

James Wong
2026 BYD Sealion 6 review
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
3 Months Ago
The new BYD Sealion 6 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Premium.
There are 4 variants of the Sealion 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include electric motor (160kW/300Nm) and electric motor (238kW/550Nm). Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sealion 6 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The BYD Sealion 6 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Essential and the most expensive being Premium Extended.


James Wong
3 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 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 6 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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BYD Sealion 6
The cheapest BYD Sealion 6 is the Essential that starts from $42,990.
See all BYD Sealion 6 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended that starts from $52,990.
See all BYD Sealion 6 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 6 is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Premium and Premium Extended.
See all BYD Sealion 6 towing capacityThe largest BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium which measures 1890mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1670mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended which has 253kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo engine.
The BYD Sealion 6 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended which weighs 2570 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Sealion 6 uses Electric.
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