8.3
2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD review
BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...
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James Wong
BYD Sealion 6 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Mazda CX-5
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2024 BYD
Sealion 6
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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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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8.3
7.7
0.0
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$48,990 - $52,990
$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 13 | |
