Chinese carmaker Yangwang has introduced a special edition SUV for the Middle Eastern market. The new Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition is now available in the UAE with custom exterior and interior packaging. Check out its complete details below.
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Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition: Price and availability
The new U8 Arabian Edition is priced at AED 650,900 (without VAT) in the UAE. It can be booked at the official Yangwang BYD dealerships. The delivery time is unknown as it is a custom model.
Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition: Exterior design
On the outside, the U8 Arabian Edition features bespoke colourways and gold accents to enhance the luxury quotient of the SUV. It also gets the special ‘Arabian Edition’ badging on the panels.
Moreover, Yangwang offers custom packages that include special custom paint and contrasts from which customers can choose. These packages can be further modified as per the individual demands.
Apart from the new colours and badging, the SUV remains unaltered. It is a 5.3 metres long SUV that offers a butch design and massive road presence, often liked by customers of this segment.
It features Matrix LED headlights with a unique illuminated front grille and sculpted body panels. The 22-inch alloy wheels and the boxy design of the Yangwang U8 make it appear even more rugged.
Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition: Interior and features
Similar to the exterior changes, the cabin of the U8 Arabian Edition offers custom leather upholstery and themes that customers can choose from. The interiors also get custom ‘Arabian Edition’ badges and scuff plates. The door panels, centre console, and dashboard are highlighted by the use of wooden accents.
The complete cabin is draped in Nappa leather, while the headliner is carved out of suede leather. The dashboard features a double-deck design that has the twin 23.6-inch screens for the driver and passenger, while the full-width 70-inch HUD offers complete info about the car.
The main screen is a 12.8-inch OLED unit that uses an NVIDIA DRIVE Orin processor. Moreover, it features a 22-speaker Dynaudio sound system with Dolby Atmos, an individual rear seat entertainment package, front and rear seats with electric recline, memory, massaging, ventilation, and heating functions.
Other key features include a dual-mode fridge, panoramic sunroof with auto-dimming, wireless charging with cooling, a smart aroma system, etc.
Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition: Engine specs
Powering the U8 Arabian Edition is the same PHEV or plug-in hybrid engine as the standard model. The U8 uses a 2.0-litre, twin-turbo petrol-hybrid engine that offers a cumulative power output of 1,080 bhp and 1,280 Nm of peak torque.
It can sprint 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 200 km/h. As far as range is concerned, it can cover up to 112 km on pure electricity, while the total range stands at 800 km.
Yangwang has equipped it with 15 driving modes, a DiSus-P intelligent suspension system (adaptive).
Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition: Safety features
As the U8 is a flagship car, it gets the best of the safety technology. It is loaded with 10 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, traction modes, bonnet view camera, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, Lidar, and more.
The Flood Float Mode, for which it is popular worldwide, offers the capability to float over the water and drive for up to 30 minutes.
Our verdict
The Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition offers the best of luxury, power, performance, and road presence. The U8 Arabian Edition is a limited-run model that adds to the individual persona of every buyer, as they can modify their U8 to their own taste.
FAQs
1. What is the price of the Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition in the UAE?
The Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition is priced at AED 650,900 (without VAT).
2. What is the range of the Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition?
The maximum WTC-claimed range of the Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition is 800 km.
3. Is the Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition a good car?
The Yangwang U8 Arabian Edition offers the best of luxury and flagship performance. It is a powerful car that is known for its water-floating capabilities.
