2024 BYD SEALION 6 Review | BYD’s ditches EV powertrain for new SUV - so is plug in hybrid better?

Chinese auto brand BYD is second only to Tesla in Australia’s EV sale race and if you include its hybrids it actually sells more vehicles than Tesla globally - and it’s a plug-in hybrid we’re testing here with the 2024 BYD Sealion 6.
A direct rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - as well as the plug-in hybrid MG HS and Mitsubishi Outlander - this all-new mid-size SUV ticks all the boxes in terms of size, equipment levels, powertrain options and price.
Priced from $48,990 plus on-road costs, the two-grade BYD Sealion 6 range opens with the entry-level Dynamic variant and closes with the more powerful Premium flagship, which costs $52,990 plus ORCs and delivers more than 200kW of power.
Plug-in hybrid mid-size SUVs haven’t exactly captured the imagination of Aussie car buyers, so can BYD buck the trend with the first of several PHEV models it plans to launch here , as part of its stunning Australian market ambitions ? We sent Feann Torr to evaluate the model formerly known as the BYD Seal U for this full video review.
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00:00 Intro
00:57 Pricing and specs
03:05 Interior review
04:25 Infotainment & safety
06:20 Passenger space
07:14 Luggage space
08:00 On the road
10:15 Verdict
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[@carsales]

Pricing for the BYD Sealion 6 has now been announced, starting at $48,990 for the entry-level Dynamic variant and extending to $52,990 for the flagship premium grade (both plus on-road costs).

[@anonanon6678]

BYD seems obsessed with the $50k price range (Atto3, Seal and now Sealion). BYD Seagull would be a better (and cheaper) offering, especially for city dwellers with short drive range and small carparks.

[@fringehut]

The same model in China starts at $25K. Lol

[@carsales]

@@fringehut Wow, that's affordable. Is the spec level much lower though? Reckon it would be.

[@user-dy4fm7id1q]

@@carsales你们有更高的税

[@ecrush5080]

(silly question) AUD or USD ? I assume it's AUD right ?

[@derek6586]

I'm from the US and I'm jealous that Australians can enjoy high quality and green energy cars and we can only choose from shabby Fords and Toyotas from the last century.

[@michaelfung4629]

In the future- if you got to Mexico and buy an EV, can you drive it back without the Biden tariffs?

[@HoniiK18]

whoever you choose to be the next President, Americans will not get to enjoy any of these cars.

[@derek6586]

Not because just yesterday the Biden administration increased import taxes on Chinese electric vehicles by 100%

[@derek6586]

@@michaelfung4629 Not because just yesterday the Biden administration increased import taxes on Chinese electric vehicles by 100%

[@derek6586]

@@HoniiK18 How can I immigrate to Australia quickly? America is no longer great.

[@TheWaterflyer]

Watched some Chinese videos that they have a model in China called sealion 06 DMi fifth gen DMI. With a full tank it has run for over 2000km , longest test run close to 2500km with aircon on and run from the central China to west chain with high elevation. You guys should test that if you have a chance. Price in China Starts 99800rmb about 20k AUD. AMAZING.

[@gwsheipang]

The car you talked about is called Seal 06. The only thing I say BYD needs is better model names😂

[@silentbull01]

just released in China market, don't know when will this model come to Australia. One thing for sure , will never show in US market, thanks to Baiden.

[@munez2502]

it is called BYD Qin L

[@Im-mono]

This is the best selling SUV in China since mid 2022, solid choice!

[@amandagrant4331]

In April 2024, BYD sold 134,465 pure electric vehicles and 177,583 plug-in hybrid vehicles.

[@Herbridge]

😂 I just don't know why our government does not support hybrid...

[@wikizhiyu]

Makes perfect sense for me. I live in a house where I can charge the car at least 10 hours per night. I use my car for work commute and shopping mainly. If the family is not traveling anywhere then I would drive around 60kms per day, 20 kms to work each way, and maybe 10kms each way to coles\dine out. If I charge my car every night, which is not a problem for me at all, then I can achieve zero petrol consumption with this BYD car. If I go for a fishing trip or the family goes for a road trip, I won't get range anxiety with the hybrid system, and I don't need to spend hours on charging. I don't know how well it drives, can't wait to try it out, but the whole plug in hybrid thing sounds so perfect for someone like me.

[@zimuli3549]

Your idea is the same as that of most people who buy this car. Even if the car runs out of electricity and runs only on gasoline, the car's fuel consumption is the lowest of all this type of SUV, which is why the BYD SEALION 6 has been the top SUV seller in China for several years.

[@Drini666]

I am in same situation. But with less money xD bought a used outlander phev. Enough ev for me. Save about 100euro /month on fuel... But can still go on the annual road trips to the family cabin. (7h drive).

[@user-sk9nx2rg6u]

If there is a power outage, he can also provide emergency power to keep the refrigerator in your house running.

[@timogronroos4642]

If your intention is to try to avoid using petrol, you're probably looking for the wrong vehicle, BEV is better for you. I travel 2500km trips four times a year in Europe and the rest of the time very local drive. This is the perfect compromise for me. Without those four long trips, BEV all-the-way. I might still go full electric next time buying.

