Seal DM-iis a brand-new model ofBYDOcean series, which will fill the blank of Ocean series in the medium-sized hybrid car market.According to BYD, it is based on the brand-new DM-i super hybrid mid-size car platform. It is a brand-new model, so my expectations for it are still very high.Before going on the market, we conducted a static experience on it first, so let's take a look at its highlights, shall we?
In terms of exterior design, Seal DM-i has very obvious design elements of Oceannet models. The design of the Seal family can be seen at a glance from the front lines and the shape of the headlights.However, in the details, the new car also has its own exclusive design.
Due to the addition of the engine, a horizontal banner-style air intake grille is used under the front of the car. With the shape of the air intakes on both sides, it creates a big mouth style. The horizontal grille also effectively widens the horizontal visual width, allowing the The front face looks thicker.In addition, the lines on the engine cover also have two more ribs, and the overall look is stronger.
The air intakes on both sides of the front bumper are not decorations, but have air guide slots, which are conducive to improving the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.At the same time, there is a strip light strip inside the bright black trim next to it, which can bring a good sense of technology when lit.
Viewed from the side of the body, BYD Seal DM-i still adopts the slip-back design language, the waistline also adopts a segmented design, and the lines under the doors are also smarter, and the overall visual effect is slender and coordinated.
In terms of rims, the actual Seal DM-i is equipped with multi-spoke style 18-inch wheels, which are matched with 225/50 R18 Giti brand tires, focusing on quiet comfort.In addition, according to the model configuration, there are also 17/19-inch wheels to choose from.
Seal DM-i is based on the new super hybrid mid-size car platform. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the new car are 4980/1980/1495mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. This size has obvious advantages among mid-size cars of the same level.
In the details, there is a silver trim strip connecting the front fender to the front door, and the "BYD DESIGN" logo is inlaid on the top, which enhances the sense of class on the side.At the same time, hidden door handles have also become a common design for BYD models.
It is worth mentioning that all SEAL DM-i series are equipped with a full-scene digital key as standard. In addition to supporting Android phones, iPhone or Apple Watch can also be used to unlock, lock and start the vehicle. For users of Apple phones, It's much more convenient.
The penetrating taillights and silhouette at the rear of the car have strong seal family elements.However, in the details, Seal DM-i placed the "BYD" letter LOGO under the taillights, and added the DM-i logo to the rear of the car to highlight the identity of the model.
In addition, the shape of the rear bumper has also been adjusted, which is the same as the front grille. The rear adopts a multi-spoke horizontal shape and is painted in bright black, which also has the effect of stretching the visual width.
For the interior, Seal DM-i adopts the new-generation interior of Oceannet, and has made many upgrades to materials and details.The overall interior is an enveloping design, and the shape looks thicker and more dignified.
The center console uses a splicing combination of various materials such as leather, piano paint panels, real wood, imitation suede, and matte chrome trim, which improves the texture and layering of the interior.
It is worth mentioning that even the places where the legs are easy to bump under the steering wheel and the glove box of the co-pilot are wrapped in leather. These places are details that are often overlooked. It can be seen that BYD has a luxurious interior. I feel that I have worked hard.
The steering wheel also adopts a brand-new four-spoke style. Compared with the three-spoke style, the style on the Seal DM-i reduces the sense of movement, but the overall shape is still exquisite.According to BYD, this four-spoke steering wheel will appear on more Haiwang models.
The water drop shape of the handle on the door is still the exclusive design of the Haiwang model, which is integrated with the door shape, and the door is also wrapped with leather + real wood materials, and the sense of class is also very good.
The 10.25-inch full LCD instrument is embedded in the central control panel for the first time, and the UI interface of the instrument is displayed fresh, which is in line with the current design trend.And the information display is also very comprehensive, and there are two theme styles to choose from.
Seal DM-i is equipped with a 12-inch W-HUD head-up display function, which can project important driving information such as current speed, speed limit sign, navigation, LDW, FCW, ACC, Bluetooth phone, etc. on the front windshield, brightness and height, etc. The adjustment range is large, which can adapt to users of different heights and different sitting habits.
It is worth noting that the 15.6-inch multimedia screen in the center console is still BYD's classic rotatable design, but the real highlight lies in the internal system.The new car is BYD's first model equipped with a new generation of Dilink intelligent network connection system. This system isdeveloped from the same source as theDenza N7(configuration|inquiry) .
