Jeacoo J7 PHEV and BYD Sealion 6 - "war" of Chinese cars in Vietnam

Video : BYD Sealion 6 from 839 million VND just launched in Vietnam

Prices and promotions

The Jeacoo J7 PHEV and BYD Sealion 6 were officially launched in Vietnam in April 2025. The J7 PHEV model is being distributed with a listed price of 969 million VND, with a discount of 879 million VND (a discount of 90 million VND until July 31, 2025). Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 6 Premium version is priced at 936 million VND, with a discount of 899 million VND (a discount of 37 million VND) applicable to the first 1,000 customers.

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Temporarily calculated at the time of promotion, Jeacoo J7 PHEV is 20 million VND cheaper than its competitor BYD Sealion 6.

Contrasting design styles

The Jaecoo J7 PHEV has a strong, square appearance with many sharp lines reminiscent of European luxury SUVs such as Land Rover or Jeep. The front of the car stands out with a large grille, low-mounted LED lens headlights creating a feeling of strength and solidity.

Hidden door handles enhance aerodynamics and provide a modern, sophisticated look. The LED taillight strip extends horizontally across the rear of the car, increasing nighttime visibility and creating a sense of grandeur.

The two models have contrasting designs.

The car has dimensions of length x width x height of 4,500 x 1,863 x 1,680 mm, wheelbase of 2,672 mm. Ground clearance of 200 mm. Two-tone 19-inch wheels add a sporty and premium look.

Overall, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV is aimed at users who love a true, masculine, sturdy SUV with a mature and dignified image.

In contrast to the muscularity of the J7, the BYD Sealion 6 chooses a soft, streamlined design language following modern trends. With a rounded front end, below the bumper are air intake slots like the head of a "sea lion", sharp LED headlights and L-shaped LED positioning strips create clear highlights.

Overall, the Sealion 6 has an aerodynamic appearance with many rounded details, the front of the car is low and long towards the rear in the style of a coupe-SUV. The front bumper and air vents are minimalist, with a touch of modern electric cars.

BYD Sealion 6 has almost all the parameters that are superior to J7 PHEV, but the ground clearance is smaller than its competitor.

The vehicle dimensions are 4,775 x 1,890 x 1,670 mm in length x width x height, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm, significantly larger than the J7, giving the impression of a longer and more spacious vehicle. However, the ground clearance is only 173 mm, showing that the Sealion 6 focuses more on urban operations than light off-roading.

Although not too massive, BYD Sealion 6 brings a youthful, futuristic and technological image, suitable for customers who love novelty, gentleness and sophistication in design.

Interior and amenities

The interior of the new J aecoo J7 PHEV 2025 has a modern and high-class style, aiming for sophistication and a feeling of relaxation for the occupants. Neutral tones combined with leather, metal and soft plastic create a luxurious feel, in line with European design trends.

The interior space of the two car models from China is considered modern and has many technological conveniences.

The center of the dashboard is a 14.8-inch floating touchscreen entertainment screen with a sharp interface, integrated with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Right behind the steering wheel is a 10.25-inch digital clock cluster that displays full operating information.

The seats are covered in premium leather, the front seats are electrically adjustable with heating and cooling, a rare feature in this price range. The panoramic sunroof creates a spacious feeling, enhancing the experience for people sitting in both rows of seats.

Overall, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV interior feels luxurious, neat and focuses on the driver experience, suitable for customers who appreciate elegance and sophistication.

Although it has a larger wheelbase than the J7 PHEV, the BYD Sealion 6's space is not as well optimized as its competitors in terms of spaciousness.

BYD Sealion 6 offers a high-tech interior space, inspired by the company's electric vehicle models. The impressive highlight is the 15.6-inch entertainment screen with the ability to rotate horizontally/vertically, a rare detail in the segment.

The rear seats are spacious thanks to the 2,765 mm wheelbase. All seats are covered in premium leather, the front seats are electrically adjustable, the car has a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ...

With a smart layout and user-friendly technology, the interior of Sealion 6 is aimed at customers who love modernity, digital experiences and diverse amenities.

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