BYD Sealion 5 2026– car dimensions: 4738 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1710 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,749 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The Design trim gets a 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus an 8.8-inch digital cluster. Dual-zone climate control includes a PM2.5 filter and rear vents. Adaptive cruise control and intelligent cruise come as standard, along with lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection and a full set of collision warnings. Front and rear parking sensors pair with a 360-degree camera for easy manoeuvring. Heated and power-adjustable front seats, wireless phone charging and an electric tailgate add daily comfort.
Boot space measures 463 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 1410 litres when the 40:60 split seats fold flat. The load floor stays level for simple loading of larger items.
Maximum towing capacity is 750 kg whether the trailer is braked or unbraked. Payload sits around 410 kg based on kerb and gross weights. Roof load is limited to 75 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for this model.
The cabin offers good space for five with a flat rear floor and solid head and leg room. Vegan leather covers the seats. The Design grade gives the driver six-way electric adjustment and the front passenger four-way electric adjustment, both with heating. Dual-zone climate control, rear vents, a 12.8-inch touchscreen and 8.8-inch driver display come standard. No panoramic roof or heated steering wheel is available. Soft materials appear on the upper dash and doors while lower areas use harder plastics. The overall feel is practical and roomy for family use.
WLTP weighted fuel use 2.1 l/100 km and 48 g/km CO2 on Design with 18.3 kWh battery.
Pure electric range up to 86 km WLTP combined. total range up to 1016 km.
Service interval every 12 months or 15 000 km.
Six-year or 150 000 km vehicle warranty. eight-year battery cover.
Seven airbags plus adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB, blind-spot detection and traffic-sign recognition standard.
No Euro NCAP rating published yet.
The Design version uses the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an electric motor for 212 ps total. Official weighted consumption sits at 2.1 l/100 km with 48 g/km CO2. Electric range reaches 86 km combined. Real-world hybrid use often falls in the 5-6.5 l/100 km range when the battery is depleted, depending on speed and load. The 52-litre tank supports long total range figures near 1000 km.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 15 000 km schedule. The car carries a six-year or 150 000 km warranty. The Blade battery receives separate eight-year cover. AC charging is limited to 3.3 kW, so full charges take several hours.
Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, traffic-sign recognition and hill-hold. Design adds front sensors and a 360-degree camera. The model has not yet received a published Euro NCAP rating, though other recent BYD vehicles have scored five stars.
Daily living is straightforward thanks to the spacious cabin, powered front seats with heating, electric tailgate and V2L power outlet. Ride quality is generally composed on smooth roads but can feel firm over sharper bumps. The long warranty and low official running figures make ownership costs predictable for mixed electric and hybrid use.
Length 4738 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1710 mm, Wheelbase 2712 mm (Sealion 5 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD media press release, NZ/AU/ZA dealer spec sheets and brochures, Polish dealer brochure/otomoto listing.