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BYD Seal U Estate 1.5 DM-i Comfort 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Comfort
Price	£36,880
Battery Capacity	26.6
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	105 mph
Length	4775 mm
Width	1890 mm
Height	1670 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	425 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1995 kg

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"
Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP)
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
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
Lane keep assist
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
Home charging cable 3pin
Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase)

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 lights
Electric folding and heated door mirrors
Emergency tow hook
Exterior mirror footlights
Follow me home headlights (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)
Child presence detection
Comfort stop
Door open warning
Driver airbag
Electric parking brake
Force limiting pre-tensioned 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 keys
Alarm and immobiliser (Thatcham category 1)
Automatic door locking
Locking wheel nuts

Wheels

19" Bi-colour alloy wheels
Tyre nut covers remover
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	26.6
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	192
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	15-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	55
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	30-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	18
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	18
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	125000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	26.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	14.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.8
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	169
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	126
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	105
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	78

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	5.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	3.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	50.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	78.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	52.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	0.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	706.8

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	83
NCAP Safety Assist %	77
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	93750
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	6
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1670 mm
Length	4775 mm
Wheelbase	2765 mm
Width	1890 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2085 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60
Gross Vehicle Weight	2405 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1440 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	425 l
Max. Loading Weight	410 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1995 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	5.5 m

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BYD Seal U Estate 1.5 DM-i Comfort 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Emissions - PHEV

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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