2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance review
This head-turning mid-size electric SUV offers more than just a headline-grabbing price. But there are some things you need to know…
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2024 BYD Sealion 7 vs 2023 Subaru Forester Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Subaru Forester
2024 BYD
Sealion 7
vs
2023 Subaru
Forester
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the BYD Sealion 7 PERFORMANCE
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
Warranty
-
5 year
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Loaded for the money
- Well resolved safety tech systems
- Looks and feels pretty special
Misses
- Needs work dynamically
- Efficiency falls short of rivals
- Competitors offer fast DC charging
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Colours Available
The 2023 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on variant.
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl (NEW)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| - | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| - | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
