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
2024 BYD Dolphin vs 2024 Subaru Impreza Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Subaru Impreza
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2024 BYD
Dolphin
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2024 Subaru
Impreza
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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7.8
7.6
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
375 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,890 - $42,890
$31,490 - $37,990
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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
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:
- Oasis Blue
- Pure Red
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
Only a black interior is available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.5 | |
