BYD Sealion 07DM-i: The Ultimate Family SUV?

BYD Auto launched the new mid-to-large SUV, Sea Lion 07DM-i Intelligent Driving Edition, on April 18, 2025, and it officially went on sale in Chengdu on May 8, 2025. The Sea Lion 07DM-i offers three models, with prices ranging from 169,800 CNY to 205,800 CNY.

The Sea Lion 07DM-i is based on BYD’s new-generation plug-in hybrid technology platform and fifth-generation DM technology, equipped with standard intelligent driving assistance and intelligent damping systems. The vehicle features a unique design, with dimensions of 4,880 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, 1,750 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,820 mm.

The interior continues the family design language, equipped with leather seats, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument, and a 15.6-inch floating central control screen. Features include ample storage space, ventilated heated seats, front-row massage seats, and a refrigerator system that adjusts seasonally.

The vehicle is powered by BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology, supporting two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions, with a total range of up to 1,320 kilometers. The NEDC condition shows a fuel consumption of 4.7L per 100 kilometers without electric assistance. In terms of safety, it comes standard with 10 airbags and a high-strength body structure. The entire lineup comes standard with an intelligent driving system, featuring functions such as urban navigation and valet parking, with an optional drone system.


As a new mid-to-large SUV designed for family users by the Ocean Network, the Sea Lion 07DM-i, with its fifth-generation DM technology + “Tyche Eye” intelligent driving assistance system + drone ecosystem and Yunnian-C core technology combination, offers technology that everyone can enjoy, providing a unique experience that sets the vehicle apart. It truly becomes a family member that understands and protects us, establishing a new benchmark and standard for mainstream family SUVs and travel with its strong five-seat SUV style.

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