2024 BYD SEAL U BOOST DM-I PHEV AUTO

2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost: The SUV Thats Smarter Than Your Sat-Nav and Smoother Than Your Morning Coffee Lets be honest most plug-in hybrids are either too serious or too boring. But the 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost manages to be efficient, stylish, and just quirky enough to make you feel like youve bought something clever without needing a degree in battery chemistry. Under the bonnet, youll find a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor and an 18.3kWh battery, delivering a combined 214bhp. Thats enough to get from 060 in 8.6 seconds, which is quick enough to surprise your passengers and just slow enough to keep your coffee in its cup. With an electric-only range of around 50 miles, you can do the school run, the commute, and the sneaky trip to Greggs all without burning a drop of petrol. The CVT automatic gearbox keeps things smooth and silent, like a ninja in loafers. And thanks to BYDs clever DM-i hybrid system, it juggles electric and petrol power so seamlessly, youll forget its even doing it. Now, lets talk looks. The Seal U isnt trying to be aggressive or futuristic its just quietly handsome. With double U-shaped LED headlights, 19-inch aerodynamic alloys, and a rear light bar that looks like it was designed by someone whos watched too many sci-fi films, its got presence without the drama. Inside, its a bit of a tech playground. Theres a rotating touchscreen, a floating centre console, and a crystal gear selector that looks like it belongs in a Bond villains lair. The seats? Heated, ventilated, and adjustable with memory functions because your spine deserves luxury too. And yes, its practical. Five doors, 425 litres of boot space, and enough room for five adults to sit comfortably without resorting to yoga poses. Its got the space of an SUV, the efficiency of a hybrid, and the charm of something genuinely new. Verdict: The 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost is the plug-in hybrid SUV for people who want to drive smarter, look sharper, and still have room for the dog. Its efficient, techy, and just a little bit fun which, lets be honest, is more than you can say for most hybrids.-2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost: The SUV Thats Smarter Than Your Sat-Nav and Smoother Than Your Morning Coffee Lets be honest most plug-in hybrids are either too serious or too boring. But the 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost manages to be efficient, stylish, and just quirky enough to make you feel like youve bought something clever without needing a degree in battery chemistry. Under the bonnet, youll find a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor and an 18.3kWh battery, delivering a combined 214bhp. Thats enough to get from 060 in 8.6 seconds, which is quick enough to surprise your passengers and just slow enough to keep your coffee in its cup. With an electric-only range of around 50 miles, you can do the school run, the commute, and the sneaky trip to Greggs all without burning a drop of petrol. The CVT automatic gearbox keeps things smooth and silent, like a ninja in loafers. And thanks to BYDs clever DM-i hybrid system, it juggles electric and petrol power so seamlessly, youll forget its even doing it. Now, lets talk looks. The Seal U isnt trying to be aggressive or futuristic its just quietly handsome. With double U-shaped LED headlights, 19-inch aerodynamic alloys, and a rear light bar that looks like it was designed by someone whos watched too many sci-fi films, its got presence without the drama. Inside, its a bit of a tech playground. Theres a rotating touchscreen, a floating centre console, and a crystal gear selector that looks like it belongs in a Bond villains lair. The seats? Heated, ventilated, and adjustable with memory functions because your spine deserves luxury too. And yes, its practical. Five doors, 425 litres of boot space, and enough room for five adults to sit comfortably without resorting to yoga poses. Its got the space of an SUV, the efficiency of a hybrid, and the charm of something genuinely new. Verdict: The 2024 BYD Seal U DM-i Boost is the plug-in hybrid SUV for people who want to drive smarter, look sharper, and still have room for the dog. Its efficient, techy, and just a little bit fun which, lets be honest, is more than you can say for most hybrids.

Features:

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", Child presence detection, 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, 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, 11kW on board charger, Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable (3 phase), Vtol power strip - Type F, 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, Aluminium roof rails, Auto dimming interior rear view mirror, Auto headlamps (on/off), Dynamic welcome light, Electric folding and heated door mirrors, Emergency tow hook, Exterior mirror footlights, Follow me home (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, Metallic paint, 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, 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, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, ABS/EBD, Automatic emergency braking system, Brake override system (BOS), Comfort stop, Door open warning, Driver airbag, Electric parking brake, Force limiting pretensioned 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, 2 x Smart key, Anti theft alarm system, Automatic door locking, 19" Bi-colour alloy wheels, Tyre nut covers remover, Tyre repair kit