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2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
The base BYD Dolphin electric hatch isn't as dynamic as its name suggests, but it still has a place in the affordable EV market.
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Josh Nevett
BYD Dolphin vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
BYD Dolphin
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
Warranty
6 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$31,990 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Confident on-road behaviour
- Spacious rear seats and boot
- Potential to be a bargain buy
Misses
- Old, uninviting interior
- Shortish EV-only range
- Thirsty when battery runs out
Colours Available
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 110kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
