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 Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2024 BYD
Sealion 7
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Discovery Sport
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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 Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
57L - 67L
120 to 563 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$73,504 - $101,999
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined on-road manners
- Practical interior
- User-friendly infotainment
Misses
- PHEV's $20k premium, no third row
- Too many options should be standard
- Design has barely changed in over a decade
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)
- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$700)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
- Headlight Washer System (+$380)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$621)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1498 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 147kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 320Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1200 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
