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Ben Zachariah
2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential review
This is the cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale in Australia, but as we've discovered, that doesn’t mean it’s the worst. Far from it.
1 Month Ago
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BYD Sealion 5 Comparison
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 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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Ben Zachariah
2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential review
This is the cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale in Australia, but as we've discovered, that doesn’t mean it’s the worst. Far from it.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
2026 BYD Sealion 5 price and specs
BYD has blown past Chery and Geely to boast the title of Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid. The mid-size Sealion 5 SUV is available to order now.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 BYD Sealion 5 priced, becomes Australia’s cheapest PHEV
The plug-in hybrid segment is booming as affordable Chinese options arrive in Australia, and now BYD has launched the cheapest one yet.
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James Wong
2026 BYD Sealion 5 review: Quick drive
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.
4 Months Ago