2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.
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Matt Campbell
BYD Sealion 6 vs BMW X4 Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
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2025 BYD
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
65L
501 to 696 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$95,700 - $188,600
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
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Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1498 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 238kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 550Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
