BYD SEALION 8 Premium AWD

2026 BYD SEALION 8 Premium AWD.

The BYD SEALION 8 Premium AWD is a large plug-in hybrid SUV configured to combine substantial electric capability with the flexibility of a turbocharged petrol engine. Its all-wheel-drive powertrain produces a stated 359 kW and 675 Nm, giving this premium-grade model a distinctly performance-oriented character while retaining the ability to operate as a plug-in hybrid.

This specification is distinguished by its 35.6 kWh BYD Blade Battery and intelligent decoupling electric four-wheel-drive system. The combination is designed to provide the traction benefits of all-wheel drive when required, while the plug-in hybrid layout offers owners more flexibility than a purely electric vehicle when travelling beyond convenient charging locations. Mud and sand drive modes further broaden its operating envelope, although the available information does not specify an off-road capability rating.

Ride and handling equipment is unusually comprehensive for the class. Twenty-one-inch alloy wheels are paired with Goodyear 265/45 R21 tyres, while DiSus-C intelligent damping suspension is intended to improve control and refinement across changing road surfaces. Perforated brake discs and fixed calipers are fitted front and rear, complementing the powertrain's quoted output with hardware focused on confident deceleration.

Inside, the Premium AWD places considerable emphasis on comfort. Black leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver's seat and massaging front seats with four-way power lumbar adjustment and power-adjustable leg rests create a highly adjustable driving environment. Outboard second-row passengers also receive massaging, heated and ventilated seats, while a heated steering wheel adds another layer of everyday comfort.

The cabin's technology suite includes a head-up display, a 21-speaker DiSound sound system, multi-colour ambient lighting and footwell lighting. Memory for the mirrors and the extensive seat adjustment range add practical convenience, particularly where more than one driver regularly uses the vehicle. These features make the SEALION 8 feel tailored toward long-distance comfort as much as outright performance.

Finished in Aurora White with a Black interior, this build uses the Premium AWD grade's standard 21-inch alloy wheels. The result is a well-equipped SUV with a strong emphasis on power, traction, passenger comfort and high-grade cabin presentation. Its plug-in hybrid format provides a bridge between conventional long-distance usability and electrified daily driving, while the Premium equipment level adds meaningful comfort and technology upgrades over the range's more basic variants.

• 1.5L turbo plug-in hybrid powertrain
• 359 kW maximum power and 675 Nm maximum torque
• 35.6 kWh BYD Blade Battery
• All-wheel drive with intelligent decoupling electric four-wheel drive
• DiSus-C intelligent damping suspension
• 21-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear 265/45 R21 tyres
• Black leather upholstery with powered and massaging front seats
• Massaging, heated and ventilated outboard second-row seats
• Head-up display and 21-speaker DiSound sound system

Other highlights include Condition: New.