

Ben Zachariah
2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential review
Pros
- Price and equipment
- Intuitive cabin that works
- It’s the cheapest PHEV
Cons
- Weird dash shape hinders knee
- Front seats aren’t the best
- Older model generation
1 Month Ago
The new BYD Sealion 5 is a medium SUV available in Australia from $33,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $37,990 for the Premium variant.
There are 2 variants of the Sealion 5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2025.
The new 2025 Sealion 5 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
The BYD Sealion 5 is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 156kW. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The BYD Sealion 5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Essential and the most expensive being Premium.


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2025 BYD Sealion 5


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2025
$33,990
2025
$37,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,738 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,860 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,712 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BYD Sealion 5 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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2025 BYD Sealion 5
The cheapest BYD Sealion 5 is the Essential variant that starts from $33,990.
See all BYD Sealion 5 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 5 is the Premium variant that starts from $37,990.
See all BYD Sealion 5 PricingThe largest BYD Sealion 5 is the Essential variant which measures 1860mm wide, 4738mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.
All variants of the BYD Sealion 5 have a maximum power of 156kW.
The BYD Sealion 5 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 5 is the Premium variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2195 kg.
The BYD Sealion 5 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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