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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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.
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
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Type | ||
ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
- | 1395 - 1984 | |
Size (L) | ||
0.0 | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
Induction | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
- | 16 | |
Power | ||
150kW - 390kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
Power RPM | ||
- | 5000 - 5600 | |
Torque | ||
310Nm - 670Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
- | 1500 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | 9.3 - 10.5 |