Exterior Design
The BYD Seal 05 DM adopts the unique “Ocean Aesthetics” design language of BYD’s Ocean Network, which perfectly integrates marine elements such as waves and water droplets into the overall design, interpreting the agile beauty of a universal intelligent family sedan. It features a flat hood decorated with multiple rib lines for a strong sporty sense, irregularly shaped “Deep Sea Eyes” headlights with sharp inner corners and exquisite internal light source structure, and a black grid-like air intake in the middle of the front bumper, with raised spoiler shapes on both sides and a prominent spoiler shovel at the bottom, further enhancing the dynamic visual effect. At the rear, it is equipped with a “Wave Galaxy” through-type taillight with a transparent lampshade and a smoked black lamp bowl, creating a cool sporty look; the lower part of the rear bumper is decorated with a large-area black guard plate, and the license plate frame is arranged on the rear bumper, making the overall shape neat and tough. The body is available in multiple color options, and there are two versions of window trim: full-frame chrome trim and smoked black style, with the latter matching black-painted wheels for a more dynamic appearance.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,837 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm, which provides a spacious interior space to meet the daily needs of family users. The rear seats feature a 40/60 split-folding design; when folded down, the luggage compartment volume can be expanded from 508 liters to 1,281 liters, greatly improving storage flexibility and meeting the needs of daily travel and long-distance trips.
Interior Design
The BYD Seal 05 DM is equipped with an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch floating central touchscreen, forming a practical dual-screen combination that delivers a comfortable visual and technological experience. Interior color schemes include Light Sand Gray and Deep Obsidian Black, and the “Skyline” ambient light creates a warm and comfortable driving environment, bringing a pleasant in-car experience to users. The interior adopts a user-friendly design, including a column-mounted gearshift mechanism that frees up space in the central console area, and a multi-function steering wheel with integrated intelligent driving and multimedia control buttons for easy operation during driving.
In terms of features, the standard model comes equipped with 16-inch wheels, front side airbags, rear parking sensors, a panoramic camera, TPMS direct tire pressure monitoring system, dual-zone air conditioning, and a DiLink 100 in-vehicle system that supports full-scene intelligent voice control, 5G WIFI, mobile phone car control and in-car KTV functions. The higher-spec models add the “Tian Shen Zhi Yan C-” advanced driver-assistance system (DiPilot 100), which supports more than 20 functions such as highway navigation assistance and intelligent parking, making driving safer and more convenient. They also come with 48kW DC fast charging, 6-way electric adjustment for the driver’s seat and 4-way manual adjustment for the passenger’s seat, further enhancing driving comfort and practicality.
Powertrain
The BYD Seal 05 DM is built on BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter engine and a front-mounted single electric motor, with a maximum net power of 70-74 kW for the 1.5-liter engine and a maximum power of 120 kW for the drive motor. It is paired with an efficient hybrid transmission, ensuring smooth power output and excellent fuel economy. The vehicle is equipped with BYD’s blade lithium iron phosphate battery packs with multiple capacity options, offering CLTC-rated pure electric ranges of 55 km, 128 km and 210 km respectively, among which the 210 km version can meet the needs of high-frequency daily commuting, allowing most users to achieve “one charge a week”. In terms of comprehensive performance, the vehicle has a combined fuel consumption of as low as 2.79 L/100 km under feed-in power condition, and a combined range of up to 2,110 km when fully fueled and charged, eliminating range anxiety for long-distance travel. In fast-charging mode, it can be charged efficiently, and it also supports 3.3 kW external power discharge, meeting the needs of outdoor camping and other scenarios.
