BYD Cars PH expands Seal lineup with 'Advanced trim' launch

MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines added a new variant for the Seal, bringing the nameplate’s offerings to two.

In a statement, the Ayala-led distributor said that BYD's latest addition to its flagship sedan lineup — named Seal Advanced — “brings technology, luxury, style, and safety to a more attainable price point.”

“The BYD Seal Advanced is designed for drivers who prioritize efficiency, safety, and advanced technology. With its impressive range, extreme comfort, and extensive ADAS features, the Seal Advanced promises a safe and reliable everyday driving experience. This is the perfect choice for today’s electric vehicle owner who wants to experience the pinnacle of BYD design and technology,” BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca said.

Here are some of the notable features of the new BYD Seal Advanced.

Powertrain

Served as the model’s entry-level trim, the new BYD Seal Advanced features a rear-wheel-drive configuration — with its Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor capable of delivering 200 horsepower (hp) and 310 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. This allows the vehicle to run 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 7.5 seconds.

Its 61.40-kilowatt-hour (kWh) Blade Battery is integrated into the car’s body, which increases torsional rigidity while lessening weight to improve overall performance. Also, the aforementioned power bank gives the vehicle an emissions-free range of up to 510 kilometers (based on New European Driving Cycle standards).

The BYD Seal Advanced comes with a 110-kilowatt (kW) DC fast-charger (which can juice up the battery from 30 to 80 percent in 30 minutes). It also has a 7kW AC charging system that can fully charge the vehicle (0 to 100 percent) in approximately 12 hours.

“Expanding the BYD Seal lineup with the Advanced variant allows us to reach a broader segment of the Philippine electric vehicle sedan market. This new addition reflects our ongoing commitment to offering a diverse range of electric vehicles that cater to the needs of more Filipino drivers as we continue to expand BYD’s presence in the country,” BYD Philippines Country Head Aiffy Liu said.

Interior

The BYD Seal Advanced showcases a familiar cabin as it is also fitted with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and 15.6-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen that has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, which are also seen in the Performance trim.

Aside from that, the new offering’s cabin is still fitted with a full-leather interior with suede inserts.

Further, it also has the following comfort and convenience amenities namely

• 10-speaker sound system
• Wireless charging dock
• Keyless entry with Near-Field Communication
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Eight-way electronically adjustable driver's seat and a six-way power passenger chair

Technologies

Although it is considered a base option, the new BYD Seal Advanced is not short on safety and driver assistive systems.

Its active safety suite includes the following:

• Stop-and-go full-speed adaptive cruise control
• Intelligent speed limit control
• Predictive collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Lane change assist
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking
• Traffic sign recognition
• Blind spot detection
• 360-degree view camera with see-through mode
• Six radar sensors

Meanwhile its standard safety features are as follows:

Eight airbags	Anti-lock braking system
Traction control system	Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electronic stability control	Electronic anti-theft system

Packaged with an eight-year or 160,000-km warranty for the BYD Blade Battery, an eight-year or 150,000-km drive unit warranty, and a six-year or 150,000-km vehicle warranty, the new BYD Seal Advanced is priced at P1.998 million.

Full specifications

Check out the quick rundown of the vehicle’s specifications here:

Model	BYD Seal Advanced
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)	18
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Eight-way (driver), six-way (passenger) electronically adjustable seats  Dual zone air-conditioning system 10.25-inch digital cluster gauge Panoramic glass roof Keyless entry with Near-Field Communication Wireless charging dock
Infotainment system	15.6-inch rotating touchscreen mated to a 10-speaker sound system
Seating capacity	Five
Powertrain
Engine	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor in rear-wheel-drive format
Battery	61.40-kilowatt-hour Blade Battery
Power (in hp)	200
Torque (in Nm)	310
Range (in kms)	510 (NEDC)
Charging options	110 kW DC, 7kW AC
Vehicle-to-load capability	Yes
Technology
ADAS	Stop-and-go full-speed adaptive cruise control Intelligent speed limit control Predictive collision warning Automatic emergency braking Lane departure warning Lane change assist Front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking Traffic sign recognition Blind spot detection 360-degree view camera with see-through mode Six radar sensors
Price	P1.998 million

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