The original Tang served as BYD's groundbreaking performance statement, combining a turbocharged petrol engine with dual electric motors to deliver supercar acceleration in a full-size SUV. Maintaining this potent machine requires comprehensive BYD Tang maintenance, focusing on high-load powertrain cooling and transmission durability.
Beneath the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox and an intelligent electric all-wheel-drive system. The engine features a robust timing chain valvetrain, while multiple liquid cooling loops independently regulate engine block, turbocharger, inverters and traction battery temperatures.
When shopping for a Tang I, test the DCT transmission under both gentle crawling and hard acceleration to check for clutch slip or shudder. Scrutinise service records for cooling system maintenance and frequent oil changes, inspect suspension bushes and brake pads for accelerated wear from high mass, and check battery charging consistency.