E platform 3.0 set of masterpiece static experience BYD seal can challenge Model 3?
Although Han DM-i, 2022 Tang EV, and other models are in the limelight recently, I think the Seal is the most important product BYD will launch in 2022, after all, it is the masterpiece of BYD e platform 3.0, and is also considered by netizens to be a product with the strength to challenge Model 3.
BYD Corsair was listed at the end of July, the whole series provides four configurations to choose from, the official guide price range is 209,800 yuan - 286,800 yuan, and Tesla Model 3 is basically in the same range, in a way, Corsair is the Model 3 as a competitor.
So, what is the comprehensive strength of the BYD Seal? We took the opportunity of the seal's arrival at the store to have a static experience.
In terms of shape, the front of BYD Corsair adopts a new design language, the closed grille is more common for pure electric vehicles, and gives people a more concise feeling; the two sides of the headlamp group adopt a smoked black treatment, the shape is relatively sharp, and the light group also extends a LED light belt below, so that the visual effect is more individual.
The lower part of the surround adopts a three-stage design style, equipped with large deflector slots on both sides, and the interior is decorated with a return structure and LED light strips, making the style more fashionable; the middle part adopts a flat trapezoidal air inlet design, which embellishes the sense of hierarchy of the front end and further enhances the sportiness.
As for the side shape, the roof of the Corsair adopts a sliding back shape, which is mainly sporty; the waistline adopts a through design, which makes the visual effect appear slender and atmospheric, and effectively enhances the sense of layering on the side of the body; the door handles adopt a pop-up shape, which is consistent with the big brother Han EV and can play a role in reducing wind resistance.
The wheels adopt a five-spoke low wind resistance shape, with a sharp and sporty style, and are paired with 235/45 R19 tires from Maersk, with large size perforated brake discs to further enhance the sense of sportiness.
The rear end is designed with a slightly upturned ducktail at the top of the trunk, and the smoked taillights are of a through design, with dotted light sources on both sides, making it very recognizable when lit; the license plate frame is located in the lower part of the envelope, with a concave design, embellishing the rear end's sense of hierarchy; the diffuser shape is also created on both sides, further enhancing the sporty performance.
Dimensions, BYD Seal's length, width, and height are 4800/1875/1460mm, with a wheelbase of 2920mm, positioned as a medium-sized sedan, the body length belongs to the standard medium-sized car category, but the wheelbase has been consistent with the Han EV as a medium-sized sedan.
The interior can see a strong BYD family design style, but a closer look is still very different; the full LCD instrument panel, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, and rotatable three-spoke multifunction steering wheel are all BYD family design styles, but the paddle crystal electronic gear knob is the first time to appear on BYD models, the style seems more refined, but also effectively increase the sense of class.
The center console and door panels are covered with soft materials and embellished with stitching and chrome strips, the material performance can afford the price.
Space, BYD Corsair rear central floor completely flat, air conditioning vents and USB charging port is not absent, 1-meter tall passengers riding in the rear, the remaining leg space in about 3 fists, reached the level of this class models should have, to meet household needs is no problem.
Previously, some people thought that to judge the hardware integration ability of new energy models, you only need to see whether there is a front trunk.
In terms of power, the standard range version uses an electric motor with a maximum power of 150kW and a peak torque of 310N-m, with a 100km acceleration time of 7.5 seconds, which is paired with a battery pack with a capacity of 61.4kWh and a CLTC working range of 550km.
The long-range rear-drive version is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 230kW, peak torque of 360N-m, and acceleration time of 5.9 seconds for 100km.
The four-wheel-drive performance version is equipped with a four-wheel-drive system consisting of dual front and rear motors, the maximum power of the front and rear motors is 160kW/230kW and the peak torque is 310N-m/360N-m respectively, with a combined maximum power of 390kW and a combined maximum torque of 670N-m. The range under CLTC conditions is 650km.
Summary.
Through a simple static experience, I think BYD Corsair is a sporty appearance, built-in style is more refined pure electric sedan, space and power performance can afford the price, reached the level of this class models should have.
And the Corsair provides a relatively generous configuration, the entire system is equipped with standard front and rear parking radar, panoramic video, full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, automatic parking, uphill assistance, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry, one-touch start, and other features, in addition to the lowest models, the rest of the models also include Danner audio, front seat ventilation/heating and other features.
So, in my opinion, the Corsair has a relatively strong overall strength, but whether it is worth getting will have to wait for further test drives to draw a conclusion.
