Interpretation of fashion and technology test drive 2022 BYD Seal

For BYD, its "Dynasty" series has left a deep impression on people, and at the same time, it has also achieved great success in the market. In order to occupy more domestic new energy market share, BYD's "Ocean Series" model launch is also accelerated. As the second model of the Ocean Series, the BYD Seal, with its modern design, rich intelligent technology configuration and 700km range, has successfully attracted numerous fans. So how is its driving experience in daily use? Let's take a look.

Appearance: dynamic and elegant

On the outside, the BYD Seal follows the design concept of "ocean aesthetics", with smooth lines that make the vehicle look very elegant. The high bulge at the front wings and the diving front end with air vents on both sides of the bumper also add to the sporty look.

On the side, the top line of the vehicle gradually slides down from the B-pillar, which, together with the short rear end and longer front end, creates a coupe-like look. The rear of the vehicle has a simple shape, with a slightly raised "ducktail" design at the end of the trunk lid, wind slots on both sides of the rear enclosure and a large spoiler at the bottom, creating a strong sporty effect.

The Corsair's headlights adopt a new shuttle design, with integrated high and low beams as well as LED turn signals, while the water ripples below the LED daytime running lights are quite innovative, and the overall visual effect is very cool when illuminated. Vehicle tail light adopts the popular penetration design, in the light of the two segments also showed a dot matrix radiation pattern, in the night visual effect is more outstanding.

Additionally, the water droplet decoration on the D-pillar also brings the unique flavor of the Ocean Series. The petal-style low wind resistance wheels have a two-tone design, and with the hidden door handles and smooth body styling, the wind resistance is only 0.219 Cd. The tires on the vehicle are from the Ma SportContact series, which offers excellent safety, excellent handling and excellent mileage.

Interior: Elegant color scheme and strong sense of technology

The interior of the BYD Seal gives a brand new look, with a more elegant design, and a center console that has strips running through it like a wave. In terms of materials, the interior of the vehicle is wrapped in a large number of soft materials as well as tumbled leather materials, which enhances the overall sense of class. 10.25-inch full LCD instrumentation has an outstanding display effect, and the interior can display multimedia, navigation and other information. The steering wheel has a novel shape and is also wrapped in leather, making it extremely comfortable to hold, and the multimedia buttons on both sides can control the cruise control and multimedia.

The 15.6-inch Adaptive Rotation Suspension Pad, which we're all familiar with, has the latest DiLink 4.0 intelligent network system and supports 5G network connectivity, and the internal UI display is relatively elegant and clearly labeled. With the support of 5G network, the speed of swiping Jieyin, watching videos and playing games has been greatly improved. In terms of voice interaction, passengers can wake up by saying "Hello Di", and after waking up, they can control navigation, air conditioning and multimedia functions. In addition, the test car is also equipped with Danner audio system, the overall sound and sound quality can be guaranteed.

The air-conditioning control system is still controlled through the center screen, and there is also a physical shortcut button on the right side of the electronic gear knob, which is convenient for daily operation, and the screen interface display is very intuitive. If you want to adjust the wind direction of the front row, you just need to slide the "airflow" at the air conditioning vents in the screen.

In terms of comfort, the car also has an excellent performance, the whole car seats are wrapped in leather and the front seats also support the heating and ventilation function, so comfort can be guaranteed. The air conditioning system is also equipped with PM2.5 filter, negative ion generator and car air purifier to ensure the quality of air inside the car. At the same time, the large panoramic sunroof also ensures the lighting effect inside the car. In addition, the rear air conditioning panel is equipped with a 220V power port and USB port, which further meets the needs of passengers using the car.

Power: 700km range without pressure

The BYD Seal's powertrain features technologies such as cell-tobody integration (CTB), eight-in-one electric powertrain, heat pump system, and boost fast charging. The vehicle's electric motor has a maximum power of 230kW and a maximum torque of 360N-m, with a 100km acceleration of just 5.9 seconds. As for the battery, the vehicle is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate blade battery with a capacity of 82.5kWh, and the CLTC has a pure electric range of 700km.

