Essential
$33,990 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM-i)
- Power
- 145 kW
Entry grade. One of Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid SUVs.
BYD
2026 BYD Sealion 5
Medium Super Hybrid SUV
On sale nowPlug-in hybrid
From $33,990 plus on-road costs
The Sealion 5 slots below the Sealion 6 as BYD's most affordable Super Hybrid SUV, using the DM-i system with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and front electric motor.
From$33,990+ORC
Power145 kW
Seats5
Warranty6 yrs / 150,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Sealion 5 yet. Here is how it stacks up on paper.
Who it suits
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
Small families
5 seats
Efficiency, charging and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.6 yrs / 150,000 km
Warranty
Battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Powertrain | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $33,990 +ORC | 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM-i) | 145 kW | Entry grade. One of Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid SUVs. |
| Premium | $37,990 +ORC | 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM-i) | 145 kW | Adds equipment over the Essential. |
Premium
$37,990 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM-i)
- Power
- 145 kW
Adds equipment over the Essential.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
The BYD Sealion 5 in full
The Sealion 5 slots below the Sealion 6 as BYD's most affordable Super Hybrid SUV, using the DM-i system with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and front electric motor. Two grades: Essential from $33,990 and Premium from $37,990, both plus on-road costs.
From$33,990+ORC
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