BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao Debut

BYD used the Beijing Auto Show on April 24 to give Fang Cheng Bao its first sedans and its first supercar-shaped halo model. (carnewschina.com) (electrek.co) The new lineup centers on the Formula S series and the Formula X, a two-seat convertible that BYD says is headed for production next year. Fang Cheng Bao had previously been known for Bao and Tai sport utility vehicles. (carnewschina.com) (electrek.co) The Formula S family comes in three versions: a Formula S sedan, a Formula S GT shooting brake, and a larger Formula SL sedan. Electrek reported all three are more than 5 meters long, about 2 meters wide, and ride on a 3-meter wheelbase. (electrek.co) The Formula X is the attention-grabber. CarNewsChina described a full carbon-fiber body, 19 air vents, an active rear spoiler, hollowed-out rear diffusers, and doors styled as a mix of gullwing and scissor designs. (carnewschina.com) Inside, Fang Cheng Bao said the car keeps physical controls instead of relying only on screens. CarNewsChina reported a retractable steering wheel, integrated sport seats, and a four-point racing harness. (carnewschina.com) The debut changes what Fang Cheng Bao is for. BYD has marketed it as an off-road-oriented, personalization-focused brand, but the Beijing reveal pushes it into low-slung passenger cars and image-building performance vehicles. (electrek.co) (carnewschina.com) That shift comes as the brand is growing fast. CarNewsChina said Fang Cheng Bao’s sales peaked at 50,868 units in December 2025, and its monthly sales in the first three months of 2026 were up more than 200% from a year earlier. (carnewschina.com) Electrek reported the three Formula S variants are expected to launch in the third quarter of 2026, while the Formula X is scheduled for next year. Beijing gave BYD a chance to show Fang Cheng Bao as more than a maker of rugged SUVs. (electrek.co)