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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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BYD Sealion 7 vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Land Rover Defender
2025 BYD
Sealion 7
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2026 Land Rover
Defender
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the BYD Sealion 7 PERFORMANCE
Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
85L - 90L
289 to 1179 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$97,384 - $325,532
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- SWB body is a total looker
- D250 inline six is a peach
- Still a rugged 4WD at heart
Misses
- Expensive options
- Updated MY26 range incoming
- No ANCAP safety rating for 90
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, SUPERCHARGER, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 4999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 550Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
