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BYD's Dolphin Surf in Europe: Premium Price, Premium Value
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May 22, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 332,990
RM 124,900
Top Speed(km/h)
250
-
0-100km/h(s)
4.8
7
As Tested(L/100km)
7.8
-
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
7.8
-
Launched Year
2024
2023
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years / Unlimited km * whichever comes first
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
EV
Body
Segment
C-Segment
B-Segment
Length(mm)
4290
4290
Width(mm)
1789
1770
Height(mm)
1458
1570
Wheelbase(mm)
2630
2700
Weight(kg)
1554
1658
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
45
-
Boot Volume(L)
381
345
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1984
-
Capacity(L)
2.0
-
Aspiration Form
Turbo
-
Engine Power(PS)
320
-
Engine Power(kW)
235
-
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
5.600-6,500
-
Engine Torque(Nm)
400
-
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
2.000-5,600
-
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline(L)
-
Number of Cylinders
4
-
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Motor Output(PS)
-
204
Motor Output(kW)
-
150
Motor Torque(Nm)
-
310
Front Motor Output(kW)
-
150
Front Motor Torque(Nm)
-
310
Number Of Motors
-
1
Motor Arrangement
-
Front
Combined System Output(PS)
-
204
Combined System Output(kW)
-
150
Combined System Torque(Nm)
-
310
EV Range(km)
-
490
Battery Type
-
Lithium iron phosphate battery
Battery Capacity(kWh)
-
60.48
Battery Warranty
-
8 years
Transmission
Number of gear
7
-
Transmission
DCT
EV
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 35R19
205 / 50R17
Rear Tyres
235 / 35R19
205 / 50R17
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
None
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
130
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
●
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
All Seats
Blind Spot Info System
●
●
Lane-keeping Alert
●
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
●
Collision Warning
●
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
7
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
●
-
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
knee_airbags
-
●
Rear Airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
-
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
ACC
Parking Sensor Front
●
●
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
●
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Manual
Electric
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
●
-
Head-up Display
●
-
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor
Digital Multi-function Display
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
●
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
12-Way Power-Adjustable with Memory Function
6-way power adjustment - driver seat
Seat Features(Passenger)
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat
Seat Features(Rear)
60:40 Split-folding with Load-through Feature
60 / 40 split fold rear seats
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Auto
Rear Air-con
●
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
-
-
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
-
●fixed panoramic sunroof
Sunshade
-
●
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
touchscreen colour display.
12.8" intelligent rotating touch screen
Screen Size(inch)
10
12.8
Speaker Brand
Harman Kardon
-
Speakers
10
6
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|---|---|---|
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