8.3
2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD review
BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...
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James Wong
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2022 Subaru Forester Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Subaru Forester
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2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2022 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
6 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent practicality
- Super easy to live with
- AWD is standard
Misses
- Better value lower in the range
- A bit thirsty
- Not a thrilling car to drive
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
