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 MG MG5 Comparison
BYD Dolphin
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CarExpert Rating
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7.8
7.8
7.4
7.4
Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
285 to 330 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$24,990 - $28,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 82kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
