16 April 2026 • Cars Now Brunei
The BYD Sealion 8 made its Brunei debut at Maju Motors' brand-new Beribi Telanai showroom, and it didn't take long to see why people were talking. This isn't just another SUV with a hybrid badge slapped on it. The Sealion 8 is built around BYD's fifth-generation DM (Dual Mode) super hybrid system, and the numbers it pulls off are genuinely hard to argue with. Whether you're doing school runs in BSB or loading up the whole family for a weekend trip to Seria, this thing has been engineered to make fuel stops an afterthought.
BYD Sealion 8 at Maju Motors Telanai Showroom
Fuel Type: Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) - BYD 5th Gen DM Super Hybrid
From the outside, the Sealion 8 carries that sleek, flowing SUV silhouette that BYD has been refining across their newer models. The LED headlights and 21-inch alloy wheels give it a road presence that feels more European luxury than Chinese mainstream. Step inside, and the theme continues. Seven seats, premium upholstery, and enough flexibility to actually use this as a family hauler without the usual compromises. Worth noting though: when all three rows are up, luggage space in the boot gets tight.
BYD Sealion 8 Side Profile
This is where the Sealion 8 really separates itself from the crowd. The 15.6-inch rotating screen is a genuine party trick. Flip it landscape for navigation, portrait for apps, and it works smoothly enough that it doesn't feel gimmicky. The 21-speaker DiSound system fills the cabin properly, the 10-point massage seats (heating and ventilation included) cover the front and middle rows, and then there's V2L: Vehicle-to-Load, meaning you can plug in a kettle, your laptop, or a portable speaker directly from the car. For Brunei outdoor trips, that's actually really useful.
BYD Sealion 8 15.6 Inch Rotating Screen
BYD Sealion 8 Interior Seating
The electric torque hits immediately. 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h is properly quick for a 7-seater, and you feel that punch every time you pull out onto the highway. The intelligent AWD system keeps things composed, and the suspension has clearly been tuned for plushness over sportiness. On the Muara-Tutong highway, it eats up the rough patches without drama. The one thing to be aware of: under heavy throttle, the 1.5L engine can get a little vocal. It's not unpleasant, but in a cabin this refined, you do notice it.
Maju Motors hasn't officially confirmed the final OTR price, and promotions can shift things around. But the estimated starting figure puts it in a bracket where it genuinely undercuts what you'd pay for an equivalent-spec Japanese or Korean 7-seater with this much tech. For the exact price, your best bet is to head directly to the Telanai showroom and ask.
Estimated Starting Price: BND 6X,XXX (check with Maju Motors Telanai for confirmed OTR)
Inda payah pusing-pusing cari Shell station lagi. The Sealion 8 makes a strong case for being the ultimate modern family cruiser for Brunei. The range removes fuel anxiety entirely, the tech is genuinely ahead of anything in this price range, and the space is real, usable 7-seater territory. A few caveats: third-row boot space disappears when all seats are up, engine noise intrudes slightly under hard acceleration, and EV depreciation is still an unknown in this market. But nothing in this price bracket comes close to what you're getting here.
BYD Sealion 8 Rear View
