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 MG HS Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
MG HS
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
vs
2024 MG
HS
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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.
8.8
8.7
8.2
7.5
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
55L
94 to 523 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$28,990 - $45,990
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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
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 | |