[@wikizhiyu]

@@timogronroos4642 Mon to Fri I commute between home and work, but I travel a lot during the weekends, road trips and fishing trips. My average fishing trip is around 300km each way, with BEV I need to stop and charge, which is a pain.

[@MrGanbat84]

Love BYD from Mongolia

[@onefiniteplanet]

Three finger swipe adjusts the temperature and fan speed without digging into menus.

[@rocco4213]

good on you. car journlist has no williness to find out what they are complaining about but just too easy to give their rants

[@jonpaxman]

Just got the update for this enabled on the Seal, and it's really convenient and easy to use without looking.

[@carsales]

@@rocco4213 You make a good point, however, what senior editor Feann Torr told is us is that he is looking for is tactility: "Even if it is easy to do on the touchscreen, it's not about that. In many ways, I just prefer a nostalgic touch point from the past. I'm in my early 40s and because I didn't grow up with touchscreens, I evolved in an analogue world, that's why I don't love features like these. Just my opinion." Our take, a three finger swipe is unlikely to change his opinion of this particular climate control method of execution. Each to their own.

[@robsengahay5614]

There’s also voice commands too presumably if you don’t want to take your eyes off the road.

[@MrHanred]

@@carsales Yes to buttons and dials, No to touchscreens. Volkswagen announced that they are bringing back physical buttons too. 😀

[@Richard-dd3mm]

Please come to the US. Without competition car makers like TOYOTA is charging a CRAZY amount of fortune now. Even a freakin Corolla

[@user-sk9nx2rg6u]

Corolla is known as the old lady on the road in China, and the slowest one on the highway is Corolla.😅 Although Corolla is fuel-efficient, its acceleration is very slow

[@brandonwoo8299]

Sleepy Joe don't like it.

[@Herbridge]

Any tax on Toyota's over production

[@yzh1112]

Any time frame for Yangwang U8 to Australia?

[@topher1976au]

They’re not ditching it. Sealion 7 will be an ev.

[@zhengzeng1515]

There is also EV version of the Sealion 6. Whereas the sealion 7 EV is the suv version of Seal

[@Takudza]

That’s what ím itching for. The Atto 3 is too small for my liking.

[@topher1976au]

@@zhengzeng1515 ahh ok I didn’t realise that.

[@davidpalmer4794]

"Would you go full EV or would you go hybrid?" We're going both. Full EV for the car that does the major city running about. To and from the station or work and picking up the kids, taking them to their activities etc.. The PHEV for the longer road trips we do interstate. It's the best of both worlds for now. Still gives us 80-100 km electric only which is more than enough for the daily runaround, but no range anxiety when out on the open road on a long trip. The SeaLion 6 differs from most PHEV's in that the system is a dual hybrid. It's a Range Extender and a direct drive. It runs a generator that feeds the battery with electricity - very much like the BMW i3 REX. This means that the instant torque from the electric motors is always available... and provides power to the wheels via the transmission when required. So whilst it's easy to lump all hybrids into one basket, the execution of how they get the power to the rubber, can differ greatly.

[@dquzmanovic]

I would go LPG instead of PHEV.

[@davidpalmer4794]

@@dquzmanovic sure... but I have no need nor want to burn fuel and thus emit pollutants, 100% of the time I'm driving.

[@zhengzeng1515]

not sure who said this, but clearly It's wrong. The engine not only works as a range extender, but also directly drives the front axle in highspeed where the petrol engine is most efficient. That's why the BYD DM-I system differs from any other PHEV in the world apart from its own DM-P (performance version) and DMO (offroad version).

[@jonpaxman]

@@dquzmanovic Why, when LPG vehicles cost more to run that petrol?

[@davidpalmer4794]

@@zhengzeng1515 I stand corrected. You're absolutely right, the DM-i is a Series/Parallel hybrid which does both, acts as a range extender to provide electricity to the batteries AND provides traction power to the rubber via the CVT.

[@user-fc9yd5bv3n]

BYD在2008年自主研发的DM电平台混动正式上市发售（PHEV），是以三电技术为主的电平台，可外部充放电，串并联式混动技术。不光可以串联增程，还可以高速发动机直驱，还可以并联发动机，电动机共同输出最大功率，还可以纯电机EV模式，这套电混技术（PHEV）是目前世界最先进的，超过丰田THS油混一个时代（HEV，传统油平台，发动机+变速箱+行星齿轮+小电机+小电池，不能外部充放电）。

[@spiritcarsaustralia1581]

You can just ask the car to adjust the temperature. No dial needed! 🙂

[@carsales]

Now that's a good idea. Unless like our man on the job you've got two young kids who are constantly screaming. Eeek!

[@soowo5942]

​@@carsalesbyd got you covered.

[@jxmai7687]

@@carsales The car will know which voice from the dad is.

[@michaelzhou2819]

@@carsalesi know some cars in China can tell where the voice is coming from so change the setting for that seat only. Not sure about this one though.

[@pyfirst214]

Hybrids definitely make more sense than a full EV. No need to worry about range anxiety for one.

