The BYD Sealion 8 isn’t Australia’s most cost-effective plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, nevertheless it’s amongst them.
BYD has introduced a base worth of $56,990 earlier than on-road prices for the big crossover SUV, which interprets to a drive-away worth of $60,773 in New South Wales.
That undercuts the Chery Tiggo 9 Tremendous Hybrid ($59,990 earlier than on-roads, $65,430 in NSW) however places it above the (admittedly considerably smaller) Tiggo 8 Tremendous Hybrid ($45,990 to $49,990 drive-away).
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Orders are actually open, forward of deliveries commencing earlier than the top of March.
The Sealion 8 is BYD’s largest SUV but in Australia, and its first to characteristic three rows of seating.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD | $56,990 |
| 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Dynamic AWD | $63,990 |
| 2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD | $70,990 |
Drivetrains and Effectivity
All BYD Sealion 8s characteristic double-wishbone entrance and multi-link rear suspension.
The bottom Premium FWD has variable frequency damping suspension, with all-wheel drive variations upgrading to BYD’s DiSus-C clever damping suspension.
All Sealion 8s have a vehicle-to-load (V2L) operate, permitting you to energy small electrical home equipment.
| Specs | Sealion 8 FWD | Sealion 8 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 110kW + 220Nm | 110kW + 220Nm |
| Electrical motor outputs | 200kW + 315Nm | 200kW + 315Nm (entrance) 200kW + 360Nm (rear) |
| System outputs | 205kW + 315Nm | 359kW + 675Nm |
| Battery | 19.0kWh lithium iron phosphate | 35.6kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Drive sort | Entrance-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 2315kg | 2580kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Gasoline financial system (claimed) | 1.1L/100km (battery over 25%) 5.3L/100km (battery beneath 25%) |
1.0L/100km (battery over 25%) 6.3L/100km (battery beneath 25%) |
| Electrical driving vary (NEDC) | 103km | 152km |
| Max AC cost fee | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max DC cost fee | 40kW | 74kW |
| Gasoline tank capability | 60L | 60L |
| Gasoline requirement | TBA | TBA |
| CO2 emissions | TBA | TBA |
| Emissions customary | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capability | 750kg | 750kg |
Dimensions
The BYD Sealion 8 is a big, seven-seat crossover SUV.
| Dimensions | BYD Sealion 8 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5040mm |
| Width | 1996mm |
| Peak | 1760mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950mm |
| Cargo capability | 270L (third row up) 960L (third row folded) 1960L (second and third rows folded) |
Servicing and Guarantee
The BYD Sealion 8 is backed by a six-year, 150,000km automobile guarantee and an eight-year, 160,000km battery guarantee.
Service pricing has but to be introduced.
Security
The BYD Sealion 8 has but to be examined by unbiased security authority ANCAP.
Normal security gear throughout the vary consists of:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Baby presence detection
- Driver distraction and fatigue detection
- Clever pace restrict help
- Entrance cross-traffic help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Lane-keep help
- Emergency lane-keep help
- Visitors signal recognition
- Encompass-view digicam
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Entrance, aspect and curtain plus driver’s far aspect airbags
- Tyre strain monitoring
An emergency name operate will are available March 2026 through an over-the-air software program replace.
Normal Gear
There are three members of the native Sealion 8 lineup.
The Dynamic FWD comes customary with the next gear:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Hankook 255/50 R20 tyres
- Tyre restore equipment
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Cornering lights
- Panoramic sunroof with energy sunshade
- Energy tailgate
- Rain-sensing wipers with built-in washer jets
- Rear privateness glass
- Keyless entry and begin with key fob, NFC card, BYD digital key
- Eco, Regular, Sport and Snow drive modes
- Digital parking brake with auto maintain
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 2GB of included information monthly for the primary two years
- Over-the-air updates
- Nap, tenting and automobile wash modes
- 50W wi-fi cellphone charger
- 3-zone local weather management with 2nd and third row air vents
- 10-speaker sound system
- Leatherette upholstery
- 6-way power-adjustable entrance seats
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- 4-way steering column adjustment
- 2 x USB-C retailers (entrance)
- 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A outlet (second row)
The Dynamic AWD comes customary with the next gear:
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Goodyear 265/45 R21 tyres
- DiSus-C clever damping suspension
- Perforated brake discs and stuck calipers entrance and rear
- Mud and Sand drive modes
The Premium AWD provides:
- 26-inch head-up show
- Leather-based upholstery
- 8-way energy driver’s seat
- Massaging entrance seats with 4-way energy lumbar, power-adjustable leg rests
- Massaging, heating and air flow for outboard second-row seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 21-speaker DiSound sound system
- Multi-colour ambient lighting
- Footwell lighting
- Reminiscence for mirrors
Colors
The Sealion 8 has a restricted color palette.
Aurora White is customary, with the next exterior paint finishes out there for an additional $1500:
- Cosmos Black
- Darkish Aquamarine
- Ridge Gray
All fashions have a black inside.
