BYD Seal U DM-i - Can This Chinese SUV Compete With Legacy Brands? (ENG) - Review and Test Drive
A new contender from China is here! In today's review, Marek Drives takes a close look at the BYD Seal U DM-i, one of the newest plug-in hybrid SUVs from the Chinese giant, BYD. This mid-sized SUV, featuring BYD's advanced DM-i technology, is aiming to compete with popular models like the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, and KIA Sportage.
Could the BYD Seal U really shake up the European market? How does its sophisticated PHEV system perform? In this detailed test drive and review, we check if the BYD Seal U DM-i is a real and compelling alternative to its established Japanese and Korean rivals.
Get ready for our in-depth analysis of:
The design and dimensions of the new BYD Seal U,
The practicality of the trunk and interior space,
The driving impressions, comfort, and performance,
The modern technology and infotainment systems.
BYD Seal U DM-i – Key Information and Specs:
↔ BYD Seal U DM-i dimensions:
✔ length: 4775 mm
✔ width: 1890 mm
✔ height: 1670 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2765 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 425-1440 L
? BYD Seal U DM-i starting price: 39 990 euro
? BYD Seal U DM-i price as tested: 47 090 euro
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Marek Drives reviews are independent and based on personal experience with cars provided by car manufacturers for media to review. No carmaker has any influence on what is being said in the review, nor are they given a preview. No carmaker pays me to do these reviews. My sponsors are you - the viewers, Channel Members, and occasional non-carmaker entities, whose sponsorship is always clearly marked.
Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:20 BYD history
2:30 design
3:00 boot
4:26 rear seat
5:27 cockpit
9:30 driving impressions
10:55 visibility
11:30 PHEV
12:15 performance
13:28 charging
14:13 AWD diagonal approach test
15:45 pricing
16:20 conclusion
Could the BYD Seal U really shake up the European market? How does its sophisticated PHEV system perform? In this detailed test drive and review, we check if the BYD Seal U DM-i is a real and compelling alternative to its established Japanese and Korean rivals.
Get ready for our in-depth analysis of:
The design and dimensions of the new BYD Seal U,
The practicality of the trunk and interior space,
The driving impressions, comfort, and performance,
The modern technology and infotainment systems.
BYD Seal U DM-i – Key Information and Specs:
↔ BYD Seal U DM-i dimensions:
✔ length: 4775 mm
✔ width: 1890 mm
✔ height: 1670 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2765 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 425-1440 L
? BYD Seal U DM-i starting price: 39 990 euro
? BYD Seal U DM-i price as tested: 47 090 euro
? Do you like my channel? Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/SubMarekDrivesENG
? Follow me here:
https://www.wieruszewski.com
https://facebook.com/marekdrives
https://twitter.com/mwieruszewski
https://instagram.com/marek_drives
? I started a new channel - https://bit.ly/MareksGear, where I'm talking about the gear I use to make my shoe-string budget car reviews. Check it out, and please consider subscribing: https://bit.ly/SubMareksGear
? Also watch:
Audi Q7 https://youtu.be/e0lETc0BtDQ
BMW X5 https://youtu.be/NprkHvx1JkQ
Hyundai Santa Fe https://youtu.be/SYL2mSpccO8
Lexus RX https://youtu.be/06CFFLApRY4
Mercedes-Benz GLE https://youtu.be/Idcb29an0HU
Volkswagen Touareg https://youtu.be/LJYy5Z8O5kY
Volvo XC90 https://youtu.be/4Dv5PGPLQ98
XPeng G9 https://youtu.be/T0kMuqZIOfY
#MarekDrivesENG #BYDSealUDMi #BYDSealU #PHEVSUV #CarReview
? Thanks for watching Marek Drives reviews. If you liked it, here are several other channels you may enjoy: Autophorie, Autogefühl, Bob Flavin, Carfection, Carwow, Doug DeMuro, Driven Car Reviews, Fully Charged, TheSmokingTire, TheStraightPipes, VINwiki.
?Transparency note: ?
Marek Drives reviews are independent and based on personal experience with cars provided by car manufacturers for media to review. No carmaker has any influence on what is being said in the review, nor are they given a preview. No carmaker pays me to do these reviews. My sponsors are you - the viewers, Channel Members, and occasional non-carmaker entities, whose sponsorship is always clearly marked.
Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:20 BYD history
2:30 design
3:00 boot
4:26 rear seat
5:27 cockpit
9:30 driving impressions
10:55 visibility
11:30 PHEV
12:15 performance
13:28 charging
14:13 AWD diagonal approach test
15:45 pricing
16:20 conclusion
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