BYD Seal U PHEV review | Cancel that other family SUV order!

[@JIMMY-nz1ld]

This BYD DMI hybrid suits me perfectly. I like that you can drive as an electric car and don't need to worry about charging it. If I really want to save few quid I can plug it in overnight and that will cover me all my city drivings.

[@mortizasthetripleg]

in Australia the base model is $29,000 euro and the premium model is $32,500 euro. I just picked up the premium one.

[@0farmerjohn0]

My neighbor who works for BMW drives a BYD and a NIO. He said even with company benefits. The Chinese still comes out the best price performance ratio. 😂

[@arminius6506]

NIO is better than any overpriced junk the Germans has to offer

[@_-kork-_]

wumao identified

[@zes7215]

@@_-kork-_ it must hurt if you really try to think. You look at the cars and can't judge, pathetic.

[@avil8686]

​​@@_-kork-_👈1.6B USD army️

And in that bombshell welcome to BYD world! 😂

[@terrydelahunt842]

Great review, great info on when the battery kicks in. Thats always something to think about with hybrids, no point having one if you have to drive it like miss daisy to get any benefit from the electric motor.

[@vitali2127]

It is insane that BYD in China Already showed off new version with range 1500 km and 3 battery sizes, also with turbo engine and AWD. Price 24000 USD for TOP MODEL!!!!!!!!

[@sandyfordd1843]

And people still buy the petrol hybrid version. 😮.

[@cinosechizen]

Damn thats a very good SUV car for 42k, 2 months late I just got my BYD Atto 3 last July. If I knew that they would release this I will obviously wait and get this one.

[@vinny1942]

Far too many intrusive beeps and bongs so won’t even look at it

[@kennethprocak5176]

The top spec turbo AWD twin electric motor model is 32,935 euros driveway registered and all taxes paid in Australia. You must have enormous Tariff import taxes!

[@thefridge1000]

They are ridiculous

[@tahirMushtaqcheema]

Itd 40000 British Pounds. Why?

[@Soulboy63]

Import tax to Europe , not UK ???.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I notice the BYD Seal U DM-i offers very good value for money, unlike the Honda CR-V e:PHEV which costs over £50,000 in the UK and only comes in front-wheel drive. Both of the cars I mentioned are made in China and they’re both over 4.7 metres long.

[@kennethprocak5176]

You never have to plug this system in a recharger, and the engine only runs the generator and won’t drive the wheels if you don’t push the accelerator hard.

[@ahmedalsadi0010]

its expensive in Europe in Dubai cost 27861 euro

[@joseluisortsagullo3008]

That's european taxes!

[@qilu2004]

Everything is expensive in europe. At least this is available there, unlike in the States.

[@raheemharris6035]

@@joseluisortsagullo3008 Its the EU Tariffs from 10percent to 45 percent following the USA command to stop china growth hurting the EU consumers

[@columcreaven8860]

Buy it before the tariff's make it unaffordable...

[@jiasui8255]

Ev not hybrid 😂

[@aeropro7558]

These cars will bankrupt so many brands we drive today. Ford,GM and volkswagen are in big trouble....so now.

[@chrisl.9750]

Let’s see, they’re a reason they’re this cheap.

[@johanlandman4097]

All the reviews are excellent

[@JB-nv9fn]

Wonder what the servicing costs are like?

[@chris-townson]

I might be in the minority here but I quite like it. Not exciting but you get a lot for the money. I wish they did a smaller car with a similar interior because that Atto 3's interior is just NASTY!

[@smaemurray]

Not in the minority. Great looking car.

[@bgjuk-c8u]

Agree, some of their other interiors are certainly questionable

[@Mrscoopspot]

Just had the awd version go on company car list. Going to test drive one next week. I also have 204hp tiguan phev r-line fully speccd as an option....both similar money a month in tax... BYD interior looks waaaaay better than the vw tiguan though +4wd+faster. If test drive goes well this could well be my next car

[@NobbyOnCars]

driving the AWD version this week actually, plenty to like about it!

