BYD's first seven-seater in Australia, the Sealion 8, will compete with the Kia Sorento and offer over 100km of EV range.
BYD is expanding its product lineup in Australia, introducing new segments, including a teeny electric city hatchback and large luxurious plug-in hybrid (PHEV) off-road SUVs under the Denza brand.
The 2026 BYD Sealion 8 is poised to compete with the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Toyota Kluger, targeting Australian families with two or more kids.
Currently, pricing information for the Sealion 8 is not available, but it is expected to arrive in local showrooms early next year.
BYD is drip-feeding information on the Sealion 8.
Author's summary: BYD Sealion 8 to compete with Kia Sorento.