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 Subaru WRX Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Subaru WRX
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
63L
536 to 655 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$45,990 - $63,290
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
Colours Available
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
