In September this year, the BYD Seal DM-i was officially launched, with a price range of 16 for six models68-23.680,000 yuan. The Seal DM-i is positioned as a mid-size sedan and offers 15L plug-in hybrid system and 1The 5T plug-in hybrid system is optional, and the pure electric range under NEDC comprehensive working conditions is 121 km and 200 km respectively. Looking at the domestic B-class car market, it seems that it has been occupied by joint venture brands for a long time, and the listing of Seal DM-i will reduce the entry threshold to about 160,000, and the recent purchase of a car can enjoy multiple car purchase gifts such as "2000 yuan to 7000 yuan, 3 into a down payment of 3 years and 0 interest".
As the world's largest new energy vehicle brand, BYD can be described as "unbeatable" in the new energy market with its excellent sales performance, looking back on its 23-year sales performance, BYD sold more than 300,000 units in November 2023, a year-on-year increase of 31%;The cumulative sales in the first 11 months were 2.68 million units, a year-on-year increase of 65%.
You may not have an intuitive feeling of this data, you might as well compare the "big brothers" who once dominated the domestic sales list, Volkswagen sold 220,000 units in November, and a total of 1.98 million units in 23 years;Toyota sold 150,000 units in November and 1.56 million units in '23. Although the two cars are not sold less, they are still almost meaningless compared to BYD. The so-called "no comparison, no harm", in just a few years, the automobile market has changed.
Excellent sales performance is inseparable from excellent product strength and cost-effective support, and at the same time, the huge customer base and store system also provide customers with stable after-sales service. In short, many factors complement each other, which is also an important reason for BYD's rapid rise in recent years. So, as another "masterpiece" of BYD, what kind of car is the Seal DM-i?What about the product power?How should I choose between different configurations?This issue of [Shopping Guide] will be interpreted for you.
Product force analysis
The Seal DM-i is based on the all-new DM-i super hybrid midsize vehicle platform, with a new design in terms of exterior, interior, body, chassis, and suspension.
The appearance continues the family design, 2The 9-meter-long wheelbase space is full
As a new generation of mainstream mid-size sedan launched by BYD Ocean, the overall exterior design of the Seal DM-i continues the design of the family's marine aesthetics, and restores many elements of the previously released Ocean-X concept carThere are slight bulges on both sides of the hood, combined with the fast and sharp lines in the middle of the hood, and the sharp headlight shape, the overall design style is dynamic and stylish.
With a body length of 4980mm, a long wheelbase of 2900mm, and a body width of 1890mm, as well as a low-lying front face, a "slipback" posture and a trunk spoiler design, the styling is full of sportiness. It is worth mentioning that the trunk depth of the Seal DM-i can reach a maximum of 2085mm, which is remarkable in terms of practicality.
In addition, the Seal DM-i is based on the new super hybrid mid-size car platform, equipped with a rear five-link independent suspension, and a new chassis structure brings better handling stability, smoothness and comfortWith a turning radius of 6 meters, the driving quality of the whole vehicle is worth looking forward to.
The interior is equipped with a large rotatable screen, and the sense of science and technology is in place
Like the exterior, the interior design of the Seal DM-i is heavily inspired by the ocean, and the new generation of the interior of the Ocean Net is adopted. The enveloping cockpit not only gives a strong sense of envelopment, but also gives people a flowing visual appearance. In addition, in addition to soft materials such as Nappa leather and imitation suede, there are also matte chrome trim strips and rose wood trim panels to further enhance the overall texture and luxury of the car. In addition, in order to meet the diverse aesthetic needs of users, a new streamer gray interior color has been launched recently, which is elegant and atmospheric.
In order to enhance the sense of technology, the Seal DM-i provides three screens, except for 1025-inch full LCD instrument with 15In addition to the 6-inch adaptive rotating floating pad center control screen, there is also a virtual HUD head-up display screen with a size of 12 inches, which takes the driving experience and interactive experience a step further. In addition, the crystal electronic gear lever is not absent.
In addition to the visible configuration, in terms of intelligence, the seal DM-i is equipped with a fully upgraded DiLink intelligent network connection system that supports 5G networksAt the same time, intelligent functions such as 3D car control, One ID account, and full-scene digital key bring more intelligent experience and improve the convenience of using the car. This is better than many joint ventures and luxury brands as a whole.
