Best Sedans

I purchased my XV40 camry touring secondhand back in December 2021 from a dealership, it then had approx 118,000km on the odometer when it was… Read more

purchased, since then it did need a little bit of work to get it in excellent running condition as this car wasn't perfect from the start, I highly believe this is mostly due to neglect from previous ownership.

The work that needed to be done were things such as brake fluid flush as the fluid was contaminated causing the brakes to feel very spongy, coolant flush as it turned acidic, new tint due to the original tint flaking, new brake rotors and pads as the ones that were on the car warped terribly and needed a new alternator as it died while driving to work (this happened 1 yr later during ownership).

This car gets used for everyday commuting to and from work, weekend runs and occasionally long country runs and this camry drives really well and behaves as expected for a family mid-size sedan, steering has good feedback without being very heavy, it's composed over bumps, the ride is on the more comfortable side, which does mean it leans a little bit in the bends, but I personally prefer a comfortable ride, the 2.4l (2AZ-FE) engine and 5 speed automatic transmission work together to be smooth operator, it's not the most powerful engine by any means, especially by today's standards, but it does get the job done and has been mostly reliable in all my driving conditions.

Toyota claims the XV40 camry's service intervals are every 15,000km or 1yr whichever is first, however due to the heavy use of this camry, I personally have it service every 10,000km or 6 months whichever comes first, this in my opinion will help as the car gets more milage on it to prevent issues such as oil buring. I generally have the air filter changed every 20,000 to 25,000km and have the cabin filter changed out every 30,000km. The car has currently done a little over 200,000km and during each service interval, no major mechanical issues have been found.

Overall I have been very happy with this camry, its not a perfect car for everyone, however if you are looking for a secondhand mid-size sedan that is reliable and easy to live with then this car may be a good choice.

Excellent engine, best cvt of the lot, comfortable for long journeys. Excellent value. Show details

Best Honda I have had – I have had 6 Honda's over the last 20 odd years. This has proven to be the best. It drives well, comfortable for long journeys and city/suburban… Read more

driving. Averages 8.7 litres per 100 kls. Speedo reading is now a spot under 100,000 kls, I have just replaced original tyres. I bought it new in 2016 and have had it regularily serviced, although during COVID it was difficult as the dealership I bought the car from was removed as a preferred Honda Dealership and Honda wouldn't honour my warranty when the front drivers seat developed a small tear in the leather. I finally had it repaired by a automotive upholsteror at a cot of $300. The vehicle still responds well when required and is still serviced with Honda parts. One major drawback is the GPS, which is out of date and expensive to update.

Mechanical excellence combined with disgraceful interior and cosmetic parts failing – I've had this car for over 5 years now, I purchased it from a stint of European cars, with the intention to have a sensible and reliable car whilst I… Read more

save for some important things. At the tail end of owning this car, it has been absolutely rock solid mechanically. I loved getting it back from each service with a generally minimal list of repair notes. Apart from expensive rear tires, (F Sport 2012, $500+ AUD a pop) it's been a breeze. It has one of the best sound systems that I've heard. In terms of costing me for essential things such as keeping it roadworthy, it's been a gem.

Driving wise, it's a relatively smooth ride. The brakes are good, the seats are comfy and most of the interior is a nice place to be. Performance wise though it's uninspiring. RWD is lovely however the engine, whilst very smooth, is thirsty as all heck and is by no means fast. The car can barely hold country speeds up a hill, without having to shift in to a lower gear and hit 3500+RPM. The transmission I will comment as excellent. Very smooth and relatively responsive however spoiled by a boring engine. This is the IS250.

Now onto the annoying things. It kills me that this list is so high for what was a relatively expensive Lexus. Some of these issues should not exist, especially on one of the final years of this generation of Lexus.

-4 out of 4 door lock actuators failed. This is a well documented issue that Lexus refuse to accept. The front actuators I bought 3rd party for roughly $100 each and installed them myself. The rear ones were going to be over $250 each so I did some research and found that it's just a tacky motor that almost always failed. I have since pulled apart the rear actuators, replace the motors and got them working again. I will highlight here that if I was to do this in the dealer, I know that the actuators went for at least $400 a pop and that's minus labor.

