🌟Correction: ventilated seats do seem to be available in the Dynamic as well, I must have gotten hold of an outdated PDF. 🙈 Which exclusive Premium feature is a game-changer for you? 💬
Looking at the Australian spec, Dynamic has 110kw charging against 150kw and of course 61.44 kWh Battery against 82.56 kWh, 150 kWh motor against 230 kw motor. We do have double glazed screen and front doors. Seats are heated and ventilated. Tyres on Dynamic aren’t specified but Giti Comfort have been mentioned in Facebook I like the 18 inch wheel design on Dynamic better! One other thing, Australian Importers have a dedicated assembly line and vehicles are customised for Australia.
The Seal is really an interesting choice in Australia, I wish we had such options in Europe too. That's interesting about the dedicated assembly line.. is it mainly because of the right-hand drive, would you say?
@CARS_ID Hi i'm from indonesia, is the dynamic type definetely won't launch in indonesia or they just postponed the launch date? It seems like dynamic could be an option for those with limited budget 😁
Auto-tilt is not folding. Auto tilt is a feature that adjusts the mirror orientation when you reverse to see the curb/side/obstacles. When you set D, then it adjusts to the normal position again... it is like having two memory positions for the mirrors, one for D and one for R. It is very handy, and you don't need to compromise the mirror position to "see everything for everything situation".
@@stevenleonards4843 for me it isn't. In a 360 cam it is hard to see if you are going to scratch your wheel against the curbside. Or when obstacles have weird shapes, the mirrors give you better information while reversing. That is MHO ;)
@frangrau3750 i accept your reasoning but it's not compelling enough to consider the premium over the dynamic. The premium is not faster to charge, it has more cells, so overall charge time for the same number of kws is the same. The ADAS systems are shocking, so there is no point in paying a premium for a car with software that is yet to be properly calibrated The sedan form factor is out of fashion, and it's generating interest as its new, resale will be terrible when newer platform ev suvs are released If price isn't a consideration, sure, but the seal is just not exciting enough of a drive to justify spending any more than the absolute minimum. The performance model will be a bargain purchase as a used car. That will be 40% off as a 2 year old car with low mileage.
The auto-tilt didn't occur to me because of the 360 camera as well, but I guess it makes sense the way you describe it @frangrau3750. @stevenleonards4843 I also think making it a sedan wasn't the best choice. It's one of the reasons I wouldn't get a Seal.
My pleasure, I'm happy you found it helpful! 😊 And sorry about the small error regarding ventilated seats (correction in first comment)
9 месяцев назад+1
Thank you for the comparison. I am looking for a Seal Dynamic, as an upgrade for my Dolphin Extended. So most of the features of the Premium grade are «nice to have». I am ok with the features of the Dolphin.
My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful😁Have you had a good experience with the Dolphin?
9 месяцев назад
@@siasek Yes, I am very satisfied. It is a great city car. I plan to change because the back seats are not so popular in my family. There is a lot of space, but missing air vents make it not easy in Thailands hot climate.
I think it would be hard to go with no vents in almost any city these days! Glad you're enjoying the car... guess it's all as long as you don't have to sit in the back😄
Courtesy seating is when the seat and steering wheel move back when you turn off the engine or open the driver's door to help you get out of the vehicle and returns them to your positions when you close the door or stsrtt the vehicle.
Right, in this video I wanted to focus solely on the equipment available in different trims as opposed to the engine, batteries, etc. I'll save those for another video 🙂
Hey, thanks for asking! The main differences between them primarily come down to performance, drive type, range, and some additional features. Design (RWD): Single electric motor powering the rear wheels About 308 horsepower 0-62 mph in roughly 5.9 seconds Up to around 354 miles of range And it comes with features like a panoramic roof, keyless entry, leather memory seats, and a 360° camera. Excellence (AWD): Dual electric motors and all-wheel drive Approximately 530 horsepower 0-62 mph in around 3.8 seconds Slightly shorter range, around 323 miles And some extra touches like a head-up display and semi-adaptive suspension. Basically the Design trim focuses on a solid balance of efficiency, range, and comfort, while the Excellence emphasizes higher performance, faster acceleration, and more advanced driving features.
