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BYD launches its first sedan in Argentina with fuel consumption of just 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Chinese automaker BYD launched the Seal 5 DM-i, its first sedan in Argentina, after selling more than 10,000 vehicles in the country in less than a year.
  • The plug-in hybrid combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric system and claims up to 1,600 kilometers of combined range under the NEDC cycle.
  • The model has a certified consumption of 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers and will receive a US$1,000 September discount.

BYD is moving into Argentina’s sedan market with the Seal 5 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid that the Chinese automaker says offers the country’s longest combined range.

The launch marks BYD’s first entry into the sedan segment in Argentina. The company has sold more than 10,000 vehicles there in less than a year since its arrival. The car uses BYD’s Super Hybrid DM-i technology, combining a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a high-efficiency electric system and front-wheel drive.

According to BYD, the Seal 5 DM-i can travel up to 50 kilometers in fully electric mode under the NEDC cycle. Its combined range can reach 1,600 kilometers, while certified fuel consumption stands at 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers. The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i represents a highly relevant proposition for the Argentine market because it expands our lineup and brings Super Hybrid DM-i technology to new user profiles.

· Christian KimelmanBYD Argentina’s country manager described the significance of the launch.

The sedan measures 4,780 millimeters long, 1,837 millimeters wide and 1,515 millimeters high, with a 2,718-millimeter wheelbase. BYD describes it as the largest sedan in its segment, with a 522-liter trunk that expands to 1,295 liters when the rear seats fold.

The interior includes synthetic-leather seats, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel. Equipment also includes an eight-speaker audio system, a 15-watt wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote updates, 4G connectivity and compatibility with the BYD app. The car has six airbags and more than 10 driver-assistance systems.

The sedan segment in Argentina has not had the right offering, and with this car we feel that the pleasure of traveling will return with a sedan.

· Bernardo Fernández PazBYD Argentina’s commercial director discussed the model’s positioning in the local market.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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