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# BYD adds to Australian onslaught
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/byd-news-sealion-8-confirmed-australia/
- Published: 2025-11-03T01:21:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-04T06:44:00.000Z
- Description: The BYD model range is soon set to expand, with the brand bringing forward the launch of its first seven-seater, the Sealion 8.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News

Set to become the new choice for families in BYD’s local lineup, the Sealion 8 becomes the brand’s first seven-seat, three-row SUV to go on sale in Australia.

With expressions of interest now open and orders set to take place from December, the Sealion 8 is as yet without a price, but is expected to be competitive with the likes of the Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe.

The Sealion 8 is set to join the Atto 1 and Atto 2 as BYD’s newest arrivals in showrooms, joining the Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 6, Shark 6 and Sealion 7 as its local offerings.

![BYD Sealion 8](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/byd-sealion-8-6.jpg)

BYD Sealion 8

Set to become available in three grades - the Dynamic front- and all-wheel drive, plus the Premium all-wheel drive - all examples of the Sealion 8 will be powered by the same plug-in hybrid powertrain.

A turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine produces 110kW and 220Nm, and is paired with a front electric motor making 200kW and 315Nm.

The FWD Sealion 8 is fitted with a 19kWh battery, providing up to 103km of claimed driving range on the NEDC cycle.

![BYD Sealion 8](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/byd-sealion-8-4.jpg)

BYD Sealion 8

For all-wheel drive versions, a rear electric motor with 200kW and 350Nm is added, for a total output of 359kW and 675Nm, plus a 0-100km/h claim of 4.9 seconds.

These variants score a larger 35.6kWh battery, delivering up to 152km of electric-only driving range.

Measuring 5040mm long, 1996mm wide and 1760mm tall, the BYD Sealion 8 is slightly larger than a Toyota Kluger, while its 2950mm wheelbase is extended by 100mm.

![BYD Sealion 8](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/byd-sealion-8-5.jpg)

BYD Sealion 8

Crucially for families, the rear row of seats also features two top tether anchor points for child seats.

BYD has so far only confirmed a limited number of features for the top-spec Sealion 8, including a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 21-speaker sound system, 50-watt wireless phone charger, nine airbags, a surround-view camera, and “a full array of intelligent driver assistance technologies.”

More details and pricing are expected to be announced shortly before orders officially open in December.