THE BYD HAN IS CHINA'S ULTRA-QUIRKY TAKE ON A LUXURY SEDAN

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Doug DeMuro reviews the BYD Han, a fully electric luxury sedan from China, highlighting its numerous quirky features and surprisingly premium interior. While not sold in the US, the Han competes with established luxury sedans like the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class. DeMuro praises the innovative rotating infotainment screen, the built-in karaoke system with a microphone, and the interior's high-quality materials, noting it's much nicer than expected. However, he criticizes the generic exterior styling and the lack of driving engagement, describing the handling as uninspired and prone to wheel hop under acceleration. The reviewer also points out some mistranslated controls and less intuitive interface elements. Despite these drawbacks, DeMuro concludes that the Han offers significant value through its unique tech and features, making it a compelling, albeit unproven, proposition in the luxury EV market, even if the brand name and styling are significant hurdles.