Hi and thank you for your video. In Germany we have different versions with different option. here we have the design RWD and excellence AWD version: The excellence with AWD has more power and dual motor, head up display and electric suspension settings and nothing more the rest is identical...
Thank you for the info! It's incredible that it's worth it for car companies to make different trims for different markets. That's the first thing I'd get rid of...It's so unnecessary
@@siasek i guess for the European market and specifically Germany they need to offer more for less money to be competitive...and for me in this case the BMW i4 40 is the better choice but for 10k € more not worth it. Cause at the end only the software of BMW is just much better or lets say it works 😀
Oh that's good to hear that they're in the base version also... I apparently got info from a PDF that got some a couple things wrong 🙄 I'm glad you guys keep me in check. 😄 Seems like maybe the Dynamic would be good enough after all.
@@siasek Or, maybe, you've got the info for your living market and they have different specifications across other markets. Incidentally, even here within the European Union confines, different countries do have different fiscal systems, and then trademarks would work out around them. And, of course they work with general market consensus to certain car aspects. In summary, for example for Portugal where I live, they'll to make the base version the less expensive possible, preferably in a black inside color and a gray outside one. This is for where the market pushes...
It seems so unnecessarily complicated to have all the different trims with varying features and all over the place pricing for different markets. I can't believe it's profitable for the manufacturers to put out all of these different versions. I think that's one thing Tesla definitely gets right- just release the same model on all markets, easy peasy 😊
I have driven the dynamic and premium for 45 minutes each. City traffic and some highways between suburbs and the M3 highland rwd on the same day. Things I noticed The dynamic on its smaller tyres is more comfortable over bumps The acceleration in start stop traffic is more than adequate in the dynamic, the premium feels like a heavier car The steering on these cars is ultra light, if you're used to euros like 3 series, the byd is very boring. The Model 3 is more direct, darty and actually fun to push to its limits The BYD feels more like a 5 or 7 series BMW designed to gobble up miles, not really to have fun with I felt absolutely no difference in comfort between fake and genuine leather. The premium is not genuine leather, it's vegan. Go sit in a 2019 Audi A4 or BMW 7 series, you can see and feel the soft grain. The BYD quilted seats look and feel like pleather The HUD is a nice feature but not a deal breaker, the instrument cluster is more than adequate The infotainment software is not very sophisticated but full screen wireless Android auto works very well The sound system is the same on both and not a patch on the model 3s. If 400km range between charges is adequate, the dynamic with its $12,000 price advantage over the model 3 is the one to get. It is lighter and more nimble when changing direction. And this is the only reason to buy the byd. If you are spending over 60k definitely go with the tesla. It is much more sophisticated product that is actually fun to drive. When you push the premium, there is a lag in acceleration and the steering feedback is so dull, it feels like you are driving an arcade simulator. Very boring. The dynamic has everything you need, most importantly an instrument cluster, Android auto, comfortable suspension, and excellent 0-50km/hr times for city traffic, at a significant discount to the model 3. Resale will be much better in 2 years compared to the premium and performance which I think will get hammered when more ev suvs hit the road.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! The Seal is a really interesting choice in Australia for that price, not so interesting in Europe. I see it similarly as you, the base Dynamic is perfectly sufficient, it's not a premium car that makes sense to pay extra for. But it does offer a lot of bang for the buck. Just a real pity it's an impractical sedan!
The top gear review is spot on in describing the cars dynamic and technological shortcomings. So it is definitely the smart choice if picking up the base dynamic model. The higher priced variants make the model 3 a no brainer.
Agreed, the Seal seems like a solid choice in the Dynamic trim but if I were looking to spend on the higher trims, I'd probably just look elsewhere. I'm still not sold on Teslas, as their lack of physical controls just doesn't sit right with me, but I do think the Highland looks pretty interesting..
Wow, it's great that you have these things in the base and at such a great price. Thanks for the heads up, there was a mistake in my pdf file and it is indeed so! I'm glad I'm not the only one studying the gear in detail! 😄
I’m really glad you mentioned that. I’m in Australia and quietness is one of the most important features of an electric vehicle for me. Seat warming, adjustment etc not at all important. We all like different things, and $10,000 is a lot to pay for unimportant features.
