The BYD Sealion 5 that is shown at the ongoing 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) is on sale in Thailand in two plug-in hybrid variants, the Sealion 5 DM-i Dynamic at 759,900 baht (RM92,742), and the Sealion 5 DM-i Premium at 799,900 baht (RM97,623). Measuring 4,735 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,710 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,712 mm, the Sealion 5 is a five-seater that offers 530 litres of luggage space with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats in place, or up to 1,830 litres with the rear seats folded. Kerb weight for the Sealion 5 DM-i across both variants is 1,720 kg. Against the Jaecoo J7 (4,500 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, 1,680 mm tall, 2,672 mm wheelbase), the Sealion 5 is the larger vehicle in some exterior dimensions, bar its width which is 5 mm narrower than the J7 that is also offered as a PHEV. Powering the Sealion 5 DM-i is a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine that outputs 99 PS and 125 Nm, fuelled by a 52 litre tank. Electric drive from this powertrain comes from a 163 PS/210 Nm motor and together with the internal combustion engine, produces a combined 210 PS and 210 Nm sent to the front wheels. Thus equipped, the Sealion 5 DM-i does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. Both variants of the Sealion 5 DM-i get a 18.3 kWh Blade battery that offers 110 km of EV driving on the NEDC cycle (94 km WLTP), and charging is supported at up to 18 kW DC through a CCS2 connection, or up to 3.3 kW AC via a Type 2 connection. This model also provides V2L power supply for external devices. Suspension is by MacPherson struts in front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear, while brakes are by ventilated discs in front and solid discs at the rear. Wheels are 18-inch alloys, shod in tyres measuring 225/60R18. Standard exterior kit on the Dynamic consists of automatic LED headlamps with a follow-me-home function, LED daytime running lights, LED tail lamps, sequential rear indicators, LED third brake light, rear fog lamps, power-adjustable and heated exterior side mirrors, roof rails and a rear wiper. The Premium variant adds a power-folding function and puddle lamps for the exterior mirrors, electrically unlocking tailgate with one-touch opening and closing, and rain-sensing wipers. Inside, the Sealion 5 DM-i gets an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen (12.8-inch in the Premium) supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six-speaker audio (eight speakers in the Premium), one USB-A and one USB-C port in the front and the same again for the rear occupants, and a 12-volt socket, while the Premium additionally gets a wireless device charger. Driving assistance features on the Dynamic include automatic high beam, ACC, intelligent cruise control, intelligent speed limit control, intelligent speed alert, traffic sign recognition, AEB, front collision warning, lane departure warning and prevention, and front vehicle departure alert. The Premium adds rear collision warning, emergency lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert and braking, blind spot detection and door open warning. Further active safety kit as standard includes ABS, EBD, hill hold control, hill descent control, tyre pressure monitoring, front and rear seat belt reminder, while passive safety kit includes front, side and curtain airbags. The 2026 BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is offered in three exterior colours – Horizon White, Space Grey and Quantum Black, while its synthetic leather upholstery is offered in black. Pricing in Thailand is 759,900 baht (RM92,742) for the Dynamic, and 799,900 baht (RM97,623) for the Premium. Do you think the Sealion 5 would do well in Malaysia? Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!