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BYD Sealion 6 Debuts in Japan: 100 km EV Range, ¥3.98 m Entry Price Undercuts Toyota Harrier PHEV by ¥1.5 m

Publish Date:2025/12/03

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BYD has launched its first plug-in hybrid in Japan—the Sealion 6 DM-i SUV. Priced from ¥3.982 million (≈RM 105k) for the FWD and ¥4.488 million (≈RM 119k) for the AWD, it undercuts key rivals like the Toyota Harrier and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs by up to ¥1.5 m. The FWD pairs an 18.3 kWh battery (100 km EV range) with a 197 PS/300 Nm e-motor and a 98 PS 1.5 NA engine, returning 22.4 km/L WLTC. The AWD adds a rear motor for 367 PS/550 Nm total, boosted by a 1.5 turbo petrol unit. Deliveries start end-January 2026 for FWD and March for AWD; Thailand already lists the model and Malaysia is next.

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Source:Paul Tan

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