2025 BYD Sealion 6
The new BYD Sealion 6 is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $52,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Essential variant and topping out at $67,990 for the Premium Extended variant.
There are 5 variants of the Sealion 6 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new 2025 Sealion 6 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BYD Sealion 6 include 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (160kW/300Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (238kW/550Nm) and 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (253kW/550Nm). Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $52,990 - $67,990†
- Transmission
- Single-Speed Auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Phev

- Retail Price
- $52,990 - $67,990†
- Transmission
- Single-Speed Auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Phev
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BYD Sealion 6
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Available Variants
The BYD Sealion 6 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Essential and the most expensive being Premium Extended.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2025 BYD Sealion 6
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BYD Sealion 6 is the Essential variant that starts from $52,990.
See all BYD Sealion 6 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant that starts from $67,990.
See all BYD Sealion 6 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 6 is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Premium and Premium Extended.
See all BYD Sealion 6 towing capacityThe largest BYD Sealion 6 is the Essential variant which measures 1890mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1670mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant which has 253kW of power and 550nm of torque.
The BYD Sealion 6 is built in China and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 6 is the Premium Extended variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2570 kg.
The BYD Sealion 6 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.