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BYD Seal U Estate 1.5 DM-i AWD Design 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
CC1497
TrimDesign
Price£39,905

Driver Convenience

  • 12.3" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • 360 camera
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
  • 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, sand, muddy)
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Electric tailgate release
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)
  • Vtol power strip - Type F

Entertainment

  • 15.6" Electrically rotatable touchscreen
  • 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

  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlamps (on/off)
  • Dynamic welcome light
  • Electric folding and heated door mirrors
  • Emergency tow hook
  • 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
  • One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection
  • Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch sensor and electrically adjustable sunshade
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window and rear windscreen with tinted glass
  • 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 for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • LED front door lights
  • Nylon floor mats
  • 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 multifunction steering wheel
  • 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
  • Electric parking brake
  • Force limiting pretensioned front seat belts
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill hold control
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Hydraulic brake boost
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Rear middle seat force limiting seat belt
  • Rear seat belt pretensioners
  • Reflective vest
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control System (VDC)
  • Warning triangle

Security

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

Wheels

  • 19" Bi-colour alloy wheels
  • Tyre nut covers remover
  • Tyre repair kit
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
Battery Capacity in kWh18.3
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)120
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change15-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)35
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 TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW18
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage125000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity18.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb23.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb2.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City98
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb43

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1497
Cylinders4
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears1 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionAUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High6.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb38
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High44.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium47.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb235.4

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0740E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %83
NCAP Safety Assist %77
Service Interval Frequency - Months24
Service Interval Mileage20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage93750
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years6
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)5.9
Engine Power - BHP324
Engine Power - RPM5200
Engine Torque - NM550
Engine Torque - RPM1500
Top Speed112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear235/50 R19
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
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 Weight2510 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1440 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)425 l
Max. Loading Weight410 kg
Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight2100 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb5.5 m
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