-The F Sport spoiler has abysmally thin paint. Whilst the rest of the car has stood up great to the WA sun, the spoiler was an eyesore and I ended up repainting myself.

-The sunroof has 2 separate rattles. I was quoted a simply hilarious $5,000 to repair this. Seriously, Lexus?

-The leather seats are a joke. Both front seats have major tears and require re-upholstering. A local leather shop is doing this and commented on how many F-Sport's he sees with this exact issue. This should not be happening in a car as prestigeous as Lexus. Note I maintain my seats religiously, the car came to me with the seats in decent condition too.

-Sticky Dash. Yep. On a 2012. This was supposed to be fixed. This is a recent issue that has crept up and Lexus are refusing to acknowledge that their "Fix" dash is also a pile of garbage. Feel free to give this one a google, it's widespread.

-Typical crap Toyota grade headlights. Be ready to have to de-cloud these every few months. They are garbage.

To sell my car for what it is truly worth in good condition, I've had to invest nearly $3000 on repairs that shouldn't be happening in the first place. I totally get that this is not a new car but some of these issues are just unacceptable.

I did reach out to Lexus of Australia with the above list, to which I was promised a "reasonable quote" to rectify the issues by Lexus of Perth. That was promised 2 months ago and now they are dodging my emails.

I'm now jumping back to team Europe for my next car. I'm aware that I will likely be going back to spending more money on maintenance and repairs however I'm OK with this.

Tesla charges thousands for features that don’t work — and when they fail, they refuse to take responsibility. In 2022 I paid $10,000 for Smart… Read more

Summon and FSD. Years later, Tesla now calls it “Dumb Summon” until "Actual Smart Summon" is available. Which is it? Smart Summon when you’re taking my money, or Dumb Summon now that you’ve admitted it doesn’t work?

When I used the feature in a wide, close to empty car park, my Tesla — under its own control — swerved hard left and hit a parked car that was parked DIRECTLY next to it. From where I stood, I could see it moving but had no reason to think it would clip the vehicle beside it until it actually did. That simple manoeuvre caused over $5,000 in damage to two cars. Tesla’s only response: “The sensors are working fine.” If the sensors were fine, why did the car still drive directly into a stationary object it could clearly see? Just imagine if that were a toddler or a child!

I reported it, it was investigated, and they found 'no fault' with the car. I then requested escalation to senior management and asked for an urgent callback. That was over two weeks ago. No one has even bothered to contact me, and they closed the service request.

And this isn’t the first failure. On my mother’s Tesla, Sentry Mode failed to capture two separate hit-and-run incidents. Despite the car being damaged and Sentry active, Tesla claimed “no issues found” and refused to act without third-party video TWICE. Meanwhile, Sentry drains huge amounts of power and adds to daily charging costs, yet it can’t be trusted to record major impacts. A basic dashcam does the job better.

Two cars, two serious failures, the same outcome: Tesla doesn’t stand behind its products. Their technology is unreliable, and their customer service is nonexistent.

If it's not safe, the technology shouldn't be implemented.

And now they want us to trust their Assisted Full Self-driving at the cost of $10k? Just IMAGINE what they WON'T do if there is an accident whilst that is engaged.

Great ideas, great cars (when they work), appalling service and care for their customers. I was on the hunt for a new performance Y, which is now off the table. I cannot support a company that only cares for its customers up until the cheque clears.

Do not trust Volkswagen – Many issues but biggest concern is the blatant denial of warranty. Do not ever buy a Volkswagen. We had a warranty issue with the air conditioning… Read more

vent (it came off when we went to move the vent). Car was 5 days old and we didn’t for a second think there would be any issue as it was obviously installed correctly. However, when taken to the dealer the request for repair was denied because the head office didn’t believe it could have been a manufacturing fault. This was despite the dealer mechanic saying it was and us having brought the part with us that was undamaged just not attached anymore. We hope nothing more serious happens with the car because clearly the warranty isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Buyer beware, Volkswagen cannot be trusted. We will never purchase from them (or any of their subsidiary companies) again.

