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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BYD Sealion 6 vs Volvo XC60 Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
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Volvo XC60
2025 BYD
Sealion 6
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2025 Volvo
XC60
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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 Volvo XC60 ULTRA T8 PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
71L
114 to 568 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$73,990 - $103,390
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- User-friendly interior technology
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Less cabin storage than rivals
- No real changes for 2025
Colours Available
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1498 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 238kW | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
