Bitauto Original If you ask what is the biggest change in the automotive industry this year, it must be the rise of domestic brands. In the new energy track, Chinese brand models have penetrated into various subdivisions. Once, mid-sized cars were dominated by joint ventures. , even the market share was once as high as 98%, but history is being rewritten. The launch of Seal DM-i will inevitably further expand the market share of Chinese brands in the mid-size car market.
BYD SealDM-i is officially launched, priced at 166,800-236,800 yuan. The new car is based on the new DM-i hybrid medium-sized car platform and can be divided into three types according to different power sources. The versions are respectively a 121KM version equipped with a 1.5L engine, a 121KM version equipped with a 1.5T engine and a 200KM version also equipped with a 1.5T engine.
At the same time as the listing, BYD also prepared 2 years0 interest, < /span>5000yuan replacement subsidy; free 6 years or 6 basic maintenance; the first car owner is not Multiple listing benefits such as lifetime warranty on electric and electronic components for operating vehicles.
Next, I will take you to review the core highlights of Seal DM-i and which model version is more suitable for you!
Seal DM-i Highlights Review
The appearance of Seal DM-i adopts the exclusive marine aesthetic design of Haiyang.com. The body is elegant and slender, and the recognition is very clear. Compared with Seal EV, the most obvious change is the air intake grille below.
In terms of color, Seal DM-i has launched a total of 6 colors this time, including basic colors such as black, white and gray. It also provides relatively fresh smoked tea and blue, and Phantom Red needs to be optional.
The length, width and height of the Seal DM-i are 4980/1890/1495mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. This size is quite outstanding in a medium-sized car, and it even means a bit of dimensionality reduction.
Seal DM-i is equipped with NFC keys, hidden door handles and other configurations that are currently favored by BYD car owners.
The tires are 225/55 R17, 225/50 R18 and 235/45 R19 according to the high and low configurations, all equipped with silent tires with good sound insulation performance.
The design of the rear of the car is quite high-end, and the taillight "∞" shape is very smooth and high-end, especially when it is lit up, it really gives the impression of a luxury car.
The biggest change in the new hybrid mid-size car platform is that the rear wheel is replaced with a five-link suspension. In the previous test drive, I felt that the vibration filtering effect is excellent, no matter what kind of situation I face. On such a bad road, there was very little movement in the car.
The interior of Seal DM-i adopts the new generation interior style of Haiyang.com, with red and white as the main tone, which looks more refreshing and high-end. It also uses a variety of material combinations. The upper layer is made of leather, with a black glass panel and rosewood solid board in the center. The same color imitation suede below is connected to the door to create a surround effect. It can be said that both the visual effect and the touch are quite good.
The entire cockpit is also in a new style. The bi-wing steering wheel has a good sense of elegance. The 10.25-inch full LCD instrument is embedded in the center console. It is also equipped with a 12-inch W-HU.D head-up display and 15.6-inch adaptive rotating suspension Pad.
The 10.25-inch display screen displays rich content, has fast response speed, and can switch between day and night modes.
Seal DM-i is equipped with a newly upgraded DiLink system, equipped with a 6nm car-grade chip, with higher computing power than the current industry mainstream Snapdragon 8155. It also integrates 5G networking functions, and the UI of the entire car system. The operation logic and fluency have been significantly improved.
The desktop has two modes, one is navigation as the desktop, and the other is wallpaper; all music functions are integrated together, no need to open additional APPs; the One ID account function is added to automatically load the corresponding user account personalization settings.
Everyone should be familiar with the crystal electronic gear knob. It integrates common functions such as start button, power mode selection, driving mode selection, air conditioning and audio control nearby, making the operation simple and convenient.
According to carDifferent versions, the central mobile phone placement is divided into versions with wireless charging and versions without. The wireless charging power supports up to 50W.
The cup holder in the front row is also very user-friendly and supports stepless height adjustment. It can easily put down water cups of various heights without affecting the pillow hand.
Dynaudio's 12-speaker audio will also appear in high-end models.
The most obvious improvement of the new mid-size car platform is the space utilization. A tester with a height of 1.78 meters, after adjusting the driving posture in the front row and keeping the seat still, sat in the back row. The leg room is still more than 2 punches, and the head room is 1 punch. This space performance is already quite good.