[@carsales]

Yep, there's plenty of pros, not many cons. Unless you never charge it, then you're just hauling around 200kg+ of extra weight and burning more fuel.

[@GDM22]

Are you speaking from experience. What about people who live in a household with more than 1 car, or rarely go on road trips, or when they do they are accomplished in a single charge in each direction. For these people EVs make plenty of sense.

[@timorum]

Once you own and use an EV for a while you realize that "range anxiety" is not a thing.

[@sean9045]

@@carsales When it comes to the DM-i system, it is difficult to argue that it is less fuel-efficient, even if you never charge it. Under low and medium-speed conditions (approx. ≤ 90 km/h), the system recovers kinetic energy, and the engine (acting as a range extender) operates at its optimal fuel efficiency. This energy partly powers the electric motors, with the surplus stored in the battery. At higher speeds, the system is relatively less fuel-efficient, but the difference is not significant since most of the energy is consumed by aerodynamic drag while the system changes into direct drive just like normal ice cars.

[@NeMayful]

It's worth to note that BYD built the first ever hybrid car back in the 2000ish and they have an entire family of hybrid cars that are pretty popular in China. I'd personally choose a hybrid over a full-electric.

[@ianpolo5673]

BYD has a range of impressive hybrid models in Sedans and SUVs form, they should consider expand their export to overseas with their hybrids.

[@jxmai7687]

Rumor said BYD will increase total range for hybrid models up to 2000Km in next few years.

[@user-wc2gz6fy4j]

​@@jxmai7687Not few years, In CHINA is NOW！

[@carol9255]

Just had a test drive today, immediately ordered one! Considering we're in Australia, travelling in country side is something we do all the time. It's safer to have a hybrid than a pure EV, especially when charging stations are not that many as yet. I'm quite short, seating and padels are quite comfy. What a pleasant drive. I totally had enough of the old generation look of Toyota, Japanese cars and alike, they need to refresh or reinvent themselves!

[@mrdarkmax9]

Finally, it is available in Australia!!!!

[@bobil12138]

Should introduce about how DM- I work. It is very important to know when choosing BYD over Toyota . Comments keep talking about pure ev range, which is never how dm-i works 😂😂😂😂

[@Deandzzzzzz]

Here is how BYD’s DM-i works 1. EV only mode. Obviously the vehicle runs on electricity only when battery has more than 25% juice. ICE is not in use. 2. Hybrid mode (in parallel). ICE starts in parallel with electric motor to send maximum power to wheels when overtaking or towing. Meaning both electric motor and ICE send power to wheels. 3. Hybrid mode (in series). When battery level is lower than 25%, ICE kicks in but in series with generator to charge the battery which feeds electric power to electric motor. In this scenario only electric motor drives the wheels directly. 4. ICE only mode. This probably only occurs at highway when cruising as it is more efficient to run on fossil fuel at 100+ km/h than electric energy. How DM-i system works is not hard to understand but how the system auto-selects the best driving mode under different circumstances is what makes it truly intelligent.

[@hirpm88]

@carsales when will a in-depth review on the Sea Lion 6 come out?

[@NeMayful]

The back row gets a flat ground -- a great feature that didn't get mentioned in the video.

[@metalmick99]

Thanks for a short but informative review. I think the car has a lot going for it, especially when compared to its natural competitors, the Outlander and its X-trail cousin. To get anywhere near the level of fittings in either of those, you're looking at around $20k more, or for the Outlander Exceed Tourer, about $25k. The MG isn't in the same league as this car. I suspect that most Chinese cars prioritize ride comfort over corner-carving, though I'd love it if the importer got a local suspension-tuning company to look at that part of the car - the overall appeal of it won't be hampered at all. The poor warranty on the suspension and multimedia is unacceptable though, especially given Mitsubishi covers _everything_ for up to 10 years. It makes me suspicious about the durability and overall quality of the vehicle.

[@AntihuaGoxiba]

And Mitsubishi battery capacity only left 70% maximum after one or two years running, good luck on your Ev only mode 😂

[@spiritcarsaustralia1581]

The question is will Mitsubishi be around in 10 years???

[@tonycanton5611]

No doubt, look at its millions of sales in China. Only models that are successful in China will be sold abroad.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@dingxiong8604]

BYD's current car handling is not as good as Geely's Zeekr or Lynk CO

[@Taka808280]

Japanese engineers checked all the components and they were astonished with the tech such as blade battery and how battery holds the platform. As Japanese, mixed feeling but have to admit their fast deployment with such tech

[@jamesjiang7850]

The full electric would be ideal, but the hybrid is more realistic in Australia's present condition.

[@rohanjosem]

not really your average Australian drives 43km a day this has more than enough charge for a couple days to even a week for your average person and you can always just plug it in at night. most people also have 2 cars so one ev and one ice is common

[@YSKWatch]

should be EV with range extender option, it way simpler than hybrid.

[@carsales]

@@YSKWatch Agreed.

[@GDM22]

@@rohanjosem Yes, it is funny reading these discussions, rarely any recognition of either of these points. Too many car purchasing decisions are based around what they might do, but rarely ever do, hence lots of inappropriately big, gas guzzling 4wds parked in surburban car parks.

