Introduced at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, the Qin is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with an electric motor to send 291 horsepower and 353 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels. The motor is linked to a lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged by a regenerative braking system or by plugging the car into a regular household outlet.
BYD promises the Qin sprints from zero to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 115 mph. The car can drive for up to 44 miles on electricity alone and return up to 177 mpg when both power sources are running.
The Qin boasts a high-tech interior with a 12.1-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) screen in lieu of the instrument cluster and a smart key system. The firm’s remote driving function, which makes it possible to drive the car at very low speeds with a remote control from up to 33 feet away, is offered as an option.
On sale now across China, the BYD Qin carries a base price of roughly $32,100 before government subsidies are factored in. BYD will reportedly distribute the Qin in select European markets starting early next year, and the sedan could be offered in the United States if the automaker keeps its promise of selling cars on this side of the Pacific by late 2015.
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