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Colours

Aurora White

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Colours

Aurora White

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Colours

Aurora White

DYNAMIC FWD
The BYD SEALION 8 is available in three model variants. The Dynamic FWD variant features a 12.9kWh battery, delivering an impressive balance of efficiency and performance.

The SEALION 8 Dynamic Front-Wheel Drive is powered by BYD’s advanced Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency plug-in hybrid engine, offering an all-electric driving range of up to 103km (NEDC) and a combined range of up to 1118km.

Paired with a single front-mounted electric motor producing 205kW of power and 315Nm of torque, and supported by a 60-litre fuel tank, the SEALION 8 Dynamic FWD accelerates from 0–100km/h in just 8.6 seconds.

Price + ORC

$74,990

EV Range

103km (NEDC)

Fuel Economy*

1.1/L100km

Combined Range

1118km
Super Hybrid Your Way

The BYD SEALION 8 offers two flavours of Super Hybrid – DM-i for efficient and intelligent driving or DM-p for the ultimate performance. Both powertrains use the latest generation of BYD’s Dual-Mode 5.0 technology, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that is one of the most thermally efficient in the world.

PERFORMANCE MODEL SPECS

MAX POWER

205/359 kW

MAX TORQUE

315/675 Nm

ACCELERATION [0-100kmph]

8.6s/4.9s

DRIVING RANGE

1118km/1017km
TECHNOLOGY THAT PAMPERS

Sink into the SEALION 8 and find yourself in extreme comfort. The Premium model treats you with genuine leather seats – that offer heating, ventilation and massaging in the first and second row. The luxury car experience is completed with a full length panoramic sunroof (all models) and 21 speaker premium sound system (Premium model only).

THE LUXURY OF SPACE

Step inside the SEALION 8 and you’ll find a cabin that is luxuriously appointed, spacious and high tech (it is a BYD, after all). Whether you need three rows of seating or 1,960 litres of boot space, the SEALION 8 offers unrivalled versatility.

THE VERY LATEST FROM BYD

As BYD’s flagship SUV, the SEALION 8 has the very latest in car technology. The 26-inch ultra-wide heads-up display, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, and 15.6-inch infotainment screen all run the latest operating system with intuitive controls and ultra-smart voice recognition. It’s also the first BYD in New Zealand to offer Nap, Camping, and Car Wash mode

21 SPEAKER SURROUND SOUND

The SEALION 8 premium immerses your sense with an upgraded premium sound system, boasting 21 speakers for a high-definition sound no matter where you’re seated

SAFETY FIRST

Nine airbags with curtains that extend to the third row, a body made of TRB hot-stamped steel for outstanding rigidity and protection, and the latest ADAS systems are all designed to keep you and your loved ones safe. A new internal RGB-and-IR camera system continuously monitors the driver’s posture, seatbelt status and more.

PROTECTION THAT GOES THE DISTANCE

BYD SEALION 8 comes with a bumper to bumper 6 year / 150,000km* warranty, 8 years of roadside assistance and an EV Traction Battery warranty of 8 years / 160,000kms* *Whichever occurs first. Warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners. †Battery and ^Vehicle Warranty terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length (mm)
5,040
Width (mm)
1,996
Wheel track – front/rear (mm)
1,716 / 1,720
Wheelbase (mm)
2,950
Maximum Boot Capacity (L)
1960
Kerb weight (kg)
2,318 / 2,580
Gross vehicle mass (kg)
2,970 / 3,265
Motor type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Drivetrain
FWD DM-i/AWD DM-p
Maximum power (kW)
205 / 359
Maximum torque (Nm)
315 / 675
Acceleration 0-100km/h (s)
8.6 / 4.9
EV Driving Range (km)
103 / 152
Combined Range (km)
1118 / 1017
Battery type
BYD Blade Battery
Battery capacity (kWh)
19 / 35.6
Front suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear brake
Ventilated Disc
Wheel type
Alloy
Tyre size
255/50 R20 (FWD) / 265/45 R21 (AWD)

Contact Glen or Chris to drive the new Sealion 8 today

Glen 021 304 455
Chris 027 303 3474
Showroom 04 589 8600