If we're talking about the most exciting thing in the auto industry lately, BYD's latest move definitely ranks right up there. On July 9, BYD officially announced it would launch the largest intelligent driving OTA upgrade ever for "God's Eye," benefiting all four of its major brands, with more than a dozen features updated in one go, from parking to driving to safety. Even more impressive, BYD also confidently stated it would provide comprehensive backing for the safety and losses of intelligent parking—that kind of boldness is truly unmatched in the industry.
And the "leader" of this upgrade is none other than the familiar Qin L. On July 11, at the "All Qin Evolution, Worry-Free Parking" event in Tianjin, hundreds of media representatives and car owners got a sneak preview and personally experienced just how impressive the Qin L's upgraded intelligent parking is.
Qin L Leads God's Eye's Largest-Ever Upgrade, Black Tech Solves Parking Pain Points
As the star of this upgrade, the Qin L DM-i Smart Driving Edition and EV Edition are full of sincerity, with the standard "God's Eye C" system across the lineup set to receive nearly 20 upgrades, bringing new changes to both smart driving and smart cabin. In terms of intelligent parking alone, three major god-tier functions have been added for more than 300 scenarios, practically tailor-made for driving novices.
First, let's talk about "automatic rearview mirror folding for narrow parking spaces." This feature understands the pain of experienced drivers all too well. When facing those narrow parking spaces designed as if to be "anti-human," you used to have to be extremely careful to avoid scratches. Now, as long as you activate intelligent parking, if the system sees the space is too tight, the rearview mirrors will automatically fold in, instantly "slimming down" the car's width, making it easy to park in without having to get out and stare for ages.
Next, look at "front-in parking & rear-out parking." This is practically a magic tool for shopping at supermarkets and malls. Just think about it: on a weekend trip to the supermarket, you finally find a parking space but have to back in against the wall, and then you want to load in all your bags? The space is so tight it can make you break into a sweat. The upgraded Qin L is different. With one touch, front-in parking is done, making loading things very convenient; when it's time to leave, rear-out parking is also just a gentle tap—effortlessly cool. Many intelligent driving systems currently don't have this feature, so BYD has truly taken the lead here.
The most thoughtful feature is "offset parking." In the past, intelligent parking always tended to be "stubborn" and park right in the middle, but in reality, how many standard parking spaces are there? It's common for neighboring cars to cross the line or for a fire hydrant to be nearby. If you park too centered, you have to squeeze sideways just to open the door. Now the Qin L lets you choose for yourself—offset left, offset right, or centered—whatever is most convenient, instantly solving the "hard to open the door" problem.
Daring to Promise, Daring to Back It Up, BYD Provides Full Peace of Mind
What's even more reassuring is that BYD has now officially announced that its intelligent parking is already comparable to L4 level. It even made a bold claim: in the Chinese market, for all car owners equipped with God's Eye, if any safety issue or any loss occurs during intelligent parking, BYD will cover it all!
This isn't just talk. You have to know that most of the industry is still at L2 level. If something goes wrong, either users are told to use commercial insurance, or they're told to buy intelligent driving insurance themselves. Even if some brands offer compensation, there is always a cap. But BYD is different: valid for life, no compensation cap, and even non-first owners can enjoy it, without affecting next year's premiums—with that kind of confidence, no wonder car owners at the scene said it was "more reliable than the kid at home."
From the launch of the Qin L DM-i in May last year, bringing fifth-generation DM technology down to the 90,000-yuan class and letting ordinary people drive a hybrid model with 2,100 kilometers of range; to February this year, when intelligent driving was made available in family sedans at the same level; and now to the upgrade of both Qin L models, plus safety backing, BYD's moves have not only increased the value of the "industrial miracle," but also let ordinary car owners truly feel the convenience and peace of mind brought by technology. Whether they are new owners or existing owners, everyone can keep up with the pace of technological progress. A car company like this is no wonder it makes people love it more and more.