The BYD Seal supports three driving modes, namely Conventional, Sport, and Economy. First in regular mode, the car's accelerator pedal feels smoother and the power output is more linear. As the speed increases, the power of the electric motor is gradually released, and you can experience a slight sense of pushback when accelerating while driving.

In Sport mode, the vehicle becomes very aggressive, especially when accelerating sharply in place, the sudden power will give people a strong sense of weightlessness, while the vehicle's power will also make people stick firmly to the seat back. When accelerating at highway speeds, the power output is equally direct, but the sense of thrust is certainly not as strong as when just starting out. In economy mode, the vehicle will be a bit "lazy", the whole speeding process is not slow, if you step on the accelerator pedal to speed up, it will also respond, the overall driving experience is similar to the regular mode.

The BYD Seal's kinetic energy recovery has two options, standard and large, and in standard mode, the vehicle's drag is not obvious after releasing the accelerator pedal, making it feel similar to that of a fuel car. In the larger recovery mode, the drag inside the vehicle is more obvious, and the car will have a significant forward lean. Therefore, it is more recommended to use the standard recovery mode when driving on a daily basis.

In terms of range, when we started from the South Fifth Ring Road, the range was 630km, and we drove all the way north through the West Fourth Ring Road, the North Fourth Ring Road and other important sections of the city's main roads, with an average speed of about 80km/h. After 25 kilometers of driving to the destination, the computer's range showed that it was 596km, which is an excellent range performance.

In terms of steering effort, the BYD Seal's steering wheel does not have any false position, and as the speed increases, the steering wheel will become heavier and heavier. In terms of suspension, the front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension gives the vehicle strong support and drastically reduces the drag especially on curvy roads.

The BYD Corsair still comes with adaptive cruise control, and the overall performance is impressive. When the cruise control is on, the vehicle can follow the car in front to speed up; in smaller curves, it will also turn with the lane line, in addition, when the car in front slows down, the vehicle can also slow down, and until the brake stops. When starting again, just tap the accelerator pedal to start again.

Space: more than enough for home use

In terms of space performance, the 187cm-tall experiencer sits in the car and adjusts the seat, there is still a fist's worth of headroom, and the overall performance is more generous. In terms of storage space, the front of the gear handle is equipped with two cell phone wireless charging plate, increasing the convenience of the front passengers, and when not in use can also be put into the wallet and other items. There is also a storage compartment running underneath the front console, which has a large interior space to fit belt pouches and other carry-on items. The front cup holders perform well and can be effectively secured when a cup is placed in them. The center armrest compartment also has an excellent internal volume, and the cover opens and closes smoothly after putting down 500ml of mineral water.

Keeping the front row motionless, the experience of the person to the rear row, legroom is one fist and four fingers, headroom is three fingers. In addition, the floor of the vehicle is very straight, so it is not cramped when traveling with three people. The storage pockets behind the front seats have a layered design, with the upper layer for cell phones and other items, and the lower layer for books and other items. There is also a small storage compartment below the air conditioning vents.

The trunk floor is relatively straight and has a larger storage compartment under the cover, and there is also a front compartment under the machine cover, which can enhance the car's load capacity using the rear seat-reclining function.

Safety: all-around protection

The 360-degree panoramic camera system displays extremely clear, and the irradiation range is very wide, while the car also supports the multi-angle view function, which makes our observation around the vehicle more comprehensive. In terms of advanced driver assistance, when the vehicle is traveling out of the lane, the system will automatically correct and the strength is relatively light.

Summary: When the BYD Seal was first launched, it already had more than 60,000 orders, and this test drive seems to make me understand why it is favored by so many consumers. Compared to the Dolphin, the Seal's more fluid body can be said to bring the advantages of bionic design into full play, and on the inside the car's overall style and materials have been greatly improved over the existing model. It is worth mentioning that the new DiLink 4.0 Intelligent Internet Connection System operates more smoothly, and with the support of 5G network, online surfing can be said to be stress-free. As a pure electric model of hard indicators, Seal has a 700km range in the same class of models with obvious advantages, enough to meet the needs of the majority of consumers in their daily travel, plus 20.98-286,800 yuan price range, so it has a very high cost-effective. If you're in the market for a model with the perfect mix of sport, range and price, then I think the Seal is for you.

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