8.3
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance review
This head-turning mid-size electric SUV offers more than just a headline-grabbing price. But there are some things you need to know…
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Matt Campbell
2024 BYD Sealion 7 vs 2024 BMW X4 Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
BMW X4
2024 BYD
Sealion 7
vs
2024 BMW
X4
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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.
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8.3
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Based on the BYD Sealion 7 PERFORMANCE
Based on the BMW X4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
65L
501 to 696 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$95,700 - $188,600
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Loaded for the money
- Well resolved safety tech systems
- Looks and feels pretty special
Misses
- Needs work dynamically
- Efficiency falls short of rivals
- Competitors offer fast DC charging
NA
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
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Premium Paint (+$2,000)
- Tinted Windshield Glass (+$425)
NA
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