In terms of functions, the new system has upgraded the map desktop, which eliminates the need to open the app and reduces the steps to open commonly used functions.At the same time also added a dynamic wallpaper function.It is worth mentioning that the system has also added a 3D car control function, making it more intuitive to operate commonly used functions.
In addition, the new car also has functions such as One ID exclusive cockpit, full-scene intelligent voice, and has improved the performance of CPU and GPU, making the actual operation smoother.
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, Seal DM-i will also be equipped with DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system, including 3D ADAS, ACC adaptive cruise, TSR traffic sign recognition, AEB automatic emergency braking, RCW rear collision warning, BSD blind spot monitoring, APA automatic Parking assistance, RPA Bluetooth remote control parking and other functions.
The bottom of the center console is also equipped with a 50W wireless charging panel for mobile phones, and the bottom is also equipped with vents to achieve fast charging without worrying about the heat dissipation of the device.
The shift lever still uses a crystal-style handle, and there are light reminders when switching gears.The surrounding shortcut buttons are made of glass panels, and the functions are arranged as a whole, which is very convenient to use and very easy to use.
As a product under the new energy platform, there is no need to worry about the storage space at all. Conventional locations such as the bottom of the center console and the central armrest box have very large spaces and abundant power ports, which meet the needs of current consumers. car demand.
The seat adopts a color-blocking design, and the stitching of the seat cushion and the backrest is inspired by the ripples left by the boat when it crosses the water. The shape is very beautiful.The seat fabric padding is also very soft and comfortable, and it is equipped with ventilation and heating functions for the front seats.
The rear seats are also soft and comfortable, and the sitting posture is more relaxed, the cushion length is sufficient, and the support for the thighs is also in place.In terms of space, after I adjusted my driving sitting posture with a height of 1.9m, there is still room for a punch in the rear leg room, and there is room for 2 fingers in the head room, which does not feel oppressive, and the comfort is still very good.
The central floor of the rear row is almost completely flat, and the vertical space is very generous. Even for an adult male with a foot size of 44, the space margin is very good, but the headroom in the central position is slightly tight.In terms of rear configuration, the new car is equipped with air-conditioning outlets, power ports and boss buttons, and high-end models are also equipped with rear seat ventilation/heating functions.
In terms of trunk space, the actual Seal DM-i is equipped with an induction electric tailgate, and the trunk space is regular, with a depth of 1149mm under normal conditions. From the experience of a baby dad, it is no problem to place a folding stroller vertically.In addition, the rear seats can also be folded down in a 4/6 ratio, and the left side is also equipped with a net pocket, so the practicality of daily use is still good.
The Seal DM-i is not equipped with a spare wheel, but is equipped with tire sealant under the trunk floor.
In terms of power, BYD Seal DM-i continues to be equipped with the housekeeping DM-i super hybrid system, and provides a power solution that provides "two sets of power + two types of battery life". There are two types of engines, 1.5L and 1.5T. Plug-in hybrid engines with maximum power of 81kW and 102kW and maximum torque of 135 Nm and 231 Nm respectively.
Among them, the 1.5L engine is matched with a 145kW motor, the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 8.2s, and the fuel consumption of NEDC is 3.9L/100km; the 1.5T engine is matched with a 160kW motor, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 7.9s. NEDC fuel consumption is 4.2-4.4L/100km.
In terms of batteries, SEAL DM-i provides blade batteries with two capacities of 17.6kWh and 30.7kWh. The pure electric cruising range under NEDC conditions is 121km and 200km respectively.The NEDC cruising range can reach up to 1301km when fully fueled and fully charged.At the same time, it has exclusive configurations for new energy such as DC fast charging and VTOL mobile power station (3.3kW).
Since Seal DM-i is based on a brand-new super hybrid mid-size vehicle platform, it adopts a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear five-link independent suspension.Full text summary
Judging from experience, the static performance of Seal DM-i is still very good, especially the interior materials are impressive.Judging from the current news, the expected price range of the new car is 180,000-250,000 yuan.Considering the size and configuration, the product power is still very strong.From the perspective of BYD's previous pricing strategy, the real listing price is expected to be more surprising, so I am still very optimistic about its performance after listing.
