2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs BYD Sealion 6: Spec battle
The new BYD Sealion 6 is set to enter the competitive mid-sized SUV segment, so how does it stack up against Toyota's benchmark RAV4?
Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Toyota RAV4
BYD Sealion 6
2024 Toyota
RAV4
vs
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
264 to 385 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$39,760 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
James Wong
Production 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
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge AWD Hybrid review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Jack Quick
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1987 - 2487 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 127kW - 152kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 203Nm - 243Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | - | |
