JAKARTA - BYD officially introduced the 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i model by presenting four variants for the domestic market. The latest hybrid SUV is marketed at prices ranging from 129,900 yuan to 159,900 yuan, or equivalent to Rp340 million to Rp420 million.
Reported by CarNewsChina, Thursday, May 28, one of the important updates to this latest model is the use of BYD's fifth-generation DM technology. This technology allows the Sealion 06 DM-i to have a pure electric range based on the CLTC standard of up to 310 km.
Not only offering electric-based driving efficiency, this model is also claimed to have very economical fuel consumption. In low battery conditions, fuel consumption is recorded at only 3.3 liters per 100 km based on the NEDC standard.
Meanwhile, with the fuel tank and battery fully charged, this vehicle is capable of covering a combined distance of up to 1,845 km. BYD also equipped the Sealion 06 DM-i 2026 with the DiSus-C intelligent body damping control system.
This technology is now equipped with a road surface scanning feature that can detect road conditions such as sleeping police and potholes, then adjust the suspension automatically and in real time to improve driving comfort.
Interestingly, this SUV also presents a drunk driving prevention mode designed to provide a more comfortable driving experience for passengers. The system works by optimizing the chassis, cabin, and vehicle drive system.
In terms of safety, BYD embeds a stabilization feature when the tire breaks at high speed. This system is claimed to be able to respond in milliseconds to maintain vehicle stability when experiencing tire bursts at speeds of up to 140 km/h.
In terms of sales, the BYD Sealion 06 recorded positive performance in the domestic market. In April 2026, this model sold 19,649 units, an increase of 7.7 percent compared to March which recorded 18,237 units. Previously, sales in February were 6,287 units and January was 6,640 units.
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