[@rohanjosem]

@@GDM22 yeah bro they gotta use their dumb looking pedestrian red misting American "truck" to go to the office lmao man those ugly things are starting to infest our roads

[@warrenhaines9137]

I'm into it, I wanted the extra room to the Seal, I'm not sure if waiting for the Seal 7 full electric is the go though

[@User-cb4jm]

We have a Seal sedan and it’s a fantastic car. I wouldn’t get this unless you’re specifically in the market for a hybrid. I think it’s a good alternative to if you’re cross shopping a thirstier petrol car for the same price for lower ongoing costs but I’m sure they will launch a proper larger electric SUV that’s more like the Seal.

[@zhengzeng1515]

​​@@User-cb4jmThat's Sealion 07 EV you are talking about. It's already launched in China, but not sure when it will be available in Australia.

[@sem5397]

Definitely a stepping stone towards a pure electric car . I like it a lot especially the caramel coloured interior but I’m not much of a fan of what looks like chrome strips at the bottom of the front end

[@sotiri124]

PHEV is a no brainer here in Aus. Why Toyota Aus hasn't brought in the Prius and Rav4 PHEV remains a mystery. PHEVs are true hybrids. Personally I'd like to see a slightly larger battery so it does a true 80 to 100km range even if it increases the weight but also stiffen the suspension. I like this one and will be keen on the ute as well when it arrives!

[@qiangjustin7342]

Trust me, Japanese electric cars are industrial junk

[@carsales]

Bring on the Toyota RAV4 Prime. If this BYD sells well, it's almost guaranteed Toyota will start pushing the business case for the vehicle in Australia.

[@milkoowen6800]

​@@carsalesat around 80k for a phev? No thank you

[@zhengzeng1515]

China has the 26.6kwh battery version. don't know why it's not available here.

[@betterserenity]

I guess it is largely due to the fact Toyota cannot keep the cost low because of the low production volumn. In Japan its home market here PHEV is basically non existence. And virtually all PHEV models are adapted from normal hybrid model by just simplying inserting a battery into the original boot space....(ie, not a flat battery under the floor between the wheels like a pure EV). Also all PHEV in all brands here in Japan are only available in the highest trim level. I was buying my SUV last week and originally I was considering PHEV (venza / harrier) but the salesman just told me that with that price I might as well just go ahead and buy a lexus 350h L version, it is better for resell value as well in the future (yep, from a toyota salesman). I ended up with a normal hybrid instead.

[@FS-bg2kk]

I wonder how reliable the engine will be. No one's mentioned about it, is that a BYD in-house motor? Tried and tested?

[@peterburdett8131]

The challenge I have is that I have an EV so maybe a PHEV would be a good idea for my daughter as we were looking at a seal but charging 2 cars might be a juggle

[@yzhang9265]

When EV doubter say no to EV, BYD give the answer: try these PHEV : ) New released Qin L DM-i with 2000km range and 20.8k AUD price it's a challenge for other ICE cars....and even some of the EVs :)

[@johnbush8254]

The premium model seems the go with the 26kw battery waiting for more info

[@zhengzeng1515]

Not sure if it will be avaliable for Australia. The 26kw costs extra $4,100 AUD in China, but EV DIRECT will put hug profit on top when it's available here.

[@nickchandler1389]

Where did you see information about that battery? The specs say 18.3 kWh. Are you referring to Blade 2.0 batteries?

[@user-ld3zn1lm9m]

Is that the stone grey colour?

[@robertmacias7920]

Hybrid looks like the way to go for the industry without reinventing the wheel or overloading the electric grid

[@garybythesea]

A review trying to make the public believe "EV failed" by saying "BYD switches to hybrid" is ridiculous. BYD has never been EV only. If you need to push an idea to the general public, do your job properly.

[@zhengzeng1515]

He actually did the job properly because majority of people other than Chinese didn't know that BYD sells more PHEV than EV. In fact, Its PHEV come earlier than EV.

[@carsales]

Your contention seems a bit out of whack, given Feann says: "Has the EV bubble burst? Well that's still up for debate." He's responded to the question with another supposition, not an absolute. Also, this is the first ever hybrid from BYD in Australia. We are addressing the Aussie market, which is one of the busiest in the world with over 50 new car brands - about to be more than 60 as loads more Chinese brands arrive. So when we review cars we do so for the Australian market for the most part. Thanks for the feedback and we love all the engagement - good, bad or ugly - because it helps us make better videos.

[@ayambo3281]

Exactly, saying "BYD ditched EV.." is misinformation if not lazy journalism.

[@betterserenity]

I think he is just saying that from the Australian market perspective. Here in Japan it is a similar situation where nobody is aware that BYD also makes and sells hybrids, and everyone just assumes BYD is a full EV maker

[@JoeyBlogs007]

The problem with these tablet displays is that if they fail, you are screwed in terms of control funtionality of the vehicle's features.

[@tonycanton5611]

Even for fuel vehicles, more and more computer systems control vehicle operation.

[@SexyThang]

wouldnt tesla have tons of complaints by now?

[@carsales]

A valid point.

[@robsengahay5614]

Voice commands?

