BYD Sealion 6

BYD has introduced the new Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV to the UAE market, bringing fresh DM‑i “super hybrid” efficiency to the growing PHEV segment. Featuring sleek coupe‑SUV styling with LED lighting and flush handles, it blends modern design with hybrid practicality and is expected in UAE showrooms by mid‑2025.

Launch

The Sealion 6 is expected to reach the nearest BYD UAE dealerships soon.

Price

The BYD Sealion 6 UAE pricing is not yet confirmed, but in Australia, the comparable trims are priced USD 48,990–52,990 before taxes, which is around AED 180,000 to 195,000. Local pricing is expected to follow similarly competitive positioning.

Powertrain & Performance

• Dynamic (FWD): 1.5‑L non‑turbo petrol + front electric motor: approx. 160 kW / 300 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 8.5 s, EV range ~92 km CLTC, fuel economy of 1.1 L/100 km.

• Premium (AWD): 1.5‑L turbo petrol + dual motors (front 150 kW, rear 120 kW): 238 kW / 550 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s, EV range 81 km, fuel use ~1.4 L/100 km. Fuel tank of 60 L, tow capacity (Premium) is 1,300 kg braked.

Ride & Handling

It comes with MacPherson front strut and multi-link rear suspension. Reviewers note a softly tuned ride, comfortable for UAE roads but with some pitch over bumps; suspension tweak expected in later shipments.

Interior & Features

It is equipped with a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, OTA updates, dual wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, and ambient LED lighting. Premium trim includes 360° camera, head-up display, and larger boot capacity of 500 liters.

Safety & Driver Assistance

The standard safety suite includes AEB (front/rear), adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind spot detection, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, auto parking brake and up to 7 airbags (Premium).

Rivals

It will compete with other PHEV and hybrid SUVs like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR‑V Hybrid and the new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.