Release Date : 2024-03-01
On February 28, we learned from
BYD officials that its mid-sized sedan, Seal DM-i Honor Edition, was officially launched. The new car has launched a total of 6 models, with a price range of 149,800-219,800 yuan. This configuration upgrade is a sneak peek. For the two entry-level models of 1.5L 121KM Elite and 1.5L 121KM Luxury, a new glossy gray interior color option has been added, and a number of additional equipment and upgrades have been carried out. The 1.5L 121KM Elite has an additional 360° Panoramic images, upgraded 15.6-inch adaptive rotating suspension PAD; 1.5L 121KM luxury model adds ACC+AEB+ELKA, comprehensively improving users’ smart car safety in all scenarios, while adding front seat ventilation and heating, adding 50W mobile phone Wireless charging. At the same time, the Seal DM-i Honor Edition provides two pure electric driving ranges (NEDC operating conditions) of 121km and 200km, and the fuel consumption is as low as 3.9L/100km, which greatly reduces the user's daily driving costs.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the new design concept of BYD Ocean series, drawing design inspiration from water drops, ripples, and ocean waves. The dense grille shape is matched with LED light groups with corners on both sides, plus the sharp shapes on both sides of the front apron. The heat dissipation openings give the overall design a very dynamic shape.
On the side of the body, the new car adopts a slightly fastback design, and the overall look is very compact and rounded. At the rear of the car, the new car adopts the popular through-type taillight set. The main body of the taillights on both sides adopts a water-drop shape design. Together with the transparent light housing, the new car shows a fashionable and dynamic attribute. The overall dimensions of the car are 4980/1890/1495mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
The central control panel of Seal DM-i continues the overall layout of the Ocean series models. The crystal clear crystal gear lever is embedded in it as the visual core of the sub-instrument panel, and together with a set of mechanical buttons, form the "Heart of the Ocean" control center. "Heart of the Ocean" also integrates common functions including starting, power mode, driving mode selection, air conditioning and audio control. It is worth mentioning that the instrument panel of Seal DM-i innovatively adopts a "2+1" combination configuration, that is, two large screens: W-HUD head-up display system and 15.6-inch adaptive rotating suspension Pad, and A 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, full of technology.
This car will be equipped with two optional BYD DM-i power systems. It includes a 1.5L version and a 1.5T version. The former has a maximum engine power of 110 horsepower and the latter has a maximum power of 139 horsepower; the maximum power of the electric motor is 197 horsepower and 218 horsepower respectively. In terms of pure electric range, NEDC operating conditions of 121 kilometers and 200 kilometers of pure electric range are available depending on the configuration.