I have close to 20 years of Subaru WRX ownership, in that time I have owned an MY00 & MY04. Several years ago I fell in love with the shape of the VA… Read more

model, (especially the front end!) so I decided to buy myself one. It is the first brand new car I have ever purchased & seeing it with that big bow was an experience I'll never forget! If you are an owner who will pay attention to when services are due & make the effort to get those services done, these cars will never let you down. My car has run like a Swiss clock from day one to now. I will say that some of the factory parts & tune weren't sufficient for how I personally like my car to run. So with some minor modifications & dyno tune, I found that was enough to smooth out those mild annoyances. Subaru do not cut corners in regards to the endurance & quality of the overall car. They consider any type of person who may purchase one, so whilst it has extra power than most cars on the road, it's AWD is a second to none safety feature. Watch the other cars & laugh when it begins to rain after a dry spell & they are struggling to get around corners. Some even lose traction when at the traffic lights! Your AWD Subaru & you will easily glide past, keeping you a confident driver & your passengers safe. For those who like their car interiors to be fresh, Subaru give you an option to buy standard or premium.

Amazing luxury and sports car – Have had my 2013 GS350 F Sport for around 2 years now. Beautiful car to drive, great performance with rear wheel drive V6 and F Sport suspension. No… Read more

mechanical issues, just normal service and maintenance so far. Such a big shame they have discontinued this model, will keep mine for many years for sure. The only downside I would think of would be back seat not folding down making it less practical to fit longer items if needed.

I am in love with my car – The car looks brilliant, glides over country roads, is quiet, very economical, understated, has excellent features and accessories, internal leather… Read more

is first class, the entertainment system is excellent, and the colour - the colour sapphire blue is WOW.

Excellent value for money when shopping for performance, luxury features and comfort – The overall build quality of the Sonata is very impressive, but it’s not as impressive as cars that cost $10-$30K more than this. On the outside,… Read more

panel gaps are even, plastic trim is neatly applied and the overall look and feel of the exterior certainly meets the asking price of this sedan. On the inside, the leather seats, higher quality materials and fit and finish of trim pieces also meet the high quality exterior finish. There are some shortcomings that may detract from the sense of perception of this car being higher in quality. From fake stitching to visible sound deadening in the door gaps, there are a few ways you’re not paying more than $60,000 for this sedan.

With a starting price of $55,651 drive away, it’s available in only range-topping N Line trim, so you won’t have to worry about choosing from a wide range of Sonatas. Sure, the build quality isn’t going to exceed the German alternatives. What you do get, however, is a fully-kitted out car, with a more than capable motor for less than some base model luxury sedans with not even half of these options. I was swept off my feet with the number of features included in this Sonata. Combined with just how impressive this car’s driving ability was, for the price, your every car-related need was addressed. Highlight features include: heated and ventilated front seats and steering wheel, dual zone heated rear seats, radar cruise control with active lane-centring, BOSE audio, 213kW of power and an automatic rear blind. Service intervals are 12 months/10,000km (whichever comes first), with service costs capped at $350 for the first five years or up to 50,000km.

If it’s a quiet and comfortable cabin you’re after, the Sonata does not disappoint. Road noise, wind noise and engine noise are all kept at bay, with an obvious barrier between the outside world and the relaxing atmosphere of the interior. The BOSE audio system was a highlight in the feature list. It offered superior bass, highs and clarity when listening to a variety of media. I sincerely missed this system when I hopped into my next press car.

As a performance-oriented car, we have performance-oriented brakes on board. There was never a doubt that these brakes would fade or waiver under pressure. When pushing the car through some twisty sections of road, all 1636kg was brought under control with ease.

Here we have a 2.5L turbocharged inline four-cylinder, producing 213kW @ 5800rpm and 422Nm @ 1650-4000rpm, all being sent exclusively to the front wheels via an 8 speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

What’s immediately noticeable is the wave of torque generated by this motor. It’s sensational, and you never feel cheated by driving a four-cylinder motor.

To put it into perspective, although this is an N Line and not a full-fat N product, you have almost identical power figures to the critically acclaimed i30N!

