8.7
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
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2024 Honda ZR-V Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Honda ZR-V
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2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2024 Honda
ZR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.7
8.3
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Honda ZR-V VTi X+
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
57L
285 to 422 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$37,900 - $55,400
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled interior presentation
- Premium build quality
- Surprisingly peppy engine
Misses
- Poor rear camera quality
- Expensive against entry-level rivals
- Hybrid limited to top spec
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 | ||
Optional Features
- Optional Paint (+$900)
NA
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 131kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 240Nm - 315Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1700 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 - 13.9 | |
