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Plug-in BYD Sealion 8 arrives to conquer large seven-seat segment as Chinese brand aims to pinch sales from Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento - EV Central

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The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. BYD’s flagship plug-in hybrid powered three-row SUV will go head-to-head with the Kia Sorento PHEV and the Mazda CX-80 PHEV. Following on from the 2026 BYD Atto 2 that will land before the end of this year, the new BYD Sealion 8’s arrival coincides with the Chinese brand’s takeover of the local operation from cur…
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EV Central broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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