During Auto China 2026, BYD revealed its new flagship full-size SUV, the BYD Sealion 08. At the time, we were limited to the exterior view. But just this week, BYD Auto Ocean Network sales division Zhang Zhuo officially revealed the SUV’s interior photos on Weibo.
Upon looking at the cream-colored interior, one of the first things you’ll notice is the seat layout, with captain chairs on the second row and a 50:50 split-folding third row. This confirms the Sealion 08 as a six-seater with a 2+2+2 configuration.
Based on photos, the second-row occupants are treated to their own armrests and legrests. The seats look plush with leather upholstery and good reclinability. There are multiple cubbyholes on the sides as well, which could also house a USB port for charging your phone. There’s also a foldable seatback table behind the front passenger. Other second-row amenities include reading lamps, your own set of A/C controls, a sunroof, and a large drop-down infotainment screen.
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As for the front row, the dashboard features an enormous touchscreen display. Official numbers haven’t been published, but if we were to guess, it might be slightly larger than the 15.6-inch display in the Sealion 7, and could even be closer to the Denza B8’s touchscreen, measuring 17.3 inches. There’s also a large instrument panel for the driver, a three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, a wireless phone charger, and more storage under the center console.
Other things we’ve noticed are the 16 speakers inside the cabin. We really liked the sound system in the Denza D9, and since the Sealion 08 is BYD’s flagship, we can probably expect great listening sessions in this car, too. As for the visuals, BYD has spec’d this SUV’s interior with marble-patterned details around the doors and dashboard, as well as switchable ambient lighting.
As of writing, it isn’t confirmed if BYD will export the Sealion 08 outside China. Currently, the largest SUV you can get from the brand in our market is the BYD Tang, which is classified as a midsize crossover. What do you think of the Sealion 08’s interior? And do you think BYD should consider bringing its flagship SUV to the Philippines? Let us know in the comments.
