Add Portfolio In Sri Lanka's Automotive Market, BYD Officially Launches Sealion 6

BYD Sealion 6. (Photo: X/@BYDGlobal)

JAKARTA - A car manufacturer from China, BYD, continues to spread its wings to various countries, the latest officially launching the Sealion 6 model in Sri Lanka, along with the launch of its official dealer.

Quoting from the CNevpost page, Tuesday, August 20, the presence of this new model adds to the Chinese brand portfolio in Sri Langka, which previously had three models, namely Dolphine, Atto 3, and Sealion.

Sealion 6 is known as Song Plus DM-i in China and this new name is used in other overseas markets including Thailand and the Philippines. As is known, Sealion 6 is the first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model released by BYD in Sri Lanka.

The launch of this new model is in collaboration with local dealer partners, namely John Kelels CG Auto, which makes it an exclusive dealer network in Sri Lanka. The dealer also provides a full-sale service, and is equipped with professionals certified by BYD's head office.

"BYD will bring more of its newest products and technologies to Sri Lanka to provide more environmentally friendly mobility options to local consumers," general manager of the Asia Pacific automotive sales division BYD Liu Xueliang.

In specifications, the design of this one car shows a modern and sporty impression, there are various firm curves in this car that make it look dashing.

Entering the cabin, Sealion 6 is dominated by high-quality materials and futuristic designs. The 12.8-inch turning touch screen is the center of attention in the cabin. State-of-the-art features such as wireless charging and 360-degree camera systems are increasing driving comfort.

Regarding the heart of the runway, this car is embedded with 1.5 liters of gasoline and an electric motor produces a maximum power of 218 PS and a torque of 300 Nm. Acceleration of 0-100 km/hour in just 8.5 seconds, is quite impressive for a hybrid SUV.