Several dealerships around South Africa have confirmed the new BYD Ti 7 is “coming soon”. Here’s what we know about the Chinese brand’s boxy 7-seater PHEV…
- Local dealers say Ti 7 is “coming soon”
- Powertrain details not yet confirmed
- SA exec says it would be a “great fit”
The new BYD Ti 7 will seemingly launch in South Africa in the near future, with several dealerships around the country suggesting the Shenzhen-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) automaker’s boxy 7-seater model is “coming soon” to local roads.
As a reminder, Cars.co.za reported in May 2026 that the Chinese brand had filed to trademark the “Ti 7” badge in Mzansi. Then, in August 2026, BYD Auto SA confirmed to us the Ti 7 was officially “under evaluation“, with the brand’s local commercial director suggesting it “would be a great fit for our market”.
Now a number of official BYD dealers around the country have posted on their respective websites and social-media pages that the new Ti 7 is “coming soon”, with some adding that pre-orders have also opened. That said, local pricing details have yet to be released.
For the record, the export version detailed for fellow right-hand-drive market the United Kingdom measures 5 146 mm from front to back, making it some 128 mm longer than Land Rover’s Defender 110. The vehicle features 3 rows of seating, along with what the Chinese brand describes as a “generous load space”.
In the UK, the Ti 7 will feature BYD’s so-called “Dual Mode Performance” (DM-p) plug-in hybrid powertrain. In that country, the system includes a pair of electric motors (one on each axle), a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 35.6 kWh (gross) battery pack. The brand claims peak power of 300 kW and a 0-100 kph time of 4.8 seconds.
However, a dealership in South Africa has listed slightly different specifications, claiming the SA-spec version will boast total system power of 360 kW, along with a half-second slower claimed 0-100 kph sprint time of 5.3 seconds.
The dealer in question furthermore suggests the SA-spec Ti 7’s PHEV powertrain will feature a smaller 26.6 kWh battery pack. Interestingly, these details match those of the left-hand-drive version already on the market in places like Saudi Arabia.
More info as we have it…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the new BYD Ti 7 coming to South Africa?
A: Yes, official local BYD dealerships have indicated that the boxy 7-seater PHEV is “coming soon” to South Africa, following trademark filings and official evaluation by BYD Auto SA.
Q: What are the key specifications and powertrain details of the SA-spec BYD Ti 7?
A: Local dealership listings indicate the SA-spec Ti 7 will feature a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain producing a total system output of 360 kW, a 26.6 kWh Blade battery and a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 5.3 seconds.
Q: How big is the BYD Ti 7 compared to other off-road SUVs?
A: In international markets, the BYD Ti 7 measures up to 5 146 mm long with a 2 920 mm wheelbase, making it around 128 mm longer than a Land Rover Defender 110 while offering three rows of seating.
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