BYD's ultra-luxury brand Yangwang has announced that its new executive coach-door saloon, named Altior, will make its world debut in the United Arab Emirates ahead of China. The model, known domestically as Dingyao and measuring around 5.5 metres, targets the ultra-luxury chauffeur-driven segment. Order books will open in the UAE first, with deliveries scheduled to commence before the end of June.
BYD has officially named its upcoming Yangwang flagship luxury electric sedan the Altior for overseas markets and Dingyao in China, following confirmation of an unveiling in the United Arab Emirates. Teaser imagery reveals coach doors and a roof-mounted lidar sensor, while technical specifications, launch pricing, and exact schedules remain unconfirmed by the carmaker. Media reports indicate an estimated Dubai reveal around November 5 with an unverified price tag near $300,000.
Chinese automaker BYD plans to hold the global launch of its upcoming Yangwang ultra-luxury executive electric sedan in the UAE, according to brand general manager Hu Xiaoqing. The new model is expected to debut around November 5 and could feature solid-state batteries and coach doors. Unofficial estimates indicate pricing may start around 2 million yuan (approximately $300,000).
Pre-production units of BYD's Yangwang luxury electric sedan, codenamed Project HU, were spotted on transport flatbeds in China ahead of shipment to the Middle East. Yangwang Sales Division General Manager Hu Xiaoqing confirmed the brand will unveil the model in the UAE. Sources report that BYD is targeting a Dubai debut around November 5, 2026.
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