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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Peugeot 408
2025 BYD
Sealion 7
vs
2025 Peugeot
408
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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 Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$57,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 100kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 230Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
