BYD Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid 2026 priced in Australia, undercuts MG HS and Chery Tiggo 7

BYD has on the present time published though-provoking pricing for its Sealion 5 midsize run-in hybrid SUV, that can originate from $33,990 sooner than on-motorway costs.

The Sealion 5 is supplied in two grades, Vital and Top rate, with the latter priced at $37,990. Both grades of Sealion 5 hence sit below the similarly sized, but better equipped BYD Sealion 6, which begins from $42,990.

Where the Sealion 6 largely opponents the Mitsubishi Outlander, the reduce again-mark Sealion 5 opponents similarly positioned midsize PHEVs from China, undercutting the $Forty eight,990 MG HS Tidy Hybrid, $37,990 Chery Tiggo 7 CHS, and $Forty five,990 Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Both variants of Sealion 5, love many of their opponents, are restricted to front-wheel pressure, and pair a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol ‘four with an electric motor and CVT. The draw produces 156kW, with the Vital using a 12.9kWh BYD Blade battery, and the Top rate a 18.3kWh unit.

The Sealion 5’s DM-i run-in hybrid draw has similarities to that discovered in the Shark 6, Sealion 6, and coming near Sealion 8, but forgoes a turbocharger, doubtless for increased affordability.

The Sealion 5 is a five-seat midsize SUV measuring 4738mm long, 1860mm huge, and 1710mm immense, with a 2712mm wheelbase. For context, the midsize SUV section leading Toyota RAV4 similarly measures 4600mm long, 1855mm huge, and 1680mm immense, with a 2690mm wheelbase.

While differing tools is one facet deciding a mark distinction between the Sealion 5 and 6, a distinction in hybrid draw battery size – and hence a reduction in EV riding range and gas consumption – doubtless performs the next plan.

Where a protracted-range Sealion 6 Dynamic claims an EV riding range of 140km (on the most continuously less lawful NEDC identical old) and combined range of 1092km (WLTP), the Sealion 5 Vital claims a more modest EV range of 71km (NEDC) and combined range pick of 1000km (NEDC)

The Sealion 5 Top rate claims 100km of EV range (NEDC) and 1030km of combined riding. Contemporary that the quoted combined range figures for the Sealion 5 are tested to less lawful and most continuously over-ambiguous NEDC testing standards.

Key tools in the BYD Sealion 5 Vital involves a 10.1-hasten infotainment touchscreen, 8.8-hasten digital instrument cluster, digital key functionality, seven airbags, and a group of driver help technology.

Scaling to the Sealion 5 Top rate moreover features the next 12.8-hasten infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 360° camera.

Both objects offer 463-litres of boot house, which is ready to be expanded to 1410-litres with the rear seats folded and front seats moved ahead and excellent.

BYD Sealion 5 2026: costs in Australia

All costs listed are sooner than on-motorway costs.

• Vital: $33,990
• Top rate: $37,990