BYD unveils the Seal 08 and Sealion 08 at Auto China 2026

Having refreshed its entire "567" series - the Sealion 05, Seal 06, Sealion 06, and Seal 07 - in recent months, BYD has introduced two more production debuts: The Seal 08 and Sealion 08, at the Auto China 2026.

Described as "dual flagships", these two models are said to represent a new answer to the next gen of premium family cars. Indeed, the Seal 08 sedan's sleek exterior is now matched by a cabin that looks better on the Beijing stand than it did in preview teaser images previously released.

The Seal 08 sedan has made its production debut at the 2026 Auto China

With an iconic horizon design and no unnecessary clutter, the Seal 08's interior is bright, open, and spacious. One highlight of its visual is the luminous mother-of-pearl inlays. Front occupants benefit from dual zero-gravity seats with one-button recline. In the back, passengers are offered electric leg rests, multi-angle seatback adjustment, and a centre-armrest touchscreen. All seats come with ventilation, heating, and massage functions.

A practical touch of the Seal 08's interior is eight magnetic mounting points that allow occupants to affix a range of items for customisation of the cabin.

As for the Sealion 08 SUV, it is said that BYD's design team went through more than a dozen clay design models and hundreds of revisions to implement the Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 into a taller vehicle.

The Sealion 08 SUV offers generous space with its 3,003mm wheelbase

It stands grand and stylish; measuring 5,115mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm tall. And together with a 3,003mm wheelbase, these dimensions allow true "grand apartment" accommodation, with six independent seats over three rows.

Design touches include "floating" centre caps in the 21-inch "light-trace wave" wheels, and the longest tail-light motif in the industry - a "tide gradient" design that measures almost two metres in length.

Both models feature BYD's latest second gen Blade Battery and Disus-A dual-chamber air suspension, and are described as true flagships for the brand's Ocean Series.