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
BYD Sealion 7 vs Skoda Karoq Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Skoda Karoq
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2025 BYD
Sealion 7
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2025 Skoda
Karoq
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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 Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
325 to 360 km
Warranty
6 year
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warranty
7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$38,490 - $55,090
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 230kW - 390kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4200 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
