The BYD Song (Chinese: 比亚迪宋, after the Song dynasty) is a series of compact crossover SUVs produced by BYD Auto since 2015.

The Song nameplate consists of several different models. It includes the original first-generation Song, later renamed to Song Classic and was sold until 2019. Another versions are the slightly larger Song Pro was introduced in 2019, followed by the more upmarket Song Plus in 2020, and another larger vehicle called the Song L since 2023. The Song nameplate is also adopted by the Song Max compact MPV. Since 2024, the Song Plus Champion Edition is exported overseas as the BYD Seal U and BYD Sealion 6.

Similar to other BYD models, the Song has been available in petrol, plug-in hybrid DM (Dual Mode) system, and pure EV powertrains. The petrol versions were discontinued in March 2022 as BYD ended ICE vehicle production.^[1] The Song is part of Dynasty series product line, although since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealerships.

The Song is BYD's best-selling vehicle, and one of the most popular SUV in China by ranking first in the SUV segment in 2022. In that year, the Song sold 478,811 units, surpassing the Tesla Model Y and Haval H6 in the market.^[2]

The original BYD Song debuted on the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015, and went on sale in October 2015. It was positioned below the mid-size S6 crossover, and is BYD's first entry to the compact crossover market.^[3] Prior to its introduction, the petrol-powered first-generation Song was planned to be marketed as the BYD S3, similar to the petrol powered F3 compact sedan and S6 mid-size crossover, which for its hybrid variants were renamed to the Qin and Tang using the Chinese dynasty naming system. However, BYD reversed course shortly before its launch, and S3 was named the Song for all variants including the ICE engined version, plug-in hybrid version, and electric versions.^[4][5][6]

Two powertrains was offered at launch. A 1.5-litre turbo-charged petrol engine capable of producing 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine capable of producing 205 hp (153 kW; 208 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 1.5-litre engine could be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox while the 2.0-litre engine could only be had with a 6-speed DCT gearbox.^[7][8] Early models with S3 badging has black graphic details on the front bumpers and regular BYD badge instead of the single body color and Dynasty-badging Song.

Later in 2018, a second facelift updating the BYD Song with the new "Dragon Face" design language.

• 2017 BYD Song
• Rear view

The Song Pro was introduced in early 2019. Based on the BNA (BYD New Architecture) platform shared with the Qin Pro,^[15][16][17] the Song Pro is positioned in the Chinese A+-class SUV segment, equivalent to a space between the global C-segment and D-segment.^[16][11] Its front end design adopts the "Dragon Face 2.0", the second-generation BYD Dragon face design language.^[16]

The Song Pro was available in three different powertrains, namely the petrol-powered Song Pro, the fully electric Song Pro EV and the plug-in hybrid Song Pro DM.

The petrol version Song Pro is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 hp).^[18]

• BYD Song Pro
• Rear view

The BYD Song Plus was introduced in September 2020. Compared to the Song Pro, the Song Plus is longer, wider and lower, and positioned as a more "upmarket" offering which slots below the BYD Tang.^[22][23] It is positioned in the Chinese B-class SUV segment, equivalent to the global D-segment.^[24] The vehicle was initially offered only with an internal combustion engine, with the plug-in hybrid (DM-i) and battery electric (EV) variants joined the lineup later in 2021.^[25]

The Song Plus is equipped with a 12.8-inch rotatable central infotainment screen with the third-generation DiLink system, a karaoke function, and a full LCD instrument panel. The petrol version, marketed briefly between 2020 and 2021 uses the 1.5-litre BYD472ZQA I4 turbocharged petrol engine and a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission producing power output of 136 kW (182 hp; 185 PS).^[26]

Despite belonging to the Dynasty series, since 2022 the Song Plus is offered through the Ocean Network dealership chain instead of Dynasty Network, in order to diversify the product offering of the newer Ocean Network.^[27][28]

• BYD Song Plus (petrol)

The Song Max is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2017. It was available in a petrol engine option, and was complemented by a plug-in hybrid (DM) and battery electric (EV) variants since 2019. Since 2022, only an updated plug-in hybrid variant called the DM-i is offered. A simplified version of the Song Max EV is marketed as the second-generation BYD e6 for ride-hailing and taxi fleet use. Since 2024, the EV model is exported as the BYD M6.

The Song L is a larger and lower SUV in the mid-size crossover SUV segment (B-class in China) using the Song nameplate that was produced since 2023. Available solely as a battery electric vehicle, the Song L is based on the e-Platform 3.0.