The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i has been a hit among Filipinos since it arrived a couple of years ago. It’s what brought the brand’s DM-i badge into the mainstream, and it’s established itself as one of today’s biggest nameplates in the PHEV market.
Now, BYD Cars Philippines is looking to add to the Sealion 6’s appeal, as it has just introduced a second variant to the lineup.
At launch, there was only one Sealion 6 trim. Now, the roster comprises the Dynamic and the Premium. If you’re familiar with BYD nomenclature, then you probably know that the former is the more affordable among the two.
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Essentially, the Dynamic variant is the stripped-down version of the Sealion 6 we’ve come to know. This variant is fitted with a 12.8-inch infotainment system with a six-speaker setup, which is less, er, premium than the Premium’s 15.6-inch touchscreen with the 10-speaker Infinity audio setup. The Dynamic gets a manual tailgate, standard cruise control (non-adaptive), no front parking sensors, and only AC charging.
The Sealion 6 Premium retains the aforementioned head unit and speaker setup, along with the power tailgate and two front sensors. This one packs the full ADAS suite that comes with lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and intelligent cruise control, among others. This Sealion 6 Premium is also an upgrade from the old version, so it adds 18kW DC charging capabilities to the package.
Mechanically, the updated Sealion 6 remains mostly untouched, albeit with more horsepower and less torque than before. The 1.5-liter gasoline engine with the single electric motor is still standard across the lineup, and it peaks at 214hp and 300Nm of torque. EV-only range is still listed at 100km, while the combined maximum range is more than 1,200km.
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i 2027 Philippine prices
- BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Dynamic – P1,548,000
- BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Dynamic – P1,798,000
Thoughts on the updated BYD Sealion 6 DM-i lineup, readers? The comments section is all yours.
