2024 BYD Sealion 6 v Kia Sportage | Who makes the best mid-size hybrid SUV: China or Korea?

[@johnwayne8475]

You seem to have completely missed the point of a PHEVs compared to HEV, the Seal's 80km EV only range means people like me with solar panels can charge their car to go to work and never have to refuel their tank. This saves on average $3k per year or $30k over 10 years and better for the planet.

[@tedk-42]

Just get an EV dude.

[@euripideseusebio5404]

@@tedk-42why if you can have both for peace of mind.

[@billshi6005]

​​@@tedk-42EV is more expensive than PHEV, and for daily commute, we don't need that much of the range, and it is more convenient when you need to drive it intercity.

[@andyyuen84]

@@billshi6005Base model Y cost just as much as Sealion

[@markus6664]

@@andyyuen84 short range Model Y is $3K more than top of range Sealion 6

[@Deandzzzzzz]

Sealion 6 PHEV is essentially an EV whereas Sportage is still a traditional hybrid petrol car. Not really an Apple-to-apple comparison. Sealion 6 is like a generation ahead.

[@张宇-t1o]

The obvious but not mentioned is that when BYD become plugless and you don't charge it at all, it is still a full hybrid. So now you know who is better value. Like many other 2nd gen Chinese PHEVs and Mazda and Mitsi, it is the same. Unfortunately Kia still got this dated HEV to the market to compete.

[@mingouczjcz3800]

Currently only Byd is into the battery-age hybrid technology , while others, such as Toyota and Hyundai, are still in ICE-age hybrid ones.

[@张宇-t1o]

The obvious but not mentioned is that when BYD become plugless and you don't charge it at all, it is still a full hybrid. So now you know who is better value. Like many other 2nd gen Chinese PHEVs and Mazda and Mitsi, it is the same. Unfortunately Kia still got this dated HEV to the market to compete.

[@RichardJoashTan]

@21:38 But the true winner is the BYD Sealion 6 because I will buy it fully loaded anyway.

[@barracuda77777]

I did exactly that 9 days ago, after considering the Sportage , outlander and Rav 4 , in the end it was not even a contest for me, I got the Premium Sealion 6 and couldn't be happier, I live in the inner west in Sydney, we go out once a fortnight out of Sydney, our Solar generates 100+ kw a day + 60 kw of battery storage, so for us plugging the car daily is so easy, Did not get a full EV, because we have a young family that on long trips I did not want to subject them to waits and charger availability with a fully EV car.

[@dicky-duck6632]

BYD DMI is quite different from other systems. In DMI, the gasoline engine mainly works as a generator, creating electricity to charge the battery or power the electric motor. In a regular hybrid, the engine usually drives the wheels directly, with the electric motor helping out during acceleration or at low speeds. Another lesser-known feature of BYD DMI is that it can use gasoline to generate power for VTL (Vehicle to Load). It’s like having a portable gasoline generator for camping or as a backup power source for your home, which is amazing!

[@Naveen-mm2bo]

Seems like he got a lump sum payment for negative marketing. If you are going for car comparisons, make sure you did your homework.. Better find some other job ! Shame on you..

[@Digwind]

BYD fine print warranty? BYD just being upfront on this. Have you seen KIA fine print warranty? They claim 7 years, but: "The items specified below are not covered by the KIA New Vehicle Warranty: • Replenishment or replacement of oil, fluids, coolant, wiper blades, fan belts, filters, brake and clutch linings, spark plugs, light globes, gaskets and so on, as a result of normal wear and tear", "12V Auxiliary Battery : The original engine electrical system battery is fully covered for the first 2 years", "The air conditioner refrigerant charge is covered for the first (1st) Year", "3 Year AV (Audio) and AVN (Audio + Navigation) Warranty"

[@ProfBarkley]

no duh.. oil, oil filters, spark plugs, headlight bulbs are all consumables that you don't just get covered 7 years free😂

[@bobbyus]

@@Digwind i think this video is sponsored by Kia

[@ellisrochlin2267]

Pick one or the other but if your gonna have a partner , pick the one who can get ya to shops or work locally on cheaper home electric miles , got a prettier or more sexy face and if on hols or weekends you decide to have a friend's or family picnic day trip which I guess is the Der Der Der Der drum roll , THE sea lion 😅 .