| 2025 Seal 05 DM-i Smart Drive 55KM Deluxe | 2025 Seal 05 DM-i Smart Drive 55KM Premium | 2025 Seal 05 DM-i Smart Drive 120KM Flagship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | |||
| Availability | 2025.02 | 2025.02 | 2025.02 |
| vehicle class | Compact Three | Compact Three | Compact Three |
| Length*Width*Height(mm) | 4780*1837*1515 | 4780*1837*1515 | 4780*1837*1515 |
| Type of energy | plug-in hybrid | plug-in hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| WLTC pure electric range (km) | 43 | 43 | 90 |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 55 | 55 | 120 |
| motor | 1.5L / 101 hp / Inline 4-cylinder | 1.5L / 101 hp / Inline 4-cylinder | 1.5L / 101 hp / Inline 4-cylinder |
| Maximum power (kW) | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Maximum torque (N-m) | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| Number of gears | infinitely | infinitely | infinitely |
| transmission | ECVT Continuously Variable Transmission | ECVT Continuously Variable Transmission | ECVT Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| 0-100km/h acceleration(s) | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| WLTC Combined Fuel Consumption (L/100km) | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.11 |
| Battery Type | lithium iron phosphate battery | lithium iron phosphate battery | lithium iron phosphate battery |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 7.68 | 7.68 | 15.87 |
| Warranty Policy | Six years or 150,000 kilometers | Six years or 150,000 kilometers | Six years or 150,000 kilometers |
| body of automobile | |||
| Length (mm) | 4780 | 4780 | 4780 |
| Width (mm) | 1837 | 1837 | 1837 |
| Height (mm) | 1515 | 1515 | 1515 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2718 | 2718 | 2718 |
| Front wheelbase(mm) | 1580 | 1580 | 1580 |
| Rear wheelbase(mm) | 1590 | 1590 | 1590 |
| Weight (kg) | 1480 | 1480 | 1580 |
| Maximum full load mass (kg) | 1855 | 1855 | 1955 |
| Fuel tank volume (L) | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Number of doors (pcs) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats (pcs) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Approach angle (°) | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Departure angle (°) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| motor | |||
| Displacement (mL) | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 |
| Engine Model | BYD472QC | BYD472QC | BYD472QC |
| Maximum horsepower (Ps) | 101 | 101 | 101 |
| Maximum power (kW) | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Maximum net power (kW) | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Maximum torque (N-m) | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| cylinder (engine) | Inline 4-cylinder | Inline 4-cylinder | Inline 4-cylinder |
| engine position | preamplifier | preamplifier | preamplifier |
| Intake form | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| valve train | double overhead camshaft | double overhead camshaft | double overhead camshaft |
| Lubrication method | Multi-point electronic injection | Multi-point electronic injection | Multi-point electronic injection |
| Cylinder material | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| fuel grade | 92# | 92# | 92# |
| environmental standard | Country 6 | Country 6 | Country 6 |
| electric motor | |||
| Total motor power (kW) | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Maximum power of front electric motor (kW) | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Maximum torque of front motor (N-m) | 210 | 210 | 210 |
| WLTC pure electric range (km) | 43 | 43 | 90 |
| CLTC pure electric range (km) | 55 | 55 | 120 |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 7.68 | 7.68 | 15.87 |
| 100km power consumption (kWh/100km) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| Motor structure | permanent magnetism | permanent magnetism | permanent magnetism |
| Principle of motor operation | synchronization | synchronization | synchronization |
| Number of drive motors | single motor | single motor | single motor |
| Motor Layout | preamplifier | preamplifier | preamplifier |
| Battery Type | lithium iron phosphate battery | lithium iron phosphate battery | lithium iron phosphate battery |
| Battery Cell Brands | Ferdi (surname) | Ferdi (surname) | Ferdi (surname) |
| Battery cooling method | direct cooling | direct cooling | direct cooling |