[@Mrscoopspot]

@@NobbyOnCars ah ok that's good timing....will there be a video to follow?

[@dr.faisal786]

Any idea when the BYD Seal U full ev coming to Ireland?

[@NobbyOnCars]

If it is next year, it will be the very end of next year I’m told currently

[@dr.faisal786]

​@NobbyOnCars thanks. Would it over €50,000?

[@JIMMY-nz1ld]

Price in Ireland start from 42k ​@@dr.faisal786

what about brakes performance when breaking and when regenerating battery? does it stops the car ? has it brake levels?

[@geraldreyes7835]

Its only 25600 Euro here in the Philippines. A little over 1.55M pesos.

[@gerardhenry5501]

What does it do miles to the gallon

[@magnuswilson8529]

Im currently buying a new vehicle. I have driven this model and the KGM Torres EVX. I find the Torres a smoother ride but less luxurious. Both are in the same price range. Any comments you share that would help me decide?

[@Dragonpaddler]

How reliable are BYD cars? Would they last as long as a Toyota?

[@我-o3q]

at least the first byd users who are taxi drivers in shenzhen china, had their earilest byd models running for over 8+ years/1m kms without any issue.

[@chrisblay]

Just looked out of interest for info about BYD and where the company originated. Apparently, they now sell more cars than Tesla.

[@NobbyOnCars]

For the last two years

[@TsLeng]

A lot more cars than Tesla too. They should end up selling double+ this year compared to Tesla . 400k in Sept versus 460k Tesla q3 😂😂

[@Jeroenneman]

Not too hard when you're not dealing with human rights, have free Uyghur slave labour readily available in China, and are backed by the CCP. Also, BYD still sells petrol cars.

[@kennethprocak5176]

The AWD spec is quick.

[@thefridge1000]

Wonder what price the full electric one will come in

[@NobbyOnCars]

I actually wouldn’t bother. This is so like an EV I’d just keep the money.

[@gerardleahy6946]

It appears Brussels and Beijing appear to have reached a deal means that the very high tariffs wont happen. I can see this car selling very well but it is vital that quality and durability be very good.

[@kennethprocak5176]

The top AWD turbo model is 33,000 Euro in Australia driveway. What deal do you have 80% import tax?

[@MrMk294]

Australia has lower taxes. You should have prereg in the UK 4-5 K cheaper next year

[@tahirMushtaqcheema]

​@@MrMk294why will be cheaper next year in Uk?

[@grahamdoran1969]

Great review as always. BYD are going to flood the market, and even more so when their factory is built in Europe. As for this car, looks a little like the new Ford Kuga. Be interesting to see how it works out when you have it for the week.

[@faradaycool4058]

What are the crash-test results like for BYD? What do you think?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Have a look at the NCAP website - their batteries have survived nail tests for starters.

[@cheungchingtong]

5 stars from NCAP, what do you think?

[@bastogne315]

It exploded like nothing else.

[@silveriver9]

NCAP 5 star rating.

[@silveriver9]

@@bastogne315👈🧠💀

[@Nemesis007]

Does this BYD SUV have front and rear fog lights?

[@SpyPap]

No lights at all whatsoever 😢.

[@davefellows]

So the Sealion 6 is called Seal U in the UK? Seal is their sporty sedan EV thing here. Their naming is very confusing. Great car though.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Ireland isn’t in the UK but in Europe yes some names have changed

[@davefellows]

@@NobbyOnCars my bad, I know this but still make the mistake sometimes, doh!

[@brendanjburns2969]

Very like the MG HS , great value all around.

[@AldoScotia]

MG HS is only £32 k

[@bgjuk-c8u]

@@AldoScotia and this is only £33k and you get much more tech. In fact to get even heated seats on the MG you have to upgrade to Trophy trim which is £34k and still has less bits of tech. But it depends on what you want. This has DC fast charging, the MG doesn't. But the MG wins in 0-60 time off the line unless you go for the AWD version of this. Each has its own advantages

[@AldoScotia]

​@@bgjuk-c8ufrom what I've read the MG has been better reviewed.