Byd seal dynamic is more expensive than Model 3 base model in Singapore. Things like memory driver profile seats, faster charging kw, higher torque, acceleration, top speed etc, Model 3 seems like a better option for money
ah well, the only difference btwn Premium and Performance is the higher performance motor and Intelligent Torque Adaption Control, so I think we're close enough 😄 but thank you for the heads up!
I do think the feel of it is quite a bit better than just straight plastic, but depends on the quality of the workmanship and materials of course. You might say it's "fancier plastic" 😄
Courtesy seating is where the seat moves back when getting out and forward when you start the car. Shouldn’t mention a feature you haven’t even researched. It’s everywhere online, but have a Seal Performance and this is what it does
Thank you so much, I'm happy you enjoy my content ☺️ that's very exciting! It's cool that your first EV will be so well equipped.. I'm sure you'll love it. Switching over to an EV does take a little adjustment, mainly in terms of refueling habits, but imo it's a big change for the better! Let me know what you think when you get it!
🌟Correction: ventilated seats do seem to be available in the Dynamic as well, I must have gotten hold of an outdated PDF. 🙈
Which exclusive Premium feature is a game-changer for you? 💬
Looking at the Australian spec, Dynamic has 110kw charging against 150kw and of course 61.44 kWh Battery against 82.56 kWh, 150 kWh motor against 230 kw motor. We do have double glazed screen and front doors. Seats are heated and ventilated. Tyres on Dynamic aren’t specified but Giti Comfort have been mentioned in Facebook I like the 18 inch wheel design on Dynamic better! One other thing, Australian Importers have a dedicated assembly line and vehicles are customised for Australia.
The Seal is really an interesting choice in Australia, I wish we had such options in Europe too. That's interesting about the dedicated assembly line.. is it mainly because of the right-hand drive, would you say?
byd seal dynamic is not available in indonesia only premium & performance, thanks for sharing this information @@siasek
@CARS_ID Hi i'm from indonesia, is the dynamic type definetely won't launch in indonesia or they just postponed the launch date? It seems like dynamic could be an option for those with limited budget 😁
My guess the courtesy refers to the seat greeting functionality. That it shifts back when opening the door to more easily get in and out.
That’s what I guessed also.
think on other cars it was a seat in the boot so you can park and have a picnic or something. but what you said makes more sense here
It’s the first thing I’d disable if possible. Just another thing to strand you.
that makes a lot of sense. Thank you!
Auto-tilt is not folding. Auto tilt is a feature that adjusts the mirror orientation when you reverse to see the curb/side/obstacles. When you set D, then it adjusts to the normal position again... it is like having two memory positions for the mirrors, one for D and one for R. It is very handy, and you don't need to compromise the mirror position to "see everything for everything situation".
When you have 360 cameras this feature is redundant
@@stevenleonards4843 for me it isn't. In a 360 cam it is hard to see if you are going to scratch your wheel against the curbside. Or when obstacles have weird shapes, the mirrors give you better information while reversing.
That is MHO ;)
@frangrau3750 i accept your reasoning but it's not compelling enough to consider the premium over the dynamic.
The premium is not faster to charge, it has more cells, so overall charge time for the same number of kws is the same.
The ADAS systems are shocking, so there is no point in paying a premium for a car with software that is yet to be properly calibrated
The sedan form factor is out of fashion, and it's generating interest as its new, resale will be terrible when newer platform ev suvs are released
If price isn't a consideration, sure, but the seal is just not exciting enough of a drive to justify spending any more than the absolute minimum.
The performance model will be a bargain purchase as a used car. That will be 40% off as a 2 year old car with low mileage.
The auto-tilt didn't occur to me because of the 360 camera as well, but I guess it makes sense the way you describe it @frangrau3750.
@stevenleonards4843 I also think making it a sedan wasn't the best choice. It's one of the reasons I wouldn't get a Seal.
