2024 BYD Sealion 7 launched in Malaysia, from RM187k – up to 567km range
The new BYD Sealion 7 has been launched in Malaysia, in two variants and with prices starting from RM187,710 (OTR without insurance). Essentially making its ASEAN debut, the BYD Sealion 7 is an alternative (size-wise) to the likes of the Tesla Model Y and the XPeng G6.
- BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) – RM187,710
- BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) – RM203,710
Pretty much an SUV version of the BYD Seal, the Sealion 7 shares many design cues with its sedan counterpart – their headlights and taillights are near identical. As for it size, the BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, and 1,620 mm tall. Its wheelbase measures 2,930 mm long and its turning radius measures 5.85 m.
On the outside, both the Premium and Performance variants are similarly equipped, with exception for a few items. Both variants get Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) shock absorbers and both get disc brakes all around. Aesthetically, both variants are differentiated by their wheel size (19-inch for Premium, 20-inch for Performance), and the Performance variant gets a set of painted front brake calipers.
Among the standard exterior items on the BYD Sealion 7 Premium are:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) Shock Absorbers
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- Rear disc brakes
- Electronic hidden door handles
- Powered tailgate with one touch operation
- Soundproof double-glazed front windshield and front windows
- LED Headlights with follow me home function, DRL
- High Beam Assist
The Performance variant adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Painted front brake callipers
The Premium and Performance variants are rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variants respectively. The Performance variant is clearly the more powerful version and it is capable of a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds. Below is a breakdown of what both variants are capable of…
| Premium RWD | Performance AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Single-motor RWD | Dual-motor AWD |
| Max. Power |
313 PS (230 kW) |
530 PS (390 kW) |
| Max. Torque | 380 Nm | 690 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s | 4.5 s |
| Battery capacity | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Range (NEDC) | 567 km | 542 km |
| Max. AC Charging rate | 11kW | 11 kW |
| Max. DC Charging rate | 150 kW | 150 kW |
Inside, the BYD Sealion 7 sports a new cabin design that we will soon see in the BYD Seal sedan facelift. As per BYD tradition, a huge rotatable screen is smacked in the middle of the dashboard, and a rather oceanic theme can be seen in the design of the cabin.
Among the standard interior items in both the BYD Sealion 7 Premium and Performance are:
- 6-inch rotatable touchscreen head unit
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto connectivity
- 25-inch LCD instrument cluster
- 12-speaker DYNAUDIO sound system
- Voice Assistant
- 1x USB-A & 1X USB-C port (FRONT)
- 1x USB-A & 1X USB-C port (REAR)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 8-way power adjustable driver seat with 4-way adjustment for lumbar support
- 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Heating & Ventilation for front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- Panoramic glass roof
In terms of safety, bot the Premium and Performance variants are equally equipped with a decent suite of advanced safety features. This includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist (ELKA)
- Predictive Collison Warning (PCW)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
- Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Intelligence Torque Adaption Control (ITAC)
The BYD Sealion 7 is the 4th BYD model to be launched in Malaysia. It joins the Dolphin, Atto 3, and Seal in BYD’s EV range in Malaysia.
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