The BYD Sealion 7 made its Malaysian launch debut earlier this week and is at present obtainable for public viewing and take a look at drives at The Change 106 in Kuala Lumpur this weekend from November 15-17, 2024.
Arriving as a fully-imported electrical car (EV), the Sealion 7 is BYD’s fifth mannequin to be launched right here and is available in two variants. These embrace the Premium that retails for RM183,800 in addition to the Efficiency at RM199,800.
By way of powertrains, the bottom variant encompasses a rear-mounted electrical motor rated at 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 380 Nm of torque, which is sweet for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds. Pay the additional for the Efficiency and also you get an extra electrical motor on the entrance offering 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 310 Nm.
The twin-motor, all-wheel drive setup has a complete system output of 530 PS (523 hp or 390 kW) and 690 Nm that permits a fair faster century dash time of 4.5 seconds. Each variants share the identical lithium iron phosphate battery with an power capability of 82.56 kWh.
There may be distinction when it comes to vary, with the Premium providing as a lot as 567 km following the NEDC normal, whereas the Efficiency presents as much as 542 km. As for charging, each assist AC charging at 11 kW and DC quick charging at 150 kW, the latter enabling the battery to get from a 10-80% state of cost in 32 minutes.
As you possibly can see within the spec sheet connected right here, the Sealion 7 is properly outfitted no matter which variant you go for. Highlights embrace a complete suite of superior driver help methods (ADAS), a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment show, assist for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, powered entrance seats, dual-zone local weather management and a wi-fi charging pad.
A couple of the reason why it’s best to go along with the Efficiency, other than its larger outputs, are the bigger 20-inch wheels (with 245/45 profile tyres) in comparison with the Premium’s 19-inch models (235/50 entrance and 255/45 profile tyres) and colored entrance brake calipers.
If the Sealion 7’s options seem attention-grabbing to you, see the EV for your self in-person at The Change 106 this weekend. Is that this value contemplating over its direct competitor, the Tesla Mannequin Y? Share your ideas within the feedback beneath.
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