BYD Sealion 8
| Fuel Type | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Large SUV |
Large SUVs on shaky ground as competition increases but sales slide
Large SUV sales are on the way down in 2026, as sales of mainstream and luxury models drop almost 12 per cent.
Plug-in hybrids: Range claims tested for 15 of the best on the market
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity in Australia, and while they don’t suit all buyers, they make a lot of sense for those seeking more fuel efficiency. Here we compare the claimed electric driving range of 15 popular models versus what we discovered in testing, as well as a brief overview of each model.
Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs
Not all SUV models are created equal when it comes to the cargo department, so how big is the boot on each of our best-selling SUV models in each category?
Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest electric driving range?
A plug-in hybrid can offer the best of both worlds for some, so which ones offer the longest electric driving range? The answer may surprise you.
Hybrid vehicles can reduce fuel use during record high prices – so which are the best options?
The latest conflict in the Middle East has seen fuel prices spike and the possibility of further rises to come, so what are the best hybrid vehicles to lessen your spend on filling your car?
2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?
BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.
How BYD plans to further conquer the Aussie car market: ‘We’re faster than any other brand’
Having overtaken Tesla in the Australian new car market when it comes to EV sales, BYD Australia has its eye firmly on further growth, and not just with pure electric vehicles.
BYD Sealion 8: Pricing revealed for brand’s first seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV
New family-focused PHEV undercuts key rivals on price while offering long electric range and high output.
BYD fast-tracks SEALION 8 launch as brand’s most advanced SUV heads for Australia
The seven-seat hybrid SUV marks BYD’s first three-row model for local buyers, pairing electric performance and petrol efficiency with Australian-tuned suspension and high-tech features.
BYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia
The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.