| energy recovery | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Battery preheating | ● | ● | ● |
| external discharge | - | - | ● |
| Chassis/steering | |||
| Driving form | front drive | front drive | front drive |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam non-independent suspension | Torsion beam non-independent suspension | Torsion beam non-independent suspension |
| Steering assist form | electric power assist | electric power assist | electric power assist |
| Wheels/Brakes | |||
| Front/Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc Type / Disc Type | Ventilated Disc Type / Disc Type | Ventilated Disc Type / Disc Type |
| Parking brake type | electronic parking | electronic parking | electronic parking |
| Front Tire Specification | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 |
| Rear Tire Specification | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel Material | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| Active/passive safety features | |||
| ABS anti-lock | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake force distribution (EBD/CBC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake Assist (BA/EBA/BAS etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Stability Control (ESC/ESP/DSC etc.) | ● | ● | ● |
| Active braking/safety systems | - | ● | ● |
| merging aid | - | ● | ● |
| lane keeping assist system | - | ● | ● |
| lane departure warning | - | ● | ● |
| Automatic Lane Change Assist | - | ● | ● |
| Automatic ramp exit (entry) | - | ● | ● |
| Road traffic signage recognition | - | ● | ● |
| Low Speed Warning | ● | ● | ● |
| DOW Open Door Alert | - | ● | ● |
| front exhaust airbag | :: Driver's airbag | :: Driver's airbag | :: Driver's airbag |
| ●Passenger airbag | ●Passenger airbag | ●Passenger airbag | |
| ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | ●Side airbags | |
| ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | |
| Rear airbags | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) | ●Head airbags (air curtains) |
| Tire Pressure Detection Device | ● Alarms | ●Display | ●Display |
| Seat Belt Reminder | ●Principal Driver | ●Principal Driver | ●Principal Driver |
| ●Passenger | ●Passenger | ●Passenger | |
| ISOFIX child fixed seats | ● | ● | ● |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | ● | ● |
| Rear Collision Warning | - | ● | ● |
| Sentinel mode/clairvoyance | - | ● | ● |
| Auxiliary/Manipulation Configurations | |||
| parking radar | ● Post | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | ● Post | ||
| Driver Assistance Video | ● Backup camera | ●360-degree panoramic image | ●360-degree panoramic image |
| Reverse vehicle side warning system | - | ● | ● |
| cruise control | ●Cruise control | ●Adaptive cruise at all speeds | ●Adaptive cruise at all speeds |
| Driving Mode Switching | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns |
| :: Economy | :: Economy | :: Economy | |
| :: Standard/comfort | :: Standard/comfort | :: Standard/comfort | |
| :: Snow | :: Snow | :: Snow | |
| hill-holding aid | ● | ● | ● |
| automatic parking | ● | ● | ● |
| automatic parking | - | ● | ● |
| remote control | - | ● | ● |
| memory parking | - | ● | ● |
| Assisted driving level | - | ●L2 | ●L2 |
| Driver Assistance System | - | ●DiPilot 100 | ●DiPilot 100 |
| Autopilot-assisted roadway | - | :: Highway sections | :: Highway sections |
| External/anti-theft configurations | |||
| skylights | - | ●Electric sunroof | ●Electric sunroof |
| Active Closed Grille | ● | ● | ● |
| Key Type | ●Remote key | ●Remote key | ●Remote key |
| ● Bluetooth key | ● Bluetooth key | ● Bluetooth key | |
| ●NFC/RFID key | ●NFC/RFID key | ●NFC/RFID key | |
| Keyless entry | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyless Start System | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote start function | ● | ● | ● |
| Central locking in the car | ● | ● | ● |
| electronic immobilizer | ● | ● | ● |
| Internal Configuration | |||
| Steering wheel material | ● Leather | ● Leather | ● Leather |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | ● Manual | ● Manual | ● Manual |
| Adjustable up and down | Adjustable up and down | Adjustable up and down | |
| Adjustable front and rear | Adjustable front and rear | Adjustable front and rear | |
| Steering wheel functions | :: Multifunctionality | :: Multifunctionality | :: Multifunctionality |
| center armrest | ●Forward | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | ● Post | ||
