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BYD Dolphin 2024
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You can read the full review here.The BYD Dolphin Hatchback competes with similar models like the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf and Mazda 3 in the Under $40k category category.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Price and Specs
BYD Dolphin 2024 Colours
Colour choices are variant dependent. The base Dolphin can be chosen in sand with a brown interior, grey with a grey interior, blue with a brown interior, or pink with a pink interior.
The Premium can be chosen in two-tone colour schemes, white with a grey interior, pink with a pink interior, or blue with a blue interior all with a grey roof and bonnet, or a grey with a grey interior and black roof and bonnet.
- Sand White
- Urban Grey
- Coral Pink
- Maldive Purple
- Ski White
- Surf Blue
- Atlantis Grey
BYD Dolphin 2024 Accessories
Standard equipment on the Dolphin includes 16-inch alloys, LED headlights and tail-lights, a massive 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen with built-in nav as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless phone charger electrical adjust and heating for the front seats, keyless entry with push-start ignition, climate control, and a comprehensive suite of active safety items.
Floor mats and window tint are available as separate accessories.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Interior
The Dolphin's interior consists of electrical adjust seats, a large rotating 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen dominating the dash, synthetic leather and neoprene trim, as well as various nods to its name like floating 'fin' door handles and wavy patterns throughout.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Boot Space
Boot space, regardless of variant, is 345 litres, or 1130L with the second row seats folded down.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Seats
The BYD Dolphin is a five-seat hatchback, with electrical adjust and heating for front passengers, with trim consisting of synthetic leather and neoprene.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Speed
The Dolphin is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 12.3 seconds for the base Dynamic or 7.0 seconds for the Premium. Maximum speed is 160km/h.
BYD Dolphin 2024 Engine
There are two motor choices in the Dolphin range. The Dynamic variant is offered with 70kW/180Nm, while the Premium outputs 150kW/310Nm
BYD Dolphin 2024 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2024 BYD Dolphin are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1770mm x 1570mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| BYD Dolphin Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Hatchback | 1570x1770x4290 mm | 130 mm | |
| Premium | Hatchback | 1570x1770x4290 mm | 130 mm | |
BYD Dolphin 2024 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2024 BYD Dolphin is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The BYD Dolphin is available with the following fuel type: Electric.
| BYD Dolphin Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Premium | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
| Premium | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
BYD Dolphin 2024 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2024 BYD Dolphin will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| BYD Dolphin Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Hatchback | 195x60 R16 | — | 195x60 R16 | — | |
| Premium | Hatchback | 205x50 R17 | — | 205x50 R17 | — | |
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BYD Dolphin 2024 Range
The base Dolphin Dynamic can travel 340km on a single charge, while the top-spec Premium can travel 427km, according to the WLTP standard.