[@SavageTechAustralia]

You literally show a comparison over a speed bump with Kia doing 20kmh and byd doing 50kmh 😂

[@markus6664]

Hilarious ... so the Kia wins cos it has ''aussie tuned' suspension (there's so much jingoism in this from these reviewers) and you don't have to plug it in! So after about 2kms its noisy engine always kicks in costing you dollars 'cos the engine is cold and inefficient on short urban trips. I have the lower spec Dynamic, which is about the same price as this Kia, (but still offers more features). In city driving it does 90kms easy on pure EV, and has returned 5.1l/100 on highway trips, so thats a range of over 1,200kms. I charge the car about every 3rd night , a process that takes about a minute - and a full charge costs me about $3.50 for 90kms. The BYD is a comfortable drive and extremely quiet, as is the engine when it eventually comes on when you leave the city on long trips. BYD are going to do very well.

[@张宇-t1o]

The obvious but not mentioned is that when BYD become plugless and you don't charge it at all, it is still a full hybrid. So now you know who is better value. Like many other 2nd gen Chinese PHEVs and Mazda and Mitsi, it is the same. Unfortunately Kia still got this dated HEV to the market to compete.

[@davec110]

mate. they've harden up the suspension and call it "aussie tuned". Sealion 6 is built for comfort which most families prefer for urban driving. the reviewer will prob give Model Y full marks for car "dynamic" since it's rock hard with awesome cornering performance.

[@tanielanuku8265]

I like the Sealion, although more expensive, you get more features, and if I can get at least 70 km pure EV, I may only be filling up 6-7 times per year saving me money and time

[@John-p7i5g]

Sealion 6 smashes it out of the park. You can basically drive it for free if you have solar for your daily commute. So you are immune to petrol prices, yet you are also protected from range anxiety. Bit of an apples to oranges comparison. The only negative about BYD is stupidly complex warranty. Whoever came up with that idea needs to do a 3 year Marketing course, because it's a serious drawback, especially when BYD cars are well made and the LFP Blade batteries last basically for ever.

[@xiasage]

BYD Sealion 6 is much better

[@danx836]

Seriously, orange vs apple?

[@hehe-mq2bk]

Did you say that the Kia runs only on 2km for it's pure EV settings? HUUUUGE deal breaker! What tf... that won't even take me halfway into my commute! The point of a Hybrid is that you should mostly be using the batteries and only use the petrol for long distances, in places where chargers are not easily accesible, or if you are going out of the city. I'll take the BYD thank you!

[@jovceata]

why not use the Dynamic model it's less money and also like the Kia its front wheel drive so it's direct competitor looks like this is a paid as for Kia by the presenter

[@carsales]

Hiya, we tried for the Dynamic but BYD couldn’t supply us one to test and film.

[@tonyhove981]

@@carsales Looking at the reactions might seem to suggest that your conclusions are not necessarily shared with the 'public' opinion as suggested.

[@kennethprocak5176]

The BYD leaves that Kia for dead. It goes quick without noise or fuss and just hangs on twisting open roads. And you don’t have to plug it in to keep the battery charged. You go easy with your right foot the petrol motor only charges the battery, even at highway speed.

[@cheynehoneyman]

Plug in by far. I think people are freaking out about the idea of charging their car overnight, when it's literally sitting idle. But when it saves you chunk of money at the pump it's a game changer.

[@ABDUL-p5r]

not a bad comparison review - up until the winner - the Kia? And for what? aussie-tuned suspension and not needing pluggin in? what a joke - the BYD is miles ahead in every possible metric including how its suspension is tuned - because it's tuned for comfort and a plush ride - we're talking chalk and cheese buddy.

