Video Summary
Here is the summarized content of the YouTube video review of the electric car:The BYD Seal is the SUV of the BYD Seal. The number '7' in the Sea Lion 7 name is not explained. The 4.5s badge refers to the car's 0-100 kmph time, useful for showing off. The BYD Seal Lion 7 is China's answer to the Tesla Model Y, the world's best-selling car last year.
The headlights look like 80s Manga robots in 4K. The SUV has a coupe-like, swooping body style. The taillamps are cool. A dual spoiler is a nice little detail. Wheel arches look out of place, as they are unpainted. Audi-like wheels look boring.
The interior has extremely comfortable seats with a lot of space and tinted glass. The tinted glass might be a problem for cops, but that's factory-fitted.
The car's wheels might not be as memorable as a Hyundai Ionic 5’s. Some details are good, and some are not. The taillamps look cool and even extra cool at night. A small dual spoiler is a good little detail. Large wheels are a positive, but they look like Audi wheels from ten years ago. Unpainted wheel arches look out of place.
The door handles retreat inside when the car is on, and no one is inside. This requires a button press and restarts the car.
It goes from 0-100 in 4.5 seconds.
It has a range of 567 kilometers that will diminish if it is used for speeding and starting with zero to hundred. The steering is not very connected; it’s slightly jiggly. It feels very European-like in terms of setup and stiffness, but it’s not a bad stiffness; it’s inherently very well set up.
It has beyond BMW levels of quality. This test car feels quieter and has no rattles. Cup holders are small. There are a lot of beeps and dings.
As a sporty SUV, it didn't achieve its goals but did as a vehicle. BYD is a good automaker, not a great one, but it’s getting there quickly.
The main problem is a price tag that may be perceived as too high, as potential buyers would want conventionality at a premium price.
