BYD has unveiled UK pricing and full specifications for its first seven‑seater to arrive on British roads: the Ti 7. Starting from £47,995, the model marks a milestone for the brand in the UK as the first BYD to launch with the DM‑p (Dual Mode performance) powertrain.
A key to the Ti 7’s mechanical make-up is its use of DM-p Super Hybrid with DM technology. Consisting of three motors – one at the front and one at the rear – DM-p augments the electrical energy with a longitudinally mounted 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. In total, this system produces 408PS, delivering performance that vastly exceeds the closest competition. As a result, 0-62mph is dispatched in only 4.8 seconds*, with a top speed of 118mph.
However, this performance has not come at the expense of efficiency – another key benefit of the DM-p powertrain. For the most part, the petrol engine uses its 150PS output to generate energy for BYD’s 35.6kWh Blade Battery, blending electric response and refinement with petrol flexibility and range. On electric energy alone, it can cover up to 74 miles*.
The Ti 7 will be available in the UK solely in flagship Excellence AWD specification, offering a level of equipment that exceeds anything that its rivals can offer at this price point. But even in advance of studying its technical features, it offers a deeply desirable appearance.
An unapologetically boxy profile delivers the imposing, chunky design that finds favour among SUV buyers, yet delivers a contemporary look. The rugged experience is boosted by 20-inch alloy wheels housed within chunky wheel arch extensions, plus privacy glass from the rear doors and beyond.
Exterior illumination is provided both by LED lighting all round; the headlights feature a dynamic welcome animation, while door-mirror puddle lights offer extra visibility when approaching the car at night.
Customers have six exterior finishes to choose from: Starlight Silver is a no-cost offering, while Mountain Green, Obsidian Black, Jade Green and Titanium Grey are available for a further £1,100. A final shade, the Matte Titanium Grey, costs an additional £2,000.
The windscreen and front windows are made from acoustic glass to further improve occupancy refinement, while the full interior is bathed in light thanks to a panoramic glass panel in the roof.
Leather upholstery features as standard, and is available in three finishes: black, light grey or brown. Seat heating and ventilation is available to the front seats and the outer seats in the second row, and three-zone climate control allows each row to maintain its own temperature. Further temperature control is offered for occupants’ drinks or snacks, courtesy of an in-car refrigerator and drinks warmer located between the driver and front passenger.
As customers have come to expect from every BYD product, the Ti 7’s in-car technology comes to the fore. A 15.6-inch touchscreen is standard, while a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is positioned ahead of the driver. And an 18-speaker sound system provides immersive audio.
GR Snippets
- BYD Ti 7 is gearing up to challenge the seven-seat SUV segment in the UK with a class-leading level of standard equipment and attractive pricing, at £47,995 on-the-road
- DM-p plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers 408PS for strong performance, yet is capable of excellent fuel efficiency and a significant electric-only range of 74 miles
- A comprehensive standard equipment list includes a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual 50W wireless smartphone chargers and an in-car refrigerator
- BYD Ti 7 is available to order now, with first cars in showrooms in November, ahead of customer deliveries in January 2027
