The Luxury SUV BYD Yangwang U8L Was Tortured By A Giant Tree, The Results Were Surprising

BYD Yangwang U8L. (Photo: BYD)

JAKARTA BYD has again stolen public attention after demonstrating extreme resilience tests of their luxury SUV, Yangwang U8L. In a video widely circulated in cyberspace, a giant palm tree fell directly onto the roof of the vehicle.

BYD dropped a 13-meter-tall palm tree on the Yangwang U8 three times to prove its extreme durability. pic.twitter.com/BMBrasu14g

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BYD dropped a 13-meter-tall palm tree on the Yangwang U8 three times to prove its extreme duality. pic.twitter.com/BMBrasu14g

Not destroyed or crushed, the premium SUV actually remains standing strong and can go forward as if nothing happened. This dramatic action became BYD's way of asserting that Yangwang U8L was not just a luxury SUV, but also one of the most formidable in its class.

In the video uploaded by BYD, the automotive manufacturer from China dropped a palm tree vertically onto the roof of the vehicle three times. With a note, each height is different to increase the impact pressure gradually.

Quoting from Rushlane, Wednesday, December 3, BYD revealed that the maximum collision received reached 50.4 kilojoules. This amount of energy is equivalent to a pressure of about 54,000 Nm, or if it is analogized, similar to an AC unit released from the height of a 40-story building.

Despite being hit many times, the Yangwang U8L structure still shows impressive integrity. The rail at the top of the door looks to be experiencing gradual posoning, but the door can still be opened normally. The glass is also not broken, and important components such as suspensions and wheels remain intact without serious damage.

The most interesting part of this test is seeing its energy absorption so concentrated that the roof, windshield, and window are all intact without any signs of recoil. The Yangwang U8L SUV can also still be turned on and walking away from the test site.

This confirms that the vehicle system is still functioning despite extreme pressures. It should be noted that this test of resilience with palm trees is an internal BYD test and is not part of an international standard safety test.

BYD added that extreme tests like these are designed to ensure passengers can stay out safely, and rescue teams can access the cabin without a hitch. With this demonstration, Yangwang U8L not only shows luxury, but also protection capabilities that go far beyond everyday events.

Yangwang U8L itself is a long variant of the U8 model, with a body dimension of 5.4 meters and a wheelbase of 3,250 mm. This SUV is not only tough, but also equipped with extraordinary performance thanks to hybrid extended-range (EREV) configurations.

The heart consists of four electric motors, each installed in each wheel. This combination produces a combined power of around 1,180 horsepower (hp) and a peak torque of 1,520 Nm. The acceleration claim from 0 to 100 km/hour takes only 3.5 seconds, the performance that places it is equivalent to many premium supercars.