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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BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sportage Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Kia Sportage
2025 BYD
Sealion 7
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2025 Kia
Sportage
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the BYD Sealion 7 PERFORMANCE
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$32,995 - $55,420
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 115kW - 169kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
