BYD Sealion 6 2024 review: Is the new plug-in hybrid SUV a good Toyota RAV4 Hybrid alternative?

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The 2024 BYD Sealion 6 is the emerging Chinese brand's first model in Australia that's not a fully electric vehicle. Instead, the new mid-size SUV is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). As such, it finds itself going tyre to tyre with the 'self-charging' Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, as well as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Needless to say, the Sealion 6 finds itself in the deep end from the get go, with it having to compete for sales with three very well established nameplates. At the same time, the Kia Sportage Hybrid and Hyundai Tucson Hybrid are starting to make their presences felt.
So, the Sealion 6 stands apart by offering buyers the choice between two series-parallel PHEV powertrains, with the naturally aspirated front-wheel drive producing 160kW/300Nm, while the turbocharged all-wheel drive develops a more formidable 238kW/550Nm.
In this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Byron Mathioudakis gets behind the wheel of the new Sealion 6 to find out how well it stacks up.
#BYD #Sealion6 #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Pricing and features
02:10 Safety
02:26 Ownership
02:40 Pricing and features 2
03:02 Design
03:54 Practicality
06:07 Under the bonnet
07:36 Efficiency
08:37 Driving
11:06 Verdict
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@chucknorris8704 Ай бұрын

Have you just woken from a coma? Almost every single new hybrid car right now has no spare tyre, so I don't think that was a fair criticism. Sounds like you're nitpicking just for the sake of nitpicking.

@Dreamer10888 Ай бұрын

It’s fine, gosh lol

@MisterX-er9si Ай бұрын

PHEVs yes but not all hybdrids. Rav 4 HEV does have a spare tyre.

@henrytaverner1803 27 күн бұрын

Spare tires are not needed. If you got a puncture and if cannot fix it, you need to end up buying two tires anyways.

@Steve-jx3mh Ай бұрын

BYD are going to sell a heap of these. Everyone I know who has a BYD has been really happy with it. This will meet those people who want an EV, but are nervous about the charging networks and the convenience. and its not 65K like a lot of its Plug in hybrid rivals (Mitsubishi)

@Takudza 13 күн бұрын

I’m disappointed they didn’t bring a fully electric version alongside this. I am ready to completely crossover.

@Migster1965 Ай бұрын

Don't most manufacturers skip the spare tyre these days?

@jsm88 Ай бұрын

BYD has never been an EV only manufacturer

@acde9355 Ай бұрын

BYD is actually a well-established brand in China, but Chinese car brands are something new to developed countries, so some people may think this brand is new to the automotive industry.

@ItsJonesy777 Ай бұрын

@@acde9355well you would hope a motoring journalists would at least check their facts before saying it, if they have no idea.

@Maige2900 Ай бұрын

@@ItsJonesy777meat pies brav what else to say

@thedualtransition6070 Ай бұрын

It went full EV 2 years ago, BEVs and PHEVs. Stop spreading lies. It isn't a BEV only manufacturer, but EVs include PHEVs.

@thedualtransition6070 Ай бұрын

@@ItsJonesy777 No, you should check your bloody facts. Both BEVs and PHEVs are EVs.

@mattgage1021 Ай бұрын

I live in China and have had one of these cars for the past 4 months (BYD Song Plus). I have the single electric motor and 1.5L engine. It is plenty fast enough and VERY economical. I have the top spec model, very pleased with it.

@pepflush 19 күн бұрын

lucky you I'm a Chinese living in Australia, and I want a Song Plus so bad

@JoshuaMcTackett Ай бұрын

BYD never had an 'all electric policy' lol They made PHEVs for years and years in China but they never sold them here in Australia. This is just the first one imported here. Sometimes I think I could do a better job than auto journalists without any experience or training.

@vivealexcheng 26 күн бұрын

You are certainly better than this one, it's a new era now.

@davidtydeman1434 Ай бұрын

Don’t understand why the review was expecting sporty steering in midsize SUV????

@reginald7214 Ай бұрын

😂😆

@josephhall1049 Ай бұрын

I stopped at 1:05 and went down to the dealer

@jizhang75 Ай бұрын

Toyota will use iBYD Hybrid system in their car as replacement of their existing aged hybrid . They already use byd ev platform

@caljeff2427 Ай бұрын

BYD has been making PHEV's for about a decade but OK.

@onefiniteplanet Ай бұрын

Well....since 2008 ....so I guess that is about a decades. And yes, I believe they made the first ever PHEV.