Thanks for your information
My pleasure, I'm happy you found it helpful! 😊 And sorry about the small error regarding ventilated seats (correction in first comment)
Thank you for the comparison. I am looking for a Seal Dynamic, as an upgrade for my Dolphin Extended. So most of the features of the Premium grade are «nice to have». I am ok with the features of the Dolphin.
My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful😁Have you had a good experience with the Dolphin?
@@siasek Yes, I am very satisfied. It is a great city car. I plan to change because the back seats are not so popular in my family. There is a lot of space, but missing air vents make it not easy in Thailands hot climate.
I think it would be hard to go with no vents in almost any city these days! Glad you're enjoying the car... guess it's all as long as you don't have to sit in the back😄
Courtesy seating is when the seat and steering wheel move back when you turn off the engine or open the driver's door to help you get out of the vehicle and returns them to your positions when you close the door or stsrtt the vehicle.
Nice, thank you! That makes sense
The greatest differences between the Dynamic and Premium are the latter's longer range, greater power and faster charging.
Right, in this video I wanted to focus solely on the equipment available in different trims as opposed to the engine, batteries, etc. I'll save those for another video 🙂
How about what's the difference between Design and Excellence compared to those?
Hey, thanks for asking! The main differences between them primarily come down to performance, drive type, range, and some additional features.
Design (RWD):
Single electric motor powering the rear wheels
About 308 horsepower
0-62 mph in roughly 5.9 seconds
Up to around 354 miles of range
And it comes with features like a panoramic roof, keyless entry, leather memory seats, and a 360° camera.
Excellence (AWD):
Dual electric motors and all-wheel drive
Approximately 530 horsepower
0-62 mph in around 3.8 seconds
Slightly shorter range, around 323 miles
And some extra touches like a head-up display and semi-adaptive suspension.
Basically the Design trim focuses on a solid balance of efficiency, range, and comfort, while the Excellence emphasizes higher performance, faster acceleration, and more advanced driving features.
Hi and thank you for your video. In Germany we have different versions with different option.
here we have the design RWD and excellence AWD version:
The excellence with AWD has more power and dual motor, head up display and electric suspension settings and nothing more the rest is identical...
Thank you for the info! It's incredible that it's worth it for car companies to make different trims for different markets. That's the first thing I'd get rid of...It's so unnecessary
@@siasek i guess for the European market and specifically Germany they need to offer more for less money to be competitive...and for me in this case the BMW i4 40 is the better choice but for 10k € more not worth it. Cause at the end only the software of BMW is just much better or lets say it works 😀
Yea I completely agree, of course there are better offers out there than the Seal, but I always try to find the best price to performance ratio.
Double glaze front window also dynamic have it
Oh that's good to hear that they're in the base version also... I apparently got info from a PDF that got some a couple things wrong 🙄
I'm glad you guys keep me in check. 😄 Seems like maybe the Dynamic would be good enough after all.
@@siasek Or, maybe, you've got the info for your living market and they have different specifications across other markets. Incidentally, even here within the European Union confines, different countries do have different fiscal systems, and then trademarks would work out around them. And, of course they work with general market consensus to certain car aspects. In summary, for example for Portugal where I live, they'll to make the base version the less expensive possible, preferably in a black inside color and a gray outside one. This is for where the market pushes...
It seems so unnecessarily complicated to have all the different trims with varying features and all over the place pricing for different markets. I can't believe it's profitable for the manufacturers to put out all of these different versions. I think that's one thing Tesla definitely gets right- just release the same model on all markets, easy peasy 😊
Premium has acoustic glass on the front doors as well as windscreen; Dynamic, windscreen only.@@siasek
Can you have the smaller 18 inch wheels on the Premium?
No, unfortunately, unless you get them yourself. It's a shame, but I guess having more combinations would be more expensive.
I have driven the dynamic and premium for 45 minutes each. City traffic and some highways between suburbs and the M3 highland rwd on the same day.
