BYD Sealion 6 Factory Tires & Suspension Road Handling In Rain

[@markus6664]

Good channel and enjoying the content, but re your comment on the fuel gauge range being % not kms, I disagree. I just filled up my Dynamic - its was showing 585 kms of range. The car took 24.8 litres of fuel. I had done 400kms in HEV mode since the last fill up. So 400/24.8=16.13 kms per litre, which is 6.2 l/100 - thats my fuel usage rate. So, before re-fuelling I had 35.2 litres left in the tank (60-24.8) and the suggested range was 585kms. 585/35.2 = 16.61 kms per litre, which is about 6 l/100kms - so the range the car is predicting is very similar to the consumption achieved since the last fill-up. Hope this make sense.

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

We need to conduct further testing. Here’s what I’ve observed with the premium version. Could you confirm if your version behaves similarly? In our tests, we found that a full tank always shows a 1000 km range, regardless of driving history or style. No matter how we drive, the range consistently decreases in a linear fashion-905 km, 904 km, 903 km, 901 km, 900 km, and so on. This could indicate that the gauge is functioning as you described. However, we’ve never been able to reach a 1000 km range in practice. I’ll pin this comment to the video for others to see, as different firmware versions or dynamic calculations may cause discrepancies from results. More testing is needed to verify our version of events. For example, when the range shows 900 km remaining, can we fill 6 litres before the tank is full? Similarly, at 500 km remaining, can we fill close to 30 litres? These tests could help clarify things. I am in no way saying you are wrong and this just means we need to do further experiments to determine whats going on here, thank you for sharing your input here!

[@markus6664]

@@AllTerrainActionEV With the Dynamic the range goes to 1100 after a fill-up (lighter car and no turbo). Thats a theoretical fuel use of 5.45l/100km. With the scenario I wrote about, it was saying 585 range left, I had done 400kms on HEV, so the car had adjusted its initial range forecast from 1100 to 985. So I think the SL6 is monitoring average fuel use and adjusting the forecast accordingly - btw my car was carrying a 5.3 metre sea kayak for all the 400kms on mainly highways, so I think 6.2l/100km is pretty good.

[@boonhowemoh9807]

@@AllTerrainActionEV 1000km range is more for city driving, where there are a lot more regen. If you drive a lot of freeways and countryside, then consumption is higher as there is hardly any regen happening.

[@BuntaBall40]

Nice work mate, this style of real-world owner reviews is so much more valuable than a car salesperson reviewing the car. Keep up the videos mate.

[@johnbentley6925]

Hear hear well put! Really gives a good insight into the practical benefits and flexibility of the options.

[@sarashbabu]

Great video mate. Love your content

[@VicBear-u2w]

I have been following all your sealion 6 videos and I am loving it. I am collecting my awd version next week. Your real world reviews has helped me a lot. It is very hard to find real world reviews for a newly introduced car especially when it is a Chinese brand, lots of negativity around still but its their choice. Have you tried the BYD phone app yet? Could you please make a quick video based on that? There is only 1 video relating to the app and it would be great if you could please take us through the app. Cheers mate!

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@VicBear-u2w yeah using the app extensively you’ll be heavily disappointed there if you compare to other vehicles - but basics exists. 1 huge annoyance no sentry auto lock or any option to allow an auto lock.

[@donaldvillanueva4052]

Hope you can upload a guide on how to sideload apps 😊

[@MichałSawicki-i7r]

I was about to order this week, but I heard about the lift, which changes a lot. Bigger trunk, better suspension, extra led lights on front, and some infotainment update. Now I have to wait and ask Dealer when it will be available :/

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@MichałSawicki-i7r all worth waiting for if you’re not in a rush for a new car right now.

[@MichałSawicki-i7r]

@@AllTerrainActionEVthanks, I think so too, I would like to buy new now and this Byd is perfect for me, but I would feel bad knowing that there is updgraded model comming soon... hope the price will be still the same next year :)

[@xTheITx]

Hey mate, where can I find more information about the 'lift'? I'm very interested in a larger trunk and better suspension!

[@tress9893]

I enquired today with a BYD dealership about the SL6 coming out with better suspension. Doesnt seem correct to me based on your video: The SL06 has already had its suspension tuned prior to release. The article that is being references online is from prior to release of the vehicle based feedback of floaty suspension when it was doing its initial road testing.

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

I can assure you a change is coming I have a email communication with support in relation to this, just no specifics for dates or changes - but there is something coming.

[@tress9893]

@AllTerrainActionEV through your BYD contacts, what improvements are the Feb 2025 batch of SL6s expected to have please? 🙏 Rumours are a bigger battery...

[@axehead33]

Thanks for the video. I was thinking that I'd get somewhere (Probably Pedders) to replace the shocks/springs for a better ride but your comment about warranty has made me think twice. If you change the suspension, does it only affect warranty with the suspension or are there further impacts? (I know that BYD has announced improved suspension for future models but I assume there will still be comfort/performance trade off). If I was to get custom suspension, would you have any suggestions?

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

I enquired with my pedders contact - they are actually working on something it seems, so that’ll be interesting once available!

[@axehead33]

@@AllTerrainActionEV Awesome. I appreciate it

[@michaelstenson1997]

just had a test drive with Sue at Dandenong. liked the car but i think itll take a bit of time to get used to the very light steering. Do you find it light? Obviously you got used to it, if thats the case

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

It does have 2 steering modes, although even on the non comfort setting I find it still light. Yes I have gotten used to it!

[@folaolumoroti3471]

Hi. Is it possible to project sat nav map on the hud? And is this the awd or fwd version of seal U. Is there chassis settings in the vehicle settings in fwb as in awd to help with the suspension firming

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@folaolumoroti3471 suspension is passive, cannot adjust. Can’t get nav on hud only speed and blind spot info/call info.

[@SPL88]

How did you manage to watch KZbin while car is in driveway? Would love this feature on mine!

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@SPL88 side loading apps, but of a process but once setup can almost run any android app on the screen. Video is coming, just looking for a donor who wants to have it done to their car.

[@SPL88]

@@AllTerrainActionEV can’t wait mate. Would be great to see how it’s done!

[@Shalnark-m3p]

@@AllTerrainActionEV could you atleast link a guide or a simple write up for the process.

[@l33tr4n55]

Same here... I'm F1 fan - drinking petrol like water... but I love EV because I don't have to pay taxes on petrol LOL

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@l33tr4n55 you’ll probably enjoy my next video then 👀🙆‍♂️

[@tld8102]

I still don't trust the auto-steer, it still can't take corners. auto-steer will disconnect without notice when it doesn't see the road marking or the concrete and white isn't enough contrast. The centre lane keeping is also unreliable as it has yanked me to on coming traffic and not keeping centre lane. The rear axel suspension needs stronger shock absorbers, every time i go over a speed bump a bit too fast i feel my ass. The tyres are terrible, in my front wheel drive i got wheel spin on a slightly damp road. RADAR cruise control brakes too late and accelerates too slowly.

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@tld8102 140kw out the front wheels single direct, yeah got definitely would get wheel spin, I’m sure there are better tyres but they aren’t as ‘bad’ as everyone make them out to be. Haven’t had an issue with auto steer yet, but yes rear shocks could have better dampeners and yes I agree radar cruise software needs some work.

[@ellgee9402]

the side cameras are appalling ngl. you literally have to tilt your head 90

[@AllTerrainActionEV]

@@ellgee9402 how do you mean?

[@ellgee9402]

@@AllTerrainActionEV have a look at the side camera on the screen. it is distorted to the max

[@boonhowemoh9807]

There is side camera view, as well as 360degree view. They look different