Three-star setback: BYD Sealion 5 breaks brand’s perfect ANCAP run as M9 people-mover scores five
Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 2 sources
First reported by EV Central ·
Image: EV Central
The quick read
Full coverage
Three-star setback: BYD Sealion 5 breaks brand’s perfect ANCAP run as M9 people-mover scores five
The BYD Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV has been awarded three ANCAP safety stars, ending the Chinese brand’s run of The post Three-star setback: BYD Sealion 5 breaks brand’s perfect ANCAP run as M9…
Read at EV Central →BYD Sealion 5 slapped with three-star safety rating
The plug-in hybrid medium SUV is the first BYD to miss out on a five-star ANCAP rating, as another scores highly under tougher 2026 testing protocols.
Read at CarExpert →More from the newsroom
NEWS18Cheaper Nissan X-TRAIL hybrid arrivesNew front-drive hybrid variants and a rugged Rock Creek grade expand Nissan's medium SUV line-upCarsales Staff - Sep 30th
One EV sold every 100 seconds: More electric cars to hit Australia’s roads
“We got there a decade early:” EV industry hails breakthrough year as “average Australians” turn to electric cars
EV Council calls for 1000 per cent increase in Australian electric car sales by 2035
Higher interest rates won’t slow EV sales, says EV Council
Australia's peak EV body says connected-car controversy unfairly singles out electric vehicles
The ADME Newsroom is a news aggregator. Headlines, excerpts and article images remain the property of their original publishers, are shown for the purpose of reporting news, and always link to and credit the original reporting. Items marked “file image” use manufacturer-supplied press imagery of the vehicle referenced; vehicle and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Quick-read summaries and “ADME commentary” are our own, are clearly marked, and are general industry commentary — not financial, legal or purchasing advice. Summaries and commentary may be AI-assisted and can contain errors — always check the original reporting before relying on specifics. Publishers and manufacturers: for corrections, attribution changes or removal, contact advertising@adme.net.au and we'll action it promptly. Read our editorial standards.