BYD has filed a design patent in India for its rugged Leopard 8 SUV, indicating a potential future market entry. The vehicle features a bold, upright design reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender 110, with a body-on-frame chassis and plug-in hybrid powertrain. This could mark BYD's first PHEV offering in India, currently dominated by their electric vehicles.BYD Leopard 8 SUV design patented in India! Defender 110's hybrid rival?
April 29, 2026
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BYD has filed a design patent in India for its rugged Leopard 8 SUV, indicating a potential future market entry. The vehicle features a bold, upright design reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender 110, with a body-on-frame chassis and plug-in hybrid powertrain. This could mark BYD's first PHEV offering in India, currently dominated by their electric vehicles.
