BYD Cars PH launches all-new Atto 2, updated Seal 5 DM-i

MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines has expanded its DM-i plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle  (BEV) lineups with the introduction of the all-new Atto 2 and the heavily revamped Seal 5 DM-i. 

For the unaware, the BYD Atto 2 is a totally new nameplate for the local market, slotting below the Atto 3 in terms of size. This places it squarely in the subcompact crossover category. If one remembers, the BYD Atto 2 was previewed at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show.  

The recently launched BYD Seal 5 DM-i, on the other hand, is a refresh of the brand’s popular subcompact sedan model.

So, what are these two nameplates offering?

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BYD Atto 2

In the Philippine market, the BYD Atto 2 was introduced with two powertrain options. It is available with a single-motor permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) or the brand’s famed DM-i PHEV system. 

With regard to the Atto 2 electric vehicle (EV) version, its single-motor setup is paired with a 41.1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, direct current and alternating current ports, a regenerative braking system, and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature. 

At maximum, the front-wheel-drive (FWD) all-electric model can generate up to 174 horsepower (hp) and 290 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It also has a range of 380 kilometers (km). 

When charging the BYD Atto 2 EV, its battery levels can be taken from 10-100 percent in just 40 minutes if utilizing its DC port. 

Moving on to the BYD Atto 2 DM-i, its single motor goes together with a 7.9 kWh battery. With this, it offers an EV-only range of 45 km and an extended range of 1,045 km. At most, the DM-i version of the Atto 2 can send up to 162 hp and 300 Nm to its front wheels. 

The Atto 2 DM-i doesn’t get a DC port, but its AC port can increase its state-of-charge from 15-100 percent in two hours. The model also comes with a regenerative braking system. 

Appearance-wise, the BYD Atto 2 gets a high-riding stance and a sharp-looking front clip with a decent amount of intake vents. The EV and DM-i versions' side sections and rear look the same, but the all-electric variant comes with smaller vents than the PHEV. 

Present on the Atto 2’s exterior are features such as LED lighting fixtures, power-folding side mirrors (EV), and 16-inch (EV) or 17-inch (DM-i) wheels. 

Here are the dimensions of the BYD Atto 2, for reference: 

Model	BYD Atto 2 EV	BYD Atto 2 DM-i
Length (in millimeters)	4,310	4,330
Width (in mm)	1,890	1,890
Height (in mm)	1,670	1,670

Inside the Atto 2 is a five-seater layout equipped with leather upholstery and an automatic air-conditioning system. On the EV trim, the model comes with beige and black leather, while the DM-i has black leather only. Likewise exclusive to the all-electric trim is a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. 

Other features common between the two include, but are not limited to:

• 8.8-inch digital gauge cluster
• 12.8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Six-piece speaker set
• Electronic parking brake
• Drive mode selector
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Center console compartment/armrest

Safety-wise, both the DM-i and EV variants of the BYD Atto 2 both depend on the DiPilo suite of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS). This includes: 

• 360-degree view camera with see-through mode
• Front and rear sensors
• Adaptive cruise control
• Front collision warning
• Intelligent cruise control
• Intelligent speed limit information
• High beam assist

For a limited time (until August 31), the BYD Atto 2 will retail at the following prices:

• EV Premium: P1.288 million
• DM-i Premium: P1.208 million
• DM-i Dynamic: P998,000

After the introductory period, the Atto 2 will have a suggested retail price ranging from P1.048 million-P1.338 million.

When it comes to colors, both variants are available in Midnight Blue, Ski White, and Harbor Grey. Exclusive to the EV trim is Breeze Green, while the DM-i’s exclusive color is Cosmos Black. 

Updated BYD Seal 5 DM-i

Launched together with the all-new BYD Atto 2 is the heavily updated Seal 5 DM-i. As of its launch, it now has an introductory price of P898,000 for the Essential and P998,000 for the Dynamic. 

Regular pricing for the Seal 5 DM-i's trims will be offered at P948,000 for the Essential and P1.048 million for the Dynamic after the promo period lapses.

The biggest change on the BYD Seal 5 DM-i has to do with its front end. Specifically, it lost the intricate mesh-patterned grille in favor of a pointed nose that’s similar in style to many other BYD nameplates. 

Moreover, the company has vastly improved the Seal 5’s DM-i powertrain. At maximum, it can produce up to 176 hp and 316 Nm, which sounds the same as before, but its extended range was boosted from 1,100 km to 1,600 km. It likewise has a 55-km all-electric range. 

The aforementioned, BYD shared, is mainly thanks to the fifth-generation Super DM-i technology, which promises more efficiency and a more predictive energy management. Plus, the company made the hybrid system lighter, which is always a good move when it comes to improving performance and fuel consumption. 

Size-wise, the said sedan is still 4,780 mm long and 1,837 mm wide. Its height, however, increased up to 1,515 mm, thanks to a chunkier set of Sailun E-Range Performance tires. 

Inside the model is a familiar five-seater design graced with leather-upholstered seats, plenty of soft-touch surfaces, and an automatic climate control system. Space inside the ride is likewise optimized by 60:40 split-folding rear seats. 

For its displays, the updated model provides an 8.8-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.1-inch headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Its exterior, on the other hand, comes with 16-inch two-tone wheels, LED lighting fixtures (with automatic headlamps), and a 522-liter trunk (default). 

Safety-wise, the model comes with four airbags, anti-lock braking, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring, vehicle dynamic control, hill-hold control, traction control, auto-hold, controlled deceleration for parking brake, and a brake priority system - among others. 

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