2026 byd sealion 7 review ProsCons...
BYD's rival to the Model Y is tracking well on the sales charts thanks to its sharp looks and value – but is the competition getting too hot?
Pros
- Still great value for money
- Sharp looks, spacious cabin
- Quiet, mostly comfy drive
Cons
- Efficiency falls short of rivals
- Some tech gremlins in our tester
- Dynamically a bit 'meh'
2026 byd seal review ProsCons...
BYD's Seal sedan has settled slowly into the local EV market, and the base Dynamic is a prime example of why it should be more popular.
Pros
- Excellent value
- Sensible performance, handling
- Spacious second row
Cons
- Bouncy ride
- Interior lacks polish
- Not enough buttons
2026 byd seal 6 dm i review quick drive ProsCons...
BYD’s ongoing product assault continues with the Seal 6 DM-i, but is it really worth ignoring a BMW 3 Series PHEV for this newcomer?
Pros
- Should be reasonably affordable
- Long combined driving range
- Decent levels of equipment
Cons
- Poor ride and handling
- Too much road noise
- Unrefined powertrain
2026 byd sealion 5 review quick drive ProsCons...
BYD's aquarium... ahem, showroom just keeps on growing. The new Sealion 5 is a new entry-level mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV promising incredible value.
Pros
- Promise of bargain pricing, value
- Plenty of space for families
- Soft, comfortable tuning
Cons
- Not enough wheeltime... yet
- Full price and specs remain TBC
- A bit rolly polly in the bends
2026 byd sealion 8 review quick drive ProsCons...
BYD's first seven-seater in Australia will be the Kia Sorento-fighting Sealion 8, offering over 100km of EV range and 359kW of PHEV power.
Pros
- Stonking performance
- Sleek looks
- Practical cabin
Cons
- Test too brief to make a verdict
- No word on pricing as yet
- Coarse, noisy engine
2026 byd sealion 6 review ProsCons...
The BYD Sealion 6 is arguably the car that really ignited the PHEV surge in Australia, thanks to solid value and refined driving manners.
Pros
- Strong all-round performer
- Lengthy 'Standard' range
- Largely conventional cabin ergonomics
Cons
- Warranty could be better
- Boot capacity could be larger
- Some trim choices might polarise
