BYD's new plug-in hybrid SUV - BYD Sea Lion 05 DM-i Intelligent Driving Edition, standard with Eye of God C-High-level Intelligent Driving

As a classic domestic brand, BYD didn't perform outstandingly in the field of fuel vehicles before. However, with the development of the new energy sector, BYD has become a "leader" among domestic new energy brands. Especially when many domestic brands have noticed the huge demand in the new energy market, many new new energy brands have also been launched rapidly. And due to the popularization of intelligent driving, in order to better dominate the domestic market, BYD has recently launched the brand-new Seal 05 DM-i Intelligent Driving version. The car continues to offer 4 configured models, with a starting price of $15,200. The new car will be equipped with the Celestial Eye C-High-level Intelligent Driving Three-eye Version (DiPilot 100) as a standard feature across the range, and will continue to use the 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid system. The pure electric range under the CLTC working condition can reach up to 115 kilometers at most. With its unique design, advanced power system, and rich configurations, it has attracted the attention of many consumers. Next, let's introduce it to you.
 
First, let's take a look at the exterior design of the new car. The exterior design of the new car combines modern technology and a sporty style, with a smooth and powerful overall shape. There are obvious changes compared with the previous old models. There are obvious raised lines on the hood. The front face adopts a closed intake grille design, highlighting its identity as a new energy vehicle. The LED headlight groups on both sides have a sharp shape, and the internal matrix arrangement not only improves the lighting effect but also enhances the technological sense of the whole vehicle. In the middle, it is connected by a wide and thick blackened decorative panel. Combined with the slender chrome-plated strip, it increases the visual width of the front of the car. There are recessed air intakes at both ends of the bumper, and there is a trapezoidal blackened intake grille at the bottom. The sporty feel has also been significantly enhanced.

Then, let's look at the side of the new car's body. The body shape is compact and full. The roof has an obvious downward-sloping shape. Combined with the low-lying silver roof rack, the overall sporty feel is even stronger. The area of the windows is large, and there are delicate chrome-plated strips surrounding them for decoration to increase the sense of refinement. The waistline of the door part is designed as an upward-sloping through type, and there are also protruding angular lines at the bottom of the door. The overall layering performance is good, and the traditional mechanical door handles are more practical. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height are 4726/1880/1720 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2712 mm. Compared with the old model, the length of the car has increased by 16 mm, and other data remain unchanged. Such a size is above the medium level in the same class of models, which not only ensures the spaciousness of the interior space but also does not make the car look too bulky.
 
The shape of the rear part of the car is relatively compact. The roof has a prominently protruding and upturned spoiler design. The area of the windshield below is not very large, but the inclined angle can make the tailgate below more prominent. There are through angular lines above the tailgate, and below is a through blackened taillight with a recessed design, which enhances the excellent layering. The internal LED light source design has excellent recognition after being lit. The bottom of the bumper is inlaid with a large area of blackened decorative panel, echoing the front of the car to enhance the overall sense.
 
Entering the car, the interior design of the new car focuses on simplicity and technology, with a reasonable overall layout and exquisite materials. The center console adopts a symmetrical design. Depending on the model, the Seal 05 DM-i Intelligent Driving version offers two specifications of adaptive floating central control screens, 12.8 inches and 15.6 inches, and is also equipped with an 8.8-inch liquid crystal instrument panel, equipped with BYD's high-level intelligent cockpit DiLink100. In addition, the car is equipped with a four-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, and there are intelligent driving paddles behind the left multi-function buttons. The Celestial Eye C-High-level Intelligent Driving Three-eye Version (DiPilot 100) is standard across the range. Compared with the old model, it adds three front-view cameras, front fender cameras, exterior rearview mirror cameras, rear shark fin cameras, etc., with a total of 29 sensors, which can support functions such as high-speed navigation and intelligent parking.
 
Finally, let's look at the power aspect. The Seal 05 DM-i is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The maximum power of the engine is 74 kilowatts, and the maximum power of the motor is 120 kilowatts. The car is matched with a Fudi lithium iron phosphate blade battery, providing two battery packs with capacities of 12.9 kWh and 18.3 kWh. The pure electric range under the CLTC working condition is 75 kilometers and 115 kilometers respectively. The comprehensive range can fully meet the needs of daily commuting and long-distance travel.

The chassis adopts a combination of a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear. The overall tuning leans towards comfort, which can effectively filter out road bumps and improve the riding comfort. At the same time, the suspension system can also provide sufficient support when cornering, ensuring the handling stability of the vehicle. Everyone is welcome to enter the group to comment on this model.