[@brendanjburns2969]

@AldoScotia , in Ireland it's mid € 40s depending on model

[@brendanjburns2969]

That's the new model MG HS

[@johanlandman4097]

German cars not in demand anymore….sad but true

[@sammytsang7479]

Germans maybe great at building petrol and diesel cars. But the Chinese are building EV and hybrid cars.

[@minnietoby]

The more competition the better,

[@RichardOShaughnessy-t5w]

Its great BYD are putting it up to BMW Mercedes VW KIA HYUNDAI Honda @ €42K for every conceivable extra €30k less than an X3 say just one example!!

[@seamushadrill2415]

Great value for money compared to European rivals. Styling wise I find it and tad bit bland and generic. Still decent looking though

[@gerrymurphy3037]

pheonix park location/

[@mikelondon08]

How much will this car be worth in 3 years time? I bought a fully loaded superb for not a lot more and at least I know it won't explode on my drive

[@MasterChief2024-k7h]

Won't explode in your drive. Give over

[@rxy2580]

Looks a lot better then MG's effort

[@jizhang75]

does anybody know fwd vs AWD how different it is ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

More grip, higher energy usage.

[@MrJwmurph]

Is this car Rav4 size? What are the target competitors for the Seal U?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Any 5 seater family car on stilts as this is I guess

[@bgjuk-c8u]

This competes with Kuga, Tucson, Tiguan PHEVs

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Looks nice

[@hillpan-zz4uf]

这款车在中国上市3年卖了100万辆！

[@cabwab]

Toyota Rav 4 PHEV second hand money and it looks like a better spec at the starting price. Interesting.

[@jollyroger5999]

Still not as efficient as a standard Rav4 though which has a lovely smooth 2.5 litre petrol engine. A lot to like about this car for sure but will wait for full review to be fully convinced. I'd still buy a Rav4 over this as things stand as it looks better, more efficient, bigger boot and better build quality. Toyota warranty, service and customer service is second to none in my opinion too

[@thathairyguy]

@@jollyroger5999 I guarantee you the 1.5 engine in this will be far more efficient, due to size if nothing else. The mid spec byd car also has a bigger battery to allow for more pure EV miles - so instantly more efficient.

[@accessoriesforbyd]

How about cooperate with you about byd accessories, we are byd accessories shop.

[@systemx4]

Could buy a decent used porsche for that!

[@bastogne315]

" A good mix of plastic " explosive and metal. Kaboom😂😂

[@GavinByrneLand]

I like it

[@andrewmcdermott2326]

It looks like a Hyundai from ten years ago?

[@Tommytucker1216]

Which Hyundai looked like this 10years ago .

[@AlanHiggins009]

Where, in your opinion, is the resale market on the BYD brand after 3yrs? While it’s “a lot” for €42K but where’s that in 2027?

[@geraldreyes7835]

Its the Tariff that makes it 42k Euro. Its only 25.6k euro here in the Philippines.

[@NobbyOnCars]

No, that’s cost of living in the Philippines.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Too hard to call just now. Every single used Seal on Carzone is in an MSL dealer who can control the values to a point. Needs to be 2025 and either a private sale or a non MSL dealer with a few of them to gauge where it’s at. I personally believe there is a difference with BYD compared to some other brands from that part of the world which might see their cars depreciating in a normal fashion. The blade battery, the warranty, the scale of the company and overall, the build quality of them. They don’t feel cheaply made from my experience of all the ones I’ve driven anyway.

[@geraldreyes7835]

@@NobbyOnCars Nah, its even cheaper in the country of origin. Accept ot that most of the bloated price there is from tariffs. BTW. Philippines also has lower taxes to EVs and Hybrids.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@geraldreyes7835 well obviously it is cheaper in China

[@1andtheOnly]

This guy said cheap and plasticky a couple of times for certain bits of the interior....but no where...I say nowhere.....does it look like that. It only looks high quality and super premium all around!

