Byd’s Local distributor does not cut words about the competitiveness of his Sealion 6 Medium -sized SUV, and has entered into the bestseller of the segment.
“The thing is that it is a fantastic car. I am happy to record: it is a much better car than a Toyota RAV4, “said the founder and executive chairman of Byd’s Australian distributor Evdirect, Luke Todd, said Carexper.
“The RAV4 is a regurgitation of 15, 10-year technology, only with a new wrapper.
“Byd Sealion 6 technology is now advanced technology.
“We are very happy to be compared. What I encourage for people who want to buy, watch a Toyota RAV4, [is to] Test the Sealion 6 tests, test the RAV4 and make your own decision. “
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With the introduction of a new essential figure at entry level earlier this month, the Sealion 6 reach now opens for $ 42,990 before on-road costs.
This brings you a 160 kW/300 Nm 1.5-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain with a claimed 92 km only electric reach on the NEDC cycle and fuel consumption of 1.1 l/100 km.
The price tag of the essential is just a few hundred dollars discount on that of the entry Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid, which costs $ 42,260 before on roads.
This brings you a 160 kW 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with combined combined fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km.
Although the RAV4 can run at pure electrical power at low speeds, it cannot be driven purely in the electric mode over larger distances.
Since 2022, BYD has only produced plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota, on the other hand, still does not offer PHEVs – including the PHEV version of the RAV4 that is offered in numerous foreign markets – and only offers one EV.
The Chinese car manufacturer was a pioneer in PHEV technology, but initially only arrived with EVs.
It took until 2024 before BYD launched its first PHEV here: The Sealion 6. This was followed by the Shark 6 Ute, the local deliveries of which started in January.
Todd says that PHEVS plays an important role in the Line -up of BYD.
“Utopia is someone who has the opportunity to charge with solar energy, free fuel, full EV – that is utopia. But the reality is that for many Australians that is not feasible, “he said.
Although it was only launched halfway through the year, the Sealion 6 only missed the best -selling model of BYD in Australia in 2024.
BYD supplied 6198 examples, just shy for the 6393 units that are registered for the electric sealing sedan.
The Chinese brand launches a similar but fully electric SUV in February, called the Sealion 7.
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