Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube review:- The BYD Seal U DM-i has three trims, with the Boost model reviewed costing £33,205.
- It comes with a 6-year/93,750-mile vehicle warranty, an 8-year/125,000-mile battery warranty, and an 8-year/93,750-mile motor warranty.
- Fuel efficiency is around 40-45 MPG.
- The Boost model features an 18.3 kWh battery and a 50-mile EV range.
- Charging goes from 15 to 100% in 2 hours using an 11kW AC charger, and from 30 to 80% in 35 minutes with an 18kW DC charger.
- The vehicle’s petrol engine can drive the front wheels or the all-wheel drive system, or work simultaneously with the electric motor and battery pack to dispatch power.
- Testing found 0-20/30/60 mph in 2.25/3.4/7.96 seconds.
- Performance from 50-70 mph is 4.28 seconds, with 0.45g acceleration.
- Driving comfort is great, the vehicle absorbs bumps well.
- There is some low-end road noise.
- The rear doors are wide, making it easier to get in and out.
- There is a sunglasses holder and storage compartments.
- The interior features a 15.6-inch infotainment system, and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
- The vehicle supports Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, rear parking sensors, a high-resolution 360° camera-based system, and ADAS systems such as lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, high beam assist, driver attention warning and automatic emergency braking.