[@NobbyOnCars]

I did say that yeah, cause I don’t BS.

[@1andtheOnly]

@@NobbyOnCars you did do BS just for the sake of it. That's why I called u out.

[@gerry5134]

Vegan seats !? 🤔. Does that mean vegans can eat them ? 😳

[@bgjuk-c8u]

Fancy marketing way of saying fake leather 🤣

[@bordersw1239]

Nope, I think it means they’re made from dead vegan’s. Takes a few to make one seat though as they’re so skinny and the seat makes a sad sighing sound when you sit down.

[@gerry5134]

@@bordersw1239 🤣🤣😁

[@aminemasmoudi9583]

Legendary comment 😂

[@thelarrylad]

No, it means the seats won't eat you 😋

[@neilwhit1]

What a shame. Another good looking car which is in fact a mobile computer 😔

[@mlann2333]

Since when did 42k become a bargain for a Chinese car ? I must be in a parallel world or something

[@bgjuk-c8u]

For a PHEV SUV when its main competitors (Kuga, Tucson) are 50k euros+ with less specification, I'd call that good value.

[@zes7215]

just you pgskn r 1nferiox

[@oguzkaanklc2014]

Sorun şu: Sen 1990larda yaşıyorsun.

[@silveriver9]

Chinese are leaders in many technology sectors now, batteries, 5G/6G, drones, smart phones, EVs etc. I see you’re still living in the 80s.

[@mlann2333]

@@silveriver9 they haven't been proven here in the west just yet, it's a lot of money to spend on a brand that is unknown in this side of the world. Nothing to do with living in the 80s my friend.

[@patrickoconnor5494]

Why is the "range" being publicized so much? No other phev or ICE has anything important made out about its range 🤷‍♂️

[@bgjuk-c8u]

Can't speak to the electric range as it is fairly average in alignment with other competitors but the fuel tank is a lot bigger (60L) versus its competitors such as Kuga/Tucson/Tiguan which often have a smaller tank (40 ish litres) on the PHEV variant as the battery consumes fuel tank space. So this will have an overall much higher range on petrol alone

[@kennethprocak5176]

The engine only runs the generator and charges the battery and it stays in electric drive, if you drive normally and don’t go punching the accelerator. If you leave it in its normal smart drive mode the gas motor only comes in to assist the electric drive motors under heavy acceleration. Other wise it only charges the battery back to 100%. You never have to plug the car into a recharger if you don’t want.

[@NobbyOnCars]

The engine can drive the wheels directly. You seem to be omitting that part in every reply you’ve posted.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Is it being publicised or is it just being given as a fact? Are you suggesting that people don’t talk about the range of pure battery in other PHEVs?!

[@awesometd848]

Imagine paying 42,000€ for exactly the same car sold in china for 18,000€ and they're making a decent net profit on that 18k, too. The car is 70% tax and tariffs.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Imagine what €20 shopping gets you in Vietnam compared to Ireland. It’s irrelevant.

[@awesometd848]

@@NobbyOnCars Funny how the price of a 3 series BMW in Vietnam and Ireland are almost identical. But I guess that's irrelevant.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@awesometd848 have you seen how much an ID.3 is in China compared to Ireland? The price difference is not exclusive to BYD. My Apple Watch is $200 cheaper in America than it is in Ireland, a pint of beer in Spain is €2.50, it might cost you €9 in some parts of Ireland. I’m really not sure of the point you’re trying to make. I can probably buy 5 houses in Romania for the price of 1 in Foxrock… what is that going to change though??!

[@blakoemail]

I'm Greece we get this car fully loaded awd 46.000 euros. I don't think the cost of living in my countr6 is very different from Philippines or China.

