

Max Davies
2026 BYD Seal review
6 Days Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

Automatic, Sedan, Electric, RWD
From $46,990
excl. on-roads

2.8 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $78,990
excl. on-roads
Variant
Dynamic
Variant
Gxl (5 Seater)
Body type
Sedan
Body type
SUV
Engine size
—
Engine size
2.8 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
150kW / 310Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 500Nm
—
1447km
Warranty
6 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
—
Engine size
2.8 L
Cylinders
—
Cylinders
4cyl
—
1447km
Power
150kW
Power
150kW at 3000 rpm
Torque
310Nm at 0 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 1600 rpm
Engine configuration
—
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.5 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel tank capacity
110 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
8.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
200g / km
Warranty
6 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Service interval
6 month / 10,000 km
Length
4800 mm
Length
4990 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1925 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1980 mm
Ground clearance unladen
149 mm
Ground clearance unladen
210 mm
Front track
1620 mm
Front track
1664 mm
Rear track
1625 mm
Rear track
1668 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Boot space
400 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
4237 kg
Kerb weight
5501 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2344 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1922 kg
Tare weight
2410 kg
Braked towing capacity
750 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
225/50 R18 95V
Front tyres
265/65 R18 114V
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
225/50 R18 95V
Rear tyres
265/65 R18 114V
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
9
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery capacity
61.44 kWh
Battery capacity
0.21 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Standard
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
110
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
7
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.50
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
yes
Approach angle
13°
Approach angle
31°
Departure angle
14°
Departure angle
17°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
12
Number of speakers
10
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
15.60 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


Max Davies
6 Days Ago


Matt Robinson
15 Days Ago


Derek Fung
6 Months Ago


Max Davies
6 Months Ago


William Stopford
7 Months Ago


William Stopford
8 Months Ago


William Stopford
9 Months Ago


William Stopford
10 Months Ago