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 Jaguar F-Pace Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Jaguar F-Pace
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
vs
2024 Jaguar
F-Pace
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How they stack...
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
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Jaguar F-Pace SVR (405kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
69L - 83L
152 to 971 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$90,830 - $155,296
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engine is an absolute honey
- Brilliant ride and handling balance
- Interior technology approaching the best
Misses
- Loves a drink
- Doesn't come cheap
- The V8 is going, going, gone
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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,890)
- Activity Key (+$680)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$1,560)
- Cabin Air Purification Plus (+$640)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | SUPERCHARGED V8, TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 184kW - 423kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 365Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1300 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 10.5 | |
