Here’s a closer look inside the BYD Seal

As a luxury sedan, the BYD Seal is quite an attractive package for would-be buyers. 

For starters, the model has a price ranging from P1.998 million-P2.548 million. Sounds expensive at first glance, but it is a steal considering its onboard features, range, and power. 

Speaking of power, the model’s top-spec Performance trim can generate up to 522 horsepower and 670 Newton-meters of torque. For extra traction and handling, the top-spec model also comes with an all-wheel-drive system and frequency-selective damping shock absorbers. 

For its range, the Seal Performance’s 82.5 kilowatt-hour battery allows for a cruising distance of 580 kilometers. Topping up the vehicle is likewise done easily, thanks to its 150-kilowatt direct current charging feature. 

Thanks to BYD’s “cell-to-body” technology, the Seal sedan also features a rigid chassis that boasts a low center of gravity and 50:50 weight distribution. Combined with its power, the said model is definitely a good provider of “smiles per kilometer.”

In addition to its peppiness, the BYD Seal also wears an attractively sleek exterior look that was optimized for aerodynamics. 

Moreover, it comes with a lot of exterior amenities, which include the following: 

• Adaptive LED headlamps
• LED daytime running lamps
• LED taillights
• Power-folding side mirrors
• Flush door handles
• Power trunk
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 19-inch wheels (Performance)
• Rear fog lamps

But what about its interior? What are the insides of the BYD Seal offering to prospective buyers? Let’s find out here. 

Loads of creature comforts

As expected from a premium electric vehicle (EV), the BYD Seal, especially the Premium trim, offers a lot of creature comforts. 

Its seats, for example, are clad in leather. The same goes for most of the car’s interior door cards and dashboard, with the addition of suede trimming for select areas. Going back to the seats, the ones up front come with power adjustability and a ventilation function. Both front and rear rows also get elbow rests, as well as an ample amount of cup/bottle holders. 

To uplift the mood during long road trips, the vehicle comes with an ambient lighting system and a panoramic glass roof. The said glass roof is equipped with a shade insert, and it can be made opaque to block out light. Plus, road noises are effectively blocked out by the vehicle’s acoustic glass for its front and rear windows. 

For keeping everyone inside the vehicle fresh and cool, the Seal was kitted out with a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The aforementioned also ensures optimal air quality inside the car via its negative ion air purifier, a particulate matter 2.5 filter, and a CN 95 filter. 

Concerning on-board entertainment, the BYD Seal depends on a 15.6-inch touchscreen that can be switched from a portrait or landscape orientation. The said screen also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, hands-free calling, voice commands, 4G connectivity, audio streaming, USB connectivity, and over-the-air updates. Plus, the model comes with two 15-watt wireless charging pads and a 12-piece Dynaudio speaker set (Performance trim). 

Plenty of safety gear

As standard, the BYD Seal comes fitted with a lot of safety gear. For its standard kit, it has anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, traction control, an anti-theft system, a 360-degree view camera, dual front airbags, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags, ISOFIX, and several parking sensors. 

The aforementioned are reinforced by a number of advanced driver-assist systems, which include: 

• Automatic emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function
• Lane keep assist
• Lane change assist
• Lane departure warning
• Intelligent speed limit control
• Front cross-traffic alert and braking
• Rear cross-traffic alert and braking
• Traffic sign recognition
• Blind-spot detection

Driver-centric cockpit

As befitting a high-performance EV sedan, the BYD Seal offers a driver-centric cockpit. 

Every single control surface is neatly arranged, and a majority of crucial functions are within easy reach of the driver. 

Additionally, the Seal provides lumbar support for the bolstered driver’s seat. It likewise comes with a tilt and telescopic-adjust, multi-function steering wheel that’s wrapped in leather. 

For ease of use, the model boasts a keyless entry system and a push-to-start button. It also has an NFC Card reader as well. 

Monitoring relevant driving parameters aboard the Seal is made easy, thanks to a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Plus, it also comes with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electronic parking brake, and a drive mode selector. 

BYD Seal: specifications

Model	BYD Seal Performance
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,800 x 1,875 x 1,460
Wheelbase (mm)	2,920
Ground clearance (mm)	120
Wheel size (in inches)	19
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Front and rear center armrests Flat-bottom leather steering wheel Glass-decorated gear selector Tilt and telescopic steering column Auto-dimming rearview mirror Ambient lighting Acoustic glass Keyless entry Glass roof Dual wireless charging pads USB ports Power-adjust seats with ventilation/heating Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning 12-piece Dynaudio speaker system Electronic parking brake Drive mode selector
Instrument cluster	10.25-inch LDC
Infotainment system	15.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	Five
Powertrain
Motor	Front and rear asynchronous electric motors
Range (in kilometers)	580
Horsepower	521
Torque	670 Newton-meters
Brakes	Front and rear disc brakes
Technology
ADAS	360-degree view monitor Adaptive cruise control Automatic emergency braking Lane keep assist Lane change assist Lane departure warning Intelligent speed limit control Front cross-traffic alert and braking Rear cross-traffic alert and braking Traffic sign recognition Blind-spot detection
Safety	Nine airbags Anti-lock braking ISOFIX Traction control system Electronic stability control Electronic brake-force distribution
Security	Electronic anti-theft system
Price	P2.548 million

Final thoughts

Overall, the BYD Seal is brimming in value especially for those wanting to dive into luxury EV models. It has a lot of creature comforts, a slick-looking exterior, and loads of power. To top it all off, it also comes with a relatively affordable price tag - at least when compared to other combustion vehicles with comparable outputs. 

For folks who like what the BYD Seal is offering, we encourage you to visit the brand’s nearest dealership to give the ride a test drive. 

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