BYD Yangwang Altior Set for Abu Dhabi Debut on November 8

BYD has officially confirmed that its luxury sedan, the Yangwang Altior, will make its debut in Abu Dhabi on November 8. Known domestically in China as the Dingyao and previously identified by the codename HU, the vehicle is positioned as a direct rival to the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class.

Spy photos and official teasers show the uncamouflaged luxury sedan featuring a heavy amount of chrome trim, sizeable monoblock rims, and rear-hinged doors that open up to 90 degrees. The front fascia showcases a large grille paired with running lights inspired by a ding, an ancient Chinese pot with two legs and two rim handles, while the rear features two rectangular taillights.

The Altior has an approximate body length of 5,500 mm and a wheelbase of 3,350 mm. It is expected to be powered by four electric motors and equipped with hydraulic suspension.

For technology and safety, the sedan includes a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor integrated into BYD’s God’s Eye assisted driving system, which supports the Navigate On Autopilot feature for address-to-address autonomous driving. According to China EV DataTracker, Yangwang delivered 3,251 vehicles domestically from January to September 2026, marking a 38.9 percent increase year-over-year.