BYD Cars Philippines is ready to break records yet again. And it’s not just sales records here, although that might just be possible. The record they’re about to break is all down to range. If you think doing a thousand kilometers is now sounding normal, prepare for a new standard.
Orders open today at your nearest BYD dealership, or register your interest online.
The new BYD Seal 5 DM-i now sets the bar when you want to go father by going over 1,600 kilometers on a single tank of gas.
Let’s tackle the most important bit: the powertrain. The Seal 5 DM-i is the first BYD model in the country to use the fifth-generation Super DM-i technology. It has five key features. First up, it has BYD’s most efficient 1.5-liter gasoline generator that squeezes more out of every drop of fuel. Then, you have a lighter, yet stronger hybrid system with a slimmer, but more powerful electric motor equating to a punchier performance without the extra weight.
Helping coordinate these two powertrains is the work of smarter electronics featuring BYD’s latest chipset. This allows for quicker response and better efficiency. Hand in hand with a more energy dense BYD Blade Battery it allows for more electric range with the same battery size. The smarter brains and stronger heart also unlock predictive energy management allowing the Seal 5 DM-i to optimize the use of the engine, the electric motor, and even manage the battery seamlessly.
The Seal 5 DM-i offers 163 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. But beyond performance it also has the flexibility offered by an all-electric range of 55 kilometers thanks to a 7.42 kWh BYD Blade Battery. This can be charged using either the complimentary portable or wall box charger.
Likewise, the cost of ownership is made even lower than before. With once-a-year PMS, its 5-year maintenance cost is just P 71,023.77 or about 44.5 percent lower than other sub-compact sedans.
The Seal 5 DM-i is impressively large for its class. It also happens to take on the latest BYD aesthetics. The modern look pioneered by the Sealion 6 DM-i, the Sealion 7, and the Seal EV is present here. It offers full LED lighting with automatic headlights and daytime running lights at the front, and a full-width taillight at the back. Power adjust and folding sideview mirrors (for the Dynamic) are standard and at each corner are 16-inch alloy wheels.
For the Philippine market, it comes in four colors: Deep Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Arctic White, and Harbor Gray.
Inside, BYD continues to offer advanced technology for its price and segment. There are leather accents with soft-touch plastics dotting the interior, while the seats are upholstered either in premium fabric or soft leather.
There’s an 8.8-inch instrument cluster in front of the driver, and for infotainment a 10.1-inch touchscreen with 4 speakers. Naturally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard issue as are USB charging ports and an automatic air conditioning system.
At the back, rear passengers get their very own AC vents on top of adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts. For added flexibility, the rear bench folds down in a 60-40 split. But even with the rear seats up, the trunk space is quite generous at 522 liters. Fold it down, and it grows to 1,295 liters.
In terms of safety and convenience, the Seal 5 DM-i is well-equipped for its segment. Not only do you get things like multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and even Vehicle Dynamics Control with Hill Hold Control, but you also get cruise control, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, a tire pressure monitoring system, and much more.
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i rewrites the sub-compact sedan formula by offering the best value proposition to first-time car buyers. With its first-in-segment features, particularly its fifth-generation Super DM-i technology, it’s a smarter first sedan that delivers more efficiency, more technology, but with less cost over time.
The Seal 5 DM-i is priced at:
- Seal 5 DM-i Essential: P 898,000 (Introductory), P 948,000 (SRP)
- Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic: P 998,000 (Introductory), P 1,048,000 (SRP)
This is inclusive of a standard 6-year vehicle warranty and an 8-year electric battery and drive unit warranty.
2027 BYD Seal 5 Philippine Specs
Dimensions & Capacities- Overall Length: 4,780 mm
- Overall Width: 1,837 mm
- Overall Height: 1,515 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,718 mm
- Ground Clearance: 120 mm
- Turning Radius: 5.5 m
- Curb Weight: 1,475 kg
- Cargo Capacity: 522 L (Seat Up) / 1,295 L (Seat Down)
- Seating: 5
Powertrain- 5th Generation BYD Super DM-i
- Front Wheel Drive
- Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
- Motor Power: 163 PS
- Motor Torque: 210 Nm
- Fuel Capacity: 65 L
- BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- Battery Capacity: 7.42 kWh
- Electric Driving Range: 55 km (NEDC)
- Extended Range: 1,600 km
- Top Speed: 180 km/h
- 0-100 km/h Acceleration: 8.8 seconds
- Cruise Control
- Charger Type: Type 2
- Maximum Charge Rate: 3.3 kW
- Charging Time: 2.5 h (15-100 percent)
- Regenerative Braking
- Portable Charging Cable
- Wall-Mounted Charger
Chassis & Steering- Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Disc
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold
- Front Wheel Track: 1,580 mm
- Rear Wheel Track: 1,590 mm
- Tire Repair Kit
- Wheel Size & Type: 225/60R16
- Tilt Adjustable Steering Column
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane (Leather for Dynamic)
- Steering Wheel Controls
Exterior Features- LED Headlights w/ Auto On/Off, Follow Me Home, Manual Height Adjust
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Light Bar Taillights
- Rear Fog Light
- Power Adjust Sideview Mirrors (w/ Power Fold for Dynamic)
- Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
Interior Features- Seat Material: Premium Fabric (Leather for Dynamic)
- Driver’s Seat: 6-way Manual
- Front Passenger Seat: 4-way Manual
- Rear Seat: 60/40 Split-Type w/ Height-Adjustable Headrest
- Leather Interior Trim w/ Soft Touch Panel
- 8.8-inch LCD Instrument Cluster
- Automatic Climate Control w/ Rear Vents
- 10.1-inch Touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
- 4 Speaker System
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
- Vanity Mirror: Passenger (Driver + Passenger for Dynamic)
Convenience Features- Keyless Entry w/ Push Button Start Stop (/w NFC Card for Dynamic)
- One-Touch Up/Down Driver’s Window (One-Touch Up/Down All Windows for Dynamic)
- Speed Sensing Door Locks
- USB Type A x 2, Type C x 1
- 12V Power Socket
Safety and Security Features- Dual SRS Airbags (6 for Dynamic)
- 3-pt ELR Seatbelts x 5
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Hold Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Camera
