BYD Unveils 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i with significant upgrades, including the company’s latest fifth-generation DM hybrid technology, enhanced intelligent driving features, and improved passenger comfort. The new model is available in four trim levels, with prices ranging from 129,900 yuan (approximately $19,100) to 159,900 yuan (approximately $23,500).
Pricing and Variants
The 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i lineup includes four variants:
- 205 Pilot Edition – 129,900 yuan
- 205 Pilot Pro Edition – 139,900 yuan
- 310 Voyage Edition – 149,900 yuan
- 310 Flagship Edition – 159,900 yuan
Refreshed Design and Premium Interior
BYD Unveils 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i with a refined appearance featuring a new “Glazed Silver” exterior paint option and a stylish “Twilight Blue” cabin theme. The interior has been upgraded to provide greater comfort, offering front-seat memory and massage functions, a front passenger leg rest, and a newly integrated intelligent fragrance system.
Advanced Driver Assistance and Smart Cockpit
The new Sealion 06 DM-i can be equipped with the optional “God’s Eye B” advanced driving assistance system, also known as DiPilot 300. This technology supports City Navigate on Autopilot (CNOA), Highway Navigate on Autopilot (HNOA), traffic light recognition with countdown displays, intelligent lane-changing, and roundabout navigation.
In addition, the vehicle features the DiLink 150 smart cockpit, which comes with a redesigned user interface and a customized navigation system for a more seamless driving experience.
Fifth-Generation Hybrid Technology Delivers Longer Range
A major highlight of the update is BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid system. BYD Unveils 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i with a maximum CLTC-rated pure electric driving range of 310 km, making it one of the most capable plug-in hybrid SUVs in its segment.
The SUV records an NEDC fuel consumption figure of just 3.3 liters per 100 km under low-battery conditions. When fully fueled and charged, the vehicle can achieve a combined driving range of up to 1,845 km.
Enhanced Ride Comfort and Safety Features
The 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i is equipped with the DiSus-C intelligent damping body control system. The technology uses road pre-scanning capabilities to detect speed bumps, potholes, and manhole covers, automatically adjusting suspension settings in real time for a smoother ride.
A new motion sickness prevention mode further improves passenger comfort by coordinating the chassis, cabin environment, and powertrain settings.
For safety, BYD Unveils 2026 Sealion 06 DM-i with a high-speed tire blowout stabilization system capable of responding within milliseconds to help maintain vehicle control during tire failures at speeds of up to 140 km/h.
Final Thoughts
With its extended 310 km electric range, fifth-generation hybrid technology, advanced autonomous driving features, and premium comfort upgrades, the 2026 BYD Sealion 06 DM-i strengthens its position as a highly competitive plug-in hybrid SUV in the growing electrified vehicle market.
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