[@GDM22]

This is not a Tesla, on a BYD you can control everything important by physical buttons. The climate control which needs the tablet can be done by voice.

[@miaomiao0713]

It's a bit confusing. This car is called the Seal U in Europe, Sealion 6 in Australia, there is another car in China called Sealion 07, which is a completely different car based on a brand new platform

[@ahwai82]

not sold at the country you in so nothing confusing lol

[@planetcountryradio8622]

It's going to be even more confusing if they bring the 7 here because it's actually the 'Sea Lion 7', 2 words, but the car just launched here is the 'Sealion 6', 1 word.

Seal U is also a confusion name. I assume, that BYD will name all SUVs as Sealion in the future. Seal will stay for sedans and hatchbacks (Seal X).

[@lobster1002]

It’s not as confusing as the ford transit. You have no idea how many times I’ve got to explain what vehicle is.

[@betterserenity]

It is pretty clear that BYD is never good at naming their products properly. If you look at the Toyota cars their names are easier to pronouce for both local Japanese and westerners at the same time. And also the names are typically just one word. Occasionally you see something like corolla cross but the 'cross' part is also very easy to read and understand. Also they should have tuned the suspension for western countries, in China the super soft suspension makes sense because there are a lot of road bumps everywhere but this is not the case in many other countries.

[@malhaar707]

It is a bit longer vehicle than RAV 5 and Outlander I believe, but still misses 7 seat config. I would think of trading my current vehicle with this one due to fuel efficiency if it has 7 seat config.

[@carsales]

No sign of seven seats yet.

[@brianwang4828]

thinking getting this one in NZ . price around 60k NZD, around the same price of Rav4 hybrid, just a little bit higher . still thinking about it

[@soulfate2]

Savings in fuel usage? Over time .. better?

[@dayprint4563]

Hi I cannot charge at my Apartment. Can I use only fuel ? and is it still 1.5L / 100km. please advice and Thanks in advance

[@carsales]

You certainly can only use fuel but you'll use a lot more than 1.5L/100km. You'll use a lot more than that anyway if the engine is running, or no fuel if you're running on EV. We need to have a longer test but you'll probably average around 7-8L/100km if you never charge it.

[@dayprint4563]

Thanks 🙏

[@zhihaoluo4047]

If you only use it in the city with fuel only, it will be 5L per 100km. DMI uses less fuel at the low speed unlike petrol cars.

[@CThienV]

Is the BYD Song L coming to aus? even as a fan of sedans, i would so buy the Song L over the Seal

[@tackle9ax327]

I don't think so, there are limited models comes in due to different side of driving

[@carsales]

Unlikely to come to Australia at this stage.

[@user-pr1ck1ix8p]

Buy NIO best EV in China . As a Chinese,I recommend

[@CThienV]

@@user-pr1ck1ix8p thanks but Nio not available in my country

[@1969cmp]

Straight forward hybrids are the way to go. For me it will be.

[@JerryChan26]

When will BYD import TANG EV to Aussie ? As Tang is 7 seater

[@carsales]

Good question. We'll try and find out.

[@jxmai7687]

You need to study more about BYD DM- I technology.

[@leizhang7266]

For the wanranty cover, we should seriously question the Australian distributor EV direct. Match with BYD NewZealand please!!!

[@SyefriZulkefliMY]

ah…sounds like BYD made the suspension soft again. had similar experience with my own Dolphin as well as Atto 3 and Seal although the latter has improved very much compared to its more affordable siblings. 🤔

[@gaobili]

Because in China, customers prefer a softer suspension, sale of the Seal in China was poor due to its overly sporty appearance and “stiff” suspension.

[@zhengzeng1515]

What people outside China doesn't understand is that BYD is a car manufacture group and produce a variety of models and specs. In that sense, it's more like Toyota or VW Groups than TELSLA. The sealion 6 DM-I in China has at least 5 different versions including one with larger battery (26.6KW) and firmer suspension (FSD shocker absorber).

[@carsales]

@@gaobili Precisely. Different markets, different tastes and desires and wants. The ADAS systems in most Chinese vehicles are viewed as overly aggressive in Australia, but in China they work well because it suits the driving environment.

[@GDM22]

@@carsales Yeah, but as a car journalist you don't necessarily represent what the average person who would be interested in this type of vehicle is after. Plenty of Australians who do most of their driving, commuting and driving their kids around might appreciate a more comfort biased ride.

[@peppercat233]

DMI是油车过度电车最好的选择

[@fabianchow512]

Was really excited this whole week and almost laid down a $1k deposit just this morning to secure the free home charger, but the curtailed 3yr wty for the dampers and especially the infotainment (!!!) system is a huge concern. It’s almost as if BYD know they’ll fail not long after that point - dampers aren’t cheap, and infotainment systems these days are not exactly pull out and replace DIN systems ... as well most of the HVAC hidden in touchscreen has always been a dealbreaker for me and just about everyone I know - like a physical steering wheel we just prefer tactile buttons and knobs for some things. So I think I’ll wait for other PHEV’s to hit the market ….