@rickmao1407 Ай бұрын

1st mass produced PHEV

@dingbatt Ай бұрын

The only thing I think he can mean is “in Australia” because BYD built Chinese domestic “ice only” cars 2003 - 2022 and PHEVs since 2008 to now. There’s a PHEV Ute coming as well. So in Australia, BYD was pure electric until the arrival of the Sea Lion and Shark.

@thedualtransition6070 Ай бұрын

@@dingbatt BYD has been fully electric in China for 2 years, BEVs and PHEVs.

@shmatto1 Ай бұрын

So much info wrong in this review, not too mention the continued pauses and loss for words. Shocking review.

@sydryan9589 Ай бұрын

It's like it was written by a high schooler.

@AnhLe-pq3eu 9 күн бұрын

Feels unprepared for an expert review

@sthop10 Ай бұрын

For us this car is perfect. Live in Sydney with family down the South Coast. Drive around the city on electric during the week. No range anxiety when we go down the South Coast. Charge overnight on standard AC power point. And a lot cheaper than the Mitsubishi. Also there are after market spare tyres for the atto 3 - I'd expect the same for the sealion.

@c3vzn Ай бұрын

This reviewer always seems like he’s making things up on the spot lol. Either a poor memory or does no research before doing a review. Makes Carsguide look quite untrustworthy.

@siemen7800 Ай бұрын

this guy has misinformed about byd, he may be have personal problem or has "pre-amnesia " sickness, or better he may not work in the carguide.

@gregharris8316 Ай бұрын

Was the car's steering set to comfort or sport? There's a big difference in feel

@shavaughndavidson2257 Ай бұрын

What do you mean by copied its a stretched Seal at the front the stretched rear from the older model BYD Han

@Deandzzzzzz Ай бұрын

relax mate it’s his job to nitpick. otherwise he will be labeled as paid by China. 😅

@MrFordy90 Ай бұрын

Wish I could have bought this instead of the irritating CX-60 I currently own. Though very disappointing to see we didn't get the bigger battery they offer elsewhere!

@RodneyW Ай бұрын

What do you find irritating about the CX-60?

@daweigo6851 17 күн бұрын

Just in case you don't know, Mazda is doing some free upgrades to address some of the cx60 problems

@jrdelag 20 күн бұрын

Do you hace time for 0 to 60 in All Motors?

@cartermiller2705 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. Question: is the charging AC only? Or both AC & DC options? The GWM Haval H6 PHEV has both AC & Faster DC charging.

@sthop10 Ай бұрын

It does DC as well. Owners manual is available on BYD site.

@cartermiller2705 Ай бұрын

@@sthop10 thank you! 👍

@Tuzi523 Ай бұрын

BYD has never be an EV only maker 😂

@davidtydeman1434 Ай бұрын

I think the point is that previous models available in Australia were EVs.

@thedualtransition6070 Ай бұрын

BYD went full BEV plus PHEV 2 years ago stop spreading lies. You own a lot of Telsa?

@Tuzi523 Ай бұрын

@@thedualtransition6070 maybe you should google what car byd started with. I remember when I was young back in Beijing they had models copied from Toyota.

@thedualtransition6070 Ай бұрын

@@Tuzi523 Maybe you should take an english comprehension test. Of course I understand that BYD started with ICE cars, I am a bloody researcher in the area, and that does not change the fact that they went fully EV 2 years ago. Most Chinese manufacturers started off with joint ventures with foreign manufacturers, now they have outgrown those JVs.

@Tuzi523 Ай бұрын

@@thedualtransition6070 所以我不认为我说的有错，比亚迪从来就不是只做电车的，不接受反驳谢谢。

@Maige2900 Ай бұрын

Alright cool, now when do we get the seagull ?

@014rehman 8 күн бұрын

Does anyone know the road test performance in all regards? Theoretically all looks good.

@Jimmy-zx6sd Ай бұрын

Interior looks better than all other same class vehicles, unbelievable !

@singlanand Ай бұрын

What's the exact getting clearance of this vehicle in mm?

@garykitchiner7467 Ай бұрын

Can't wait for the crash tests, but liking the rest of the package and the realistic pricing. What's the chances of a dealer network?

@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj Ай бұрын

well, byd actually have been made gasoline engine car from about 20yrs ago

@senwang1982 19 күн бұрын

is this sealion having the 5th gen DMi? BYD just released its 5th gen DMi on two sedan cars and that hybrid system can drive 2400 km with a full tank.

@donglaizhang7895 17 күн бұрын

Probably not.

