BYD's Yangwang Launches Altior Luxury Sedan at 2,080,000 Yuan
The Altior, unveiled in Abu Dhabi, features unique design elements and advanced technology, competing with top luxury brands.
BYD’s luxury brand Yangwang has unveiled the Altior at a global debut event in Abu Dhabi. The sedan is available for pre-order in China at a price of 2,080,000 yuan (~311,540 USD). This ultra-luxury model features rear-hinged coach doors that open to 90 degrees, a four-seat cabin, and a range of bespoke exterior and interior details.
The Altior is positioned to compete with models such as the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and Maextro S800. Known by its Chinese name "Dingyao" (鼎曜), the Altior adds a large luxury sedan to a lineup that already includes performance SUVs and an electric supercar. The unveiling follows an earlier report on the planned Abu Dhabi premiere, which identified the sedan by its former development codename HU.
The Altior features a large front grille with 137 gemstone-cut elements and lighting inspired by the traditional Chinese Ding ritual bronze vessel. Its headlights are officially designated Ding-shaped diamond-cut crystal lights. The exterior also includes a dual-tone paint finish, an elongated C-pillar, polished monoblock dish wheels, and a 4.8-metre hand-painted dual coachline along the shoulder. The front emblem is made of 24K pure gold.
The front doors open to 80 degrees, while the rear coach doors open to 90 degrees. An umbrella holder is integrated into the door’s shut face. The second-row passengers enjoy a 21.4-inch folding ceiling-mounted screen, along with built-in refrigerators with independent temperature control.
The cabin features a panoramic widescreen across the front dashboard. For rear passengers, a central executive island incorporates a fold-out business table and a motorised storage compartment for champagne flutes. The rear seats are zero-gravity recliners with mechanical massage, leg rests, and electric privacy shades.
The Altior measures 5,600 mm long, 2,030 mm wide, and 1,590 mm tall, with a 3,500 mm wheelbase. It is 201 mm longer than the Rolls-Royce Ghost and rides on 275/45 R21 wheels with Continental PremiumContact C tires. A roof-mounted LiDAR sensor is visible, and the sedan uses BYD’s next-generation God’s Eye driver-assistance system, supporting full-scenario point-to-point navigation assistance.
The Altior utilizes BYD’s e⁴ platform with a four-motor electric drivetrain. Its capabilities include maintaining stability after a high-speed tyre blowout and emergency flotation in water. The powertrain features a second-generation Blade Battery, with a driving range exceeding 1,000 km. The announced price of 2,080,000 yuan is for the Shanhe Dingyun Limited Edition, which offers an exclusive brown & gold exterior paired with a brown & white interior.
