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Video chapters
0:00 Why the Seal U is a DIFFERENT
0:55 Seal U DM-i
1:43 Interior design
3:10 Interior review
4:15 Rear seat space
5:34 Practicality
6:56 Engines and RANGE
8:17 Charging speeds
9:21 PRICING and trims
10:10 Driving impressions
11:48 DECISION

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34 responses to “NEW BYD Seal U review – does China make the best hybrid car? | What Car?”

  1. @nevilmandil8556 Avatar
    @nevilmandil8556

    The styling is nice.

  2. @dt8101 Avatar
    @dt8101

    The fuel efficiency of BYD hybrid system is very impressive. Looking forward to WhatCar’s fuel efficiency test.

    1. @RayDu Avatar
      @RayDu

      It’s getting even more impressive with the six-gen DM-i technology, which is going to be released alongside the Qin L PHEV, which is said to have a fuel-efficiency of 2.9L/100km.

    2. @zimuli3549 Avatar
      @zimuli3549

      This car is the first-selling SUV in China in recent years, so there is no doubt about its reliability.

    3. @Asahi380 Avatar
      @Asahi380

      About 5L/100km average but performs like a 2.0L turbo car, which is 8L/100km and more.

    4. @jizhang75 Avatar
      @jizhang75

      It is said Toyota is going to adopt byd hybrid system

    5. @bikeman123 Avatar
      @bikeman123

      And so say all the bots

  3. @imwsss726 Avatar
    @imwsss726

    The Seal U (Sea Lion 06 in Australia) is actually the facelifted BYD Song Plus in China. The Song Plus pre-facelift BEV and PHEV combined is the best-selling BYD in China and it belongs to the Dynasty (Song Dynasty) series of the product range, but this facelift brings some major exterior changes to the car and it now belongs to the Ocean series in China, although it is still called BYD Song there. That’s probably why it’s called the “Seal” on the overseas market. Btw BYD PHEV system’s name stands for DM-i: fuel efficiency, DM-p: performance, DM-o: off-road.

    1. @disarchitected Avatar
      @disarchitected

      NGL, that is more complicated than trying to learn a programming language like Java. Are you a coder by trade?

    2. @user-io2et5bv2s Avatar
      @user-io2et5bv2s

      @@disarchitected I have up after BBC basic.

  4. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
    @sargfowler9603

    Hybrids are the way forward, that’s for certain.
    The huge jump to EVs isn’t going to happen for a while.

  5. @user-io2et5bv2s Avatar
    @user-io2et5bv2s

    PHEV’s are the way to go.

  6. @user-io2et5bv2s Avatar
    @user-io2et5bv2s

    How is an “upgraded” sound system considered as “standard”? Surely, that’s just the standard sound system then?

    1. @KeliK1 Avatar
      @KeliK1

      I guess there are lower quality sound systems offered in other markets, but in the UK, the upgraded one comes as standard.

  7. @user-io2et5bv2s Avatar
    @user-io2et5bv2s

    Good review, thanks. Very much looking forward to test driving this when it arrives.

  8. @zimuli3549 Avatar
    @zimuli3549

    This car is the first-selling SUV in China in recent years, so there is no doubt about its reliability.

    1. @loongtdesign Avatar
      @loongtdesign

      The correct term to use is “best-selling SUV” or “top-selling SUV.” “First-selling SUV” is not a commonly used phrase in English. “Best-selling” indicates that the SUV has sold the most units compared to others.

  9. @alangravy27 Avatar
    @alangravy27

    It’s not bad looking to me. It’ll all be down to confirmed UK price and specs. PHEVs are good if they fit your use and can charge them regularly. I don’t like to see PHEVS that are never charged and just bought to save company car tax. I think BYD are missing a trick in not bringing the full EV too, that’ll give more choice. Even better if they could give more choice by launching a smaller battery hybrid to cover for everyone.

  10. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    BYD is really coming strong here in Europe with it’s brand and presence. Had chance to drive Seal and it’s just impressive 😊.

  11. @raakkyanabayan7487 Avatar
    @raakkyanabayan7487

    Very nice explanation 🎉

  12. @coalex9114 Avatar
    @coalex9114

    BYD had made a Success in china,which the most competitive market,so maybe the know how to make good car

  13. @amandagrant4331 Avatar
    @amandagrant4331

    A very good PHEV

  14. @LoveEVandenvironment Avatar
    @LoveEVandenvironment

    Subscribed. Like this BYD review.

  15. @wayneheyes4934 Avatar
    @wayneheyes4934

    This could be another major step for BYD in the uk and it’s a hybrid! I’d consider this as my next car even though we’re I live can’t have wall chargers but nothing stopping me going to a shop or somewhere to charge up now and again!

    1. @protagonist9716 Avatar
      @protagonist9716

      This indeed seems quite good from this review

  16. @CThienV Avatar
    @CThienV

    Im still on the fence on the BYD Seal here in Aus, but if the the Song L was to arrive here i would so jump on it despite being a sedan kinda guy

    1. @GDM22 Avatar
      @GDM22

      It is being launched in Australia at the moment and is called he Sealion

    2. @CThienV Avatar
      @CThienV

      @@GDM22 it’s not the same car.

  17. @openmindedbloke Avatar
    @openmindedbloke

    Android users, we can use portrait. Excellent.

  18. @thismanagain Avatar
    @thismanagain

    Saw one of these on display in Riyadh recently, it’s called the Song Plus here. Interior and features seem pretty good for the price, as does the powertrain. It’s also a hybrid here.

    1. @protagonist9716 Avatar
      @protagonist9716

      Pretty sure BYD will get it’s high end Denza Yangwang there soon

    2. @thismanagain Avatar
      @thismanagain

      @@protagonist9716 it’s a bit too crazy to be sold here. Let’s see if it comes here or not

  19. @Asahi380 Avatar
    @Asahi380

    Seal U (or Song plus) is actually a budget hybrid SUV in China. You can get the best fuel efficiency and very decent space. It’s a good choice for replacing Rav, Xtrail and Breeze but even cheaper.
    Personally, I won’t choose this one because I can afford better stereo system, screen, suspension, and seats (for instance, Denza N7, also made by BYD). But for most of the people, this is good enough for daily commute, travel or even camping, alone or with your family. So it is still the best seller SUV in China.

  20. @DONHU3V0 Avatar
    @DONHU3V0

    dont know why in Mexico the BYD SONG PLUS that is the same car, has a 574 lts, so dont know if the numbers are wrong on your report

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