| Gear Shift Form | ●Electronic gearshift | ●Electronic gearshift | ●Electronic gearshift |
| Sun visor vanity mirror | ● | ● | ● |
| Full LCD instrument cluster | - | ● | ● |
| Liquid crystal instrument size | 8.8 inches | 8.8 inches | 8.8 inches |
| Built-in car recorder | - | ● | ● |
| ETC device | ● | ● | ● |
| Intelligent Hardware | |||
| Forward Sensing Camera | - | ●Three eyes | ●Three eyes |
| Number of cameras | :: 1 | :: 12 | :: 12 |
| Number of ultrasonic radars | :: 4 | :: 12 | :: 12 |
| Number of millimeter-wave radars | - | ● 5 | ● 5 |
| Wake-on-Speech Recognition | :: Bi-regional | :: Bi-regional | :: Bi-regional |
| seating | |||
| Seat Material | :: Imitation leather | :: Imitation leather | :: Imitation leather |
| Seat electric adjustment | - | ●Principal Driver | ●Principal Driver |
| Integral adjustment of the main driver's seat | ●Before and after | ●Before and after | ●Before and after |
| ●Backrests | ●Backrests | ●Backrests | |
| ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | ●High/Low (2-way) | |
| Passenger seat overall adjustment | ●Before and after | ●Before and after | ●Before and after |
| ●Backrests | ●Backrests | ●Backrests | |
| Second row seat adjustment | ●Proportional lowering | ●Proportional lowering | ●Proportional lowering |
| Rear Cup Holder | - | ● | ● |
| multimedia | |||
| Large color screen in the center console | ●Touch LCD | ●Touch LCD | ●Touch LCD |
| satellite navigation system | ● | ● | ● |
| Navigating the road information display | ● | ● | ● |
| In-vehicle Intelligent System | ●DiLink | ●DiLink | ●DiLink |
| Mobile APP Remote Function | ●Door control | ●Door control | ●Door control |
| ● Vehicle start-up | ● Vehicle start-up | ● Vehicle start-up | |
| ● Air conditioning control | ● Air conditioning control | ● Air conditioning control | |
| :: Vehicle condition check/diagnosis | :: Vehicle condition check/diagnosis | :: Vehicle condition check/diagnosis | |
| :: Vehicle location/search | :: Vehicle location/search | :: Vehicle location/search | |
| ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) | ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) | ● Owner services (find charging stations, gas stations, parking lots, etc.) | |
| Bluetooth/Car Phone | ● | ● | ● |
| Number of audio speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Voice Recognition Control System | :: Multimedia systems | :: Multimedia systems | :: Multimedia systems |
| :: Navigation | :: Navigation | :: Navigation | |
| :: Telephone | :: Telephone | :: Telephone | |
| :: Air conditioning | :: Air conditioning | :: Air conditioning | |
| ●Sunroof | ●Sunroof | ||
| Center screen size | ●10.1 inches | ●12.8 inches | ●12.8 inches |
| Voice assistant wake words | Hello, Dee. | Hello, Dee. | Hello, Dee. |
| 4G/5G networks | ●4G | ●4G | ●4G |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | ● | ● | ● |
| Telematics | ● | ● | ● |
| OTA upgrade | ● | ● | ● |
| Car KTV | - | ● | ● |
| Interface Support | ● USB port | ● USB port | ● USB port |
| ●Type-C port | ●Type-C port | ●Type-C port | |
| Number of USB/Type-C ports | :: 1 front/2 rear | :: 2 front/2 rear | :: 2 front/2 rear |
| app store | ● | ● | ● |
| (stage) lighting | |||
| low beam (headlights) | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| high beam (headlights) | ●LED | ●LED | ●LED |
| LED daytime running lights | ● | ● | ● |
| Adaptive high and low beam | - | ● | ● |
| Adjustable headlights | ● | ● | ● |
| Automatic headlights | ● | ● | ● |
| Delayed headlight off | ● | ● | ● |
| Interior Ambient Lighting | - | - | ● |
| Glass/Mirror | |||
| power window | ●Forward | ●Forward | ●Forward |
| ● Post | ● Post | ● Post | |
| One-touch window lifting | ●Principal Driver | ● Full vehicle | ● Full vehicle |
| Anti Window Pinch Handle | ● | ● | ● |
| rearview mirror | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment |
| ●Heating | :: Electric folding | :: Electric folding | |
| ●Heating | ●Heating | ||
| ●Automatic folding for locking the car | ●Automatic folding for locking the car | ||
| rearview mirror | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare |
| Air conditioners/refrigerators | |||
| Air conditioning control method | ● Automatic control | ● Automatic control | ● Automatic control |
| rear air vent | ● | ● | ● |
| Temperature zone control | - | ● | ● |
| PM2.5 filtration | ● | ● | ● |
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