Is large space just needed for young families? I asked several couples around me this question, and the answer was "no". On the contrary, a more dexterous body, a more handsome and personalized appearance and rich and practical configurations are the main reference directions for young families. BYD saw the actual needs of young people and launched a pure electric small car - Seagull, and the "very gull" slogan quickly became an exclusive car for young people.
Since it is an exclusive car for young people, the appearance must be different. Although the seagull is positioned as a small car, it is different from the small cars on the market that take the cute and cute route, and the seagull takes the cool route. The front of the car adopts an angular shape, with sharp headlights on both sides, which has a sense of "calf". Because it is an all-electric model, the grille has been simplified, and the front of the car also looks more integrated.
The Seagull has body dimensions of 3780mm/1715mm/1540mm and a wheelbase of 2500mm. It is worth mentioning that the side of the seagull adopts a streamlined shape with a low front and high rear, which has a feeling of diving from the side. And the four eyebrows are also made of black scratch-resistant material, which adds a bit of wildness to the little seagulls.
At the rear, the overall design echoes the front of the car, and the strong sense of layering is also well divided with other competitors. The taillights are hidden in the rear windshield, which also makes the seagull very recognizable.
Sitting in the car, don't say, the interior shape really has the feeling of a seagull spreading its wings. In the center is a 10.1-inch central control touch screen, whether it is the size or the use of the experience has not shrunk because it is a "small car", the central control screen supports WIFI hotspot, DiLink mobile phone interconnection, OTA upgrade and other popular configurations. For example, in terms of materials, the places that are often encountered are also wrapped in soft materials, and there will be no sense of cheapness.
There are many people who will say, since it is a small two-person car, why is the seagull four-door? Isn't it more personal to make a two-door two-seater? That's right! It is true that the two-door two-seater is more personal, but for young activists, the use of vehicles is not only about urban transportation, but also for excursions and camping. This has to mention the practicality of the Seagull Four Doors.
Although the Seagull is positioned as a small car, there is a lot of room inside, and the front seat of the Seagull is low, which can bring good headroom, and the lower sitting position can also bring better control to the driver. My height of 1.75 meters has room for a punch in the front head, and the back row can also ensure nearly one-punch headroom and one-punch legroom, and the flat floor in the back also improves the comfort of the ride.
Although the seagull's body is small, the trunk can fit a 28-inch suitcase, which can fully meet the short trip of four friends. Moreover, the rear seats of the Seagull also support reclining, the depth can reach 1.36 meters, the width can exceed 1 meter, and the maximum loading volume can be expanded to 930L, which is more diversified space configuration and meets richer car scenarios.
In terms of power, the Seagull is based on a pure electric platform, equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a maximum output of 55kW and a maximum torque of 135Nm. As for the most important range of electric vehicles, the Seagull is equipped with BYD's blade battery, which provides two endurance versions, which are 305km and 405km. This kind of endurance performance is enough to meet the surrounding day trips.
I've driven a few small electric cars before, but the feeling of driving a seagull this time was quite surprising. First of all, it is a small car that is easy to drive, the power output is very linear, thanks to the curb weight of only 1.2 tons, it has a sense of acceleration when driving at medium and low speeds, and the power performance is very light, which is also the biggest difference between trams and oil vehicles.
Secondly, the maximum speed of the Seagull is 130km/h, which is more than enough for a small car, and the dynamic performance is still very comfortable when following the car at high speed. In terms of kinetic energy recovery, Seagull is equipped with CRBS function, providing two recovery modes, high and low, I personally prefer the low recovery mode, it is more in line with my daily driving habits, and will not give you too strong a drag feeling when releasing the accelerator.
When driving in the city, the suspension of this seagull, as well as the steering settings, are very comfortable. For example, in terms of steering, whether it is the progression of steering damping or the return torque, the performance is very soft and linear, and the delicate steering feel also greatly improves the driving quality. Then there's the suspension setting, and the Seagull's support is good when driving in the city, especially when entering ramps or coiled bridges, the lateral support is decent.
In terms of ride comfort, the Seagull adopts a front MacPherson/rear torsion beam suspension structure, which is also a common combination of small pure electric models, and the suspension tuning is also tough, which is also the style preferred by young people.
Finally, in terms of configuration, the price of Seagull is 73,800-89,800 yuan, and it is equipped with reversing image, cruise control, Bluetooth/NFC key, keyless entry, one-key start, remote start, battery preheating, power output and other functions as standard, which is already a great value compared with other models of the same level and price.
Summary: For the difficult question of "how to choose the first car of a young family", I wonder if you have an answer after reading this issue? In the budget of more than 70,000, BYD Seagull is enough to meet the needs of the car regardless of appearance and configuration, and the space in the small body is also vividly displayed, which ensures the loading capacity of short-distance travel while ensuring a comfortable swim in the car river, and enriches the car life of young families as much as possible. Dear students, will you consider BYD seagulls?