2024-present Seal U OverviewBYD Seal U Overview (2024 - present)
2024 - present
Tech Specs Summary
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- 105 - 112 mph
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- 5.9 - 8.9 seconds
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- 215 - 319 hp
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- 235.2 - 588 mpg
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- 4,277 - 4,630 lbs
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- 15 - 50.9 ft3
The BYD Seal U is produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD and started production in 2024. It's a front engined SUV with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There are two power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 plug-in hybrid gasoline engine or 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Seal U is the BYD Seal U DM-i Design which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 319 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.51 lb/hp it has a top speed of 112 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BYD Seal U DM-i Comfort is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 9,320 miles and can store 15-50.9 cubic feet of cargo.