We thought the sheer measurement of the BYD stand on the 2024 Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS) was its solely speaking level, because the vehicles the corporate confirmed have been already being offered in Malaysia. That turned out to not be the case – the Chinese language electrical car professional rejigged its show right this moment to incorporate two never-before-seen fashions from the Chinese language market, together with this Sea Lion 07.
The numeral within the automobile’s title factors to this being the primary in a collection of Sea Lion EVs, throughout the already sprawling Ocean Collection. It’s so new it hasn’t even been gone on sale in China but, this being the pre-production mannequin that was proven at Auto Guangzhou final November.
Regardless of its title, the Sea Lion 07 is similar to the Track L. Each are coupé-style electrical SUVs with a protracted physique and low roofline. The design, in the meantime, borrows a lot from the Seal, not least the C-shaped headlights, massive air intakes, full-width taillights and enormous rear diffuser. The black roof and contrasting silver aspect window accent are distinctive to the Sea Lion 07. No inside images have been revealed thus far, and the automobile is tinted so closely that we are able to’t snap a photograph of the cabin.
No technical particulars have been revealed simply but, however CarNewsChina has reported that the automobile will probably be supplied in three variants, together with two rear-wheel-drive fashions making 231 PS (170 kW) and 313 PS (230 kW). The all-wheel-drive model, in the meantime, provides a 218 PS (160 kW) entrance motor for a complete system output of 530 PS (390 kW).
These figures are similar to the Seal Dynamic, Premium and Efficiency fashions respectively, so anticipate the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade batteries to be of the identical measurement as nicely – 61.4 kWh for the Dynamic and 82.5 kWh for the Premium and Efficiency.
The Sea Lion 07’s look at BIMS does clearly open the door for a Thai launch someday sooner or later. It’s the one SUV within the Ocean Collection confirmed for right-hand-drive manufacturing and it’ll open a brand new, extra worthwhile market section for BYD. May we see the Sea Lion 07 launching in Malaysia quickly?
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