[2026 BIMOS] BYD Korea Unveils HYBE-lead SUV 'Sealion 6 DM-i'... Starting from 37.5 million won

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BYD Korea officially unveiled the 'BYD Sealion 6 DM-i,' the brand's first HYBE-lead SUV model, at the '2026 Busan Mobility Show' media day held on the 26th at Busan BEXCO, and has begun official pre-orders. The newly unveiled Sealion 6 DM-i will be launched as a single front-wheel drive (FWD) model, with the domestic recommended retail price confirmed at 37.5 million won.

Unlike existing HYBE-lead models, this vehicle was developed based on the philosophy of an 'electricity-based HYBE-lead' that centers on the performance and quietness of electric vehicles while supplementing with internal combustion engine efficiency. It features an electric HYBE-lead system (EHS) that can organically switch between five driving modes—electric motor only, series, parallel, series-parallel HYBE-lead, and engine-only drive—depending on driving conditions, and adopts an electronically controlled e-CVT structure to reduce shift shock and minimize power loss.

The powertrain combines a self-designed Xiaoyun 1.5L gasoline turbo engine with a high-efficiency motor. The engine delivers a maximum output of 96kW (130PS) and maximum torque of 220Nm, while the front-wheel motor produces a maximum output of 150kW (204PS) and maximum torque of 300Nm. Additionally, it is equipped with an 18.3kWh Blade battery based on lithium iron phosphate, allowing a maximum range of 70km on a single charge in electric (EV) mode alone. The certified combined fuel economy is 15.2km/L, and the combined electricity consumption is 4.2km/kWh. To provide convenience on par with electric vehicles, it supports an external V2L function supplying up to 3.3kW of power and a DC fast-charging function at approximately 18kW, which can charge from 30% to 80% in about 30 minutes.

The vehicle's dimensions are 4,775mm in length, 1,890mm in width, 1,670mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,765mm, classifying it as a mid-size SUV. The curb weight is 1,960kg, and it seats five passengers. The trunk capacity is 425L as standard, and folding the rear seats with a 60:40 split allows the space to expand up to 1,440L. The exterior design reflects the 'aesthetics of the sea' to create a futuristic image, while the interior is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch touchscreen.

Standard convenience features include over-the-air (OTA) wireless software updates, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 3D surround-view monitor, first-row power-ventilated and heated seats, second-row heated and reclining seats, and a panoramic sunroof with an area of 1.085m² and an electric sunshade. In terms of safety, a total of seven airbags are installed from the driver's seat to the rear seats, and advanced driver assistance systems such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) are standard across all trims. This model achieved the highest rating in the Euro NCAP safety test, with 90% protection for adult occupants and 86% for child occupants.

Meanwhile, BYD Korea, the Korean subsidiary, has focused its business on electric commercial vehicles since its establishment in 2016, officially launching its passenger vehicle brand in the domestic market in January 2025. It currently operates 34 showrooms and 20 service centers in major cities across the country.

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