

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
5 Months Ago
The new BYD Sealion 6 is a medium SUV available in Australia from $42,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $52,990 for the Premium variant.
There are 4 variants of the Sealion 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new Sealion 6 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BYD Sealion 6 include 1.5 in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (160kW/300Nm), 1.5 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (238kW/550Nm) and 1.5 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (253kW/550Nm). Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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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.


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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 variant that starts from $42,990.
See all BYD Sealion 6 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant 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 Essential variant which measures 1890mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1670mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant which has 253kW of power and 550nm of torque.
The BYD Sealion 6 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2570 kg.
The BYD Sealion 6 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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