Car of the Year
BYD Sealion 7 Electric
Going by their numbers on the road, the Sealion 7 is another hit for BYD. It has a sporty, coupe-like roofline with a sloping tailgate, and functional interior. The cockpit features a rotating screen and physical controls that make it user-friendly for drivers new to the brand. The Sealion 7 lineup has two powerful Cat B models (Premium and Performance), along with a recently introduced Cat A variant (Dynamic).
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Reviews
 
Best car I have driven, even better than Panamera. The over the air updates are a plus to owners, you get almost monthly updates of new safety features.
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Great car but can wait as BYD is chasing global sales and dropping price every 2weeks. Expect it to drop further.
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Ignore all the exterior styling/Interior Design comments (even my ratings), go see of yourself, cars are very subjective personal things.My 2 cents is this car, is giving Audi A6 and above quality, at Camry prices (if equalise EV rebates), so I went for it. I would say, go and test drive the Zeekr 7X, Xpeng G6 and maybe coming Leapmotor C10 and decide for yourself. I preferred BYD's more old school more button designs compared to the rest, it was a big factor in my decision. Screw the Tesla minimalist bs (manufacturer excuse to save money)
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Taken delivery of my car and switched from Mercedes C200 to BYD Sealion 7. Its interior is well thought out with all necessary physical buttons. It feels more luxurious than C200.The suspension set up feels very much like Land Rover Velar, with a little dip when you emergency brake, so feels like you are driving a boat. Vibration is well filtered and are far better than C200 rough drive, which is set for sportier driving. But it�s not my cup of tea.Power delivery is smooth and driving is less tiring as you hardly need to push or nurse the car. The car will look after you.Power consumption is no issue within Singapore as battery can last about 6 days for daily island driving.Pricing is so competitive as you get a Porsche Panamera 3.0 PDK performance but 2/5 of the price. I think the car itself will sale well as long as price stays below $300k.
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Verdict
Is it any surprise that the Sgcarmart Car of the Year this year… is the best-selling model from the best-selling brand in Singapore in 2025? Nope, not really.

Yes, it is of course the BYD Sealion 7. Since it was first introduced at the 2025 Singapore Motor Show, the Sealion 7's popularity has been plain to see.

You've certainly encountered its distinctive 'X-shaped' face when commuting around, which headlines a sleek coupe-SUV silhouette. And standing at just 1,620mm tall, it's also less stilted than you may expect from a modern SUV.

Inside, the Sealion 7 packs a wealth of technology, features and functionality. A 15.6-inch infotainment display, ventilated seats, a PM2.5 filtration system, a panoramic glass roof, the list is really quite long.

But it is the execution that impresses. BYD may not position itself as a premium brand, but the Sealion 7 does reach into that premium space. It's less immediately flamboyant than some of its other stablemates, which allows the high quality materials to shine. It's also plenty spacious and comfortable.

There's a spread of powertrains available for the Sealion 7, from the modest 100kW model to the 390kW Performance variant. More important, though, is the car's comfort-leaning ride quality and general on-road sophistication. Tarmac imperfections are quietly swallowed up, allowing you to effortlessly and comfortably roll along on all your journeys.

And, arguably what has allowed BYD to make such rapid inroads into the car market is the value proposition of its products, and it's no different with this Sealion 7. It's packed full of features and amenities, delivers a wide suite of safety systems, is plenty comfortable and practical for families, and is stylish to boot.

It's no wonder it's the brand's best-selling model, and also quite comfortably Sgcarmart's Car of the Year 2025.