[@awesometd848]

@blakoemail The EU are screwing everyone over because they can't/ don't want to make cars remotely affordable. It's the same here in spain. They are forcing high tariffs and taxes, and obviously, manufacturers are over inflating prices too = very bad deal for the consumer imo.

[@hi4806]

🎉🎉🎉

[@vMaxHeadroom]

So many things to go wrong with the amount of technology and electronics. Cars seem to going way to far down the all touch, double ipad like screens etc. At least it's a hybrid which I think is so much better than full EV...but a Chinese brand and thus the cost is lower.

[@bgjuk-c8u]

6 year warranty though, so clearly they are confident.

[@geraldreyes7835]

@@bgjuk-c8u 6 years bumper to bumper, 8 years on both batteries and Electric Motors. While leading "reliable as they say" brand can only give 3 years

[@Soulboy63]

Byd ,comprehensive warranty . I prefer EV , less to go wrong , as long as can get 300 miles ( real world) Have Tesla currently

[@ibramuzamir]

The chinese take over

[@showsiff]

I like the interior but the exterior styling is intensely bland

[@wayneheyes4934]

It’s actually nice

[@allanchapman6250]

Sorry you haven’t learned enough about this car to give the correct information about how it works the engine only drives the front wheels at 70klm or more if needed. It’s there manly to charge the battery.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@allanchapman6250 there’s 3 modes. Unlike you, I was walked through the vehicle by a BYD product employee prior to filming.

[@bastogne315]

Massive rolling time bomb. C4 pre installed.

[@petermooney2016]

It's not vegan leather, it's PLASTIC seat covering.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Who cares, it’s comfortable

[@petermooney2016]

You care, because you said it twice, and it appears to sell the car to you. People who don't like being blathered to death care - sitting on Polyurethane or Polyvinyl Chloride seat covers doesn't quite have the same ring to it as leather, does it? The planet and the cicular economy care: PU and PVC are fossil-fuel based, and don't biodegrade.

[@_-kork-_]

@@NobbyOnCars I like your videos and you seem like a genuine, nice guy. Why would you choose to promote a Chinese car? Did they pay you for it?

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@_-kork-_ why wouldn’t I? They offer value for money in a country that has some of the most absurd ‘just because’ taxes when it comes to motoring. You think I’m going to hide value for money cars from people?

[@_-kork-_]

@@NobbyOnCars Value isn't only based on the low price. What's more important is what you get for it and how long it will hold its value.

[@jod4374]

Watch out..China will go down.. who knows what will happen with these brands...

[@NobbyOnCars]

Well this one has been around for 30 years so…..

[@Id3fornow...]

Dirt in 5 years i rekon..but who knows...not if i won one would i drive it.

[@bokibo87]

Yet it seems you drive ID 3.

[@Tommytucker1216]

😂😂😂

[@Jeroenneman]

Unless you care about human rights, then you stay far away from BYD.

[@zimuli3549]

I advise everyone to watch less of BBC and CNN's descriptions of China, as it is beneficial for people's brains.

[@silveriver9]

Here we go again, another cheerleader of anti-CN propaganda while he sits quietly on the sideline watching GZA getting wiped off the map. 🤡

[@bengilrane]

That is literally a Ford Kuga and they didn’t even try to hide it😂

[@NobbyOnCars]

🤣

[@bgjuk-c8u]

As someone who currently drives a PHEV Kuga, can't be any worse built! And least you're not paying 40 grand for the bloody thing

[@kamsunleong6648]

But much better all round. And cheaper too. You may not know this, your iconic beloved VW Beetle copied the Tatra 97 and also didn't try to hide it. Until they got sued by Tatra.

[@paulnewman9275]

Oh dear , another Chinese thing ...good luck !

[@IvanWray]

How reliable will it be with a hundred thousand miles on it ..... will it even last that long . At least you know a Japanese car will still be ok

[@bgjuk-c8u]

6 year/150,000km/93210mile warranty on the car in general, 8 year/150,000km/93210mile warranty on the drive motors and 8 year/200,000km/125,000mile warranty on the battery so I would say they are pretty confident. You seem to forget BYD is an established brand in their home market they are just new to the UK. If you'd seen the amount of issues with brand new Nissans you wouldn't be saying that but let's not miss an opportunity for some China-bashing eh?

