BYD has launched the hybrid version of its Tang L large seven-seat sport utility vehicle in several Middle Eastern markets, continuing the Chinese automaker’s overseas expansion.
The model is being sold in the region as the BYD Atto 8 and has been introduced in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, with launches in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain planned next, the company said on Tuesday.
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In the Middle East, the Atto 8 is offered in both DM-i and DM-p plug-in hybrid variants and integrates Google-based services to better align with local consumer preferences, BYD said. The model is positioned as a family-oriented vehicle suitable for both urban use and longer-distance travel.
The Tang L was launched in China in April and is available there in both battery-electric and hybrid versions. BYD’s DM-i hybrid system is designed to prioritise fuel efficiency, while the DM-p version emphasises higher performance. In some overseas markets, including Mexico, the Atto 8 name is also used for the Tang SUV sold in China.
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BYD said the Atto 8 measures more than 5 metres in length and has a wheelbase of 2,950 mm, offering a spacious interior layout. Both hybrid variants are equipped with the company’s fifth-generation DM Super Hybrid technology.
According to BYD, the DM-i version delivers a combined driving range of up to 728 km, while the higher-performance DM-p variant produces a combined maximum output of 359 kW and features the DiSus-C chassis control system to improve handling under varied road conditions.
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The Atto 8 launch expands BYD’s Middle East portfolio to nine models, comprising five plug-in hybrid vehicles and four battery-electric vehicles. The company said it plans to deepen regional partnerships as it seeks to expand access to low-emission mobility options.
The Tang family is BYD’s flagship SUV line within its Dynasty series. Current models sold in China include the Tang L EV, Tang L DM, Tang DM-i and Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition.
