BYD's $35,500 Great Tang SUV surpasses 150,000 preorders in China ahead of planned Western export
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BYD has launched the Great Tang (Datang), a full-size flagship crossover SUV priced at $35,500 in China. The vehicle achieved a record-breaking milestone of over 150,000 preorders, with 100,000 of those coming within just two weeks of its debut at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24. The article highlights how BYD is challenging the expensive SUV market by offering a flagship model at a significantly lower price point than competitors, positioning it for eventual export to Western markets.
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bskyBYD's $35,500 Great Tang SUV surpasses 150,000 preorders in China ahead of planned Western exportnewatlas.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledEverybody wants an SUV these days, and boy, are they expensive.
BYD just flipped the switch to all that.
The car managed to secure a record of more than 150,000 preorders!
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