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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 Leapmotor C10 Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
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2025 BYD
Sealion 6
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2025 Leapmotor
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Leapmotor C10 DESIGN
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
50L
45 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
6 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$43,888 - $49,888
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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
- Upmarket interior look and feel
- Lots of second-row space
- Appealing price tag
Misses
- Incessant, overbearing safety chimes
- Certain systems can only be turned off when stationary
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1498 | 1500 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 238kW | 158kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 550Nm | 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
