2026 BYD Sealion 6
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This new 2026 with 0 km on the clock is presented as a factory-condition BYD Sealion 6, ready for buyers wanting a new, untraded example. It’s the Premium DM‑i AWD specification, so you get the model’s higher-level detailing and drivetrain in a single package.
Mechanically this car pairs a 1.5-litre DM‑i plug-in hybrid system with AWD and an E‑CVT, delivering strong mid-range power and a manufacturer-claimed combined consumption of 1.4 L/100 km — useful for mixed family commuting and longer touring when the battery is charged. Five doors and five seats keep load and passenger arrangements straightforward for everyday family use, while the EV capability cuts running cost on short trips.
Located in Woodmead East, Midrand, Gauteng. If you’re looking for a new Sealion 6 for sale or a plug_in_hybrid suv in Gauteng, enquire to book a viewing or test drive and compare similar Sealion 6 listings on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
Experience the impressive 2026 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Premium AWD, a stylish and capable SUV designed to deliver performance, practicality and everyday comfort.
Powered by 238 kW and 550 Nm of torque, this all-wheel-drive SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.90 seconds. Its automatic gearbox provides smooth, effortless driving, while the AWD system offers enhanced traction and confidence across a variety of road conditions.
The Sealion 6 combines strong performance with versatile family-friendly practicality. It features five doors, seating for five passengers and a generous boot capacity of up to 1,440 litres, making it well suited to commuting, family travel and weekend adventures.
With dimensions of 4,775 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height, the Sealion 6 offers a confident road presence while maintaining a comfortable and practical SUV profile.
Backed by a full service history, this premium 2026 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Premium AWD represents an exciting combination of advanced design, exhilarating performance and everyday usability.
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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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