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BYD’s latest and most expensive model is here.
The brand has announced pricing and specifications for its new Sealion 8 three-row plug-in hybrid SUV.
It starts from $56,990, before on-road costs, for the entry-level front-wheel drive variant, with all-wheel drive pricing starting at $63,990 and $70,990, depending on trim level.
This sees the Sealion 8 come in as a cheaper alternative to rivals such as the Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Outlander three-row plug-in variants.
The Chery Tiggo 8 remains the budget option of the segment, starting from $45,990, drive-away.
The Sealion 8 comes with two engine choices.
The FWD variant is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine paired with a single electric motor, producing 205kW and 315Nm.
It has a 19kWh LFP battery, which offers an all-electric driving range of 103km, according to the NEDC testing cycle (generally more optimistic than the WLTP scale).
AWD variants of the Sealion 8 feature a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine and dual electric motors, producing a combined 359kW and 675Nm.
This dual-motor set-up means the car can sprint from 0-100km in 4.9 seconds.
There is a 35.6kWh battery with a driving range of 152km (NEDC).
Fuel consumption when the battery is drained is 5.3L/100km for the FWD and 6.3L for the AWD.
Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital driver display and 15.6-inch central touchscreen as well as 10-speaker audio.
The Premium grade adds a 26-inch head-up display, a 21-speaker high-quality audio system and more.
BYD has already unveiled an updated version of the Sealion 8 in China, but Australia will have to wait a while for it.
The Sealion 8 is available for pre-order now.
2026 BYD Sealion 8 pricing Australia
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
| Dynamic FWD | $56,990 |
| Dynamic AWD | $63,990 |
| Premium AWD | $70,990 |
2026 BYD Sealion 8 engine and efficiency
| Variant | FWD | AWD |
| Engine | 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol |
| Electric motor | Single | Dual |
| Power | 205kW | 359kW |
| Torque | 315Nm | 675Nm |
| Fuel efficiency | 1.1L/100km | 1.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank size | 60L | 60L |
| Battery | 19kWh | 35.6kWh |
| Electric-only driving range | 103km (NEDC) | 152km (NEDC) |
| DC charging speed | 40kW | 74kW |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
2026 BYD Sealion 8 standard features
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 15.6-inch central touchscreen
- 10-speaker audio system
- 50W wireless phone charger
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Electrically operated trunk door
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Keyless entry and start
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- 21-inch alloy wheels
Premium grade adds:
- Massage and memory front seats
- Electrically operated front leg rests
- Premium leather upholstery
- Massaging second-row seats
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- 21-speaker premium sound
- Front footwell atmosphere lighting
- Welcome light sequence
- 26-inch head-up display
2026 BYD Sealion 8 safety
The BYD Sealion 8 has not been crash tested.
- Nine airbags
- 360-degree camera view
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Auto emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane departure assist
- Forward collision warning
- Rear collision warning
2026 BYD Sealion 8 dimensions
| Dimension | Measurement |
| Length | 5040mm |
| Width | 1996mm |
| Height | 1760mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950mm |
2026 BYD Sealion 8 warranty
The BYD Sealion 8 comes with a six-year/150,000km warranty and an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the high-voltage battery.
