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Decision summary
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i vs Ford Tourneo Custom: the short answer
SEALION 5 DM-i and Tourneo Custom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
SEALION 5 DM-i starts ZAR 565,600 cheaperSEALION 5 DM-i from ZAR 509,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Maximum Power
SEALION 5 DM-i72 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tourneo Custom125 kW
Maximum Torque
SEALION 5 DM-i122 Nm @ 4000-4500 rpm
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
Engine Size
SEALION 5 DM-i1498 cc
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SEALION 5 DM-i19.2 km/l
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
SEALION 5 DM-i150 mm
Tourneo Custom130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
Dynamic DM-i
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
SEALION 5 DM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
SEALION 5 DM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tourneo Custom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African SEALION 5 DM-i generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Medium SUV
Passenger van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
MPV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type
-
Short wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg
-
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Length
4738 mm
5050 mm
Width
1860 mm
2032 mm
Height
1710 mm
1979 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
463 l
482 l
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
1559 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2145 kg
3200 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
454 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
996 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1100 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
890 mm
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
2622 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone automatic
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2622 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-zone automatic
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Front and rear
Source Model Column
-
tourneo-custom
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
12.8
12
Touchscreen
12.8
12
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Rear Usb
-
Front and rear
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Front and rear
Multi Information Display
-
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Atlantis Grey, Obsidian Black, Snow White, Time Grey
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Body Type
-
MPV
DRL
LED
LED daytime running lights
Led Headlights
Standard
Yes
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED daytime running lights
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Approach Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
363.6 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Service Plan
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Ownership Role
higher-equipment derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
1278500 ZAR
Pricing Role
higher-equipment derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
569900
1278500
Starting Price Zar
569900
1278500
Spec
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tourneo Custom
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEALION 5 DM-i and Tourneo Custom comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: SEALION 5 DM-i 39 vs Tourneo Custom 66.
Efficiency index: SEALION 5 DM-i 81 vs Tourneo Custom 57.
Safety-equipment index: SEALION 5 DM-i 92 vs Tourneo Custom 93.
Practicality index: SEALION 5 DM-i 61 vs Tourneo Custom 70.
Ownership-cover index: SEALION 5 DM-i not separately scored vs Tourneo Custom not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tourneo Custom leads by 5 points
SEALION 5 DM-i and Tourneo Custom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tourneo Custom
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
SEALION 5 DM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Tourneo Custom
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 67 pts for SEALION 5 DM-i
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tourneo Custom leads. However, SEALION 5 DM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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