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BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV one step closer to an Australian launch

The filing lists a 880kW powertrain and 3.5-second zero to 100 km/h claim, but BYD has not confirmed a local launch.

Summary by The West Australian
After being displayed in local showrooms and spied testing in prototype guise here, BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has now received type approval in Australia.

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BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV one step closer to an Australian launch

After being displayed in local showrooms and spied testing in prototype guise here, BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has now received type approval in Australia.

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1180 hp BYD Yangwang U8 which can float moves closer to Australian launch - The Supercar Blog

The BYD Yangwang U8 is getting closer to an Australian launch after receiving Australian Design Rule certification, a major step toward hitting local roads. The massive luxury SUV has appeared in the Australian Government’s vehicle approval database with an impressive powertrain. The Australian-spec U8 combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with four electric motors, each […]

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The West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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