Yes, another new BYD stands before you.

Say hello to the 2026 BYD Sealion 5 , yet another new SUV in the Chinese auto brand's ever-growing lineup. This mid-size plug-in hybrid family crossover is looking to appeal to the budget-conscious, and sits below the larger Sealion 6 .

Due to land in Australian showrooms early next year, the Sealion 5 is around the same size as the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander , but it's strictly a five-seater and will offer two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options with up to 100km of EV range.

BYD is also promising it will be quite affordable as well, hinting at a price point not far off the newly launched Atto 2 small SUV– potentially pointing to a ~$35,000 starting point, which could make it the cheapest new PHEV in Australia.

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