BYD Cars PH pushes for more DM-i models with Sealion 5 launch

MANILA: BYD Cars Philippines has further widened its hybrid offerings in the country with the introduction of the Sealion 5 DM-i.

The aforementioned model entered the Philippines a few months after the ACMobility-led automotive distributor launched the eMAX7 — showing the brand’s aggressive thrust in the local market.

“The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i delivers exceptional value—combining advanced technology, everyday functionality, and a size advantage that’s perfect for first-time buyers,” BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca said.

“Powered by BYD’s proven Super DM-i technology, the Sealion 5 offers more of what matters to cost-conscious and practical car owners — a reliable and sustainable long-range driving companion. As more Filipinos adopt electrified mobility, the Sealion 5 DM-i will serve as the gateway to BYD and ACMobility’s vision of a greener Philippines,” he added.

Here’s what customers can have with the newly-revealed subcompact sport utility vehicle (SUV).

Vehicle specifications

The newest addition to the Chinese automaker’s local Ocean Series, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has the following measurements:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters)	4,710 x 1,810 x 1,690
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,800
Ground clearance	170

While it comes as the Sealion 6 DM-i’s smaller sibling, its exterior looks more similar to the Seal 5 — carrying nearly the same pattern on front fascia as the electrified sedan.

Among its exterior appointments are:

• Sharp headlamp design outfitted with daytime running lights
• A light bar that connects that LED taillamps
• 18-inch wheels

Its cabin is filled with leather portions and soft touch materials tailored on the steering wheel, dashboard and door trims.

Further, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i offers luggage space from 520-1,339 liters.

Its host of amenities include:

• Eight-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.1-inch rotating infotainment display (wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto-ready)

Powertrain

Propelling the vehicle is the electric motor with a 12.9-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery mated to a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that serves as power generator.

The said powertrain can dish out peak churns of:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	194
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	300

This allows the vehicle to go 0-100 kilometers per hour (kph) in 8.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 170 kph.

With a full tank of gas (52 liters) and fully charged battery, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i can cover 1,001 kilometers.

Further, the vehicle can be juiced up using Type 2 alternating current charger at 3.3 kWh.

The Sealion 5 DM-i also boasts a suite of technologies that include:

• Cruise control
• Rear camera with radar sensors
• Electronic Stability Control Traction Control
• Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution
• Anti-rollover protection

Options, pricing

Available in a sole trim, the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i wears a sticker price of P1.248 million. It comes in the following colors:

Exterior hue options:

• Arctic White
• Harbour Grey
• Cosmos Black
• Deep Sea Blue

However, the vehicle can be had for an introductory cash price of P1.198 million or with a down payment of P88,000.

It is packaged with comprehensive warranty coverage that includes eight years or 160,000 kilometers for the Blade Battery, eight years or 150,000 kilometers for the electric motor and control systems, and six years or 150,000 kilometers for the new vehicle warranty.

“The Sealion 5 DM-i is yet another proof of how easy and convenient it is to switch to electrified mobility with BYD. With the strength of BYD Super DM-i technology and our growing lineup of electric vehicles, we continue to offer Filipinos a worry-free electric mobility experience for their every need,” BYD Philippines Country Head Adam Hu was quoted as saying.

“And as we expand the BYD lineup, we remain focused on giving Filipinos more choices to go electric and more compelling reasons to make the switch.”

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