@ActuallyGoose Ай бұрын

Lets just ignote BYD's extremely long history with making Hybrids in china in the early 2000's i suppose

@ianpolo5673 Ай бұрын

The styling and quality interior already a winner over its rivals.

@amandagrant4331 Ай бұрын

BYD has never be an EV only maker

@Jeremy-di4ye Ай бұрын

You're driving the model with the grey/blue interior but we don't get a proper look at it! Plenty of shots of the black/brown but we only glimpse the grey blue from a still photo of the dashboard.

@jboy2787 Күн бұрын

BYD has been around in Europe for ages but just started hitting the Australian market. I test drove the hybrid front wheel today and it was beautiful. I’m deciding between BYD and Tesla model Y🤔

@cocoaiscool2709 Ай бұрын

BYD is a car manufacturer who is just really good at creating battery

@gadgetgasspoll2923 22 күн бұрын

BYD is a battery manufacturer who is just really good at creating car

@passby8070 28 күн бұрын

Aside from Toyota being a established name, I don't think this RAV4 is playing in the same league in terms of technology, interior and other specs. It's even would be beyond what Luxus can offer in other areas such as battery and electronics.

@Clim326 19 күн бұрын

I agree will cancel my rav 4 order and buy this instead

@centraltilingandwaterproof9171 10 күн бұрын

Anyhow I ordered mine premium sea lion 6

@user-ss7rf9oc4q Ай бұрын

其实比亚迪最大的优势是混动

@fatdoi003 Ай бұрын

lol BYD started building ICE cars first then hybrids then EVs...... get your facts right mate

@BluePandaa284 Ай бұрын

Almost all of hybrid and electric car has no spare tyre nowadays. Your reaction makes me fell i should research again. And i found that tesla never used spare tyre in their vehicles.

@passby8070 28 күн бұрын

3:36 seem very bias comment there, dont think it look like Maccan at all.

@MisterX-er9si Ай бұрын

Nothing is said about real life range on the battery and what is fuel consumption when battery is depleted and how the hybrid system works in this case.

@deepseer 29 күн бұрын

According to a Chinese reviewer who tried to deplete the battery (~18 kWh) and the fuel tank (~64 L), it's maximum range on highways (average speed ~100km/h) is over 1000km. According to some other reviews, pure battery range in cities (AC off) is around 110-120km (sometimes reaching 130km), much higher than the claimed WLTC range 100km.

@Karl-Benny 6 күн бұрын

Insurance Cost ????

@virkgale Ай бұрын

My gods abandoned what? BYD started off making conventional cars!

@dann5515 Ай бұрын

Is a shame to have one of Aussies big platform to do a car review that doesn't have the full fact details.

11 күн бұрын

I think it is good move because the electric range is enough for most daily drives and gives new EV users more security for long ranges.

@youtubeuser4240 Ай бұрын

BYD is not an EV only and most Hybrid suv doesnt have spare tyre.... this car channel gives misleading information...

@Tonystarkes888 Ай бұрын

Byd are not an EV only manufacturer they are a battery company that entered the ev market and are doing awesome they got me interested

@therealjeffg Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review Byron……quite a low score at the end though?

@jackfieldsjack1061 Ай бұрын

More ev please... We like to see .. those hilux and ranger hoons

@IanEugene Ай бұрын

Lol stop harping on the same string - no spare wheel, could do better byd. Lol

@archietect4924 Ай бұрын

Good and measured presentation - thanks.

@wataric1600 Ай бұрын

A "Shamelessly" Porshe Macan like nose. Such uncalled for word. SMH. Another "strike" for d presenter.. for being unprofessional

@Audios81 15 күн бұрын

Should clarify that BYD makes ICE vehicles, not just EVs. If talking about just the Aussie market then it’s a correct statement, rather was. The Shark will be a DM-i as well, so a hybrid.

@fabianchow512 Ай бұрын

So Byron THIS is how you look like 😂 - been following you over the decade and beyond reading your many excellent articles on GoAuto - excellent review, this! 👏

@jamaicasysbm2580 28 күн бұрын

They have started marketing the song plus in Jamaica 🇯🇲

@MrJ9191 10 күн бұрын

Speaking about originailty, one US car analyst suggest to allow BYD to build factories in US so they can bluntly steal BYD's intellectual property 😂😂😂😂

@MrJ9191 10 күн бұрын

Does this guy even realise the head of the BYD' s designer is Wolfgang Egger? He was the head designer for Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini, and currently as the head designer for BYD. Shem on this guy who has no clue what he is talking about.

