BYD Seal U DM-i Review (2025): Affordable & Feature Packed Hybrid SUV!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- The BYD Seal U DM-i is a large plug-in hybrid SUV that's spacious, feature packed and offers excellent value for money. Find out more by watching our review!
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Review of the BYD Seal U DM-i's audio system: • BYD Seal U DM-i Audio ...
My first drive POV: • BYD Seal U DM-i POV: Y...
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Video timestamps:
Price & trims: 00:00
Fuel efficiency: 01:15
Charging: 03:44
Performance: 05:22
Driving comfort: 07:17
Seating comfort: 08:55
Interior & tech: 10:33
Storage: 12:59
Exterior design: 15:18
Safety: 15:58
Parking: 17:15
Verdict: 18:14
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Review of the BYD Seal U DM-i's audio system: ruclips.net/video/FkyT8I1fzzI/видео.html
Video timestamps:
Price & trims: 00:00
Fuel efficiency: 01:15
Charging: 03:44
Performance: 05:22
Driving comfort: 07:17
Seating comfort: 08:55
Interior & tech: 10:33
Storage: 12:59
Exterior design: 15:18
Safety: 15:58
Parking: 17:15
Verdict: 18:14
Came to this channel as I have ordered a byd seal U however didn’t expect this review to be this good! Well done! Subscribed 🎉
Aww thank you, much appreciated!
Thanks Chris. I always enjoy your reviews.
Thanks for the kind words, truly appreciated!
Love the big center tablet and all round cameras ! Wish the boot was a little bit bigger
Thanks for sharing!
I've just ordered this car for 2025 so I'm hoping I've made the right choice 😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for a review. Though you've made me worried saying noise isolation had not been too good. Usually reviewers praise this car for a great soundproofing. SEAL U DM-i was my personal winner (well, maybe except Tesla Model 3 HL) in terms of it - of course comparing to other models from the same price range). But now I am confused. I was going to purchase it.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Stay tuned for the audio review. It's not that it's bad, just that there are others that perform better.
Where I'm at, it's called the Sealion 6. Finally took one home, yesterday after a month long wait for the color I wanted.
Enjoy!
I think your the only reviewer to say it’s not quite inside.
Well, I'm also one of the only reviewers in the UK (let alone in the world) that tests audio systems and even uses a sound meter to record in-cabin measurements. But, believe whoever you want :)
I was also surprised (disappointed) about it ;) but let's wait for next chapter: audio review ;-)
That’s interesting, subjectively it’s one of the quietest modern vehicles I’ve driven. That is based on what you and your ears feel, which is objectively based on the lower frequency range. Out of interest what did the spectrum analyser show in the lower order? And how does that compare?
@@HarryWhither don't have a spectrum analyser, just a sound meter lol.
And sure it CAN be subjective, but I've "only" tested 700 audio-related devices and "only" 130 cars (incl audio systems). I always go with objectivity in mind, especially when it comes to in-cabin tests. You're welcome to disagree lol.
Hi Chris, you dont appear to have linked the audio review, no banner popped up and we cant see a pinned comment
It'll come very soon and be linked properly, thanks for your interest! Stay tuned :)
Hi Chris, a great, well explained review (as always). Thank you. I’ve watched all of this even though I’m more interested in your thoughts about the sound system (which will be next). You do get the same specs as we do in Australia, yet more expensive when converted. The dual motor has a claimed 0-100 kph (or 62 mph of 5.7 seconds), with local Australian reviews have managed 5.6 seconds. Interesting. Cheers, Marcus. 👍😎
Thanks for the lovely comment! That's pretty fast - indeed, audio review coming soon! :)
I had a test drive and was very impressed with the car. My only concerns, which I have not seen mentioned by any reviewer, the high insurance cost, the lack of a spare wheel (or anywhere to put one) and that you may live a long way from any BYD servicing facilities.
High insurance cost is a just a scam from insurance company because BYD is a new brand and they just want to milk as much money as possible. As for the spare wheel, many other cars doesn't have one so thats that a huge issue. Service wise, this could be an issue for people that doesn't live close to a dealership. Same can be said if you buy a polestar etc.
Unfortunately, comparing insurance costs is all situational and based on the individual. Thus, it'll be a complete minefield to cover in every review.
Hi Chris, that's good review in great detail, thank you. Is it real that adaptive cruise control works only at 0 to 74 km/h (km/h).. that's no way helpful in motorways.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
It worked for me with the speed limit of 70mph (didn't try higher as that's the UK speed limit). So, unsure as to why you've seen lower (for to kmh)?
60 litre fuel tank and a battery and the maximum range is 500-600 miles?! That’s 25mpg!
EV efficiency needs to be added onto that. Not quite correct the way you've calculated it lol
@ So what am I missing? The Hybrid battery has a max range let’s say of about 50 miles and only works under a certain speed. Even if you add the 50 miles to the fuel tank range, it’s a minimal overall gain (depending on road speeds of where the car is being driven) . I know there are mathematically accurate ways to calculate this but 500 miles is less than half the max range of my 1.5 DCi Peugeot Rifter with a full 50 litre tank of diesel. So mile for mile, the BYD is worse. Why would I buy a car which is less efficient, for more money, just because it costs less to charge it?
On another note we own a Model 3 which my wife now won’t be seen dead in. It has lost about 60% of it’s original cost since 2022. We could spend 30k on diesel in 3 years if we tried! I’m looking for a class action lawsuit against Tesla for a full refund due to contractual brand defamation.
@@LysanderLH good luck with that lol
@@TotallyEV Governments have funded people to buy EVs, not so the profits can be abused by a Fascist. In the purchase contract, ‘brand defamation’ (don’t use it for terrorism, films, illegal stuff’) is stated. Musk has defamed the brand and has implicated owners through association. I think/hope eg.The EU will intervene on behalf of Tesla owners and workers.
What do you think should happen?
Geely starship 7 beats this
That sounds fun haha
Byd make a larger sealion 7 thats the one I would like