2026 BYD Sealion 6
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This is a new vehicle with 0 km on the clock — a factory-fresh BYD Sealion 6 presented as the DM-i Comfort specification. Its condition removes the usual ownership unknowns of used cars, so you’re evaluating the car itself rather than history or wear. The Sealion 6 is a modern family-focused hybrid SUV with sensible packaging.
Mechanically this is the DM-i 1.5L plug‑in hybrid with an E‑CVT and a very low claimed 1.1 L/100 km, making it compelling for long touring and everyday urban running costs; five doors and five seats give flexible family and load arrangements and a large usable boot. If you’re searching for a new Sealion 6 for sale or a Sealion 6 DM-i Comfort that doubles as a plug_in_hybrid suv in Gauteng, this fits the brief.
Car is located in Woodmead East, Midrand, Gauteng and is competitively priced against similar listings on Auto.co.za. Enquire to book a viewing or test drive and compare similar Sealion 6 listings on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
Introducing the ultimate SUV for those seeking power, performance, and reliability. This automatic SUV comes with a full service history, ensuring peace of mind for its new owner. With 5 doors and a spacious boot size of up to 1440 litres, this vehicle offers ample room for all your adventures. Standing tall at 1670mm, and measuring 4775mm long and 1890mm wide, this SUV commands attention on the road. Powered by an impressive 160.00 kW engine with 300.00 Nm of torque, this vehicle can go from 0-100km/hr in just 8.50 seconds. With front-wheel drive and 5 comfortable seats, this SUV is perfect for both daily commutes and weekend getaways. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional SUV.
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BYD Sealion 6 safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2023.
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
BYD Sealion 6
BYD’s Sealion 6 plants itself right in the thick of South Africa’s plug-in hybrid SUV scrum, going after families who want the perks of electric driving but aren’t ready to wave goodbye to petrol entirely. Think school runs from Sandton to Fourways or the N1 crawl into Cape Town CBD, but with a plug-in twist. The competition is fierce — Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+, MG HS PHEV — and in this bracket, price gaps are where deals live or die. Every Sealion 6 is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre petrol heart, an electric motor, and a CVT, so there’s no confusion at the dealership: you’re buying this drivetrain, full stop. With 62 out of 65 listings brand new, we’re looking at a fresh face in the local market, starting at R619,500 and topping out at R908,385, with the sweet spot hovering around R689,900. Most buyers will land on the 1.5 Dynamic FWD PHEV, because it’s everywhere — 49 listings between R629,900 and R699,900, which is where the action is. The Comfort FWD PHEV shaves a few grand and a couple of features, dipping to R619,500, while the Premium AWD PHEV takes things north with all-wheel drive and a punchier spec at R908,385. Used options? Nearly non-existent, with just three on the market and barely run in. Here’s where BYD pulls ahead: you get AWD if you want it, and a bigger battery than any rival, which isn’t just a numbers game — it’s what the Sealion 6 should have been from the start, especially since South Africans are now installing home chargers like it’s a new geyser. On paper at least, this PHEV nails the JHB–Pretoria shuffle and the after-hours recharge, striking a real-world balance between cost, convenience, and future-proofing.
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2026 BYD Sealion 6
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