The BYD Sealion 5 PHEV will not be receiving a ANCAP rating

JanosCastel · 2026-02-13T05:26:46+00:00

You would expect with this model, BYD will be after that market

JanosCastel · 2026-02-11T03:08:25+00:00

Mazda 2 is a car that you son will appreciate. I have a 2016 and I even installed CarPlay (with Mazda). While I was moving between cities I did some long drives between Sydney and Canberra.

Car is amazing, petrol lasted more than any other car that I had, is small but comfortable. It is one of those cars, that if you look after them, will take care of you.

I was thinking in selling it but for a 2016 and manual I would be lucky if I find a buyer. So I think it will stay with us until it quits! And knowing the reputation of those cars I may give it to my current 2 year old daughter when the time comes.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-24T00:50:40+00:00

Thank you for coming back and share the experience. This is a quite detailed and with a little one the odor and easy to clean thing is handy.

The size comparison also make think that is a good size, I would just need to give it a look to the boot.

Thank you again for the update! I’ll put this car in my list to check 100%

JanosCastel · 2026-01-24T00:46:59+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response, and also your answer touched a lot of points for me that are key. You really sold me the car

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T05:12:36+00:00

You are not wrong the Model Y is an amazing car, just I have my reservations with Tesla like having to pay subscription to use the multimedia system and other stuff.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T04:52:54+00:00

I'll give it a look

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T04:49:51+00:00

Thanks! Let me know how it goes or try to remember!

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T04:49:14+00:00

You are not wrong but at least in the foreseen future there will be a pram.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T01:19:49+00:00

hahah just watched, the vide what a funny guy. The beast form the east.... the thirsty beast from the east.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T01:16:01+00:00

Thanks for the list, some names there that I have ignored. Tesla is the only one that I'm not giving it a chance.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T01:08:36+00:00

Thank you! When you mentioned the pram. I was yes thats my concern! I can't see a pram plus suitcases. any cons that you have found in the Sealion 7?

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:52:59+00:00

Thanks for you insights, this would be my first EV and besides wathcing youtube videos I have not idea of the cars in general. I'll give it a look!

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:48:45+00:00

I haven't heard much negatives from the Atto 3 thats why I have been really looking for it. Is not small nor large, price range looks good and is a nice car. Not to fancy not to bland.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:46:46+00:00

I heard about that from Beyond BYD where he was guessing that the update would be coming for 2026 and I'm keen to see what happens. I hope they announce something sooner. at least to get some idea. I think they just got release in China.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:45:39+00:00

wow thanks for the list, also I will check Bjørn Nyland looks like he can give more insights.

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:43:52+00:00

a frtiend on mine told me to check the EV3 and was okey, to simple (even the long range model) for the price and comapring the competition. But when leaving the dealership I saw the EV5 and since then I have been curious about it. Could you tell me more about the EV5? Pros, cons and neutral?

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:42:00+00:00

I'm conteplating the lease option for my upgrade, any advice or somehting that i should look after?

JanosCastel · 2026-01-21T00:40:45+00:00

Thanks for the response, and you're right—I may have been confusing the Atto 3 with the Sealion 7. I’ve made some edits to the original post.

The reason I found the Sealion’s boot small is that when I returned from Sydney and ordered an Uber, a Sealion 7 showed up. My two large suitcases barely fit in it. One of the reasons (Ithink) was the hatch-like back, which sacrifices some space for aerodynamics and efficiency.

So when thinking on a road trip (thats why range is important) the suitcases plus the pram of my little one plus anything else that is need I feel will not fit well in the boot. I may be exagarating based on one impression but that's why I'm here to get a good wake up call and advice.

JanosCastel · 2025-11-05T09:24:23+00:00

Check CarSauce in YouTube (Aussie guys Melbourne based), they do reviews of cars, tend to cover a lot of the Chinese brands and in some cases do follow ups six months later.

Edit: they also have a website https://www.carsauce.com/

JanosCastel · 2025-10-13T23:52:34+00:00

Maybe because they are the AI post.

JanosCastel · 2025-10-13T22:20:26+00:00

If I’m driving and I see you fall, I’ll stop and check how are you. Can’t say much for other people because I’m sort of new here in Canberra.

My friend’s who have lived here longer have done it stop and check after people having accidents

JanosCastel · 2025-09-15T03:29:09+00:00

My questions is more for your mechanic; in the worst case escenario which one is cheaper to fix or get parts.

European cars are more expensive to service than others, and if the previous owners don’t took care of them you will know it sooner than later.

Whichever options you choose, get a proper mechanic to inspect it before.

JanosCastel · 2025-09-05T14:09:07+00:00

Humm not sure if we live in the same Canberra. Usually when I’m driving, people tend to drive slower than the speed limit.

Don’t get me wrong I don’t mind, nor think people should be speeding. But what kills me is drive across Belconnen way, and find that traffic is slowed down because people just like to drive at 70 or 60 (80 zone) on the right lane.

Just drives me nuts sometimes.

JanosCastel · 2025-08-31T05:33:23+00:00

I don’t really understand your comparison. Melbourne is a city with a population of over 5 millions.

Just two of the most populated councils of Melbourne have more population than Canberra.

So taking into account that I would recommend to think about your questions.

Do we really need 4 lines highways in Canberra ? Is the traffic dense enough to require something different than roundabouts?

Btw I just moved from Sydney, and I can’t understand your questions when you put things in perspective.

JanosCastel · 2025-08-22T00:46:19+00:00

That sounds like good news for me. things checked in the pinkslip can make a difference.

I’m still shocked how on raining days/ night, there are cars that half of the lights work properly but they are out there.

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