BYD unveiled official inside pictures of its Sea Lion 07, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. With its itemizing by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) months in the past, the automotive is probably going poised to start gross sales, probably with an announcement at this week’s Beijing Auto Show.
The Sea Lion 07 seems to be a refined iteration of the BYD Song L, albeit now categorised into the Ocean and Dynasty collection and marketed individually. Slightly smaller than the Song L, the Sea Lion 07 measures 4830mm in size, 1925mm in width, and 1620mm in peak, using on a wheelbase of 2930mm.
Interior snapshots reveal a surprisingly opulent cabin, echoing the design language of the Qin L. While the instrument display screen seamlessly integrates into the flowing dashboard, BYD’s distinctive floating rotatable display screen stays a focus in the centre of the sprint. The four-spoke steering wheel is adorned with an array of buttons, and the centre console includes a crystal gear lever surrounded by extra controls.
Luxury abounds in the Sea Lion 07, with leather-based perforated seats complemented by leather-wrapped door panels, steering wheel, and different contact factors. The seats boast heating, air flow, and therapeutic massage features, and a Dynaudio sound system enhances the audio expertise.
Buyers can go for both rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive variants. Base fashions are outfitted with a 227hp peak energy motor, providing a prime velocity of 210km/h. Higher-spec variations characteristic a stronger motor, delivering 308hp peak energy and enabling a prime velocity of 225km/h. The 4WD mannequin seemingly incorporates a 214hp motor on the entrance axle alongside the 308hp motor, sustaining a prime velocity of 225km/h whereas probably reaching sub-4-second acceleration.
While battery capacities stay undisclosed, the Sea Lion 07 is predicted to utilise BYD’s blade battery expertise, benefiting from CTB integration. The automobile is provided with entrance double wishbone suspension, rear five-link suspension, and the DiSus-C clever damping management system. Additionally, it’s anticipated to characteristic BYD’s ‘Eye of the Gods’ clever driving system, including to its attract.
