At CES 2025, where cutting-edge technology and amazing gadgets are all the rage, one vehicle in particular has caught the attention of social media users in India. BYD’s Yangwan U9 supercar, which has an extraordinary “jumping suspension”, has evoked a mix of awe and laughter online.
A demonstration video of a car jumping 6 meters forward while avoiding potholes with the grace of an Olympic high jumper has gone viral. The showcase was meant to show off the car’s innovative suspension system that adjusts height, absorbs shock and performs dynamic maneuvers, but it struck a different chord with the Indian audience. Ta.
BYD has released a new video of its Yanwan U9 supercar jumping six meters forward over a pothole using its “jumping suspension” feature. pic.twitter.com/3Yq8IRomVo
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) January 7, 2025
Memes and jokes abounded on the X, with many suggesting the feature was tailor-made for India’s bumpy, pot-filled roads. One user commented, “When this car is launched in India, it will be a *flying car*.” Another user said, “Perfect for Indian roads with just a jump.”
A third user wrote: “A flying car on a road full of potholes?!” Wait, there are people moving slowly so that’s impossible. ”
Will it become a flying car even on a road full of potholes? Wait, that’s not possible because there are people moving slowly… https://t.co/v8ig9EaTK1
— Chesan S. | ಚೇತನ್ ಎಸ್. (@gischethans) January 8, 2025
A fourth user commented: “This car will always be flying in India.”
In India, this car is always flying. https://t.co/7B5fcxjjtb
— The Kaipullai (@thekaipullai) January 8, 2025
The “flying car” concept has sparked some hilarious comments online. One person wrote, “Someone is watching too fast and furious lol.” Another user jokingly asked, “What if there’s another hole where you land?”
CES 2025 upped the wow factor with another flying car concept, thanks to the surprising debut of the Xpeng Aero HT “land aircraft carrier.” This revolutionary vehicle combines an electric minivan with a folding eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle). Imagine this. When you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, issue a simple command and your car will spread its wings and take to the sky, soaring above the chaos below.
Land-based aircraft carriers, still in development, make the dream of flying cars closer than ever. Priced at less than $300,000, it has already created a frenzy, with 3,000 pre-orders secured, especially in China. Whether it’s luxury travel or life-saving rescue operations, the possibilities are endless with this futuristic vehicle.
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