BYD mid-size SUV C-Lion 7 domestic price is..50 Million Won Launched in Japan

Apr 25, 2025

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BYD Korea's mid-sized electric SUV 'C-Lion 7', which will be released in the second half of this year, was first unveiled in Japan, making it possible to predict domestic launch prices to some extent. C-Lion 7 is the model that BYD Korea expects to sell the most in Korea.



It competes directly with Tesla Model Y, which is not only a popular vehicle in China but also the world's No. 1 vehicle in global sales. In Korea, the Model Y was listed as the most sold imported car with more than 30,000 units sold annually.




BYD Auto Japan unveiled the C-Lion 7 on the 15th and started selling it. The price starts from 4.95 million yen (about 50 million won) for the basic rear wheel 2WD type.The C-Lion 7 is BYD's fourth EV series launched in Japan and is an electric SUV with design features of BYD's 'Ocean Series'.

There are two types of RWD basic type and high-performance AWD type with long driving distance. The all-wheel drive model boasts acceleration performance of zero-back 4.5 seconds and a 540km/h range. The RWD recorded a range of 590 km.

It is equipped with BYD's "blade battery" with excellent charging and discharging capabilities by the latest battery thermal management system. By adopting "Cell to Body" (CTB), a BYD-specific technology that is efficiently mounted as part of the body structure, it has implemented high safety, efficiency, and comfortable indoor space.




The C-Lion 7 has a length of 4830mm, a width of 1925mm, a height of 1620mm, and a wheel base of 2930mm. The rival Tesla Model Y is 4,800mm×1920mm×1625mm and has a wheel base of 2,890mm. The similarly sized Lexus RX is 4890mm long and 1920mm wide.

The price is 558.7 million yen (RWD) for the Model Y and 6.68 million yen for the Lexus RX (RX350), while the C-Lion 7 has excellent price competitiveness since it starts at 4.95 million yen.The car is an SUV developed based on a mid-sized sedan called Seal. Driving, indoor comfort, and functions have already been verified.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8155 high-performance chip was first used in the C-Rion 7. The UI and vehicle setting of the center monitor added innovation as well as a quick response.




C-Lion 7 is competitive in terms of comfort according to ample space. Compared to the sedan seal, the garage is high, allowing passengers in the second row to board for a much more comfortable long time. In addition, the rear seat is fully laid down, making it ideal for car camping or camping leisure.

Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.