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 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
BYD Sealion 7
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2025 BYD
Sealion 7
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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 Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
55L - 60L
418 to 534 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,990 - $63,990
$43,990 - $73,790
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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
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | 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 - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3900 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 690Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 80 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
