Overview
- BYD unveiled the Seal 5 DM-i as its first sedan for Argentina, which the company bills as a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5‑liter petrol engine paired to an efficient electric drive.
- The company reports up to 1,600 kilometres combined range, about 50 km of pure electric range and a homologated fuel consumption of 3.7 L/100 km, all stated under the NEDC cycle and provided as BYD claims.
- The Seal 5 DM-i is priced at US$31,990 in Argentina and carries a US$1,000 launch promotion for September; each car includes a home charger (up to 7 kW) and a portable charger.
- BYD positions the model on size and safety grounds, citing a 4,780 mm length, a 522‑litre trunk that folds to 1,295 litres, six airbags and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
- The launch follows BYD’s rapid local growth—over 10,000 sales in under a year—and signals the brand’s strategy to broaden its lineup in Argentina and push electrified powertrains at competitive prices.