If you’re a buyer whose Google search is filled with searches for cars and their mileage, then there’s big news for you. Another high-mileage SUV is set to enter the Indian auto market very soon-in fact, by the end of this year. Ahead of its launch, the SUV was spotted testing, reportedly doing a range test.Attention Readers! Join us on our WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.

New Plug-in Hybrid SUV India Launch Soon

Long back, CNG was the fuel everyone was looking at when we talked about low-cost running. That’s changing now, as India has already welcomed one and will welcome more plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars and SUVs. While the JSW MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV has already made its debut, making Indians aware of PHEV tech, there’s one more SUV lined up that will soon make its debut with the same tech, and indeed, better mileage. 

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BYD Seal U PHEV Spotted Range Testing

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BYD was recently snapped testing its new plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, in India. This is the second time the model has been spotted ahead of its launch, as it tests its PHEV tech and range. This SUV is a Mahindra XEV 9e-sized vehicle and will eventually rival that Mahindra, along with the Tata Harrier EV and other SUVs in that segment.

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Plug-In Hybrid Tech Does All The Talking

The main highlight of this SUV is its mileage. For that, it uses a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine paired with an 18.3 kWh battery pack, with power delivered by dual electric motors. With this setup, the model is claimed to deliver 20.80 km/l in petrol mode. The hybrid setup can deliver an overall range of up to 1,080 km, with an electric-only range of up to 126 km.

For those with a short commute, this SUV could deliver around 30 km/l, since most driving would be in EV-only mode. Basically, with its hybrid setup, the SUV would offer the best of both worlds. While the claimed figures here are from the global-spec model, the brand has said it plans to improve this powertrain. This may result in different outputs and range figures for the India-spec BYD Seal U.

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Modern Features That Up The Game

To match its modern look, it comes with an impressive, extensive list of features. It packs a 15.6-inch electrically rotatable touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch LCD instrumentation, a 10-speaker infinity sound system, a head-up display, two wireless charging pads, a 360-degree camera, Level-2 ADAS, six airbags (standard), a panoramic sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats, rear air vents, and more.

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Competitive Pricing Could Bring The Ball In BYD’s Park

The Chinese automaker is expected to launch the Seal U PHEV by year-end. With plug-in hybrid tech, this SUV could be priced somewhere between Rs. 48 lakh and Rs. 55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).