[@garydavid7126]

Once you get use to it - the controls are a delight to use - I simply say Hey BYD increase/ decrease volume/temperature etc Open windows

[@CodeMeat]

Need a 7-seat version

[@mdirving]

Can anyone let know if this vwhicle has the fearures where you can program it to be warm or cool at particular times of the day etc? Thank you

[@DavidddThomas]

yeap pretty sure u can get the app to set up the timer of AC or just remote control.

[@hwyd]

U can control that on ur phone

[@YZJB]

At 2:20 the engine bay is shown and described as a 1.5L turbocharged engine, however there’s no way the actual engine shown is turbocharged based on its inlet plumbing. Are you sure the engine shown is turbocharged?

[@mdirving]

Yes it is

[@deepseer]

The FWD version has no turbocharger. The AWD version has.

[@YZJB]

@@mdirving it can’t be. The throttle body doesn’t go before the turbo. The engine shown in the video is not turbocharged.

[@YZJB]

@@deepseer understood, so why did they show the FWD engine while describing the AWD powertrain?

[@deepseer]

@@YZJB Most of this model sold in China is FWD. AWD version didn't sell well in China. Besides, the AWD version didn't get the 2024 facelift ("Glory edition"). It is very hard to find an AWD version in China right now.

[@mga71]

That warranty is concerning with all the exclusions.

[@carsales]

Big time. It needs to be addressed or could put buyers off side in the event something goes wrong and there's confusion about what's covered and what's not.

[@chixinlin701]

The car is a minimum-configured version of the 80-km range.

[@1969cmp]

A tip to all car manufacturers - aircon controllers should not be through a screen.

[@shaun1900]

seems many Chinese cars are equating soft suspension with comfort and luxury at the expense of actual driving dynamics at the moment. Would be good to see suspension tunes that blend both.

[@User-cb4jm]

MG4 is probably the best example of that, but they haven’t expanded it beyond a small hatch. If they put that tuning on an EV the size of a MG HS they’d be onto a winner.

[@weiwei8072]

they are not equating anything, Chinese cars are tuned this way for domestic market, American cars are also tuned this way. MG4 praised for its actual driving dynamics is outsold in China by the BYD Dolphin (soft tuning) 15:1. No one buys the MG4 in China (aka MG Mulan).

[@jamesjames8174]

So wise.

[@arminius6506]

This is how Chinese customers (biggest market, bigger than USA, EU, Japan and Korea combined) perceive this feature as luxury

[@PsychedMedia]

Nothing a set of aftermarket suspension cant fix

[@stefan2796]

Current EVs are like plasma screens...it's better to wait for the (O)LED, 4K screens to arrive.

[@khmerangkor3385]

BYD In Cambodia sell Sealion6 44K

[@digitaldreamer8637]

My car is downstairs while I sleep. Charging on its own. No fancy supercharging required. It completed a return trip to Noosa with side trip to Montville. 440km trip total. Even watched a Netflix movie after lunch in AC comfort. Cost me $4.5 to “fill the tank”. Each to their own I guess.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Where is the spare tyre and sorry what was the engine size?

[@robsengahay5614]

It showed the engine size as 1.5l. Didn’t appear to have a spare wheel.

[@michaelvella8511]

Who makes the ICE for BYD ??

[@cocoaiscool2709]

BYD

[@amandagrant4331]

BYD has produced ICE for many years

[@Yarrabung]

I just like to add some information about phev, battery and price. Mazda cx-60 phev, battery size 17.8, priced 83600 AWD. Volve xc60, battery 18.8, price 101K, BMW phev battery 12kwh, Tank 500 Phev (not in Australia, yet) battery: 37kwh, price unknow. So there you go, with AWD, around $54k, 18.3KWH. Please do not compare with RAV hybrid, not the same class. Do compare with RAV4 prime.

[@Yarrabung]

Again, it is not about how the EV market trend, it's about our Australia unique situation, same car but full EV is sold in Europea called seal U.

[@waynehobbs5175]

BYD didn't ditch its EV powertrain. The Sealion 6 previously called Seal U or known as Song Plus. The Song Plus is not a sister to the Seal. In 2025 the recently released in China Sea Lion 07 is a brand new RHD and LHD proper EV that will compete with world's biggest selling car. The ranges you quote are CLTC which are stupidly exaggerated. Interior is boring compared to Atto 3.

[@brendanhegarty393]

I prefer the hybrid variant of EVs

[@virkgale]

Was considering this, but glass roof no thanks not when regularly get large hailstones. And definitely want to adjust the temperature normally. Voice control systems have trouble with my voice. And there is no way I want the distraction of going through menus when driving! Plus the handling sounds like it's not there yet.

[@jklee5419]

Any price that is under $40,000 will be considered as dumping.

[@alex_in_au]

It's surely far from being BYD's first car with a combustion engine! You forgot to say "in Australia"

[@carsales]

Correct. We assume that most people at the carsales.com.au channel know it's reviewed for an Aussie audience. Perhaps we assumed wrong?

[@alex_in_au]

Of course, no doubt about that. I just wanted to point out that there is a HUGE difference in saying that it's the company's first ICE experience at all vs the first ICE they sell in the country. You know how the rumors spread: "ah it's their first go at making an ICE". The context is a king.

