BYD SEAL DRIVER ALERTS AUSTRALIA: ARE THEY THAT BAD? WHAT'S THE ANSWER?

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The BYD Seal's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) presents an intrusive alert issue in Australia, primarily concerning the Lane Support System and Traffic Sign Recognition. While BYD acknowledges the problem and promises an upcoming OTA update, the current workaround involves adjusting settings to vibration-only alerts to minimize disturbance. The reviewer found this compromise, along with leaving traffic sign recognition on, to be the least intrusive option until the software fix arrives, likely in early 2024. The video also touches on the Seal's comfortable suspension, noting it's a significant improvement over the Tesla Model 3's ride quality, positioning the Seal as a comfort-oriented vehicle rather than a sporty one. The reviewer highlights that the ADAS system's sensitivity might be a consequence of stringent ANCAP requirements for its five-star safety rating.