New energy vehicles are often hindered by the problem of battery life, but as the saying goes, if there are difficulties, they can solve them. For example, BYD, a domestic new energy manufacturer, has been deeply involved in the field of plug-in of oil and electricity, and launched a number of vehicles with the fifth-generation DM-i plug-in system this year, among which Seal 07 DM-i, whose sales volume is "small explosion", is one of them. In this issue, the author takes Seal 07 DM-i 2024 1.5T 125KM flagship model (Seal 07 DM-i) as the analysis object, and shows you how this top model with less than 200,000 has performed.
Sitting in the interior of Seal 07 DM-i, you can directly see the excellent coating in the car. There are not only silver metal plating strips in the cockpit, but also bright decorative boards on the center console surface, plus soft bags on both sides of the cortex, which makes the overall grade feel online. In addition to the exquisite appearance, the car also has a 15.6-inch LCD car screen suspended on the center console, and is equipped with a 12+256GB DiLink 100 car intelligent system, which can realize front and rear row speech recognition, SD card slot, 5G network and other functions, providing an intelligent human-computer interaction experience for driving.
Seal 07 DM-i is positioned as a medium-sized car, with a length of 4980mm, a width of 1890mm, a height of 1495mm and a wheelbase of 2900 mm. The front seat supports leg rest, memory (main driving) and other functions, and the rear seat also has functions such as heating and ventilation, plus automatic dual-temperature air conditioning and air outlet of the rear air conditioning, so that the comfort of the front and rear rows is guaranteed. For example, I am 172cm tall. In addition, the front and rear windows of the car also use a double-layer sound insulation glass, which will not be disturbed by external noise when you need to rest, and the NVH in the car is quiet.
The appearance of Seal 07 DM-i is a familiar "marine aesthetic" design, and its front face is clearly recognizable. The cover is dotted with four symmetrical ribs, which, together with the depressed front, presents a dynamic posture of diving, while the horizontal ocean grille below also shows a somewhat flowing feeling. The C-shaped headlight components on both sides are sharp and look sharp. Combined with the assistance of HMA intelligent far and near lights, the light source components are not only beautiful in appearance, but also have a certain degree.
Turning to the side, the sense of movement is more obvious. The slip-back roof line outlines the streamline of the car body with low front and upturned back. At first glance, it does have the meaning of a coupe. The door is decorated with a waistline that is cut off before and after, and the waistline similar to carving also appears in the style of picking up, which visually reveals a strong youthful style as a whole, while the tail also echoes the design concept of the whole car, with the upturned tail and penetrating lights, further deepening the dynamic and fashionable atmosphere of the car.
In fact, friends who are concerned about new energy vehicles should be familiar with plug-in hybrid power, which is nothing more than installing two power systems in the vehicle, namely an engine and an electric motor. Unlike extended-range vehicles, the engine of plug-in hybrid vehicles can directly participate in driving, while the fifth-generation DM-i technology takes "electric drive" as the power core, which is equivalent to "electricity as the main power and engine as the auxiliary power", and improves the thermal efficiency of the engine to 46.06%. At the same time of improving performance, coupled with the thermal management framework, the thermal management of front engine room, battery and cockpit is integrated through the whole temperature range vehicle thermal management framework, and the vehicle energy consumption is kept at a low state through intelligent adjustment.
Generally speaking, the fifth-generation DM-i has upgraded and integrated the core components of the engine and motor, and can adjust the power output and temperature maintenance of the engine and motor according to the road conditions, thus improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption, which is reflected in the Seal 07 DM-i, that is, the output power of the 1.5T engine is 115kW, the horsepower of the predecessor motor is 272Ps, and the dynamic performance can give a 100km acceleration of 6.9s, NEDC’s fuel consumption is as low as 3.8L/100km. In terms of battery life, the CLTC has a pure battery life of 125km and a comprehensive battery life of 2,000 km, which can be taken care of for long and short trips.
Test drive feeling: Seal 07 DM-i is equipped with front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension, and equipped with FSD variable damping suspension on the chassis. During the actual test drive, the chassis of the vehicle can be adjusted in real time according to the specific road conditions to maintain a stable driving state. No matter whether it is a bumpy construction section or a winding Panshan highway, the chassis of the vehicle can cope with it with ease, and the driving feeling is comfortable and smooth, and the safety is also guaranteed.
In terms of configuration, SEAL 07 DM-i is equipped with DiPilot intelligent driving assistance system, which provides L2 intelligent driving, ILCA automatic lane change assistance, automatic parking and positioning, 540-degree panoramic driving images, etc., providing worry-free auxiliary tips and control for driving. During my test drive, the intelligent driving of the vehicle can prompt the vehicle’s lane deviation, intelligent speed limit alarm/control, obstacles ahead, etc., including when it is difficult to stop in the city.
Generally speaking, the Seal 07 DM-i is powered by the fifth-generation DM-i technology, and its high appearance, on-line interior, spacious seating space and rich auxiliary configuration all make up this plug-in medium-sized car with good comprehensive strength. Moreover, the car currently has activities such as limited price reduction of 5,000 yuan and limited replacement subsidy (please consult the local dealer for details). If you want to reward yourself at the end of the year, you can buy one.