The new BYD Sealion 8 is a medium SUV available in Australia from $56,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Dynamic variant and topping out at $70,990 for the Premium variant.
There are 2 variants of the Sealion 8 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2026.
The new Sealion 8 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BYD Sealion 8 include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (205kW/300Nm) and 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (359kW/675Nm). Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The BYD Sealion 8 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Dynamic and the most expensive being Premium.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,040 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,996 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 655 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BYD Sealion 8 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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Sealion 8
The cheapest BYD Sealion 8 is the Dynamic variant that starts from $56,990.
See all BYD Sealion 8 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 8 is the Premium variant that starts from $70,990.
See all BYD Sealion 8 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 8 is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all BYD Sealion 8 towing capacityThe largest BYD Sealion 8 is the Dynamic variant which measures 1996mm wide, 5040mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.
All variants of the BYD Sealion 8 have a maximum power of 359kW and 675nm of torque.
The BYD Sealion 8 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 8 is the Dynamic variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3265 kg.
The BYD Sealion 8 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
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