Release Date : 2024-08-09
The BYD Dolphin adopts a new family bionic design concept, where the front face and headlights are integrated to resemble a dolphin's head. The front of the car is short, with a large angle between the A-pillar and the front of the car. With a 2700mm wheelbase, it optimizes space layout. The angled waistline and plum blossom-style two-color wheels add a sense of layering and sportiness. The youthful tail design, with through-type smoked taillights and a LOGO in the center, is complemented by fluorescent green accents on the front, body, and rear, enhancing its dynamic and sporty look.
In contrast, the BYD Seagull's design is more distinctive and dynamic, continuing the "ocean aesthetics" concept and closely mirroring the seagull's biological form. Its overall appearance blends a cute yet fierce temperament, offering a fresh and unique charm. The front face is angular, with sharp lines that define its dynamic silhouette, while the headlights seamlessly blend with the front surround, embodying the seagull’s character. This design style offers a unique choice, avoiding aesthetic fatigue.
The interiors of the Dolphin and Seagull differ in design concepts and styles. The Dolphin emphasizes the "ocean aesthetics" theme, incorporating elements like fins and waves for a refreshing and simple feel. The center console features a symmetrical layout, using the same color scheme as the exterior, which highlights its avant-garde fashion. Although soft materials are used sparingly, the overall workmanship is solid, enhancing the sense of quality.
The Seagull's interior features a symmetrical center console layout, reminiscent of a seagull’s shape. Despite being an entry-level model, the Seagull includes soft-touch surfaces in frequently contacted areas, providing a more comfortable experience. It comes standard with a 10.1-inch adaptive rotating floating Pad, integrated with the DiLink intelligent network system, which includes multimedia entertainment functions, AutoNavi navigation, and vehicle settings, showcasing a fashionable and youthful character. Additionally, "cyberpunk" style air-conditioning vents are introduced to align with popular trends among young people.
The configurations of the BYD Dolphin and Seagull also differ. The Dolphin offers a range of safety features, including anti-lock braking, LED daytime running lights, brake assist, brake force distribution, traction control, and multiple airbags.
The Seagull, on the other hand, comes standard with driver and passenger airbags, front and rear side airbags, an ESP electronic vehicle stability system, EPB electronic parking, and more. It also includes an intelligent driving assistance system, featuring advanced functions like adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, and lane departure warning.
The driving experiences of the Dolphin and Seagull show clear differences. The Dolphin uses a front McPherson + rear torsion beam structure, a common configuration for vehicles in its class. However, the Dolphin excels in chassis tuning, favoring comfort and handling bumps and ditches smoothly, without abrupt movements, earning positive feedback from users.
As a pure electric vehicle, the Seagull has a distinct advantage in driving quality over similarly priced and classed fuel vehicles. Whether in acceleration or smoothness, the Seagull demonstrates an inherent superiority. Its smooth acceleration also alleviates the feeling of inadequacy during acceleration. In real-world experience, the Seagull performs well even at cruising speeds of 120 km/h on highways, meeting highway driving needs comfortably.
Summary: Both the Dolphin and Seagull have their unique strengths. From an overall design perspective, the Dolphin is well-regarded by consumers for its marine design concept. Its configuration is mainly concentrated in the higher-end models, while other models have relatively standard features, and its space performance is also commendable. Average families might consider mid-range to mid-high-end models, while those who prioritize performance might opt for the top-end models. The Seagull, BYD's offering for the low-price market, impresses with its comprehensive performance in configuration, space, and driving quality. It is poised to attract car buyers who prioritize power and cost-effectiveness.