Check out the BYD Seagull's interior

BYD Cars Philippines has introduced the all-new Seagull as a way to further make electric-powered mobility more accessible to Filipinos. 

Despite its relatively affordable price of P898,000, it already offers a sufficiently peppy motor output of 73 horsepower and 135 Newton-meters of torque. Plus, it can cover a range of 300 kilometers on a single full charge. 

Moreover, the subcompact electric vehicle (EV) unit also sports an attractive exterior equipped with a roof-integrated spoiler, LED lighting fixtures, and power-adjustable side mirrors, among others. 

The question now is, what is the BYD Seagull’s interior offering to prospective buyers? Let us find out. 

Far from basic

While it is the cheapest vehicle in the Chinese car brand’s local lineup, it has enough creature comforts to make for a cozy daily driver. 

For starters, everyone inside the vehicle is made comfortable by an automatic climate control system. Plus, all seats are clad in leather. 

The driver, meanwhile, has access to plenty of bits, which helps make piloting the car a breeze. Here’s a list of driver-oriented features available for the Seagull: 

• Four-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
• Push-to-start button
• Electronic parking brake
• Cruise control
• Rear-view parking camera
• Three rear parking sensors
• Bottle and cup holders 
• Sun visors with vanity mirror and illumination
• Smart entry

Additionally, the vehicle comes with a wireless smartphone charging pad and a 12-volt accessory outlet. Both front and rear rows also get Type A and Type C USB ports.

Boasts plenty of tech

Apart from having a decent amount of convenience and comfort features, the BYD Seagull also has a wealth of onboard technologies. 

Positioned on its dashboard is a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Similar to other BYD models, the said screen has a rotating function, which may help in making its user interface more legible and easier to use, depending on the app one is using. 

Additionally, the aforementioned display is linked to a four-piece speaker system. The driver, meanwhile, has access to a fully-digital seven-inch liquid crystal display digital guage. 

To ensure driver attention, the model also offers a voice assistant, which is able to address a variety of in-car functions. The model was likewise kitted out with 4G mobile internet connectivity, on-the-air software updates, and access to the BYD Cloud Service. 

Comprehensive safety kit

Beyond its set of screens, the BYD Seagull also boasts lots of safety equipment. For reference, here are some of the safety features present on the EV hatchback: 

• Dual front airbags
• Side airbags
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Anti-lock braking 
• Vehicle dynamic control
• Hill-start/Hold control
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Electronic anti-theft system

Final thoughts

In summary, the all-new BYD Seagull has a well-equipped interior with enough features to make daily driving comfortable, convenient, and safe. 

As such, many looking to dive into the world of electric mobility might be looking towards the Seagull for their next big purchase. For the aforementioned, we encourage you to give the vehicle a test drive first. Doing so, after all, will help make for a more informed purchase.

BYD Seagull GLX	Values
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W H, in mm)	3,780x1,716x1,580
Wheelbase (mm)	2,500
Ground clearance (mm)	120
Wheel size	16-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Four-way manual adjust front seats Automatic climate control Four-piece speaker set BYD Cloud Service 4G Connectivity Voice assistant USB charging ports 12-volt accessory outlet Wireless smartphone charger Push-to-start button Cruise control Keyless entry
Instrument cluster	Seven-inch LCD digital gauge
Infotainment system	10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	5
Powertrain
Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Battery capacity (kWh)	30
Range	300 kilometers
Horsepower	73
Torque	135 Newton-meters
Brakes	Front and rear disc brakes
Technologies
Safety	Traction control Stability control Dual front airbags Side airbags Anti-lock braking Vehicle dynamic control Hill start/hold control Tire pressure monitoring ISOFIX
Security	BYD electronic anti-theft system
Pricing	P898,000

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