The new BYD Sealion 6 is set to enter the competitive mid-sized SUV segment, so how does it stack up against Toyota's benchmark RAV4?
Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Toyota RAV4
BYD Sealion 6
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
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Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
Jack Quick
BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...
James Wong
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Specs
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2487 | 1498 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L | 1.5L | |
Induction | ||
INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
131kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5700 | - | |
Torque | ||
221Nm | 300Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3600 | - | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
14 | - |