On March 2, the Sea Lion 07DM-i Intelligent Driving Edition debuted. The new car features the BYD Lingyuan smart drone system. It uses a new generation of plug-in hybrid platform. It includes the Tian Shen Eye and fifth-generation DM technology. The expected price ranges from 200,000 to 250,000 yuan (34320$).
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Smart Driving Edition features the world’s first integrated vehicle drone, based on the strategic partnership between BYD and DJI. The drone can take off and land dynamically. It can follow intelligently and return home with one click. The vehicle system includes the Lingyuan app, allowing users to create videos with one click.
BYD and DJI teamed up. The Sea Lion 07 DM-i Smart Driving Edition became unique in its class. This partnership injects new energy into the mid-to-large SUV market.
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Smart Drive version adopts a new “ocean aesthetics” design concept. It combines elegance with stability. Ocean elements like waves, ripples, and water droplets merge with modern technology. The front face of the vehicle is based on the classic “X” shape of the Ocean X concept car. It reduces the size of the air intake grille while ensuring airflow needs. The headlights draw inspiration from “ocean currents.” Their continuous, hugging design offers strong recognition.
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Intelligent Driving Edition measures 4,880 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,750 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2,820 mm.
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Smart Driving Edition comes with the advanced “Eye of God” intelligent driving assistance system. This system supports city navigation, high-speed navigation, valet parking, and automatic parking. City navigation helps drivers with intersection passage, traffic light navigation, overtaking, lane merging, smart obstacle avoidance, and lane keeping.
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Smart Driving Edition features BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology. It uses pure electric mode for short to medium trips. This mode offers a smooth and quiet driving experience with low travel costs. For long trips, the Sea Lion 07DM-i can switch between electric and gasoline. It remains fuel-efficient even when the battery is low.
The Sea Lion 07DM-i Smart Driving Edition is a new mid-to-large SUV for young families. It combines BYD’s onboard drones, the God Eye system, and fifth-generation DM technology. Users can enjoy premium tech experiences at an affordable price of 200,000 yuan (27450$). This model will reshape the market for family-oriented five-seat SUVs.