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BYD Sealion 7 vs Mazda MX-5
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Variant
Premium
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
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Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
230kW / 380Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
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662km
Warranty
6 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
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Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
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Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Driver Modes
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Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Vehicle 360 View Camera
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Ambient Lighting
Reactive Lighting: yes
Ambient Lighting
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Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Automatic Door Closing
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Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
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Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorised Adjustment
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Voice Activating System
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Includes EV Intelligent Route Planning: yes
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
Screen Size (in): 15.60
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 8.80
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Over Air Updates
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Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Guidance Display
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote Battery Management
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Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote HVAC Control
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Remote Services
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Telematics
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Telematics
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Energy Recuperation
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WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
WLTP Emissions
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Emission Control Level
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 130
CO2 Level (Combined): 161
CO2 Level (Urban): 218
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
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Engine
Engine (cc): 1998
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Skyactiv-G
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 8.68
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 25.95
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 12.98
Mode 3 Duration: 8.60
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 400
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.55
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.82
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.65
Mode 4 Duration: 0.53
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 150.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 150.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 380
Motor 1 Location: Rear
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 312.8
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 230.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: BYD
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Voltage: 550.4
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 82.56
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Range (km): 567.00
Range (miles): 352.32
Useable Battery (kWh): 82.50
V2L Charging
Includes Adapter: yes
Maximum Outlet Power: 3.3
Number of Outlets: 1
Total Power: 3.3
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Hybrid And Electric Systems
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Swivelling
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 15.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.80
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
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Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 215
Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
Maximum Speed (mph): 134
Performance
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Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 313
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 313
Maximum Power (kW): 230
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 230
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 380
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
Maximum Power (kW): 135
Maximum Torque (Nm): 205
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Fuel Consumption
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 662
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 411
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 51
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 43
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 31
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
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Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.8
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Manual
Manufacturer Name: Skyactiv-Mt
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Limited Slip Differential
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Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Type: Electronic
Responsive Suspension
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Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: E-Platform 3.0 Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Roadster
Platform Code: ND
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
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Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 2.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 58
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 130
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Front Track (in): 65.4
Front Track (mm): 1660
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Overall Height (in): 63.8
Overall Height (mm): 1620
Overall Length (in): 190.2
Overall Length (mm): 4830
Overall Width (in): 75.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 86.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2189
Overall Width (mm): 1925
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1660
Wheelbase (in): 115.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2930
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
Front Track (in): 58.9
Front Track (mm): 1495
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 30.8
Overall Height (in): 48.4
Overall Height (mm): 1230
Overall Length (in): 154.1
Overall Length (mm): 3915
Overall Width (in): 68.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 75.5
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1918
Overall Width (mm): 1735
Rear Track (in): 59.3
Rear Track (mm): 1505
Wheelbase (in): 90.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2310
Internal Dimensions
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Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Front Hip Room (in): 52.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1320
Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
Front Leg Room (mm): 1096
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1325
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Flush Handles: Electric
Exterior Door Handles
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Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Mica
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Glass Roof
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Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Sunroof
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Convertible Rollover Protection
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Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
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Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Manual
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1653
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2635
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5809
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2225
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4905
Tare Weight (kg): 2225
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2282
Tare Weight (kg): 1009
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: FM
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Dynaudio
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Cargo Area
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Crystal/Glass
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Painted Body Colour
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
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Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
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Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Autonomous Drive
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Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
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Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 93.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 76.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 78.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Byd Sealion 7, Comfort, Lhd
Crash Test Results
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Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Suede
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls
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Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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