8.7
2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.
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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2022 Tesla Model Y Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Tesla Model Y
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2022 Tesla
Model Y
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.7
8.7
7.5
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Tesla Model Y PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
NA
Warranty
6 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a fast as a 911 Carrera S off the line
- Excellent composure in the corners, newfound ride comfort
- You'll wonder what to do with all the space inside
Misses
- Design continues to polarise
- No Apple CarPlay or driver's display might be a deal breaker
- No emotive sound like some BMW models
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 220kW - 393kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 639Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
