BYD India has now shared a new teaser on its Instagram, suggesting the arrival of its DM-i plug-in hybrid tech in the Indian market. At present, the brand sells the Seal, Sealion 6, Atto 3, and eMax 7 models in India. Now, the automaker is planning to add a new hybrid model to its EV portfolio.
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New BYD SUV Coming?
BYD already had the Sealion 6 model planned to launch in India. Recently, the model was spotted undergoing testing, and in global markets, this SUV is available with DM-i hybrid technology. The recent teaser suggests that BYD India might now be preparing to launch the Sealion 6 by the end of this year.
With BYD’s DM-i hybrid tech, the Sealion 6 can deliver a significant range in pure-electric mode and offer a combined range of more than 1,000 km. Globally, the Sealion 6 is available with multiple hybrid setups, paired with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, BYD Blade Battery technology and an electric motor.
Talking about the model, the SUV is 4.7m long and is expected to be brought to India via the CKD or CBU route. That said, it will be priced as a premium, just like the Seal and Sealion 7.
On the feature front, the BYD Sealion 6 comes with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, ADAS, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and more. Alongside it, the model also gets an AWD capability in higher variants.
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Launch & Pricing
Regarding its launch, we expect this new BYD SUV to launch by the end of 2026 or by early 2027. Pricing-wise, expect this SUV to be priced between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), if brought in via the CBU route, while the price might be dropped if BYD opts to bring it via the CKD route.
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