BYD Sealion 7 Feature Wise Variants Explained

BYD India has finally launched the Sealion 7 SUV and announced its prices. It is BYD's fourth car in India after the eMAX 7, Atto 3, and Seal. The Sealion 7 comes in two trims: Premium and Performance. The Premium is priced at Rs. 48.90 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the Performance is priced at Rs. 54.90 lakh. Deliveries will start on March 7, 2025. Both models are available with the similar features and batteries, with the only difference being the drivetrain configurations.

BYD Sealion 7 Battery and Range

The BYD Sealion 7 is equipped with an 82.56 kWh BYD Blade Battery, with a range of 567 km for the Premium model and 542 km for the Performance model. The Premium model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the Performance model achieves this in 4.5 seconds. Premium produces 308.43 bhp of power and 380 Nm of torque, but the Performance generates 522.99 bhp of power and 690 Nm of torque with increased power and speed.

BYD Sealion 7 Dimension and Boot Space

The BYD Sealion 7 is 4,830 mm long overall, 1,925 mm wide overall, and 1,620 mm high overall. The front and rear wheel tracks are both 1,660 mm, and the wheelbase is 2,930 mm. It has a minimum turning radius of 5.85 meters, making it relatively easy to maneuver. The front trunk provides a 58-litres capacity, and the rear trunk offers a roomy 500 litres of space, guaranteeing plenty of room for luggage or other items.

Premium and Performance Variants Explained

Both the Premium and Performance versions of the BYD Sealion 7 have a comparable set of features. Although both trims have many of the same attributes, it should be mentioned that the front coloured brake calipers are only available on the Performance trim.

Let's take a closer look at the shared features offered in both the Premium and Performance trims, such as an 82.56 kWh BYD Blade Battery, strong electric range, quick acceleration, and sophisticated safety features. Regardless of the variations in power and performance, both trims offer a similarly high degree of comfort, technology, and design.

BYD Sealion 7 Exterior Features

• Panoramic glass roof
• Electronic hidden door handles
• Rear windscreen mount antenna
• One-touch open/close tailgate
• Hand-free power tailgate
• Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
• Electrically retractable exterior mirrors
• Door mirror auto-tilt
• Door mirror position memory
• Auto windows with anti-trap
• Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
• Privacy glass - rear door, rear quarter and rear windscreen
• Rear windscreen with electric heating and defrosting
• LED headlight
• Follow me home headlight
• LED daytime running light
• LED taillight 
• Rear fog light
• Sequential rear indicators
• LED centre high mount stop light
• RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function
• LED front reading light
• LED rear side reading light
• Luggage compartment ligh

BYD Sealion 7 Interior Features
 

• Steering wheel mounted controls - Audio, phone, ACC and Multi-Function display
• Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 10.25-inch LCD instrumentation
• Centre console storage compartment
• Genuine leather-wrapped seats
• Driver seat 8-way power adjustable
• Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment
• Driver seat leg rest power adjustable 
• Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable
• Front seats ventilated 
• Driver seat with position memory
• Vice dashboard with dual cup holders
• Front height-adjustable cup holder
• Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders)
• Automatic anti-dazzle interior rear-view mirror
• Rain sensing frameless wipers
• Windscreen washer with wipers
• Metal door sill protectors Front sun visor with vanity mirror & lighting
• FM radio
• ïBluetooth Phone Connectivity and Audio Streaming
• 15.6-Inch Intelligent Rotating touch screen display
• Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto (wireless+wired)
• 12 speakers 
• Voice assistant - English
• 1 x USB-C & 1 x USB-A, Front
• 1 x USB-C & 1 x USB-A, Rear
• Keyless entry & start
• NFC card key
• Wireless phone charger × 1
• 12V accessory socket
• PM2.5 filtration system
• PM2.5 high efficiency filter（CN95）
• Negative ion air purifier
• Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning
• Rear central air vents
• Tyre repair kit
• Tool kit
• First Aid kit

BYD Sealion 7 Safety Features
 

• Front airbags - driver & front passenger
• Side airbags - driver & front passenger
• Side curtain airbags - front & rear
• Far-side airbags - driver
• Side airbags - rear
• Dual stage pretensioner on front seat belts
• Pretensioner on force-limited rear seat belt
• Seat belt reminder - front & rear
• 360-degree view Camera
• Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones)
• Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones)
• ISOFIX Child restraint anchorage points
• Electronic child lock
• Intelligent power brake system
• Electric Power Steering (DP-EPS)
• Traction Control System (TCS)
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill Hold Control (HHC)
• Auto-hold
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
• Forward Collision Warning 
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
• Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
• Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA )
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Door Open Warning (DOW)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Heads Up Display (W-HUD)

Which One Should Buy?

In conclusion, the BYD Sealion 7 is a good option if you are looking for an electric SUV that comes well-loaded. If you wish to have an affordable variant with a longer range, the Premium variant at Rs. 48.90 lakh is a suitable choice. However, if you wish to have more power and quicker acceleration, the Performance variant at Rs. 54.90 lakh would be more suitable for you. Both versions have nifty features such as a large touchscreen, wireless phone connectivity, and loads of safety technology. It's therefore up to you if you'd like more performance or greater value for money, but either way the Sealion 7 provides an excellent electric SUV.

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