[@qeqe14]

@@carsales Having it first ever for the brand vs first in Australia gives a massively different perception on maturity of the manufacturing and R&D commited.

[@fatdoi003]

i really don't know how to be innovative on the back seat.... wine cooler? 60in tv? or just picking things for no apparent reason?

[@rogersliu1200]

well don't you know the big features of nowadays Chinese cars are TV, sofa, cool box, and karaoke? 😂

[@nikalin5775]

washing machine

[@zes7215]

wrggg

[@ibvocean]

toilet? shower?

[@ibvocean]

kitchen?

[@jetnavigator]

The plummeting price of Chinese cars makes them a huge risk. When Hyundai cars started being imported they were also very cheap but of extremely low quality. You don't see old Hyundais on the roads. I think a lot of people are going to lose a lot of money with this current wave of new brands...

[@newbris]

This has been around for much longer in China as has become the leading brand so quality has already been proven.

[@elhavis]

Anybody know if this model gets phone app features like the Seal U, Atto etc.? Apparently BYD app has these features: Driving mileage indication State of charge Vehicle state Remote door unlock Remote door lock Remote headlight flash Remote climate control Status of doors and windows Tyre pressure indicator

[@brianwong4803]

affirmative

[@AlvinLenin]

one thing that doesnt make sense for me is, Fuel consumption is 1.1L / 100km and they are stating Fuel range is 1092km for 60L fuel tank. That doesn't makes sense, with 1.1L / 100km consumption and 60L fuel, shouldnt the range equal 5454 km. with 1.4L / 100km consumption and 60L fuel, shouldnt the range equal 4285 km This doesn't make sense, either they are saying incorrect range or fuel consumption. What do you think? I'm interested in gettting one but this fuel consumption this doesn't make sense to me.

[@carsales]

You have to discount the claimed fuel consumption of plug-in hybrid vehicles for, as you say, it doesn't make any sense. It's a quirk of the test procedure that allows PHEVs to complete most of it under EV power, hence the tiny fuel number. The Sea lion's 1092km range is what you'll get from a full battery and a full fuel tank.

[@arminius6506]

50% of BYD cars are Plug in Hybrid, they're not ditching anything

[@Audios81]

Are you serious about rear seat headroom? Looking at the view we have you have a good 6 inches if not a bit more. That’s not “tight” by any stretch of the imagination.

[@kirakira1981]

Why not tell us what are these "better" 4WDs you are talking about instead of beating around the bush? Maybe your mates from legacy Auto?

[@zhengzeng1515]

He is probably talking about the top spec version of Sealion 6 in China which comes with 26.6kw battery and FSD shocker absorber.

[@carsales]

Better SUVs in regards to ride and handling mainly (it's sloppy and floppy) but also service, support and a track record of solid maintenance in Australia. These are unknowns at the moment because the brand hasn't been here for several decades like Toyota and Nissan etc.

[@GDM22]

@@carsales I thought BYD had the Eagers car network behind them which is one of the biggest in Australia. If the ride is comfort oriented is that a preference or an absolute that one is better than the other, I understand that handling might suffer with a softer setup under spirited driving, but my wife and her friends won't give a shit, who will be the main driver. We could just keep handing Toyota our money, or alternatively ask them to innovate if they want a sale.

[@kirakira1981]

@@carsales talk about clutching at straws. Just say it. Is it the RAV4? Is there a trade off between handling and comfort? Who gets to decide what’s more important? What is this car aimed at? Is this it the off road crowd? Basically sounds like you guys have your heads up your sponsor’s you know where and just can’t handle the truth to me. Happy to be proven wrong but if you have the balls, give specific model make please and how is it ‘better’. Pathetic

[@carol9255]

10:54

[@yeha7242]

easy, remove useless EV direct and sell them directly.

[@seanxiong2455]

Then they could reduce the price by at least 30%. Atto3 is selling at about half the price in china compared to Australia

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@drunkntigr]

The Sealion 7 which is EV looks WAYYYY better

[@MARKINAU8]

This review is not very thorough and informative. Everything seems to be advertising and dealership provided. Not backseat folding to review cargo space? No tyre brand mentioned? No gas type indicated? Sunroof auto deeming or cover? Seriously? Do you know how others review new cars?

[@JF-di1nr]

When you’re pressing the buttons near the shifter and that whole panel depresses. Not a fan of that.. Chinese car, placement of A2 Chinese milk and Chinese coffee maker. Product placement 👌🏽

[@philipnjoroge1]

The issue with EVs is repairs. I dont think mechanic curriculum at TAFE deals with Evs. If they do it will be such a specialist niche to cater for both the ICE and EV components

[@robsengahay5614]

What specific repairs are you thinking of?

[@168mojo]

Hey byd... Turn on heat seating....

[@timteoprod]

Car looks tiny beside him

[@GlowingTube]

The worst warranty in the business and the distribution through AP Eagers rather than direct makes this a no buy for me.

[@good2freelance1]

Rav4 hybrid is not EV as it uses petrol motor to move the car. The byd hybrid is EV as it uses petrol engine to charge the battery, and electric motor to move

[@jixal]

The screens in modern cars are so daft. You get fined for touching using your mobile but a 12 inch display screen is ok. Sure.

