BYD SEALION 7 - FIVE STAR ANCAP SAFETY

BYD SEALION 7 ELECTRIC SUV ACHIEVE TOP SAFETY RATING

BYD continues its streak with the SEALION 7 joining the local lineup, making every model in the Australia and New Zealand range a five-star performer.

Scores achieved by the BYD SEALION 7:

• Adult Occupant Protection - 87%
• Child Occupant Protection - 93%
• Vulnerable Road User Protection - 76%
• Safety Assist - 78%

The BYD SEALION 7, an electric Medium SUV, has become the latest in BYD’s expanding local lineup to achieve a five-star ANCAP safety rating, following closely behind the recently assessed BYD SHARK 6. Testing of the SEALION 7 highlighted strong performance across the four key assessment areas, including scores of 87% for Adult Occupant Protection where the model achieved full points for the side impact, oblique pole and far side impact tests. Weak chest protection was, however, recorded for the rear adult passenger’s chest in the full width test, presenting an opportunity for improvement in future designs.

The family SUV scored 93% for Child Occupant Protection – equalling the top score for vehicles assessed under ANCAP’s current 2023-2025 protocols. Protection of the 6-year-old and 10-year-old dummies was rated Good for the frontal offset and side impact tests, and maximum points were awarded. The SEALION 7 is fitted with a direct child presence detection (CPD) system which raises an alert when a child is left in one of the vehicle’s rear seats.

High scores were awarded for the BYD SEALION 7’s performance in autonomous emergency braking tests with a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist, and other vehicles, contributing to scores of 76% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 78% for Safety Assist.

“As electrified vehicles continue to advance technologically, it’s encouraging to see equal investment in safety, ensuring that innovation and the protection of drivers, passengers and families go hand in hand,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

“Around 5,000 children are rescued from locked cars every year in Australia and, sadly, we have seen recent instances with tragic consequences. ANCAP strongly encourages the inclusion of features like child presence detection systems that can alert a driver when a child may have been unintentionally left in a car – this safety feature belongs on every family's shopping list when purchasing a new car.” said Ms Hoorweg.

Full details on the performance of the BYD SEALION 7 can be viewed here

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