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I am Neil. I'm Ronnie. We're from Auto Car Philippines, and today we're going to take a look at two vehicles that have a lot in common but have quite a few differences.
Compare the Jaecoo J7 SHS and BYD Sealion 6 DM-i hybrid SUVs in performance, features, safety, and price for Philippine drivers.
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Key Takeaways
- Both SUVs offer strong hybrid performance with efficient electric driving ranges suitable for city and long trips.
- Feature sets differ slightly, with Jaecoo focusing on premium comfort and BYD on advanced tech and larger cargo space.
- Safety is a priority for both, with extensive ADAS and 5-star ANCAP ratings.
- Pricing is competitive, making the choice more about brand preference and specific features.
- Test driving both vehicles is recommended to find the best fit for individual needs.
What the video covers
- The video compares two hybrid SUVs: the Jaecoo J7 SHS and the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, focusing on their similarities and differences.
- Both vehicles offer hybrid powertrains with 1.5L engines, electric driving modes, and seating for five passengers.
- The Jaecoo J7 SHS delivers 275 hp and 365 Nm torque with an 18.3 kWh battery, allowing 106 km EV range and 1,488.8 km total driving range.
- The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i produces 214 hp and 325 Nm torque with BYD's Blade Battery, 105 km EV range, and up to 1,100 km total range.
- Interior features include leather seats, advanced infotainment systems, panoramic sunroofs, and wireless connectivity in both SUVs.
- Cargo capacity favors the BYD with 552 L expandable to 1,444 L, while Jaecoo offers 500 L expandable to 1,265 L.
- Both SUVs have top safety ratings with ANCAP 5-star scores and comprehensive driver assistance technologies.
- Pricing is close: Jaecoo J7 SHS Comfort at 1.449M PHP, Premium at 1.549M PHP, and BYD Sealion 6 DM-i at 1.548M PHP.
- The hosts recommend test driving both to decide based on personal preferences between the established BYD and the newer Jaecoo.
- The video emphasizes the growing popularity of hybrid SUVs in the Philippines and their benefits for urban and long-distance driving.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and vehicle overview
- 00:39Hybrid SUV features and performance
- 00:56Gasoline engine and driving range
- 01:14Jaecoo J7 SHS powertrain specs
- 01:53BYD Sealion 6 DM-i powertrain specs
- 02:33Jaecoo J7 SHS interior and features
- 03:25BYD Sealion 6 DM-i interior and features
- 04:35Safety features and ratings
- 06:27Pricing and final comparison
- 07:08Hosts' opinions and closing remarks
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
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Yeah. The Jaecoo J7 SHS and the BYD Seal Lion 6 DM-i. Bang! Hybrid SUVs are now pretty hot here in the Philippines, and today we take a look at the recently launched Jaecoo J7 SHS and the very popular BYD Seal Lion 6
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DM-i. Both promise efficiency, performance, next-gen tech, and seat five. But which one fits you?
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On Manila roads, both the J7 and Seal Lion 6 are earth-friendly when in EV mode, saving you fuel on your daily drives.
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On longer trips, the gasoline engine kicks in smoothly, taking you long distances without needing charging stations nearby.
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The J7 SHS pairs a turbocharged 1.5 L engine with an electric motor and an 18.3 kWh battery.
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The powertrain puts out a combined output of 275 horsepower and 365 Newton meters of torque. And with that, you can drive 1,488.8 km. In electric mode, it can drive 106 km on a full charge.
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The Seal Lion 6 DM-i also uses a 1.5 L hybrid setup with BYD's Blade Battery Technology, has a combined power output of 214 horsepower with 325 Newton meters of torque, can drive up to 1,100 km, and can be driven 105 km in electric mode on
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a full charge. The J7 Premium seats five and gives you leather seats and a brown interior.
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It has a heads-up display, ambient lighting, leather seats, power adjust for driver and front passenger, wireless charging, voice control, eight-speaker Sony audio system, 14.8-in touchscreen, 10.25-in digital gauge cluster, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, ventilated seats, wireless Apple
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CarPlay and Android Auto, panoramic sunroof, and hands-free tailgate. Not bad at all. Cargo space is pretty big. In the back, you get 500 L, and it grows to 1,265 when you fold the back seats forward.
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The C96 DM-i is also equipped with leather seats, power adjust seats for driver and front passenger, soft-touch interior trim, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, 12.3-in digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-in rotating touchscreen infotainment system, Infinity speaker system, premium finish, wireless
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CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, keyless entry, NFC card, dual wireless chargers, and a power tailgate. Pretty good, huh?
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Cargo space is a bit bigger at 552 L, and this grows to 1,444 L when you fold the second-row seats forward.
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Both SUVs score high in safety. They both scored five stars in ANCAP safety ratings.
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The J7 SHS Premium has a 360° camera, seven airbags, and advanced driver assist systems which include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, traffic jam assist, integrated cruise assist, intelligent headlight control, blind spot detection, door open warning, lane
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change assist, emergency lane keeping, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure prevention, intelligent evasive steering, departure alert from an active vehicle, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, and cornering speed adaptation.
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The Seal Lion 6 also has the following safety features: six airbags, traction control system, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, hill descent control, comfort braking, tire pressure monitoring system. It also has BYD's D Pilot ADAS which includes 360 camera with see-through mode, six
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proximity sensors, intelligent full speed adaptive cruise control with stop and go support, lane keep assist, lane departure assist, automatic emergency braking, front collision warning, traffic congestion assistance, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limit information, and intelligent speed limit control.
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So, how much are they? The Jaecoo J7 SHS is available in two variants. The Comfort variant is priced at 1.449 million, and the Premium variant is priced at 1.549 million.
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And the BYD Seal 6 DM-i is only offered in one variant, and it's priced at 1.548 million pesos.
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Ooh, this is a tough one here. We have two awesome vehicles. Side by side, they're a little bit similar.
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Yeah, very similar, you know. Price is not too far off from each other. Big differences in features, though.
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Certain features. But, it's, you know, what do you want? The hot seller or the new kid on the block? Mhm. Tough choice.
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You know, the Jaecoo J7 looks very appealing to me. I mean, I see a lot of BYDs. There's a lot of BYDs on the road.
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Yeah, but when I see this, it's like, ooh, do I? Side by side, they're really different.
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Really depends on the... It's really up to you. So, you know, I'm glad I'm not making the choice.
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Me too. I'm glad. It's up to you. So, you should go to your nearest BYD and Jaecoo dealer, take them both for a test drive, see which one you like.
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Yeah. So, I'm Neil. I'm Ronnie from Auto Car Philippines. We'll catch you on the next one. See you in the next one.
Topics:Jaecoo J7 SHSBYD Sealion 6 DM-ihybrid SUV Philippinescar comparisonelectric vehicle rangecar safety featuresANCAP ratingcar infotainmenthybrid powertraincar review Autocar Philippines
