Verdict
At RM163,800, the BYD Sealion 7 costs RM7,000 more than the RM156,800 Jetour T2, but brings a 71.8-kWh battery, 520-km EV range and 110-kW DC charging for buyers able to charge regularly. Its 2,930-mm wheelbase, nine airbags, head-up display and powered boot make it the more complete road-biased SUV. The T2 answers with AWD, a larger 580-litre boot and a 10-year/one-million-km engine warranty. Pick it if petrol convenience and square-cut practicality matter more than EV running costs; its annual road tax is RM439 versus RM220.
The Sealion 7 Performance (RM203,800) sits above every T2 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if home or workplace charging suits your routine and you want 520 km of EV range, nine airbags and a 2,930-mm wheelbase.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need AWD, a 580-litre boot, a space-saver spare tyre and petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Jetour T2 RM156,800.
- Powertrain: BYD Sealion 7 has one 228-hp, 380-Nm electric motor and a 71.8-kWh battery; Jetour T2 has a 241-hp, 375-Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Driveline: BYD Sealion 7 rear-wheel drive; Jetour T2 all-wheel drive.
- EV range/charging: BYD Sealion 7 520 km, 7-kW AC and 110-kW DC; Jetour T2 has no EV range or charging rate.
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 litres; Jetour T2 580 litres.
- Airbags: BYD Sealion 7 nine; Jetour T2 six.
Sealion 7
- 520-km EV range with 110-kW DC charging
- Nine airbags, head-up display and navigation
- Powered boot and 3.3-kW V2L
- RM7,000 dearer
- 500-litre boot is 80 litres smaller
- Six-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years
T2
- AWD and 580-litre boot
- RM7,000 lower entry price
- 10-year/one-million-km engine warranty
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM220
- Six airbags versus nine
- No head-up display, navigation or powered boot
What the Sealion 7 has over the T2
What the T2 has over the Sealion 7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Sealion 7's wheelbase is 130 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The T2 is 81 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the T2: 580 litres against 500.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800 | RM156,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM439 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,670/mo | RM1,600/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,507 | RM4,390✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,227 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.13 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,768 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 10.3 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 45 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 520 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Sealion 7 vs T2 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Jetour T2 better?
The Sealion 7 is the better fit for regular EV charging, with 520 km of range, nine airbags and a powered boot. The T2 is better for buyers wanting AWD, 80 litres more boot space and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM7,000 more than the Jetour T2. That gap brings a 71.8-kWh battery, 520-km EV range, 110-kW DC charging, a head-up display and a powered boot.
Which has the stronger warranty coverage?
The Jetour T2 has a seven-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty and a 10-year/one-million-km engine warranty. The Sealion 7 has a six-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty, plus eight-year battery and electric-drive-unit cover.
How long does charging take?
The Sealion 7's 71.8 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The T2 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Sealion 7 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.