2027 BYD Ti7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid due in Australia next year

Key takeaways

• 2027 BYD Ti7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid due first-half 2027
• AWD PHEV makes 300kW, hits 100km/h in 4.8 seconds
• Australian pricing unconfirmed but tipped above $70,000

BYD is lining up another seven-seat family SUV for Australia and the 2027 BYD Ti7 might be its most distinctive yet.

The boxy, Land Rover Defender-inspired plug-in hybrid is due in local showrooms in the first half of 2027, though BYD is yet to formally confirm it. It lands as a road-focused alternative to the brand's Sealion 8, wrapped in rugged 4WD-style looks.

What the 2027 BYD Ti7 brings to Australia

At 5146mm long, 1995mm wide and 1865mm tall, the Ti7 is bigger than a Toyota Kluger or Hyundai Palisade. Part of that length comes from a spare-wheel-style storage box on the tailgate, which also feeds the Defender look.

Despite the tough styling, this is no hardcore off-roader. Where the ladder-frame Denza B5 and B8 are built to climb, the Ti7 rides on a car-derived unibody platform tuned for the road. That difference is why it is tipped to wear a BYD badge locally rather than a Denza one.

Specs and performance

The UK-spec Ti7 pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with dual electric motors, one on each axle, for all-wheel drive. Combined output is a hefty 300kW, good for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint of 4.8 seconds. That makes it quicker off the line than any Toyota Prado.

A 35.6kWh battery supplies around 120km of electric-only range on the claimed cycle, so most short runs can be done without touching the petrol tank.

Features and equipment

UK cars come well loaded, and Australian buyers should expect much the same kit. Standard equipment on that grade includes:

• 15.6-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display
• Leather upholstery with heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Three-zone climate control and an in-car fridge
• 18-speaker audio and a glass roof
• 20-inch alloy wheels with LED headlights and tail-lights

Boot space is tight behind the third row at 126 litres, but it opens up to 970 litres with the third row folded and 1830 litres with the second row down.

2027 BYD Ti7 price in Australia

BYD hasn't announced Australian pricing. In the UK, the Ti7 opens at £47,995, roughly 20% more than the equivalent Sealion 6.

Applying that gap locally points to a mid-$60,000 starting figure, however estimates put it closer to or above $70,000. The entry Sealion 8 front-wheel drive starts from $56,990 plus on-roads.

Why the Ti7 wears a BYD badge, not a Denza

Selling the Ti7 as a mainstream BYD rather than a premium Denza signals BYD is chasing family-SUV volume, not off-road credibility. With a road-biased unibody in place of the Denza B5 and B8 ladder frame, its real targets are the Kluger and Palisade on price and features, not the Prado on capability.

BYD hasn't locked in a date, but if the H1 2027 timing holds, the Ti7 offers family buyers a rugged-looking plug-in hybrid seven-seater without stepping up to Denza money. Anyone circling a Sealion 8 right now may want to see where the Ti7 lands first.

Frequently asked questions

When will the BYD Ti7 arrive in Australia?

The Ti7 is reportedly due locally in the first half of 2027, though BYD is yet to formally confirm it.

How much will the BYD Ti7 cost in Australia?

Pricing isn't confirmed, but it's tipped to land closer to or above $70,000 before on-roads, positioning it above the Sealion 8.

Is the BYD Ti7 a seven-seater?

Yes. The UK-spec version seats seven and is built as a road-focused family SUV rather than a genuine off-roader.