The BYD Seal 05 DM-i plug-in hybrid sedan was exposed in new photos and unofficial render images. It is a facelift of the Chaser 05 (Destroyer 05 / Chazor / King DM-i) model. The Seal 05 DM-i will enter the market in late 2024 or early 2025.
BYD Seal DM-i spy photos
The BYD Seal DM-i was once again seen in China during road tests. Its front end adopts triangular-shaped LED headlights similar to the previously launched Seal 06 (see specs). We can distinguish the Seal 05 DM-i by a continuous chrome-plated bar under the headlights. This element is usually common for BYD Dynasty series models.
A sizeable trapeze-shaped air intake sits in the front bumper. The Seal 05 DM-i has a sloped bonnet, flush door handles, and conventional side-view mirrors. From the back, the Seal 05 DM-i adopts a single taillight unit that aligns with the BYD Seal 06. It is easy to confuse the Seal 05 DM-i with a liftback due to a sleek roofline. However, it is a sedan with an independent trunk.
Similar to the latest BYD-branded cars, the Seal 05 DM-i has a BYD badge in the rear end instead of an odd “build your dreams” inscription. The new sedan also has a front camera and a mm-wave radar. Its rear bumper stays in line with the Chaser 05.
Chinese designer Ou Pao Pao has prepared some render images of the BYD Seal 05 DM-i. We can see those pictures aren’t quite accurate. But they still can give us an idea of what the new sedan could look like.
BYD Seal 05 DM-i specs
The exact dimensions of the Seal 05 DM-i have yet to be revealed. However, it is a facelift of a well-known Chaser 05 sedan (see specs) with length, width, and height of 4780/1837/1495 mm with a wheelbase of 2718 mm. Most likely, the Seal-badged model will retain those dimensions.
The BYD Seal 05 DM-i will adopt the BYD’s fifth-gen DM powertrain. It comprises a 1.5-liter ICE for 74 kW (99 hp) and a 120 kW (161 km) e-motor. The Seal 05 DM-i will get a larger fuel tank for 65 liters. The more efficient powertrain system and a bigger fuel tank will increase the mixed range of up to 2,100 km.
The Seal 05 DM-i will enter the Chinese market in late 2024 or early 2025, Its price range will lie in the 80,000 – 140,000 yuan (11,250 – 19,700 USD) range.