[@Mummah_moo_xo]

Recent BYD software update included temperature and fan control fine tuning from any screen by using three finger swipe up/down, left/right to eliminate having to go into air con settings to change. Excellent update. However, fan direction is still from air con setting screen.

[@passby8070]

6:25 The interior of Seal is definitely way more luxurious than Kia, All most on par with mid range Merc and Beamers and half the price, definitely a no brainer choice for me if I in the market for one...

[@kennethprocak5176]

If you need to adjust something, use voice control, don’t need to go near the screen for most common adjustments, including windows. And it works.

[@onefiniteplanet]

So the KIA never needs plugging in, but is still less economical than the BYD if you never plug it in either.

[@send2riven]

21:32 Never needs to plugging in is a boon??? Since when less is more???

[@oliveryb]

it is a joker to say Kia is better? Come on Man!

[@duccik5509]

I took the Sealion for a test drive today and was absolutely blown away. After that, I tried the Tesla Model Y, but honestly, it felt a bit underwhelming. At 6'1" and a larger guy, I found the Sealion to be much more comfortable, especially with good headroom in the back-unlike the Tesla Model Y, where my head was hitting the roof. I was able to adjust my driving seat all the way back, leaving plenty of room for someone to sit behind me. I’m really impressed! I also tested the Camry, which was nice, but it just didn’t compare to the Sealion. Plus, I’m not too fussy about not having a spare tyre; I hardly drive, mainly in urban areas, and I always change my tyres when they’re nearing their expiration. I’ve never had any issues in the last 20 years. I'm definitely tempted!

[@ryant3]

The BYD uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). Not Lithium Ion (Li-ion). LiFePO4 shits all over Li-ion.

[@DavidLivingstone]

This is really useful information for me. It seems that none of the KZbin presenters pay much attention to the drive-train & battery technology, and the terms Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid don't adequately indicate how they compare. I have no interest in the Toyota concept of a complex integrated ICE/Electric with a tiny NiMH battery. A Range extender concept such as the Chevrolet/Holden Volt, or the Nissan Electric Transmission needs different terminology to discriminate. The lack of understanding of the chemical difference between "Iron" and "Ion" is very disappointing. I'd buy a range-extender if there was a suitable offering, but it looks like it'll be a straight EV.

[@zimuli3549]

In China, the world's largest auto market, South Korean automakers have sold most of their production lines as their share of the market has fallen rapidly to 1 percent from a peak of 8 percent, as they have been unable to compete with a host of Chinese automakers led by BYD. Due to the lack of competitiveness, it is estimated that Korean cars will soon be forced to completely withdraw from the Chinese market, and the same situation will soon happen in other countries.

[@hazelnut3794]

From in your dream 🦇🐀🍲

[@bobbyus]

That kia looks so dated 😅

[@MyOhwhatever]

I think this company is just trying to sell whatever left of Sportage commitment they agreed to with Kia 😂, just my two cents after watching this review. As someone has said, I think it’s two different cars, I have had my SL6 for the past 2 weeks now and loving it, took the delivery in Hobart, and have driven it from Hobart to Launceston, the EV mode setup to 75% gave me about 80km before the HEV kicked in. And by the time I arrived in Lonnie, the HEV was about 112KM and EV was about 87km. I noticed it charged during down hill and brakes and gave me additional 7-8km. And the reason I chose this car was of the limited charging stations across Australia if one is to go for long distance, which I’m planning to do.

[@toddliu3439]

The parts (screen wipers, brake pads and filter) covered by 6 months warranty of Sea lion 6 are for the commercial usage which travels over 30,000 per year, such as taxi or Uber. For normal usage, who ever worries about these parts can break in 6 months. Or in other words, these parts will last a many times longer than 6 months for normal driving.

[@johncleaver4245]

“Mum, put on some Black Eyed Peas”…man how old are your kids…30!

[@nanxingluo4902]

Let me get this straight, the BYD using HEV mode is still somehow more fuel efficient than Kia?

[@azzamatic4190]

And has more horsepower with a smaller motor. If the kia is the best non Chinese competitor than BYD is way a head of the game

[@hermesliteratus882]

@@azzamatic4190 Korean EVs are totally dependent on marketing hypes.

