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 with all-wheel drive, a 1.5-litre turbocharged hybrid powertrain and a 35.6kWh BYD Blade Battery. Its combination of combustion and electric propulsion is intended to provide flexibility across everyday driving, while the intelligent decoupling electric four-wheel-drive system gives the vehicle a technically advanced foundation for delivering traction across changing conditions.

This Premium AWD specification adds a more substantial equipment package to the SEALION 8 range. Twenty-one-inch alloy wheels contribute to its imposing stance, while DiSus-C intelligent damping suspension is designed to support a composed ride. The package also includes mud and sand drive modes, perforated brake discs and fixed calipers at both the front and rear, reflecting the variant's broader capability focus rather than limiting it to urban use.

The cabin is finished in black leather upholstery and places considerable emphasis on occupant comfort. The driver's seat has eight-way power adjustment, while the front seats combine massage functions with four-way power lumbar support and power-adjustable leg rests. Outboard second-row passengers also receive massage, heating and ventilation, making the second row more than a basic additional seating area. A heated steering wheel adds comfort in cooler conditions.

Technology is prominent throughout the interior. A head-up display is intended to keep key driving information within the driver's view, reducing the need to look down at the instrument panel. The 21-speaker DiSound sound system provides a substantial entertainment upgrade, while multi-colour ambient lighting, footwell illumination and mirror memory add a more carefully finished feel to the cabin.

Exterior paint is specified as Aurora White, paired with a black interior and 21-inch alloy wheels. The selected vehicle is presented as a new vehicle order configuration rather than a used inventory listing, with the displayed drive-away figure calculated for the selected registration circumstances. Final on-road costs can vary according to location and individual registration details.

• 1.5L turbo plug-in hybrid powertrain
• 35.6kWh BYD Blade Battery
• All-wheel drive with intelligent decoupling electric four-wheel drive
• Maximum power of 359kW and maximum torque of 675Nm
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• DiSus-C intelligent damping suspension
• Massaging, heated and ventilated outboard second-row seats
• 21-speaker DiSound sound system

Other highlights include Powertrain: PHEV.