2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
The base BYD Dolphin electric hatch isn't as dynamic as its name suggests, but it still has a place in the affordable EV market.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Kia Rio vs 2025 BYD Dolphin Comparison
Kia Rio
BYD Dolphin
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2024 Kia
Rio
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
252 to 270 km
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Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
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$29,990 - $42,890
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 73kW | 70kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 180Nm - 310Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 84 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
