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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 full colour palette comprises:
In the EX, Mercurial Grey, Lunar White and Saturn Silver are also available with bold red accents on the side skirts, mirrors, wheels and front bumper.
Type | ||
ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
- | 1498 - 1598 | |
Size (L) | ||
0.0 | 1.6L, 1.5L | |
Cylinders | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
- | 16 | |
Power | ||
150kW - 390kW | 108kW - 137kW | |
Power RPM | ||
- | 5500 | |
Torque | ||
310Nm - 670Nm | 210Nm - 275Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
- | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | 9.5 |