@zaffvideos5688 22 күн бұрын

Get used to having cars without spare tyres, most cars don't have it anymore. Having a Mustang without spare tyre for last 8 years, never needed one anyway. In fact, averaging 15000 km per year, keeping tyres in good condition and replacing them when its required, didn't need a spare tyre for last 30 years.

@geoffreyking4358 9 күн бұрын

BMWs do not have spare tyres, jacks or tools. Use run-flats. Have had my 330i for 3.5 years with no probs.

@anand03it33 21 күн бұрын

"Dinosaur fossil fuel technology!!!" Yeah when the charging infrastructure in the country is still in Dinosaur era, having a bit of "Dinosaur fossil fuel technology" makes sense.

@mr25ak1 20 күн бұрын

This video is just rubbish. If I want you to read out the features of the car, I can literally do that on the website. This is not a car review.

@steevemay Ай бұрын

Omg do these people do any research at all. Byd have built deisel and petrol vehicles since the 60s. They have been a major builder of plug in hybrids for years.

@shavaughndavidson2257 Ай бұрын

No international market ICE vehicles.....BYD DM-i cars are all over china

@Clim326 19 күн бұрын

Getting this one over rav 4 hybrid and tesla

@jetnavigator Ай бұрын

Perfect for people who don't understand depreciation.

@nostradamus2642 Ай бұрын

Sure. If you bought a $140K Audi Q7 TDI 50 in early 2021 like someone I know, you will have lost $60-$65K by the end of this year.

@daweigo6851 17 күн бұрын

Nothing depreciates like the German brands😮

@daweigo6851 17 күн бұрын

Don't buy one and your problem solved😅

@nostradamus2642 17 күн бұрын

@@daweigo6851 Problem with German brands nowadays is they can no longer justify the outrageous premium price. Quality is mediocre and no tech differentiation. German ICE engines in 2024 aren't much better than those of 10 years ago.

@liuyangyang Ай бұрын

The chinese entry version is less than AUD$30,000

@thearlongpark Ай бұрын

Similar price like yuan plus / atto 3 in china which is translate to AUD$48K here.

@davidtydeman1434 Ай бұрын

Seems that BYD pricing depends on the region. Atto3 is the equivalent of AUD70k in Germany and $48k in Australia

@user-rk2do2zc6c Ай бұрын

car owners know what is the real deal for EV - BYD !!!

@TheThriftyWrist Ай бұрын

Wow. This guy is kinda hard to listen to

@jjian5 2 күн бұрын

Hmm. The guy should check the designer for this vehicle before shameless striking as a rip off. It look nothing like a Porsche. Lol

@carol9255 14 күн бұрын

Reviewer needs to do more research about cars or the brand of the cars. Probably avoid adding person opinion to things that are quite factual. Car guide is supposed to be expert in the field, not just on spot comments. I was surprised you don't even know as much as what i have researched myself about the car and BYD itself. By the way, I'm only an ordinary driver, user, has no ideas about cars. But i think i managed to get to know BYD and Sea lion 6 better than you. Please, seriously get to know a bit nore history of brand before commenting or the reputation of Car guide can be questionable.

@daweigo6851 17 күн бұрын

Sadly yep

@TimBorg Ай бұрын

why is it such a rip off

@OlimiaDaddy Ай бұрын

....In China This car called Song +, selling for 180k RMB, which is around 40K AUD only....why here become 52k???

@Maige2900 Ай бұрын

Politics and weak Aussie dollar

@mingouczjcz3800 Ай бұрын

Also Australian auto specifications/standards is different from Chinese ones, so byd has to modify its cars to cater Australian market.

@Forestriumph-qh5ti Ай бұрын

how much is rav4 in Australia? its 110k-200k RMB in China.

@Maige2900 Ай бұрын

@@mingouczjcz3800 silly standards, which piggy back of Europe/ uk and USA with some slight differences

@Maige2900 Ай бұрын

@@Forestriumph-qh5ti LOL it’s like 70-80k here and the sheep love it

@joepessiii6239 4 күн бұрын

1000 km range, 😮 53k 😮, all EVs should just go home....BYD killed it.......BYD has proved that those EVs that are over 100k are overrated....

@aq3614 Ай бұрын

That's a ridiculously low score.. Really unfair

@zes7215 Ай бұрын

wrg, do, outx, can do, outx etc nay nmw s perfx

@eddielaw4178 8 күн бұрын

Who cares about a spare tire which you will never used! This guy can't even talk properly. Bad review!

@wu05354207 Ай бұрын

@AntihuaGoxiba Ай бұрын

BYD is nothing like Telsla, it started build fossil fuel cars years ago