New BYD Seal Dynamic launching in Malaysia on Sep 6

KUALA LUMPUR: Launched in February this year, the BYD Seal has quickly gained popularity in the Malaysian EV market. It is the best-selling electric car in Malaysia according to sales data from January to July 2024, as revealed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). To build on this success, the Chinese automaker is set to launch a new entry-level “Dynamic” variant of the Seal on September 6, 2024.

The upcoming BYD Seal Dynamic will join the existing Premium and Performance variants. Just like the mid-spec Premium, the Seal Dynamic also houses a single rear-wheel drive electric motor, which, however, produces less power and torque. For the Dynamic trim, the e-motor generates 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque, compared to the Premium version’s 313 PS and 360 Nm.

The Seal Dynamic also gets the smallest LFP battery pack with a capacity of 61.4 kWh, which offers a driving range of up to 460 km of range (on the WLTP cycle). On the contrary, the Premium and Performance trims are powered by a larger 82.5 kWh LFP battery, offering a range of 570 km and 520 km, respectively.

In terms of equipment, the entry-level variant may miss out on some features found in higher-spec trims. The latter features all-around LED lighting, retractable door handles, a rotatable 15.6-inch central touchscreen unit, wired Apple CarPlay/wireless Android Auto, a 10.25 digital instrument panel, two wireless mobile device chargers, a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, dual-zone air-conditioning, power front seats with ventilation and heating function, a 360-degree camera and a panoramic roof. 

The safety kit includes nine airbags and a comprehensive ADAS suite that includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane keeping assist, auto high beam assist, and front and rear cross-traffic alert.

Being the affordable variant of the Seal, the upcoming Dynamic variant is expected to cost less than the Premium that retails for RM 179,800. The BYD Seal aftersales package includes a 6-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty, and an 8-year/150,000km drive unit warranty.

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