8.7
2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Cupra Tavascan vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Cupra Tavascan
BYD Sealion 6
2024 Cupra
Tavascan
vs
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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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.
8.8
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8.7
7.5
Based on the Cupra Tavascan
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$60,990 - $74,490
$42,990 - $52,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Far more liveable than many other new cars
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
- Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
Misses
- Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
- Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
- Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
Optional Features
NA
- Optional Paint (+$900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1497 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 250kW | 160kW - 238kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 545Nm | 300Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
