At the auto show, BYD Seagull won an order of over 10,000 units within 24 hours with a pre-sale price of 78,800-95,800 yuan. However, some netizens think that the pre-sale price is a bit expensive, so after Seagull officially went public, the guide price was lowered to 73,800-89,800 yuan. The appearance of this BYD car is bound to seize some sales of competing models such as Wuling Bingo, and may even take away many orders originally belonging to BYD Dolphins.
BYD Seagull is 30cm shorter than Honda Fit, but its wheelbase is 2500mm, which is almost the same as Fit. Taking an adult male of 176cm as a reference, seagulls have ample head space, and the leg space is two fists apart, while Honda Fit has similar performance.
From the sense of space, seagulls are not inferior to Fit. The positioning of seagulls is the layout of five doors and four seats, and the fit can realize the full load of five people. In addition, Fit is a famous "space magician". Even if a child seat is installed, it is no problem to sit with two girls.
If we talk about interior decoration and configuration, Fit and Seagull have different directions. In the mid-term, Fit is equipped with a 7-inch full LCD instrument panel and an 8-inch central control panel, while Seagull comes standard with a 10.1 adaptive rotating PAD, and has a built-in DiLink intelligent network connection system, which supports rich third-party entertainment applications such as online navigation, and is both practical and entertaining. There is also a mobile phone wireless charging board in the front row. The practical proportion of high-strength steel in the whole car is as high as 61%, and the front side airbag is added with high allocation, which is more secure. BYD Seagull is equipped with a 3-in-1 motor, with a maximum power of 55kW and a peak torque of 135Nm, which is sufficient for walking and a maximum speed of 130km/h, suitable for commuting in cities. The seagull is equipped with a blade battery, and its cruising range is 305 km or 405 km under CLTC conditions. The whole system comes standard with fast charging, which can be charged from 30% to 80% within 30 minutes.
In terms of driving pleasure, or sometimes need to run long distances, Fit has an advantage, because Honda’s chassis and suspension are better adjusted, including the texture of steering and intense driving, which is Honda’s strong point for many years. In this modification, the new Fit is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine code-named L15CC, with a maximum power of 91 kW and a peak torque of 145 Nm.
To sum up, BYD Seagull and Honda Fit have their own advantages and disadvantages at this price, depending on your car demand. If you use it as the only car in your family, Fit has stronger household attributes, and the five-seat layout and power advantages make it more convenient for you to commute in daily cities and travel long distances during holidays, and the maintenance cost is also lower, which is suitable for consumers with tight budget and urgent need to buy a car. BYD Seagull is more suitable to buy a personal scooter or a family car. The electric car itself has the advantages of quieter and smoother, and with better workmanship and smart car, it will be more comfortable on the way to and from work. It’s very convenient and fun to get together with friends on weekends. Moreover, it can save a lot of fuel costs and support fast charging.
Fit sold 4,350 vehicles in March, while Seagull’s 24-hour pre-sale order has exceeded 10,000. Obviously, the small car market is making a comeback. Fit has Honda’s brand advantages and years of product reputation, and BYD has also been recognized by the market as having brand appeal. Who do you think will win the next market competition?
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