[@azzamatic4190]

@@hermesliteratus882 I really do like the interior and exterior styling of modern Kia's but they really do feel cheap in quality

[@GForce162]

@@azzamatic4190 Korean made battery is another issue...

[@manimalworks7424]

Just for the fact that Toyota is giving up its own hybrid design and signs up for BYD’s, it probably proves BYD is better

[@luappaul3062]

bro good review 90% things are better in BYD but the winner is KIA.

[@RichardJoashTan]

@@luappaul3062 Not me, the real winner is the BYD

[@张宇-t1o]

The obvious but not mentioned is that when BYD become plugless and you don't charge it at all, it is still a full hybrid. So now you know who is better value. Like many other 2nd gen Chinese PHEVs and Mazda and Mitsi, it is the same. Unfortunately Kia still got this dated HEV to the market to compete.

[@horuscheng3476]

You can use sealion just like an ICE car, you can only refuel and never charge it, it's still have more fuel-efficient than Toyota and Kia's HEV system, Its engine functions only as a generator, running at a specific RPM, making it quieter and more efficient.

[@oliveryb]

0-100km/h took 6.9 sec for BYD, are you serious in tetsting?

[@jessexi]

Let sales figure say who’s the winner 😂

[@8739paulstep7]

Are you telling me Kia warranty covers brake pads, fluids, wiper and all consumables. Wow😮

[@brraaa100]

The worst presentation ever seen. How is it possible to compare 2 different cars, one full hybrid without full equipment and another plug in hybrid with full equipment and say that Kia does not have ventilation in the seats and other things.

[@anthonypagano6384]

I would love to see a big comparison test with the Honda crv and Hyundai Tucson and kia Sportage and Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 and byd Sealion 6 and Mazda cx5 and Mitsubishi Outlander and haval h6 and chery tiggo7 and mahindra xuv700 and Mitsubishi Outlander and nissan Xtrail and ford escape and Honda ZRV and Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008 and Renault Koleos and Skoda Karoq and mg hs and ssangyong torres when it arrives in Australia

[@peterburdett8131]

This in not even a comparison. You didn’t really touch on fuel consumption. If you travel less than 70 km most days the BYD would cost much less to run or even for free with the right energy plan or solar panels at home. Very few buyers are interested in driving dynamics for a car that is basically a shopping trolley

[@nagendrashah3564]

Common man byd is clearly winner 😂😂😂😂is this a joke or what???

[@dongluu6025]

😜😜😜

[@Tellyawhat4]

Why would you buy a Chinese vehicle? So unappealing.

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Where is Nadine?

[@drizza6489]

The Kia belongs to yesteryear technology because it is still a ICE car. While BYD is a NEV. whoever can not see the distinction between these two is unqualified to make such review.

[@buster_1972]

Not a fan 🪭 of touch screens to change the temperature. It's a no go for me 🙅

[@RichardJoashTan]

@@buster_1972 Not me, I will buy a fully loaded Sealion 6

[@buster_1972]

@@RichardJoashTan congratulations, I'll be sticking to my 20 year old Pajero.

[@bazinga615]

The Kia everyday. No question

[@RichardJoashTan]

But for me, BYD ALL YEAR LONG. NO QUESTION AND EXCLAMATION POINT.

[@bazinga615]

@@RichardJoashTan once a loser always. Deal with it.

[@ChitraDurga-is7xm]

​@@bazinga615 Stop crying 😂😂. BYD everyday

[@bazinga615]

@@ChitraDurga-is7xm cope harder.

[@azzamatic4190]

Nice one 😂. Kia everyday 😉

[@saahan-nn1fe]

Kia is still a fuel car, outdated technology. If you really understand hybrid technology, you will know that BYD is on another level. In addition, for me who works in the city, Hiace can save me a lot of fuel costs. Pure electricity is enough unless I go camping.

[@hazelnut3794]

BYD & fuel car lolol ahahahahahahah