BYD presented the 2026 Song Pro line in the Brazilian market with updates focused on safety and competitiveness. The plug-in hybrid SUV received a level 2 ADAS package as standard in the top-of-the-line version and price repositioning to broaden its appeal in the mid-range segment.
The GL and GS versions maintain the DM-i hybrid system, but gain advanced driver assistance features. The combined autonomy reaches 1,100 km, according to data from the automaker, with battery options that meet different usage profiles.
The model reinforces BYD’s strategy in the Brasil, where the brand already accumulates significant sales of electrified vehicles. National production in Camaçari begins to gain volume, contributing to more affordable prices.
Security and technology updates
The ADAS level 2 package represents the main novelty of the 2026 line in the GS version. Ele includes adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, lane keeping assistant with centering and blind spot monitoring. Esses features raise the model’s active safety standard.
The GL version maintains essential equipment such as six airbags and a 12.8-inch multimedia center with wireless mirroring. Sensores for parking and the V2L function, which transforms the vehicle into an external energy source, remain present from the input configuration.
Prices and market positioning
BYD reduced the suggested prices for the 2026 line. The GL version now costs R$189,990, while the GS costs R$199,990. Essa strategy aims to keep Song Pro competitive against rivals such as Toyota Corolla Cross and Jeep Compass.
The values position the model as one of the most affordable plug-in hybrid options in the medium segment. The price difference between the versions mainly reflects the size of the battery and the advanced assistance package.
The black color arrives as a new addition to the external palette. The interior finish remains in light tones with a recent option of dark coating in national units.
Technical specifications and performance
The DM-i hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a main electric unit. Combined power varies from 223 hp in the GL to 235 hp in the GS, a difference associated with battery capacity.
The GL’s 12.9 kWh battery offers an electric range of 39 km for the Inmetro. Já the GS, with 18.3 kWh, reaches 62 km in pure electric mode. The total combined range reaches 1,100 km with a full tank and charged battery.
The trunk holds 520 liters of capacity. The external dimensions remain at 4.74 meters in length and 2.71 meters in wheelbase, ensuring ample internal space.
- Combined power: up to 235 hp
- Maximum torque: high values in electric mode
- Equivalent consumption: up to 38.4 km/l
- Recharging time: about 3 hours on a domestic wallbox
- Trunk: 520 liters expandable
National production and network expansion
The Camaçari factory, at Bahia, has already started assembling Song Pro units. The process begins under the SKD regime and progresses towards greater nationalization throughout 2026.
BYD plans to expand the network of public fast chargers. The goal is to surpass 150 points by the end of 2025, facilitating the use of plug-in models across the country.
Recent trading performance
The Song Pro led sales among plug-in hybrids in the first half of 2025. The model registered more than 11 thousand units registered in this period alone.
BYD reached significant marks in the Brazilian market in 2025. The company surpassed 200,000 electrified vehicles sold and entered the top 5 in national retail.
Comparison with direct competitors
The 2026 Song Pro offers superior power to most non-plug-in hybrid rivals. Electric autonomy adds an advantage on urban routes compared to models such as the conventional hybrid Corolla Cross.
Jeep Compass maintains appeal in traction and premium finish. However, the BYD stands out in energy efficiency and reduced cost of use thanks to the extended electric mode.
The suspension calibrated for comfort absorbs irregularities well. The light electric steering facilitates urban maneuvers, while the interior space surpasses several competitors in the category.
The model balances performance, technology and affordable price in the hybrid medium SUV segment. The updates to the 2026 line reinforce its position in the expanding Brazilian electrified market.
