BYD Sealion 6

Stylish plug-in wagon punches above its weight for its seductive $40K price point

When Chinese mega-brand BYD entered the Australian new car market via its local distributor – EV Direct – petrol power wasn’t intended to be part of the BYD’s Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid steeply undercuts rivals with sharp pricing and compelling value, in a major challenge to Toyota and Mitsubishi

Mention the Chinese car industry and you might first think electric vehicles, and you’d be right – China is the world’s leader in EV technology and Based on an early drive, the plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 is good enough to merit consideration against Toyota’s best-selling RAV4 Hybrid

Chinese carmaker Geely has confirmed an all-wheel-drive version of its popular Starray EM-i is coming to challenge the BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander Mid-size SUV to pick up more powerful all-wheel-drive powertrain to fight fresh rivals

Chery Group’s upmarket sub-brand, Jaecoo, has debuted a new, plug-in hybrid J8 upper medium SUV flagship, known as the Summit SHS. The J8 Summit arrives

Forthing, a fresh-faced Chinese challenger brand owned by Dongfeng Motor Group, hit Australian showrooms this month with its Taikon 5 SUV, which is A new medium SUV is set to debut with both fully electric and a range-extender EV options, and prices that kick off at just $36,990 driveaway

Geely Australia has confirmed grade tweaks and pricing changes for its range-topping MY27 Starray EM-i Inspire plug-in hybrid SUV, which will be headlined Upgraded Geely Starray Inspire gains larger EV battery to improve EV-only and combined driving distances for a slight price increase

Chery has further expanded its ‘Tiggo’ SUV range, launching a new seven-seater plug-in model known as the Tiggo 9. Available in one trim grade, Ultimate, Latest plug-in hybrid SUV from Chery its largest yet, with seven seats, three electric motors, and one lavishly-equipped trim grade

BYD Australia has revealed preliminary local details, including a three-grade lineup, for its large Sealion 8 flagship SUV. Expected to be BYD’s largest Seven-seater BYD Sealion 8 PHEV will soon arrive in Australia with three distinct powertrains, lavish equipment, and a peak output of 359kW

BYD hopes to tighten its grip on the Australian plug-in hybrid market, confirming two new models which will predominantly target the Mitsubishi Outlander, BYD hopes to make a larger splash in Australia's growing plug-in market, confirming two new SUVs debuting early next year

Chinese carmaker Chery has confirmed it will debut its latest sub-brand, known as Lepas, into the Australian market next year. A portmanteau of the words Meet the latest Chery sub-brand bound for Australia with a mid-size SUV in tow — the Lepas L8

BYD has added another new variant to its Sealion 6 model range, increasing the versatility of its popular plug-in midsize SUV. Joining the Dynamic PHEV family car battle gains yet another contender, with BYD’s new Sealion 6 boasting a 26.6kWh battery and combined range of 1000km

BYD has confirmed a new variant in its popular Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV range sitting between the existing trims. The new Dynamic Extended BYD boosts electric and combined driving range of popular Sealion 6 mid-size SUV

Chery Australia subdivision Omoda Jaecoo has scheduled its new midsize plug-in hybrid SUV, known as the Omoda 9, for an August debut. Priced at $61,990 Omoda Jaecoo’s latest foray into the medium SUV segment will arrive August sporting a $61,990 pricetag

BYD has reported its best sales month on record in Australia, with an astounding 6.7 per cent market share recorded for June 2025. The brand registered Record month for Chinese automaker BYD spearheaded by PHEV and EV offerings

The plug-in hybrid SUV battle is hotting up in Australia with the release of new variants from Chinese brand Chery, including Australia’s most affordable Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid priced to challenge BYD and joined by larger, three-row Tiggo 8 version

Two new models coming from BYD, the Atto 2 and Sealion 8, prove the Chinese brand has its finger on the pulse of the Australian market. Originally making Chinese brand locks in two new models to take on two of Australia’s biggest markets.

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday January 14th 2025. Notably in car news today: BYD Sealion 6 is Australia’s new price-busting PHEV, and GWM confirms Notably in car news today: BYD Sealion 6 is Australia’s new price-busting PHEV, and GWM confirms details of its more powerful Cannon ute.