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
BYD Sealion 6 vs Ford Escape Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Ford Escape
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
vs
2024 Ford
Escape
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.3
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $52,990
$36,490 - $54,940
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 13 | |
