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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 Tesla Model Y Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
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Tesla Model Y
2025 BYD
Sealion 6
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2025 Tesla
Model Y
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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 Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
NA
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$55,900 - $82,900
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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
- Market-leading price
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Price cuts hurt resale
- Still not as comfy as some rivals
- Short warranty
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 238kW | 188kW - 393kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 690Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
