BYD Sealion 5 review – A BARGAIN plug-in hybrid SUV?

The BYD Sealion 5 seems a BARGAIN!... But what's the catch? In this new Sealion 5 review, we find out if this is genuinely the best PHEV SUV for less than £30k, or if you should be spending your money elsewhere. And if you're thinking about buying a BYD Seal U, hold fire until you've watched this! To see if this new plug-in hybrid SUV is really the ultimate budget buy, we put the BYD Sealion 5 to the test. We break down the incredibly tempting £287 per month PCP finance deal, test the real-world electric range of the Design model, and explain why the Sealion 5's slow charging speeds might be the only real catch. 📱 Take the hassle out of car admin! We all love getting a new car, but keeping on top of the admin can be a chore. That’s why we’ve launched My What Car? – your free, personal car assistant for MOT, tax, and servicing reminders as well as exclusive offers. Sign up for free here: https://www.whatcar.com/class/my-whatcar 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the BYD Sealion 5, right here: http://www.whatcar.com In this video, we also explore the 463-litre boot, test the rear passenger space and get behind the wheel to see how the Sealion 5 stacks up against its biggest rival, the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid. What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #BYDSealion5 #HybridSUV #BYD #MGHS #whatcar Video chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:35 – What is the Sealion 5? 1:01 – A cheaper Seal U DM-i? 1:51 – PCP finance costs 2:36 – EV range vs rivals 3:08 – Boot space & practicality 5:07 – Rear space 6:16 – Interior: driving position, quality & infotainment 9:43 – Performance, ride & handling 12:10 Five more things about the Sealion 5! 13:52 – Final verdict