Source type: BYD Auto South Africa
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i vs KIA Sonet Panel Van
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
Premium DM-i AWD
Plug-in Hybrid
e-CVT
Current
ZAR 799,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW
🔧 220 Nm
⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
KIA Sonet Panel Van
1.5 LS Panel Van CVT
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 359,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW
🔧 143 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i vs KIA Sonet Panel Van: the short answer
SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.
Sonet Panel Van starts ZAR 299,905 cheaper
SEALION 6 DM-i from ZAR 639,900 · Sonet Panel Van from ZAR 339,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | SEALION 6 DM-i96 kW @ 5200 rpm | Sonet Panel Van85 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | SEALION 6 DM-i220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm | Sonet Panel Van143 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | SEALION 6 DM-i1497 cc | Sonet Panel Van1497 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | SEALION 6 DM-i17.2 km/l | Sonet Panel Van16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | SEALION 6 DM-i180 mm | Sonet Panel Van211 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
SEALION 6 DM-i
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Sonet Panel Van
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
General Use
Which One's Right for You?
SEALION 6 DM-i
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Sonet Panel Van
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Generation | First South African SEALION 6 DM-i generation | Commercial derivative of first-generation Sonet BC3 platform |
| Facelift History | No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 | No significant facelift; tracks Sonet passenger model updates |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Van |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Medium SUV | Van |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger vehicle | Van |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1230 kg |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4775 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 180 mm | 211 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 150 mm | 190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 425 l | 1296 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 1230 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2510 kg | 1670 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 410 kg | 350 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 1100 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 1 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 10.4 m |
| Front Headroom | 980 mm | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 910 mm | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | 1120 mm | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 820 mm | Not Applicable |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | G4LC |
| Fuel Type | Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Series-Parallel Hybrid | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 13.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 75 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 84.5 mm |
| Maximum Power | 96 kW @ 5200 rpm | 85 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm | 143 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Combined Power | 238 kW | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | 550 Nm | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | 2 | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Front + Rear | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Transmission | e-CVT | CVT |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 172 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 sec | 11.2 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Normal, Sport, Mud, Sand, Snow | No |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 113.3 kW/tonne | 69.1 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 261.9 Nm/tonne | 116.3 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | LFP | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | 339.2 V | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | 70 km (WLTP) | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | 7 kW | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | 18 kW | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | 35 min (30-80%) | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | e-CVT | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front and rear electric drive units | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Available | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Available | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Available | 3.56 |
| Number of Gears | Not Applicable | CVT |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Standard | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Crystal gearshift knob | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Automatic electric all-wheel drive | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | 4x4 | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Applicable | CVT |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.1:1 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 17.2 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | 13.3 km/l | 13.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 17.5 km/l | 20.0 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 l | 45 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Integrated hybrid engine stop/start | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 17.2 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | AC and DC | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 60 | 45 |
| Combined Driving Range | 870 km (WLTP) | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | 179 Wh/km | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | 1091 km | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | 840 km | Not Applicable |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Standard | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Standard | No |
| AEB | Standard | No |
| BA | Standard | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Standard | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Standard | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | No |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Standard | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Standard | Yes |
| Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | No |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | No |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | No |
| Fatigue Detection | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | Standard | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | No |
| Parking Sensors | Standard | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Standard | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Standard | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Standard | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Standard | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Standard | No |
| Auto Wipers | Standard | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | No |
| Park Assist | Standard | No |
| Around View Monitor | Standard | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | No |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard | No |
| Auto Lights | - | No |
| Eco Mode | - | No |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | No |
| Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Front Camera | - | No |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | No |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Standard | No |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Synthetic leather | Cloth |
| Heated Seats | Standard | No |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Standard | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | Synthetic leather | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Standard | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Electric adjustment | 6-Way Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric adjustment | 4-Way Manual |
| Seat Trim | Synthetic leather | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1380 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1330 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Rear USB Ports | - | No |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Fabric Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | No |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 1143 |
| Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 2-seat cab, sealed cargo bulkhead, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, 205mm ground clearance |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Yes |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic | No |
| Power Windows | Standard | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | No |
| Push Button Start | Standard | No |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | No |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | No |
| Electric Tailgate | Standard | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | No |
| AC Type | Automatic | No |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1143 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1143 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | No |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | No |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | Yes |
| Climate Zones | - | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | No |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | No |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | No |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | No |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic | No |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Standard | No |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | No |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Spare Wheel | Tyre repair kit | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 11.2 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic | No |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | No |
| Difflock | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | No |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Yes |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | No |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | No |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | No |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | No |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Roof Load | - | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | 10 | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | sonet-panel-van |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Standard | No |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | mid |
| Unlocking | Standard | No |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Commercial utility derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | No |
| Walk Away Lock | - | No |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | No |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 10 | 4 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Full LCD instrument display | Yes |
| USB Ports | Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 15.6 | 8.0 |
| Touchscreen | 15.6 | 8.0 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 15.6 | 8.0 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8.0 |
| Rear Usb | - | No |
| Premium Audio | - | No |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 10 | 4 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | No |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Front and rear fog lamps | No |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Time Grey, Arctic White, Delan Black, Smokey Gray | Multiple |
| Headlights | Standard | No |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Standard | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Steel |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | Panel Van |
| DRL | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | No |
| Front Fog Lights | - | No |
| Led Headlights | Standard | No |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Overhang | - | 800 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 695 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Front Fog Lamps | Front and rear fog lamps | No |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | No |
| Headlamps | Standard | No |
| Headlight Type | Standard | No |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 19 deg | 21 deg |
| Departure Angle | 21 deg | 35 deg |
| Wading Depth | 358.8 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Mud, Sand, Snow | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Available | No |
| 4WD System Type | Electric all-wheel drive | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Available | 16 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | No |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 21 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 35 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 211 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 211 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 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Tyre repair kit | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Handbrake Type | Electronic parking brake | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | - | Steel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 280 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 236 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 102 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre repair kit | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 215 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 215 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | No |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | Steel |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheels | - | Steel |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Front Track Width | - | 1544 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1536 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Unibody |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 32 g/km | 138 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | CVVT |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 Octane |
| Particulate Filter | - | No |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 145 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 138 |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R3,000 per service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 4.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | flagship all-wheel-drive derivative | Mid |
| Price Zar | 799900 ZAR | 359995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | flagship all-wheel-drive derivative | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 799900 | 359995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 799900 | 359995 |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Spec | SEALION 6 DM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 11.6 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 15.1 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 18.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 21.0 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This SEALION 6 DM-i and Sonet Panel Van 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 6 DM-i 58 vs Sonet Panel Van 36.
Efficiency index: SEALION 6 DM-i 75 vs Sonet Panel Van 65.
Safety-equipment index: SEALION 6 DM-i 99 vs Sonet Panel Van 72.
Practicality index: SEALION 6 DM-i 59 vs Sonet Panel Van 59.
Ownership-cover index: SEALION 6 DM-i not separately scored vs Sonet Panel Van 71.
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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Specification Evidence Index
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-index readout
SEALION 6 DM-i leads by 13 points
SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.
Evidence leader
72
/100
Lead
13
points
Data
83%
source coverage
72
#1
Evidence leader
SEALION 6 DM-i
83% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 99
Check
Performance 58
Performance
58
Efficiency
75
Safety
99
Practicality
59
Leads by 13 points
59
#2
Sonet Panel Van
99% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 72
Check
Performance 36
Performance
36
Efficiency
65
Safety
72
Practicality
59
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
SEALION 6 DM-i +22
Efficiency
SEALION 6 DM-i +10
Safety
SEALION 6 DM-i +27
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEALION 6 DM-i
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Sonet Panel Van
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 59 pts for Sonet Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 6 DM-i leads. However, Sonet Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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SEALION 6 DM-i vs Sonet Panel Van questions
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.