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 Lexus NX Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Lexus NX
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2024 Lexus
NX
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
55L
275 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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4 year
warranty
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$71,600 - $89,900
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightful to live with
- Powerful and efficient
- All the boxes ticked
Misses
- Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
- No spare wheel
- A little bland inside compared to some rivals
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
