BYD Sealion 6 DM-i

[anonemus]

Rather than BYD vs Toyota, it's BYD X Toyota.

Is BYD really better than Toyota? Breakthrough Chinese tech to power the all-new RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla hatch to over 1km driving range: Reports - Car News | CarsGuide

[anonemus]

Wow. Surprised that at this price point it has heated and cooled seats!

https://www.autoindustriya.com/featu...hype-real.html

[111prez]

ano kaya ang suspension at underchassis nito?

[LOLZ]

Rather than BYD vs Toyota, it's BYD X Toyota.

Is BYD really better than Toyota? Breakthrough Chinese tech to power the all-new RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla hatch to over 1���km driving range: Reports - Car News | CarsGuide

I wonder if its the cost/scale that is driving the adoption of byd tech. The RAV4 AWD PHEV is rated 75km WLTP EV-only range which is not that far off from BYD Sealion 6 in a similar drivetrain/Battery configuration (AWD:81km FWD:92km under the WLTP-Based ADR81/02) but they seem to be unable to produce the variant in enough quantities to support introduction to new markets.

[Verbl Kint]

Car Guide PH review is out: Review: 225 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i | ************ | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices

"I never really like to throw the term, “gamechanger,” but that’s exactly what the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i is. Though it falls short in terms of driving fun, it excels in just about everything else. Buyers will surely be piqued by it because of its stupendous fuel economy, but they’ll find that there’s more—way more—to like. Whether it’s the high levels of tech, space, equipment, and safety, this compact SUV has it all."

[Motortrend]

Car Guide PH review is out: Review: 2�25 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i | ************ | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices

"I never really like to throw the term, “gamechanger,” but that’s exactly what the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i is. Though it falls short in terms of driving fun, it excels in just about everything else. Buyers will surely be piqued by it because of its stupendous fuel economy, but they’ll find that there’s more—way more—to like. Whether it’s the high levels of tech, space, equipment, and safety, this compact SUV has it all."

The article starts with:

"Simple arithmetic reveals that it’s just 18.33 km/L—comparable to a typical non-plug-in hybrid setup or even a diesel-powered SUV. But focusing on the consumption figure alone doesn’t tell the whole story. See, a plug-in hybrid will never reach the same level of efficiency as a typical hybrid or a battery electric vehicle for one reason: it’s carrying two full powertrains, but only uses one at any given time. True enough, with a 1,830-kilogram curb weight, it’s heavier than a Honda CR-V RS e:HEV or even the BYD Atto 3."

And yet the writer concludes with "Buyers will surely be piqued by it because of its stupendous fuel economy". Is this even the same person?

[Walter]

Sounded like it was just copied from the press materials ... review lacked so many details ...

[Motortrend]

Sounded like it was just copied from the press materials ... review lacked so many details ...

Yeah. He lost me with "gamechanger".

[Verbl Kint]

Uly (runs Car Guide PH) typically doesn't mince his words with his reviews (likely the reason why Mazda no longer sends him cars to check out). Most reviewers in the PH usually don't want to ruffle feathers, to be honest.

[bxr monkey]

The article starts with:

"Simple arithmetic reveals that it’s just 18.33 km/L—comparable to a typical non-plug-in hybrid setup or even a diesel-powered SUV. But focusing on the consumption figure alone doesn’t tell the whole story. See, a plug-in hybrid will never reach the same level of efficiency as a typical hybrid or a battery electric vehicle for one reason: it’s carrying two full powertrains, but only uses one at any given time. True enough, with a 1,830-kilogram curb weight, it’s heavier than a Honda CR-V RS e:HEV or even the BYD Atto 3."

And yet the writer concludes with "Buyers will surely be piqued by it because of its stupendous fuel economy". Is this even the same person?

Malamang iyong 1st part dahil sa press release figures.

Last part dahil sa actual.

The entire week the Sealion 6 DM-i was with me, I consumed just 7.6 liters of fuel and 34.4 kWh of battery equating to 43 km/L and 9.5 km/kWh (average speed of 14 km/h). Bonkers, right?