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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 | ||
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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
Stalwart for the small-hatch segment might be getting along a bit, but it still packs a decent swing in the value for money stakes.
Curt Dupriez
Type | ||
ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
- | 1995 | |
Size (L) | ||
0.0 | 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
- | 16 | |
Power | ||
150kW - 390kW | 115kW | |
Power RPM | ||
- | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
310Nm - 670Nm | 196Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
- | 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | 12.5 |