The Altior measures 5,600mm in length, 2,030mm in width, and 1,590mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,500mm. Its exterior design draws inspiration from the “ding,” a traditional Chinese ceremonial bronze vessel, aiming to reflect strength and cultural heritage. Key design elements include a prominent front grille, sequential welcome lighting with 12 rotating illuminated elements, and coach-style doors that open up to 80 degrees at the front and 90 degrees at the rear. The sedan is available with three 21-inch wheel designs paired with 275/45 low-noise tyres.
Inside, the cabin focuses on rear passenger comfort with a four-seat configuration. The interior features yellow Hetian jade detailing around air vents, Suzhou embroidery-inspired upholstery, full-grain semi-aniline leather, pure-wool floor mats, and natural wood finishes. Rear passengers benefit from 354mm of knee room and 1,209mm of legroom. Equipment includes aviation-style zero-gravity seats with mechanical massage functions, a 39-speaker Dynaudio Platinum Evidence sound system, a powered 21.4-inch overhead entertainment screen, and front and rear refrigerators. The 532-litre luggage compartment is complemented by a rear refrigerator with a 5.5-litre capacity that supports both cooling and warming.
Technologically, the Altior is built on BYD’s e Platform, utilizing four independently controlled electric motors. This system adjusts torque distribution at each wheel more than 100 times per second to manage traction and stability. It is paired with BYD’s next-generation DiSus fully active body control system, which manages body movement and suspension responses. The vehicle also features tank-turn functionality, high-speed tyre blowout stability control, and emergency flotation technology.
The Altior is the first vehicle to feature BYD’s independently developed 4nm Xuanji A3 assisted-driving chip. This hardware supports the “God’s Eye A” driver assistance system, offering navigation assistance for urban roads, motorways, and expressways, as well as parking assistance. Power is supplied by BYD’s Second-Generation Blade Battery, which provides a claimed range of over 621 miles (approximately 1,000km) on the CLTC cycle. The sedan supports BYD’s FLASH Charging technology, although specific charging specifications have not been released.
The model will be offered in Executive and Bespoke editions. The first limited-run Bespoke Edition, named Shanhe Dingyun, features a brown and gold exterior with a jade-inspired interior. This edition draws inspiration from traditional Chinese art depicting mountains and rivers, positioning it as a personalized offering for collectors. BYD has stated that further technical specifications and charging details will be revealed separately, with official pricing and global availability timelines still pending.
