BYD x Huawei: Tech Giants Unite to Launch Revolutionary Dual-Intelligence SUV System

Following BYD's February 10 Intelligent Strategy unveiling, its premium electric off-road brand Fang Cheng Leopard has accelerated into a new era of smart mobility with the official launch of the Leopard 5 Smart Edition on February 21. As the brand’s second flagship after the Leopard 8, this plug-in hybrid SUV now establishes Fang Cheng Leopard as China’s first intelligent off-road lineup with full-range standard autonomous driving capabilities.  

 
Global Uniqueness: Dual AI-Powered Autonomous Systems

The Leopard 5 Smart Edition stands alone as the world’s only vehicle integrating BYD’s proprietary “God’s Eye” and Huawei’s  Qiankun ADS 3.0 autonomous driving platforms. Combined with its groundbreaking DMO electric off-road architecture, cloud-based Yun Nian-P Hydraulic Suspension** (shared with BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang), and an AI-optimized cockpit, this model delivers urban sophistication and off-grid capability in equal measure. Four variants are available, priced competitively between CNY 239,800 and 329,800  (USD 33,000-45,400).  

 

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Design Evolution: Brutalist Aesthetics Meet Urban Refinement

Building on its acclaimed "Leopard Power Aesthetics," the Smart Edition enhances its muscular silhouette with body-color high-gloss accents on bumpers, wheel arches, and side skirts. Functional upgrades include integrated side-view autonomous driving cameras and a roof-mounted LiDAR system, blending rugged appeal with metropolitan tech flair.  

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Cabin Intelligence: AI-Powered Luxury Redefined

Retaining its title as "BYD Group’s Most Luxurious Interior," the Leopard 5 Smart Edition adds rear-seat ventilation/heating, a rear control screen, power-adjustable steering wheel, and one-touch passenger seat reclining. Its proprietary **AI Cockpit** elevates interaction through:  

- Voice-controlled creativity: Poetry composition, itinerary planning, and AI-generated art  

- Smart environment recognition: Road sign interpretation and driver habit adaptation  

- HUAWEI HiCar integration: Seamless smartphone-to-vehicle connectivity for app ecosystem continuity  

 

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Performance Engineering: DMO Platform Rewrites Off-Road Rules

The DMO architecture shatters conventional SUV limitations with:  

- 505kW combined power and 4.8s 0-100km/h acceleration**  

- 1,200km NEDC range** at 7.8L/100km fuel efficiency** (HEV mode)  

- Yun Nian-P Suspension: Adaptive damping, height, and stiffness adjustments with active terrain preview  

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Safety Fortress: Dual-Layer Protection Philosophy  

Beyond its ladder-frame chassis and ultra-high-strength cage structure, the Smart Edition features:  

- BYD Blade Battery: Survives extreme nail penetration tests with 5-layer armor (10x industry impact resistance)  

- CAS 3.0 Collision Avoidance: 360° risk detection via Huawei’s Qiankun ADS  

- CTC Integration: 50:50 weight distribution for rollover prevention (1,200J+ impact absorption)  

 

Lifestyle Sanctuary: Premium Comfort Meets Immersive Tech

The cabin transforms into a mobile oasis with:  

- 4.5L compressor-cooled fridge (8-can capacity)  

- 5-screen interactive system (50-inch AR-HUD included)  

- 18-speaker DEVIALET audio with in-car karaoke  

- Nappa leather massaging seats with fragrance diffusion  

 

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Market Impact: Defining a New Category  

Since its 2024 debut, the Leopard series has dominated China’s premium PHEV off-road segment with 5 consecutive monthly sales crowns. By merging **"electric efficiency"**, **"intelligent autonomy", and "hardcore capability", Fang Cheng Leopard continues challenging industry conventions – proving electrification isn’t just viable for adventure vehicles, but transformative.  

 

As BYD’s tech-forward sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao exemplifies China’s automotive innovation leap – where cutting-edge engineering dissolves traditional compromises, creating vehicles as adept in urban sprawl as they are conquering untamed frontiers.