BYD Sealion 6 Reviewed: Dynamic or Premium – Which Should You Choose?

🚗 In this video, Adrian drives the new BYD Sealion 6 — a midsize SUV Hybrid known as the Seal U in Europe and the Song Plus in China, where it's sold as both a plug-in hybrid and an EV. 🌍

🔌 Until now, BYD has only imported fully electric vehicles into New Zealand: the Atto 3, the Dolphin, and the Seal. However, likely due to changing market conditions here, we now introduce the Sealion 6 and the upcoming Shark 6.

🔍 In this video, I'll be reviewing both options of the Sealion 6 — the Dynamic and Premium. The FWD Dynamic is priced from $57,990, and the AWD Premium starts at $64,990.

👀 Competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson plug-in hybrid.
#bydhybrid #bydsealion6 #hybridsuv

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the BYD Sea Lion 6
00:42 Exterior Features of the BYD Sea Lion 6
02:34 Driving - Dynamic
04:46 Interior Features and Technology in the BYD Sea Lion 6
08:05 Comfort and Space in the Back Seat
10:18 Driving Performance of the Premium Version
11:43 Conclusion and Recommendation

🛡️ Safety Features:
Below are the main features, with a comprehensive list in the video description:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) & Prevention (LDP)
Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELK)
Front Collision Warning (FCW)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Intelligent Speed Limit Information (ISLI)
Blind Spot Detection
⛽ Fuel Performance Comparison:

Dynamic: Claimed fuel economy of 1.1L/100km (SOC 25%-100%) and combined fuel consumption (SOC less than 25%) of 4.8L/100km.
Premium: Claimed fuel economy of 1.4L/100km (SOC 25%-100%) and combined fuel consumption (SOC less than 25%) of 5.8L/100km.

🚦 Driving Modes:
There are driving modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. A Terrain mode includes Snow for the Dynamic, and Mud, Sand, and Snow for the Premium. V2L is available.

[stevenvalle]

Got the dynamic in stone grey, allergic to turbo's (blame VW for that). Plus has greater range and goes as fast as I need to go. Comfy drive 😄 very efficient. All EV driving during the week.

[RailgunNZ]

Wait for Gen 5 DM engine ~ 2000km range. Front not the best looking. Premium drives well, very quiet. Resale value who knows…

[nostradamus]

Great review. I understand the car doesn't offer adjustable lumbar. How did you find the support for the lower back ?

[EVQuest]

Would the Sealion 6 tempt you away from an alternative hybrid SUV?

[BenMitro]

Thanks, well covered. I still reckon they are barking up the wrong tree. Price. They need to focus on cars half the price.