BYD Seal 07 DM-i hits the market! DM-i technology gets an upgrade, overall mileage breaks 2000km

AshleyAug 09, 2024, 10:02 AM

On August 8, BYD Seal 07 DM-i officially went on sale. It has launched with 5 vehicle configurations, and the price range is from 139,800 to 195,800 RMB. As an upgraded model, the Seal DM-i has been officially renamed as the Seal 07 DM-i, and is equipped with BYD's fifth-generation DM technology. It provides two power assemblies of 1.5L and 1.5Ti, with NEDC deficient fuel consumption as low as 3.4L/100km, and a combined battery range of up to 2000km. In addition, it standardizes DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which significantly enhances its overall competitiveness.

In terms of appearance, the BYD Seal 07DM-i continues the design of the current model. It adopts the exclusive marine aesthetic design concept of OceanNet, drawing design inspirations from water droplets, ripples and waves. It is equipped with a boundary-less air intake grille paired with sharp headlight assemblies, which presents a very sporty visual effect.

On the side of the car body, the new car's proportions are very harmonious. It uses a fastback design, complemented by a double waistline to highlight it, and a two-five spoke wheel rim, which creates an elegant and sporty atmosphere. The rear adopts the mainstream through-type tail light design, the internal structure is very delicate, and it has a high recognition degree when it is turned on.

In terms of body size, the length, width, and height of the BYD Seal 07 DM-i are 4980/1890/1495mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900mm, which has a great advantage among the same level of vehicles.

In addition, in terms of exterior color matching, the BYD Seal 07 DM-i provides four body color options, namely Phantom Red, Warm Color Smoke Tea, Atlantis Gray, and Black Space, to meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers.

In terms of interior, the BYD Seal 07 DM-i also continues the layout design of the current model. It is equipped with a 10.25-inch full liquid crystal display, a 15.6-inch adaptive rotating floating central control screen, a double-wing flat-bottom steering wheel and crystal material electronic shift mechanism, which presents a simple and luxurious atmosphere. Additionally, the new car will be equipped with streamer gray interior decoration as standard and uses genuine aluminum trim to further enhance the new luxury feel of the cabin.

In terms of intelligence, BYD Seal 07 DM-i is equipped with the advanced version of DiLink 100 in the intelligent cabin. It uses a 6nm 5G chip, the CPU computing power is increased to 136K DMIPS. UI interface and highlight functions are improved, and the operation is smoother. At the same time, the Seal 07 DM-i series is standard with the DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which has multiple L2 level assisted driving functions such as ACC adaptive cruise control, AEB automatic emergency braking, ELKA emergency lane maintenance assistance, and the high-end models also add ILCA lever change Lane and other advanced intelligent driving functions.

Equipped with the fifth-generation DM technology

Electricity loss fuel consumption 3.4L/100km|Comprehensive endurance 2000km

In terms of power, it is the most obvious upgrade of BYD Seal 07 DM-i. It is equipped with BYD's fifth-generation DM technology, and provides 1.5L and 1.5Ti powertrain. The 1.5L engine has a maximum power of 74 kW and a peak torque of 135 N·m. The electric motor has a maximum power of 160 kW and a peak torque of 260 N·m. The official acceleration time is as fast as 8 seconds, and the NEDC working condition power loss fuel consumption is 3.4L/100km. In terms of endurance, it is equipped with a blade battery of 10.08 kWh and 17.6 kWh of lithium iron phosphate, the CLTC pure electric driving range is 70km and 125km respectively, and the combined driving range can reach 2000km.

The maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 115 kilowatts, the peak torque is 231 Newton·meters. The maximum power of the motor is 200 kilowatt horsepower, the peak torque is 315 Newton·meters. The acceleration time is 6.9 seconds for 100 kilometers, and the NEDC working condition power consumption is 3.8L/100km. In terms of battery life, it is equipped with a 17.6 kilowatt-hour battery pack, and the CLTC pure electric driving range is 125km.

In terms of the chassis, the BYD Seal DM-i Glory Edition uses a form of MacPherson in the front and five-link independent suspension in the back, and is equipped with FSD variable damping shock absorbers with a turning radius of only 5.6 meters.

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