Video Summary
Findings from the review:- The BYD Seal Lion 7 resembles a Porsche-like design.
- Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires are used, which are premium.
- Tire size is 245/45R20.
- The car has cross-drilled front brake discs, with the Performance version getting red calipers.
- Push out door handles are preferred.
- The car has a 360 camera.
- Boot space: Over 500 liters, increasing to 1769 liters with the 2nd row seats down.
- The boot door can be operated hands-free with a kick sensor when the key is nearby.
- The car’s audio system is a 12-speaker, bass-biased Dynaudio system.
- The driver monitor system detects fatigue and distraction.
- Charging ports are AC 11 kW & DC 180 kW.
- There are two specs for this vehicle: Premium and Performance.
- Sealion 7 Premium is RWD, 230 kW (308hp), with 380Nm torque. The 0-100 km/h in 6.7s is a bit slower than the G6, with a claimed range of 567 km (NEDC) or 482 km (WLTP).
- The Sealion 7 Performance is AWD, with 390 kW (523hp), 690Nm torque, and can accelerate 0-100 km/h in 4.5s. This will “smoke” the G6 RWD, with a claimed range of 542 km (NEDC) or 461 km (WLTP).
- Premium is 183,800 in Malaysian Ringgit, while the Performance is 199,800.
- The car has frameless doors and a high noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) level.
- Overall, it is found to be a good fight against the G6.
- The reviewer was impressed with the car.
- Service intervals are every 12 months or 20,000 km.
- The dashboard display is larger than usual.
- The ADAS on the G6 is very impressive.
- The sealion 7 can now connect to WiFi to view websites.
- The Sealion 7 has more physical buttons, which some might find convenient.
- G6 has a minimalist, Tesla-like interior.
- The sealion 7 has the unique cup holders where the user can adjust their height.
- It was deemed a good vehicle for uneven terrain.