[@kamsunleong6648]

In the Chinese city of Shenzhen, their public transportation has gone electric since 2017. Their taxis are mostly BYD first gen E6 models. They have been running for almost 8 years now, with some clocking hundreds of thousands of km in mileage, without having to change their battery.

[@MrMk294]

In China taxi drivers have one million kilometres on byd cars no problem. Why do you think big companies are panicking if quality is poor

[@bys2]

Never a missed opportunity for racism eh

[@silveriver9]

If JP cars are so great, they wouldn’t be lagging behind or slowly going bust as they currently are.

[@robertarthur3711]

How dull. It’s just a thing

[@kamsunleong6648]

It serves a specific purpose. It's not a Picasso you hang on the wall and stare at it all day.

[@odopt5674]

It's a car just in case you didn't know " a thing"

[@Denglijun2009]

Try getting spare parts when China invades Taiwan.

[@bastogne315]

Already sending troops to Ukraine.

[@Fractal379]

Taiwan... is officially, internationally, recognised by most humans, including polled Taiwanese & the Global South...as CHINA!! Western propaganda & its Natonian "Get-Your-Vaxx" media don't change reality as the VAST majority of humanity, including TAIWANESE, see it 😂 But yeah... BBC says you're right and I'm wrong, so I better shut up before the uninformed come for me! 🤣🤡🤡

[@heygeggan]

Stop market Chinese cars. 🤮

[@NobbyOnCars]

A consumer driven KZbin channel hiding cars from people….. eh how about no

[@smallworld1015]

Everyone have the freedom to buy what their wallet wants.

[@heygeggan]

@@smallworld1015 Everyone with brain cells and a wallet should understand the consequences of using their money to support the CCP too

[@heygeggan]

@@smallworld1015I'm guessing you are a CCP bot

[@Jeroenneman]

​​​@@NobbyOnCarsImagine doing research on how the CCP plans ahead, and destroys entire industries by flooding the market with state backed companies. Imagine promoting companies heavily involved in slave labour, human rights violations and contributing freely to Chinese wolf tactics. Don't come crying when it's too late, and China has yet another industry firmly in its grasp, and the UK is left penniless.

[@williamfence566]

Yeh ! Another ipad stuck on enormous screen with hundreds of layers to change the heating . I'll have two !!!!!!

[@bgjuk-c8u]

You do realise you can literally just say "Hey BYD, set the temperature to 20 degrees" and don't need to take your eyes off the road/hands off the wheel?

[@williamfence566]

@@bgjuk-c8u In my honda the entertainment screen looks part of the car as it's integrated and i can just turn a knob to adjust the heating . Simples.

[@aerotus888]

Tofu dregs car

[@kamsunleong6648]

Coming from a tofu brain.

[@psnchsky]

It's awful.

[@rchatte100]

Would rather walk..... or 2nd hand non chinese car.

[@stopthewar9993]

Agree 👍💯

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Why?

[@sammytsang7479]

​@@onetwothreefour-s1n too much anti China propaganda to the brain

[@ensteffo]

@@onetwothreefour-s1n Because racism.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

@@ensteffo ahh, gotcha. Pretty lame reason.

[@chrisleech333]

For one, I'd burn in hell before buying a fake suv and for two I wouldn't buy a Chinese piece of crap

[@ensteffo]

Cant go without the token handful of racists having aneurisms on every video about Chinese cars.

[@AldoScotia]

You're car probably has many Chinese parts.

[@denishooi6547]

Some of the folks have been badly brainwashed with all the China-bashing by US and the west.

[@bokibo87]

Nobody gives a crap...

[@kamsunleong6648]

Chill and cope. I know you can't afford one. Take the bus