Which variant of the BYD Sealion 7 would you buy and why?

Only two variants are available. The biggest difference between them is an additional motor in the top-spec trim. Here's a detailed look at the Sealion 7's performance & features

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Earlier this year, BYD launched an electric SUV in India called the Sealion 7. It is offered in two variants - Premium (rear-wheel drive) and Performance (all-wheel drive). Both variants come with an 82.56 kWh BYD Blade battery pack. Here's a link to the full official review of the car - (Review Link).

As mentioned earlier, only two variants are available. The biggest difference between them is an additional motor in the top-spec trim. Here's a detailed look at the Sealion 7's performance & features.

Variants Breakdown

Premium

Top Features

- Drive Modes
- Regen Modes
- Paddle Shifters For Regen Modes
- Complete LED Lighting
- 19-inch Steel Wheels
- Heated ORVMs
- Double-glazed Windshield & Front Windows
- Panoramic Glass Roof
- Powered Tailgate
- Leather Upholstery & Seats
- Powered & Ventilated Front Seats
- Reclining Rear Seats
- Rear AC Vents
- 15.6-inch Infotainment
- 10.25-inch TFT Instrument Cluster
- Head-up Display (HUD)
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 12-speakers Audio
- 11 Airbags
- Level 2 ADAS
- All Wheel Disc Brakes
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- 360-degree camera
- TPMS
- Vehicle to Load Charging (V2L)
- NFC Key Card

Performance

Top Features Over Premium

- Dual Electric Motor (AWD)
- 20-inch Alloy Wheels
- Red Brake Calipers
- Intelligence Torque Adaption Control (iTAC)

Conclusion

Being a CBU import, there are not many options for buyers. Both variants of the Sealion 7 are loaded with tech and features. However, the Premium variant comes with a single motor which develops 308 BHP & 380 Nm and gets RWD. The Performance variant has dual motors and AWD. It puts out 523 BHP & 690 Nm. The features available remain almost the same.

Will you spend Rs. 6 lakh more over the Premium variant and opt for the Performance variant

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