[@newbris]

You don’t get fined for touching your mobile if it is in a cradle.

[@user-jv8yz6vb3u]

amost eveday in china

[@jixal]

@@newbris good point, the huge screens are still distracting haha.

[@wristcandy5451]

Hybrids are the way forward

[@Ted_adventurer]

Genius

[@TiejunGao]

So it is not equipped with voice control? That's a shame

[@hynoor7254]

of course it has, which is the stock function for every single BYD car.

[@jay-uo2bi]

This is BYD's first non BEV... In Australia, BYD has made dozens of ICE/PHEV vehicles, why would you say that and imply at the start of the video that brands are potentially pivoting away from EVs.

[@carsales]

Correct. We assume that most people at the carsales.com.au channel know it's reviewed for an Aussie audience. Perhaps we assumed wrong?

[@ShepherdNdhlovu1]

Poor man’s Lambo Urus 😂

[@ITRKID]

Hybrid 👍🏼

[@robg1176]

The Carsales story earlier this week that Ford are losing $150k on every EV it sells suggests finally we’re starting to talk honestly about the questionable EV strategy that governments are blindly signing up to. PHEV’s seem to make more sense; with a little more suspension development this car could be interesting

[@User-cb4jm]

That has more to do with Ford and the strategy of other legacy car brands rushing to bring a half baked overpriced EV to the market, rather than the success of Tesla, BYD and MG bringing one to market at a fair price.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@ozozi49]

CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN: how does the petrol engine works.....so you are driving in EV mode, in a cold day, the engine hasn't turned On yet since start of trip.....suddenly, uou trash the pedal to give the full beans....and the cold ICE engine is going to rev all the way up.....this doesn't sound like very healthy for it

[@sean9045]

great point mate. BYD does do tests under cold weather. Plus, my friend who lives in the northern part of China (app. -20 degrees during winter) told me that BYD is the only ev manufacturer that dares to park their cars outside storehouses for days. While others should move their cars back at night, sheltered and recharged.

[@sean9045]

Technically speaking, BYD's phevs can handle 120km/h conditions under pure ev mode, which means it can intelligently heat the engine according to the preset soc value when the battery is gradually running low. Another thing about it is that on most of BYD's cars, they use LFP batteries on their 12v system, so the battery won't die under cold weather as those lead-acid ones

[@elhavis]

Not sure how BYD do it given they have a larger battery in this model, but my Corolla's Hybrid engine typically starts or runs on low revs to warm up before or soon after I get out of the garage when the weather is cold (not so much in summer) - once warmed up, it goes back to hybrid mode

[@Chris.Davies]

No debate at all in fact: The EV market is completely oversaturated, and everyone who wanted an EV has one, now. I see that Burn Your Driveway has now become Burn Your Dealership - with an entire dealership going up in flames. If you buy a BYD Hybrid or EV, you are crazy. Period. End of story. If you MUST buy an EV, then never buy anything except a Korean one. Seriously. Their EVs and Hybrids leave everyone else for dead. And they don't burn down. I rode in many EV taxis in Korea this month - and if Taxi drivers are on their 3rd or 4th EV in a row, you KNOW it makes sense round town, because the Taxi business is mathematical in nature. They will never go back to an ICE Taxi. Even driving up to 300k a day, they can fully charge cheaply at home overnight, and the downtime is smaller than any ICE car. But EVs for long journeys are utterly stupid, and if your company's schtick is "range", "range" and "more range", then your company is going bankrupt unless you change your focus yesterday. Hybrids are the future for long range driving, and my uncle's 2024 Hyundai Grandeur is a 2.5-litre hybrid, which is basically a modern Bentley limousine, and the nicest car I have ever travelled in, and it averaged 26.8 kilometres per litre on a 400k trip. That's 63 MPG in highway miles, but almost never at a constant speed, and with many stops along the way. Sadly the best and highest spec Korean cars are mostly for the Korean market only.

[@yjs]

What a clickbait title...

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@belincentgidke4536]

BYD by no means ditch EVs; the PHEVs are an interim market.

[@CHINAxiaobei]

在中国，BYD的混动销量和纯电销量差不多。因为现在很多人还是有里程焦虑。混动一箱油可以跑1000KM,这是电车没法比的优势。

[@carsales]

@@CHINAxiaobei Good point.

[@DonReality]

8:22 What are you on about? Did you even attempt to floot it?? Because I observe no difference at all 😒

[@HammerinWA]

Don’t get conned into a hydrid!

[@warrennalty6599]

The future is BEV. Waiting for Sealion 7 BEV.

[@timorum]

Just ditch the petrol already.

[@simonpaine2347]

Make this a pure EV with manual AC controls and a tweaked suspension and they will have a winner. Come on BYD!

[@newbris]

Sea Lion 7 is pure EV. A/c controllable on byd steering wheel on most models and voice control. Also three finger swipe.

[@sequence_artist]

BYD Urus 😂

[@theoverlord1925]

Too expensive , price is a rip off . Far more expensive then it should be. Not for me mate, thanks.