Things I noticed
The dynamic on its smaller tyres is more comfortable over bumps
The acceleration in start stop traffic is more than adequate in the dynamic, the premium feels like a heavier car
The steering on these cars is ultra light, if you're used to euros like 3 series, the byd is very boring. The Model 3 is more direct, darty and actually fun to push to its limits
The BYD feels more like a 5 or 7 series BMW designed to gobble up miles, not really to have fun with
I felt absolutely no difference in comfort between fake and genuine leather. The premium is not genuine leather, it's vegan. Go sit in a 2019 Audi A4 or BMW 7 series, you can see and feel the soft grain. The BYD quilted seats look and feel like pleather
The HUD is a nice feature but not a deal breaker, the instrument cluster is more than adequate
The infotainment software is not very sophisticated but full screen wireless Android auto works very well
The sound system is the same on both and not a patch on the model 3s.
If 400km range between charges is adequate, the dynamic with its $12,000 price advantage over the model 3 is the one to get. It is lighter and more nimble when changing direction.
And this is the only reason to buy the byd.
If you are spending over 60k definitely go with the tesla.
It is much more sophisticated product that is actually fun to drive. When you push the premium, there is a lag in acceleration and the steering feedback is so dull, it feels like you are driving an arcade simulator. Very boring.
The dynamic has everything you need, most importantly an instrument cluster, Android auto, comfortable suspension, and excellent 0-50km/hr times for city traffic, at a significant discount to the model 3. Resale will be much better in 2 years compared to the premium and performance which I think will get hammered when more ev suvs hit the road.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! The Seal is a really interesting choice in Australia for that price, not so interesting in Europe. I see it similarly as you, the base Dynamic is perfectly sufficient, it's not a premium car that makes sense to pay extra for. But it does offer a lot of bang for the buck. Just a real pity it's an impractical sedan!
@@siasek the seal dynamic is £27,000 in Australia. The model 3 rwd highland is £34,000.
The top gear review is spot on in describing the cars dynamic and technological shortcomings. So it is definitely the smart choice if picking up the base dynamic model. The higher priced variants make the model 3 a no brainer.
Agreed, the Seal seems like a solid choice in the Dynamic trim but if I were looking to spend on the higher trims, I'd probably just look elsewhere. I'm still not sold on Teslas, as their lack of physical controls just doesn't sit right with me, but I do think the Highland looks pretty interesting..
@siasek there are no other options in this price range for evs for this range and power.
What market is this speaking about? The dynamic has seat cooling and heating and acoustic glass in Australia
Wow, it's great that you have these things in the base and at such a great price. Thanks for the heads up, there was a mistake in my pdf file and it is indeed so! I'm glad I'm not the only one studying the gear in detail! 😄
I’m really glad you mentioned that. I’m in Australia and quietness is one of the most important features of an electric vehicle for me.
Seat warming, adjustment etc not at all important.
We all like different things, and $10,000 is a lot to pay for unimportant features.
Byd seal dynamic is more expensive than Model 3 base model in Singapore. Things like memory driver profile seats, faster charging kw, higher torque, acceleration, top speed etc, Model 3 seems like a better option for money
Where does it say it is not ventilated seat in Dynamic?
It said it in the PDF I downloaded. I think it was an older version
Top of the line = Performance. Come on lady!
ah well, the only difference btwn Premium and Performance is the higher performance motor and Intelligent Torque Adaption Control, so I think we're close enough 😄 but thank you for the heads up!
@@siasek Your video is good. =)
AWD, shock absorbers, electronic child lock. But yes, they are close enough.
How is faux leather better than plastic? Faux=fakeplastic.
I do think the feel of it is quite a bit better than just straight plastic, but depends on the quality of the workmanship and materials of course. You might say it's "fancier plastic" 😄
Courtesy seating is where the seat moves back when getting out and forward when you start the car. Shouldn’t mention a feature you haven’t even researched. It’s everywhere online, but have a Seal Performance and this is what it does
You'd better do your homework before posting a professional video.
Thank you, I'm not a professional quite yet, but trying to get closer every day 😉
Hello great content really enjoy your channel. I have BYD Seal Premium on order can’t wait to drive my first EV very soon. 🇦🇺🦘
Thank you so much, I'm happy you enjoy my content ☺️ that's very exciting! It's cool that your first EV will be so well equipped.. I'm sure you'll love it. Switching over to an EV does take a little adjustment, mainly in terms of refueling habits, but imo it's a big change for the better! Let me know what you think when you get it!