213kW is noticeable and plentiful for the daily commute, and also capable to sprint the Sonata to 100km/h in around 5.9 seconds with launch control.

The main issues are derived from the typical front wheel drive tropes: limited traction and understeer.

Launch control was fun to engage, however the car simply struggled for grip with all that power being put down through the front wheels.

The dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission was a treat to use. Your initial encounter is via the drive-by-wire gear selector buttons, which look a little odd at first, but are fun and easy to use once you get used to them. My only complaint when shifting gears is that for those quick three point turns, the gears are certainly not as quick to shift as they would be using a shift lever. This makes it a little awkward when you find yourself needing to get out of the way quickly if you’re making a questionable u-turn.

This is an N Line, with quad-exhaust pipes, the gearbox allows you to become far more engaged with the Sonata than you’d expect. That’s thanks to Hyundai’s ‘N Power Shift’ transmission setting engaged in Sport mode, which reserves additional power to be delivered between shifts to counteract the lurch you normally feel between shifts. It’s designed to power through shifts, which is far more exciting than the standard shifting experience.

It is fair to say that a downside to a more sporty-orientated sedan is the increased road-feel, leading to a stiffer ride. For day-to-day driving, the Sonata was actually very comfortable. It offered comfort and relaxation across a variety of surfaces. Only across deeper potholes and very uneven surfaces, the larger wheels and stiffer suspension led to the Sonata to become a little more jittery. However, this is likely to be short-lived, unless you frequent these road conditions on your daily commute. Where you will appreciate the stiffer springs, is through corners. This is a large sedan, but it doesn’t wallow or dip in corners like some comfort orientated competitors might. One negative when it comes to a performance luxury sedan is the fuel economy. The claimed combined fuel consumption figure is 8.1L per 100km. I saw figures cross the 18.2L per 100km mark, which was expected.

Similar to fuel efficiency, the other downside to buying a sedan over a wagon, hatchback or SUV is the limited boot space compared to those body styles. In the name of design, you get a maximum storage capacity of 510L. Remember that you only have a trunk-sized opening, which limits you making the most of the space for larger items. For added practicality you can fold the second row in a 60/40 split, however it’s still limited in the pass-through opening and vertical space. The fit and finish of the boot space is a little on the cheap side, as a simple glance inside the boot reveals exposed metal and some insulated wires. This is not a deal breaker by any means, but a visual cue as to how you’re saving more money over a European competitor.

I adore the Sonata N Line for breathing life into the mid-size sedan segment, with respectful performance figures, and luxury levels of comfort, without having to feel cheated for the price you paid for it.

Whether you’re a budding executive, appreciate saving a large chunk of change in exchange for a badge, or don’t want to join the SUV craze, the Hyundai Sonata N Line is for you.

It’s distinct, unique, and absolutely turns heads, more so than any European badge could. If my line of work required me to frequent a suit and tie and an office, I’d be looking to make the most of my company car budget or personal budget with the Hyundai Sonata N Line.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

I bought a second hand MY22 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce sedan (colour Misano Blue) in May 2025 with about 15K kms on the odometer. It was first… Read more

registered in 2023. I’ve been looking to get one ever since the Giulia was launched. I think it is one of the most attractive mid-size sedans on the market. I don’t like SUVs or those types of vehicles, still preferring a coupe or a four-door sedan. One came up at a dealer just around the corner from where I live so I checked it out and ended up buying it.

So, some eight months later, what is it like? Okay, in all fairness, I am an Alfa Romeo fan. I also own a 2010 159 TBi Ti which I’ve also written a review on then I purchased that vehicle back in 2013. I’ve been happy with that car.

The best way to describe the Giulia is to compare it to probably it’s biggest competitor, the BMW 320i M Sport. Just so happens I had a 2022 model as a hire car for a few days in the UK in 2024 so I could compare the two.

The BMW was very nice, easy to drive safe and swift. However, three things put me off. First were the hard seats, for me anyway. The second was the digital instruments which are fine but not to my liking preferring the older analogue instruments. The third was the Lane Assist function which I found terrible. It was like driving a bus as the steering was so heavy. Took us a few hours on the website to find out how to disconnect it which then made the car more pleasant.

