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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Peugeot 408
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2024 Peugeot
408
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$57,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 100kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
