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Damion Smy
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range
One of NZ's cheapest PHEVs has been overhauled overseas, gaining EV-inspired styling, more tech and significantly more electric range.
1 Month Ago
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BYD Sealion 5 Comparison
The new BYD Sealion 5 is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $45,990 for the Premium variant.
There are 2 variants of the Sealion 5 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2025.
The new Sealion 5 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
The BYD Sealion 5 is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 156kW. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
Latest BYD Sealion 5 News and Reviews
Damion Smy
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range
One of NZ's cheapest PHEVs has been overhauled overseas, gaining EV-inspired styling, more tech and significantly more electric range.
1 Month Ago
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Matthew Hansen
2026 BYD Sealion 5 review, quick drive
BYD's new plug-in hybrid SUV attempts to bring things back to basics.
3 Months Ago