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BYD Seal U Estate 1.5 DM-i Comfort 5dr Auto

“The BYD Seal U offers lots of tech and a nice cabin, but is let down by a mediocre driving experience”

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Doors5
Drive Train1 SPEED
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
TransmissionAuto
Fuel TypeHybrid Petrol
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
CC1498
TrimComfort
Price£35,205

Driver Convenience

  • 12.3" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • 15.6" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
  • 360 camera
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Automatic vehicle hold
  • Blind spot detection
  • BYD voice control assistant "Hi, BYD"
  • Child presence detection
  • Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP)
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Electric tailgate release
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELK)
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking radars
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Head up Display
  • Indirect driver fatigue management
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
  • Keyless system entry and start
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane Departure Assistant (LDA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane keeping assist (LKA)
  • Onboard 4G connectivity
  • PAS
  • Predictive collision warning
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Rollover Control System (RMI)
  • Smartphone wireless charging, 2 x 15W
  • Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
  • Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 11kW on board charger

Entertainment

  • FM/DAB+ radio
  • Front USB ports, 1 x 18W Type C, 1 x 60W Type C
  • Infinity sound system with 10 speakers
  • Rear USB ports, 2 x 18W Type C

Exterior Features

  • 4 x one click lift window with anti-pinch
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlamps (on/off)
  • Dynamic welcome light
  • Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
  • Exterior mirror footlights
  • Follow me home (The headlights turned on in advance and delayed off function)
  • Front windscreen, UV protection, thermal insulation and sound proofing
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • LED taillights
  • Metallic paint
  • Privacy glass
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window and rear windscreen
  • Rear wiper

Interior Features

  • 12V power outlet
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 8 way electrically adjustable drivers seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Boot parcel shelf
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Front centre armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat footlights
  • Heat pump
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Integrated headrest in front seats
  • ISOFIX and i-Size front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Leather multifunction steering wheel
  • LED front door lights
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • PM2.5 air purification system
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear side LED reading lights
  • Rhythm-reactive multi-colour ambient lighting
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding rear seats - 40/60
  • Vegan leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • ABS/EBD
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Brake override system (BOS)
  • Comfort stop
  • Door open warning
  • Driver airbag
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Force limiting pretensioned front seat belts
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags
  • HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill hold control
  • Hydraulic brake boost
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Rear middle seat force limiting seat belt
  • Rear seat belt pretensioners
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDC)

Security

  • 2 x Smart key
  • Anti theft alarm system
  • Automatic door locking

Wheels

  • 19" Bi-colour alloy wheels
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty75
Battery Capacity in kWh26.6
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)204
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change15-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)55
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW18
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationRight Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeType 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW18
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage200000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity26.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb115
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb71

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb19

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1498
Cylinders4
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears1 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionAUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0732E
Service Interval Frequency - Months24
Service Interval Mileage20000
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

Engine Power - BHP235
Engine Power - RPM6000

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear235/50 R19
Wheel StyleBI-COLOUR
Wheel Type19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1670 mm
Length4775 mm
Wheelbase2765 mm
Width1890 mm
Width (including mirrors)2085 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)60
Gross Vehicle Weight2413 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1440 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)552 l
Max. Loading Weight410 kg
Max. Roof Load75
Minimum Kerbweight2003 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11 m
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