BYD Thailand has updated the locally-assembled Seal 5 DM-i line-up to include a new Dynamic variant which joins the existing Premium and Standard options, the latter now with official pricing. As it stands, the base Standard goes for 599,900 baht (about RM75k), followed by the Dynamic at 659,900 baht (RM83k) and the Premium that remains unchanged at 699,900 baht (RM88k).
Measuring 4,780 mm long, 1,837 mm wide, 1,495 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm, the Seal 5 DM-i is larger in size when compared to C-segment sedans such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3. In its home country of China, the Seal 5 DM-i is known as the Destroyer 05.
All variants share the same front electric motor rated at 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 300 Nm of torque. This is joined by a gasohol-friendly BYD472QC 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine running on the Atkinson cycle that produces 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) and 122 Nm.
With both the electric motor and internal combustion engine working together, the total system output 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 300 Nm. The quoted 0-100 km/h times are 7.6 seconds for the Standard and Dynamic, while it is 7.5 seconds for the Premium.
Power for the electric motor is supplied by a BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 13.08 kWh in the Standard and Dynamic. This is good for a NEDC-rated electric-only range of 85 km, while the Premium can go further on a single charge at 120 km thanks to its 18.3-kWh unit. Both batteries can be charged via an AC input at a maximum of 6.6 kW and are paired with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system.
In terms of available equipment, the Seal 5 DM-i is offered with LED headlamps, NFC key card access, 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric or synthetic leather upholstery, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1- or 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, auto high beam, a tyre pressure monitor, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning and a 360-degree camera.
The PHEV sedan comes in Horizon White, Harbour Grey and Quantum Black, with each purchase accompanied by six-year, 150,000-km vehicle warranty. The high-voltage battery pack is covered for eight years or 160,000 km, while the battery cells are guaranteed for 10 years or 200,000 km. Local BYD distributor also throws in car insurance, ceramic film tint, a portable AC charger, V2L adapter and other accessories for free.
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suffering malaysians look with envy at thailand cheap car prices.
Nice wider and longer offering with technology too.
What’s the combined range NEDC when battery is fully charged & engine has full tank petrol?
why does it even matter? combined range will easily exceed 900km in the real world which is enough to drive from KL to Hadyai without stopping.
malaysian look with envy at neighbour thailand cheap car price