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2025 BYD Seal review
The top-spec BYD Seal offers almost supercar levels of acceleration for $10,000 less than the Model 3 Performance – has it dethroned Tesla?
James Wong
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Regular i30s:
i30 N models:
The top-spec BYD Seal offers almost supercar levels of acceleration for $10,000 less than the Model 3 Performance – has it dethroned Tesla?
James Wong
This is a 'small' car? Small wonder, then, why mid-sized cars are disappearing, as the Hyundai i30 Sedan is both spacious and affordable.
William Stopford
Type | ||
ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
- | 1580 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
0.0 | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
- | 16 | |
Power | ||
150kW - 390kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
Power RPM | ||
- | 5500 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
310Nm - 670Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
- | 1450 - 4700 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | 9.5 - 13 |