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What’s in a name? 2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut

14 May 2024, 1:11 pm

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What’s in a name? 2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut
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What’s in a name? 2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut
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The 2024 BYD Seal U has been renamed the BYD Sealion 6 ahead of its Australian debut. Originally intended as a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV, the name change was made to avoid confusion with the battery electric Seal sedan. The vehicle is known as the Seal U in Europe and the Song Plus in China, where it is sold as an EV and PHEV. There is also a battery electric SUV in China called the Sea Lion 7. The BYD Sealion 6 will be offered in Dynamic or Premium trim levels with different power outputs, and will feature a single speed transmission and a CVT to blend the petrol and electric powertrains. The vehicle will make its official Australian debut in Melbourne later this week.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Mitsubishi, Tesla, BYD

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