First mass-produced BYD Seal DM-i sedans roll off line

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 19, the first batch of the mass-produced BYD Seal DM-i sedans officially rolled off the assembly line at BYD's Zhengzhou plant. This marks the debut of the first new model since BYD established its presence in Zhengzhou city.

The model made its debut at the Auto Shanghai 2023 under the name “Destroyer 07”. As the name suggests, the BYD Seal DM-i is equipped with the DM-i plug-in hybrid system and is expected to hit the market in this year’s third quarter, with an estimated price range of 180,000 to 250,000 yuan.

The exterior design of the new car is built on BYD's "Ocean Aesthetics" design concept, incorporating numerous design elements from the Ocean-X concept car. Its front face features a borderless grille coupled by slender LED headlights, creating a dynamic and cutting-edge appearance.

On the side, the new car adopts a design with a long hood and a short rear end, characterized by sleek lines and a sloping D-pillar, exuding a sense of sportiness. The overall dimensions of the vehicle are 4,980mm x 1,890mm x 1,495mm, with a wheelbase of 2,900mm. The rear of the car features a through-type taillight design, accentuated by a chrome strip running across the car’s width.

The interior of the Seal DM-i also incorporates various ocean-inspired design elements. For instance, the "wave-like" curves on both sides of the dashboard, the crystal-style gear lever, and seats with a ripple embrace design all contribute to a visual experience that exudes a sense of suspension, layering, and embrace. Additionally, the car's dashboard adopts a new color and material scheme, coupled with a 31-color ambient lighting system.

The Seal DM-i is equipped with a "2+1" configuration for the instrument panel, consisting of two large screens: the W-HUD head-up display system and a 15.6-inch adaptive rotatable floating pad, along with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel.

Both the driver and front passenger seats offer multi-directional electric adjustments. The seats, designed with a combination of two-tone colors and three-dimensional stitching, provide a generous and elegant appearance. Furthermore, the Seal DM-i is equipped with a pretty long rear seat cushion, providing ample support for the thighs.