With such a large interior space, the trunk space is still not cut off. It is neat and tidy, and is equipped with an electric tailgate depending on the configuration.
A brief analysis of power
Everyone is already very familiar with these DM-i systems on Seal DM-i. It is a mature and reliable powertrain with excellent energy consumption performance. Although the 1.5L powertrain appears for the first time in a mid-size sedan , but it can be seen from the parameters that although the power is weaker than the 1.5T version, the fuel economy performance is better.
The 1.5T version is more common. Previously, I briefly tested the energy consumption performance of the 1.5T 121KM version. In terms of pure electric driving, the battery power increased from 99% to 10%, and it could run 119.8km. In case of power loss, , the fuel consumption is only 4.6L/100km. Overall, the energy consumption performance is indeed excellent.
Recommended model--1.5T 121KM Honor Type
The entry-level version of Seal DM-i is priced at 166,800 yuan. This price is very attractive in the entire mid-size car market, but Seal DM-i does not make too many simplifications because it is an entry-level model. It is equipped with a relatively complete range of practical and safety configurations. This configuration is definitely not the lowest configuration among previous joint venture brand models. If you want a mid-size car that is mainly practical, then this version is worth it. One choice.
The Seal DM-i 1.5L 121KM luxury model is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the 1.5L 121KM elite model. The core change is that the interior of the car is more advanced, with additional configurations such as an electric tailgate and a panoramic sunroof. But from a cost-effective perspective, thisAn increase of 10,000 yuan is not easy to get excited about.
There is also a price difference of 10,000 yuan between the Seal DM-i 1.5L 121KM premium model and the 1.5L 121KM luxury model, but the increase in configuration is more obvious. First, real wood trim, Dynaudio audio and some atmosphere-enhancing configurations are added. It makes the entire car feel more luxurious. Secondly, in terms of comfort, the front seats are all electrically adjustable with ventilation and heating. Finally, L2 driving assistance functions are added, making driving easier and safer.
So if you are a user who is not so sensitive to power, this version is enough. It costs 186,800 yuan and comes with all kinds of configurations.
The next step is the 1.5T version. Seal DM-i 1.5T 121KM Honor model is better than 1.5L The 121KM premium model is 10,000 yuan more expensive. It only has a driver fatigue monitoring system, an active air intake grille and a 12-speaker Dynaudio audio system. Although the configuration improvement is not obvious, the power is indeed improved. Personally Speaking from experience, if you buy a car that is often fully loaded or driven for long distances, I would recommend buying the 1.5T version.
The RMB 209,800 1.5T 121KM flagship model does not have many additional configurations compared to the 121KM premium model, but the improvement in texture is still obvious, especially the NAPPA leather in the entire car, which makes it more comfortable to sit on. However, from From a practical point of view, the improvement of this version is not obvious. Friends who have preferences for boss buttons and HUD can choose it.
Finally, there is the top-of-the-line version of the Seal DM-i series, the 1.5T 200KM flagship model priced at 236,800 yuan. First of all, in terms of performance, the battery capacity has increased by 13.1kW·h compared to the 121KM version, making the vehicle more comprehensive. The battery life reaches 1301km (NEDC standard), and it is also equipped with 69kW boost fast charging and 6kW external discharge function.
Secondly, 19-inch wheels were replaced and FSD frequency variable damping shock absorbers were added to improve the suspension's vibration filtering effect.
In terms of luxury and comfort, the ambient lighting effect of the passenger panel and the ventilation and heating functions of the rear seats have been added. Generally speaking, users who choose this version will need more long battery life and care for rear passengers. More business style.
Full text summary
In fact, judging from the entire price range and configuration distribution of Seal DM-i, it is undoubtedly a depth bomb in the mid-size car market. Don’t think that the 1.5L model is not powerful. Take a look at the 2.0L models of the joint venture next door. Configuration, what aspect of Seal DM-i is not winning? Moreover, it also helps you save nearly 20,000 yuan in purchase tax.
Finally, let me list the recommended star ratings for each model:
1.5L 121KM elite type ★★★★
1.5L 121KM luxury type ★★★
1.5L 121KM Premium Type ★★★★★< /span>
1.5T 121KM Honor Type ★★★★★★
1.5T 121KM flagship model ★★★
1.5T 200KM flagship model ★★★★
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