Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The new BYD Sealion 5 PHEV has a lot of spec, tech and gear, sure -- but it's also more spacious and clever in terms of its packaging than you might be expecting.
This is a midsize plug-in hybrid SUV with a small SUV price tag, and there are two different versions available.
It might not have the greatest recharge specs, but for commuters and cheap SUV customers it could be IDEAL!
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ALTERNATIVES:
MG HS Hybrid - plug-free! - youtu.be/4jNGDnMZskU
GWM Haval H6 PHEV - youtu.be/kWEMC-ymB2k
BYD Atto 2 - for those who want a full EV - youtu.be/EkgOuHAfnYk
ALSO CONSIDER:
Jaecoo J7 PHEV - youtu.be/hKKfUU0O9dk
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV - youtu.be/vgklMgefArw
Other hybrid and SUV options:
Toyota RAV4 - youtu.be/gda7EW6gyLs
Kia Sportage - youtu.be/CV599V8wA60
MG HS - youtu.be/-s_xoTaXlWM
Honda CR-V - youtu.be/vcPRFvSjPuo
Hyundai Tucson - youtu.be/xVeQ8VPUGTM
Kia Sorento PHEV - youtu.be/7TtwodfXHII
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - youtu.be/SLTKe8Bqqaw
MORE: PHEVs - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBy4fvI8Hf_TPEGY0lt4DN_eX7D6XwlzN
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00:00 BYD Sealion 5 PHEV
00:29 Is it the right price?
02:09 What are the best alternatives?
03:49 Is it the right size?
05:56 Interior
12:30 Under the bonnet
13:31 Range and charging
14:55 Driving
19:46 Efficiency
21:32 Is it safe?
22:34 Ownership
23:27 Verdict
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I am aiming to review every new car on the market that people actually buy, to help new-car customers like you, or curious car enthusiasts (maybe also like you) get the right steer when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels.
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I'm aiming to upload a review or two per week, so if you have any specific cars you want me to take a look at, please feel free to leave a comment. Any feedback on my content is welcome, and you can feel free to email me or hit me up on social media.
I'm eager to see this new channel grow, and it can only do that with your support and feedback - so please let me know if there's anything you don't like, want more of, or would like to see changed. I'd love to hear from you.
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#byd #suv #review
It's cheap, but it's also really easy to get along with! Subscribe here: youtube.com/@therightcar?sub_confirmation=1
The new BYD Sealion 5 PHEV has a lot of spec, tech and gear, sure -- but it's also more spacious and clever in terms of its packaging than you might be expecting.
This is a midsize plug-in hybrid SUV with a small SUV price tag, and there are two different versions available.
It might not have the greatest recharge specs, but for commuters and cheap SUV customers it could be IDEAL!
--
ALTERNATIVES:
MG HS Hybrid - plug-free! - youtu.be/4jNGDnMZskU
GWM Haval H6 PHEV - youtu.be/kWEMC-ymB2k
BYD Atto 2 - for those who want a full EV - youtu.be/EkgOuHAfnYk
ALSO CONSIDER:
Jaecoo J7 PHEV - youtu.be/hKKfUU0O9dk
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV - youtu.be/vgklMgefArw
Other hybrid and SUV options:
Toyota RAV4 - youtu.be/gda7EW6gyLs
Kia Sportage - youtu.be/CV599V8wA60
MG HS - youtu.be/-s_xoTaXlWM
Honda CR-V - youtu.be/vcPRFvSjPuo
Hyundai Tucson - youtu.be/xVeQ8VPUGTM
Kia Sorento PHEV - youtu.be/7TtwodfXHII
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - youtu.be/SLTKe8Bqqaw
MORE: PHEVs - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBy4fvI8Hf_TPEGY0lt4DN_eX7D6XwlzN
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00:00 BYD Sealion 5 PHEV
00:29 Is it the right price?
02:09 What are the best alternatives?
03:49 Is it the right size?
05:56 Interior
12:30 Under the bonnet
13:31 Range and charging
14:55 Driving
19:46 Efficiency
21:32 Is it safe?
22:34 Ownership
23:27 Verdict
--
I am aiming to review every new car on the market that people actually buy, to help new-car customers like you, or curious car enthusiasts (maybe also like you) get the right steer when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels.
If you're looking for a car for yourself, monitoring the market and hunting for the latest info, or even if you've just bought your new car and you're looking to see what experts like me think about it, The Right Car will offer you something of value.
Subscribe to The Right Car: youtube.com/channel/UC4ybPXbbLnfkxe7y7XKWuSQ
I'm aiming to upload a review or two per week, so if you have any specific cars you want me to take a look at, please feel free to leave a comment. Any feedback on my content is welcome, and you can feel free to email me or hit me up on social media.
I'm eager to see this new channel grow, and it can only do that with your support and feedback - so please let me know if there's anything you don't like, want more of, or would like to see changed. I'd love to hear from you.
Follow The Right Car on social media to see what I'm up to and to ask any questions!
The Right Car:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@therightcar.au
Instagram: instagram.com/therightcar.au
#byd #suv #review
