Australia – where they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales in 2024 – makes local testing even more helpful for BYD HQ in China. "It also gives us kind of an access, like a gateway, into the global development," Mr Hasan told CarExpert. "For certain models, like large SUVs and off-road focused SUVs, we're a very important market because of our market size and demand for that type of vehicle." MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability, but models not sold here such as the Yangwang U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury brand have also been spied testing on Australian roads. Ford is the only automaker that still develops vehicles from the ground up in Australia, but several others including Kia and more recently GWM and Mitsubishi also conduct local chassis tuning in and for this market. However, Australian input was critical for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab – a competitor for the top-selling, locally designed and engineered Ford Ranger sold around the world – just as it has been for other rivals including the upcoming Kia Tasman, which was repeatedly seen testing here ahead of its mid-year release. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet BYD Australia product lead Sajid Hasan told CarExpert the local arm's evaluation and engineering signoffs will be used to finetune suspension and other settings for the automaker's global products. "It's important that we do local confirmation testing, rough-road durability, hot weather, climate, tow testing – all those kinds of things are being done to make sure that the products are suitable for Australian customers," Mr Hasan said. "For models like that [Shark 6], particularly off-road focussed vehicles, we're in a fortunate position that in Australia, our roads represent 80 per cent of the world's variety of roads. "So we are a very critical market for right-hand drive development, and the kind of tuning and testing that gets done here is used in other areas of the world." The development of the Shark 6 included engineers from BYD's Chinese headquarters joining Australian testing teams, with a particular focus on suspension as part of a broader vehicle assessment program. BYDs sold in Australia – including the upcoming Atto 2 small SUV and the brand's first seven-seat SUV, the Sealion 8 – will ride on locally tuned suspension instead of the 'soft' or more comfortable chassis tunes preferred by Chinese customers. BYD says the feedback will influence right-hand drive models sold in countries like Japan, the UK and Cyprus – where BYD was launched on May 28 – as well as playing a role in left-hand drive vehicle development, too. The popularity and variety of SUVs in Australia – where they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales in 2024 – makes local testing even more helpful for BYD HQ in China. "It also gives us kind of an access, like a gateway, into the global development," Mr Hasan told CarExpert. "For certain models, like large SUVs and off-road focused SUVs, we're a very important market because of our market size and demand for that type of vehicle." MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from: Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability, but models not sold here such as the Yangwang U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury brand have also been spied testing on Australian roads. Ford is the only automaker that still develops vehicles from the ground up in Australia, but several others including Kia and more recently GWM and Mitsubishi also conduct local chassis tuning in and for this market. However, Australian input was critical for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab – a competitor for the top-selling, locally designed and engineered Ford Ranger sold around the world – just as it has been for other rivals including the upcoming Kia Tasman, which was repeatedly seen testing here ahead of its mid-year release. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Yet BYD Australia product lead Sajid Hasan told CarExpert the local arm's evaluation and engineering signoffs will be used to finetune suspension and other settings for the automaker's global products. "It's important that we do local confirmation testing, rough-road durability, hot weather, climate, tow testing – all those kinds of things are being done to make sure that the products are suitable for Australian customers," Mr Hasan said. "For models like that [Shark 6], particularly off-road focussed vehicles, we're in a fortunate position that in Australia, our roads represent 80 per cent of the world's variety of roads. "So we are a very critical market for right-hand drive development, and the kind of tuning and testing that gets done here is used in other areas of the world." The development of the Shark 6 included engineers from BYD's Chinese headquarters joining Australian testing teams, with a particular focus on suspension as part of a broader vehicle assessment program. BYDs sold in Australia – including the upcoming Atto 2 small SUV and the brand's first seven-seat SUV, the Sealion 8 – will ride on locally tuned suspension instead of the 'soft' or more comfortable chassis tunes preferred by Chinese customers. BYD says the feedback will influence right-hand drive models sold in countries like Japan, the UK and Cyprus – where BYD was launched on May 28 – as well as playing a role in left-hand drive vehicle development, too. The popularity and variety of SUVs in Australia – where they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales in 2024 – makes local testing even more helpful for BYD HQ in China. "It also gives us kind of an access, like a gateway, into the global development," Mr Hasan told CarExpert. "For certain models, like large SUVs and off-road focused SUVs, we're a very important market because of our market size and demand for that type of vehicle." MORE: Everything BYD Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Australian testing to play critical role in global BYD model development
Australia will play a vital role in the development of BYD models sold around the world, not just locally, says the Chinese automaker. Testing of models such as the BYD Shark 6 ute – which was extensively evaluated in Australia ahead of its local release in January 2025 – is designed to ensure local suitability, but models not sold here such as the Yangwang U8 large SUV from BYD's luxury brand have also been spied testing on Australian roads. Ford is the only automaker that still develops vehicles from the ground up in Australia, but several others including Kia and more recently GWM and Mitsubishi also conduct local chassis tuning in and for this market. However, Australian input was critical for the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual-cab – a competitor for the top-selling, locally designed and engineered Ford Ranger sold around the world – just as it has been for other rivals including the upcoming Kia Tasman, which was repeatedly seen testing here ahead of its mid-year release. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Yet BYD Australia product lead Sajid Hasan told CarExpert the local arm's evaluation and engineering signoffs will be used to finetune suspension and other settings for the automaker's global products. 'It's important that we do local confirmation testing, rough-road durability, hot weather, climate, tow testing – all those kinds of things are being done to make sure that the products are suitable for Australian customers,' Mr Hasan said. 'For models like that [Shark 6], particularly off-road focussed vehicles, we're in a fortunate position that in Australia, our roads represent 80 per cent of the world's variety of roads. 'So we are a very critical market for right-hand drive development, and the kind of tuning and testing that gets done here is used in other areas of the world.' The development of the Shark 6 included engineers from BYD's Chinese headquarters joining Australian testing teams, with a particular focus on suspension as part of a broader vehicle assessment program. Supplied Credit: CarExpert BYDs sold in Australia – including the upcoming Atto 2 small SUV and the brand's first seven-seat SUV, the Sealion 8 – will ride on locally tuned suspension instead of the 'soft' or more comfortable chassis tunes preferred by Chinese customers. BYD says the feedback will influence right-hand drive models sold in countries like Japan, the UK and Cyprus – where BYD was launched on May 28 – as well as playing a role in left-hand drive vehicle development, too. The popularity and variety of SUVs in Australia – where they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales in 2024 – makes local testing even more helpful for BYD HQ in China. 'It also gives us kind of an access, like a gateway, into the global development,' Mr Hasan told CarExpert. 'For certain models, like large SUVs and off-road focused SUVs, we're a very important market because of our market size and demand for that type of vehicle.' MORE: Everything BYD