It is worth mentioning that the Seal DM-i is also equipped with the DIPILOT intelligent driving assistance system, in addition to ACC adaptive cruise, TSR traffic sign recognition, AEB automatic emergency braking and other common functions, it also has APA automatic parking and other functions, comprehensively improving the driving convenience and safety in multiple scenarios.
★1.5l/1.5T dual-power plug-in hybrid optional, equipped with its own blade battery, power and battery life are worth looking forward to
The DM-i power level of the seal adopts DM-i super hybrid technology, and provides a dedicated 15L engine and Snapcloud-plug-in hybrid dedicated 1The 5ti turbocharged engine has two power units, of which 1The 5L engine is paired with a 145kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, 1The 5Ti engine is equipped with a 160kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, the motor power is equivalent to 197 horsepower and 218 horsepower respectively, and the motor torque is 325N·m, and the official data shows that the acceleration per 100 kilometers can reach 82 seconds with 79 seconds;
In terms of energy consumption, official data shows that the minimum fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 3 under the condition of power loss9L, while on a full charge, the Seal DM-i is capable of 121km and 200km NEDC pure electric range. Of course, this is also thanks to BYD's own blade battery, 176-30.The capacity of 7kWh ensures sufficient pure electric range.
Combined with the driving experience, for most of the friends who commute in the city, the "real fragrance experience" of pure electric driving is known to anyone. You might as well simply calculate a small account, the current home charging pile valley electricity is about 035 yuan, according to the pure electric capacity of 18 kWh, it takes about 5 yuan to fully charge the battery, 121km version, according to the pure electric run 100km to charge again, the power consumption per kilometer is about 5-6 cents;Compared with fuel vehicles, if it is an urban traffic jam, 9-10 liters of oil per 100 kilometers, the fuel cost of 95 oil per 100 kilometers will cost about 70-80 yuan, and the average fuel consumption per kilometer is about 7-8 cents, which is more than 10 times that of the tram, and this has not included the actual driving experience.
On the whole, the actual cost of using the car will be greatly reduced for friends who have mileage anxiety and commute more in urban areas. Moreover, the 120km pure electric range also eliminates the need for frequent charging, and the user experience is further improved. In addition, the entry level of this car is more than 160,000 yuan, and it is a good choice in the same class in terms of comprehensive space, size, and power.
02 What are the differences between different configurations?Which one is the most cost-effective?
A total of 6 models of the Seal DM-i will be launched, and the following will take a look at the differences between the different configurations.
Comparison of differences between different configurations (**Differences between different models only).
The entry version is the guide price of 16680,000 yuan of 1The 5L 121km elite model, although it is a low-end model, is also full of sincerity: it is equipped with a five-link rear suspension that is standard in all series, supports 220V power output, and APP remote controlIt is equipped with cruise control, automatic parking system, and supports multiple driving modes on snow in the EV HEV Sport Eco Normal.
In terms of safety, in addition to the conventional front seat airbags, it is equipped with front and rear seat side airbags, front and rear side airbags, and front and rear side airbags, and the main driver's knee airbagIn addition, the reversing camera and DVR dashcam are also equipped. All models are equipped with the DILink intelligent network system as standard, and the entry version is equipped with 12The 8-inch adaptive rotating large screen supports four-tone voice interaction system, 5G speed connection and OTA remote upgrade.
As an entry-level model, it is equipped with LED headlights, daytime running lights, and continuous rear taillights. It is equipped with 88-inch full LCD instrument, wheels equipped with 17-inch two-tone aluminum alloy wheels;In terms of comfort equipment, it is equipped with electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, 4 6 ratio reclining in the rear, double-layer soundproof glass in the front, keyless entry and one-button start, manual anti-glare interior mirrors, electric heating and defrosting of exterior mirrors, automatic dual-temperature air conditioning, etc.
