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
BYD Sealion 6 vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Hyundai Tucson
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2025 BYD
Sealion 6
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 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 Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$35,650 - $61,100
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
Colours Available
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 238kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 550Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 89 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
