BYD appears to be preparing to launch another seven-seat SUV in Australia, with the rugged-looking Ti7 receiving government approval for local sale. The approval documents reveal that the plug-in hybrid has been given the green light for Australian roads, suggesting a local launch could take place sometime in 2027.

Although BYD Australia is yet to confirm the Ti7’s arrival, government approval is typically one of the final steps before a new vehicle can be sold locally. Known as the Fang Cheng Bao Ti7 in China, the boxy SUV is expected to wear BYD badges down under, rather than being sold under the manufacturer’s more premium Denza brand.

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However, unlike the off-road-focused Denza B5 and B8, the Ti7 uses a car-based monocoque platform rather than a traditional ladder-frame chassis, making it more of a family SUV than a serious off-roader. Measuring 5146mm long, 1995mm wide and 1865mm tall, with a 2920mm wheelbase, the Ti7 is larger than the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, and closer in size to the Toyota Kluger.

Australian approval documents list two plug-in hybrid powertrains, with both combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with electric propulsion. The entry-level version produces a combined 200kW and drives two wheels, while the more powerful all-wheel-drive variant develops 300kW. In overseas specification, the latter can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.8 seconds.

Battery specifications for Australia remain unconfirmed, although the UK-market Ti7 features a 35.6kWh battery providing up to 119km of electric-only driving range on the WLTP cycle. A larger 50kWh battery is also available in China, offering up to 315km of electric driving range on the more generous CLTC test cycle.

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The Australian-approved Ti7 will be offered with seven seats, while overseas equipment includes a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, tri-zone climate control and vehicle-to-load functionality.

The Ti7 has already been confirmed for the United Kingdom market, where it is priced from £47,995 (approximately $93,000), although Australian pricing is expected to be considerably lower. Aussie pricing and launch timing remain unconfirmed, but reports suggest the Ti7 could arrive during 2027.