8.1
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?
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James Wong
2023 BYD Seal vs 2024 MG MG5 Comparison
BYD Seal
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Based on the MG MG5
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
285 to 295 km
Warranty
6 year
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7 year - 10 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
NA
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1490 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 390kW | 84kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 670Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 10.5 | |