As can be seen from the above introduction, even if it is an entry-level model, the configuration is basically in place, which can basically meet daily needs. If you add 10,000 to the budget, you can buy a guide price of 17680,000 yuan of 15L 121km luxury. Compared with the entry-level version, the main differences in configuration are: wheel size +1 to 18 inches, ordinary reversing image upgraded to high-definition panoramic image, entry-level version of the rear 4 parking radar upgraded to front and rear 6 parking radar, new openable panoramic sunroof and sunshade, 8The 8-inch full LCD instrument is upgraded to 10The 25-inch, passenger seat is electrically adjustableBasically, these configurations, on the whole, the technology configuration has been slightly improved. The overall upgrade is basically reflected in the hardware.
You might as well look up, add 10,000 to the budget, and you can buy a guide price of 18680,000 yuan of 1The 5L 121km premium model, compared with the lowest configuration and the second lowest configuration model, the biggest highlight of this configuration is that it is equipped with DIPILOT intelligent driving assistance system, which supports ACC adaptive cruise control, ICC intelligent cruise control, TSR traffic sign recognition, front and rear collision warning, RCTA rear lateral collision warning, BSD blind spot monitoring, etc. In addition, new passenger knee airbags, LED flowing front turn signals, inductive electric rear doors, real wood upholstery, multi-color ambient lighting, lift cup holders for the main instrument panel, metal welcome pedals, ventilation and heating of the main and passenger seats, electrically adjustable lumbar supports, and automatic anti-dimming interior mirrors.
One thing to say, this configuration has given a good match in terms of technology configuration, comfort and safety configuration. Compared to this, I believe you have a rough choice, if you are interested in the seal DM-i, I personally recommend focusing on this model. Of course, there are three more models further up, so let's take a look at what additional features are available.
Add 10,000 to the budget, and you can buy a guide price of 19680,000 yuan of 15T 121km Honor, the engine consists of 15L naturally aspirated upgraded to 15T, the maximum engine power is upgraded from 81kW to 102kW, and the maximum engine torque is upgraded from 135N·m to 231N·m. Driver fatigue distraction monitoring, Dynaudio brand audio, and active air intake grille have been added. In contrast, the main change in this model is in terms of power. However, friends who know the BYD brand should know that BYD has never lacked power. So even the previous 1The 5L version of the car is powerful enough to meet daily needs. Unless you have a special need for power, you can consider 15t version.
Further up, add another 1 to the budget30,000, you can buy the guide price is 20The 980,000 yuan flagship model, compared with the honor type, has been upgraded: W-HUD head-up display, APA automatic parking, Nappa leather seats, main driver's seat position memory, co-driver boss key, exterior mirror position memory, etc. On the whole, some comfort configurations have been added, which are suitable for friends with sufficient budgets and not too much attention to cost performance
Add another 270,000, you can buy the top 23680,000 yuan 200km flagship model. Heat pump air conditioning, variable damping suspension, upgraded wheels to 19 inches, translucent ambient lighting on the passenger panel, 220V AC sockets in the car, and ventilation and heating of the rear seats. However, the all-electric range has been upgraded to 200km. Of course, considering the overall cost performance, the top model will generally be selected less, and it is not recommended here.
03 Model summary
On the whole, the Seal DM-i is a model that can meet the general travel needs with an entry configuration. However, if you look at the experience of using the car after buying it, the guide price is 18680,000 yuan of 1The 5L 121km premium model can be considered. The premium model is equipped with Dipilot intelligent driving assistance system including ACC adaptive cruise control, induction electric tailgate, ambient lighting, ventilation and heating of the main and passenger seats, adjustable lumbar support, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirrors, etc., which are very practical configurations, and have obvious advantages in terms of comprehensive cost performance, which can be used as a key consideration model. In addition, if you have higher requirements for power, you can consider adding a budget to go up, and the specific needs should be combined with personal needs.
It is worth mentioning that in the face of the current fierce market competition, BYD officially also gave more attractive car purchase rights, such as a limited time of 2000 deduction into a down payment of 3 years 0 interest, 5000 yuan replacement subsidy and a series of car rights and interests (2 years of free car traffic, 2 years of free cloud services, 2 years of free charging piles and installation services, etc.).
The above is the overall interpretation of the seal DM-i in this article, I believe that you have a clearer understanding of this model after reading it, and I hope to help you in the process of choosing a car. If you have other models that you want to know, please leave a message.
The author of this article is Yang Fan of the Kicking Car Gang.