BYD sealion 5

hrm

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    John Keels advertises this can run 16-18 kmpl while in HEV but no one experienced it atm. But feels like things are getting improving with the mileage, engine seasoning.

    Overall, I’m fully satisfied with the purchase


    Puluwan. HEV mode eken drive krddi engine eken run wenne like a hybrid system.
    ------ Post added on Apr 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
    I had outlander phev which is with decades old tech. Sometimes did 8 kmpl in hot daytime bumper to bumper traffic. It had 2000cc engine so.
     

    warwickuni

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    not a patch on Honda . It may take a decade or so to come near to premium brand such as Honda. Comparison is also not good Hybrid /PHEV.
    Honda Vezel will dominate at present mkt prices. If Tax structure changes a new vehicles may emerge. BYD is riding high with JKH name and marketing but the long term customer satisfaction cannot beat reputed brands like Honda.
     

    hrm

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    not a patch on Honda . It may take a decade or so to come near to premium brand such as Honda. Comparison is also not good Hybrid /PHEV.
    Honda Vezel will dominate at present mkt prices. If Tax structure changes a new vehicles may emerge. BYD is riding high with JKH name and marketing but the long term customer satisfaction cannot beat reputed brands like Honda.
    Who compared this with Honda? Where?

    Edit: saw it at the top 🙂
     
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    DasunMJ

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    not a patch on Honda . It may take a decade or so to come near to premium brand such as Honda. Comparison is also not good Hybrid /PHEV.
    Honda Vezel will dominate at present mkt prices. If Tax structure changes a new vehicles may emerge. BYD is riding high with JKH name and marketing but the long term customer satisfaction cannot beat reputed brands like Honda.
    Did not intend to make a comparison with vezel. Thought that being a plugin hybrid would make an impact to the vehicles in the same range. Yes you are correct. Vezel is everywhere right now and seeing this vehicle occasionally
     

    lakmal1984

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    I'm using it for 4 months and the overall experience is very good. Smooth riding and super comfortable :yes: The only issue currently facing is the fuel consumption, which is 10-12 kmpl after 5000km usage.
    Machan I am also using.when you using HEV mode you should lock the battery 30%.Then it gives 20 to 25 fuel economy based on your driving style

    not a patch on Honda . It may take a decade or so to come near to premium brand such as Honda. Comparison is also not good Hybrid /PHEV.
    Honda Vezel will dominate at present mkt prices. If Tax structure changes a new vehicles may emerge. BYD is riding high with JKH name and marketing but the long term customer satisfaction cannot beat reputed brands like Honda.
    Honda Vezel 2025 Vs sealion 5
    Not enough room in the cabin of vezel
    No sunroof only mooneoof in premium greads
    No electric seats
    No lLed display and no quality display and it is too small
    No duel AC
    No comfort comparing sealion 5
    No 3d and surround view
    No one never use vezel if experienced both
    Better 70 km or 100 km battery usage for day to day driving which is not to use fuel
    Better fuel economy in hev mode if you lock the battery 30 percent

    Sealion 5 definitely beat the Vezel
    ------ Post added on Apr 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
     

    tharakaf

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    not a patch on Honda . It may take a decade or so to come near to premium brand such as Honda. Comparison is also not good Hybrid /PHEV.
    Honda Vezel will dominate at present mkt prices. If Tax structure changes a new vehicles may emerge. BYD is riding high with JKH name and marketing but the long term customer satisfaction cannot beat reputed brands like Honda.
    Problem with vezel is that all the godayas are now riding it, it is like the wagon R of the 2020s. Now that too has a an impact when choosing a car. I also think that they did a bad job with the design, looks like a box.