8.3
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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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Sealion 7 vs 2023 Subaru Solterra Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Subaru Solterra
2024 BYD
Sealion 7
vs
2023 Subaru
Solterra
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.3
8.1
7.5
Based on the BYD Sealion 7 PERFORMANCE
Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
Best suitable for...
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride
- Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
- Free servicing
Misses
- Struggles to stand out
- Boot compromised by roof line
- It's taken its time getting here
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| - | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| - | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 337Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
