7.8
2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
The base BYD Dolphin electric hatch isn't as dynamic as its name suggests, but it still has a place in the affordable EV market.
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Josh Nevett
BYD Dolphin vs Kia Cerato Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Kia Cerato
2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