In comparison, the Giulia is much better in all those areas. Probably the only thing the BMW does better is it is somewhat smoother, the Giulia, at least mine being a bit less smooth when cold but then is as smooth as silk. The handling is it’s highlighting feature followed by the performance and comfort. Considering the model was launched around 2016/2017, I think it is still class leading in those areas. As footnote, I hired a 2010 BMW 320D sedan back then in Sicily while on holidays and that was a much better car than the current BMWs in my opinion.

The interior has been gradually improved from the early models and have the right level of quality and feel. I had it serviced just after buying it as it was due and there were no issues. Not had any major issues. Keep in mind that almost all these types/class of cars, especially compared to the German cars basically use the similar electronics and components like brakes, transmissions etc. The only real issue to watch out for is the battery as that is the most likely component that will eventually fail. Mine was okay but the Stop Start function (which I rarely use anyway) was not functioning. There was no fault code picked up at the service but it is a sign the battery isn’t where it should be for full performance. So, I connected it up to my C-Tek trickle charger for a couple of days and now the Stop Start works. I know a lot is said about the Infotainment system and yes, perhaps not up there with the current offerings but I bought the car to drive and enjoy it, not watch television. The radio is very good; it has Apple Car Play so that’s all I am interested in.

In summary, overall, I am very happy with my Giulia. It stands out from the crowd and is something different. Two of my neighbours both have black BMW sedans so that says it all, just being with the crowd, hardly being special, is it? And finally, don't worry about reliability, my 159 has never let me down, this one will be no different if it's looked after correctly.

A great car with some unfortunate niggles – Almost everything about the car is great, stunning looks great performance and comfort and it has almost every comfort and safety feature you could… Read more

want. But it had an annoying noise coming from the drivers door. It sounded like the window was rubbing on the door seal, especially on concrete roads and roads with tram lines. The VW techs could not find what was causing it, the car also developed a clunk in the suspension which the service team could not find.

One other issue is the way the car jars when you go over those small sharp speed bumps like in Bunnings car parks, this may just be a penalty of 20" wheels.

It was my daily drive going to work etc. and a few road trips, serviced regularly.

Our long time use of Volvo – We are long term Volvo owners and presently own Volvo S60. We are retired and use the car for local transport and also for holidays. These days we… Read more

do not tow a caravan but have in the past with a previous S60 which travelled long distances both paved and gravel roads as it was a cross country model as is this car. Would have liked a better spare wheel for outback travel though. The car is serviced once a year

Often overlooked against the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class and Audi A4 – It’s a matter of fact that the Jaguar XE has been lagging in its sales behind the usual German suspects in this small and medium sedan segment. … Read more

Mercedes, BMW and Audi are the familiar brands to head to when buying a smart-looking sedan with a splash of luxury. The C-Class, 3 Series and A4 have all been smart options for a reliable and upmarket option for the best blend of business and casual use.

Jaguar launched the smaller XE sedan in 2015, and has been tweaking this sedan to find the ideal model to take on these usual suspects.

I believe the latest iteration of the XE has finally been perfected. From its price, build quality, ride and post-purchase care, it’s now peaking my interest the most in this segment.

To be honest, the build quality of the current generation C-Class felt lacking for a brand that’s renowned for its high standards. Meaning, the high bar set by the new XE felt like an obvious step above what most brands are offering in this segment.

Whether it was the embossed Jaguar logos on the headrests, the ‘Made in Coventry’ labels on the seats, the high-quality screens or tight shut lines between panels, I was utterly impressed.

To my legitimate surprise, pricing for this exact model starts from $64,704 before on-road costs. This one had a ‘Technology Pack’, consisting of a wireless charger, smart rear view mirror (a camera feed replacing your rear view vision mirror), a heads-up display and a 10” touch pro duo screen. On top of that, it had a sliding panoramic glass roof, privacy glass, and strangely a 40:20:40 folding rear seat option. With all this, you’re out the door at $69,874 before on-road costs.

For under $80,000, you’re getting an AWD sedan with a relatively punchy four-cylinder, producing 221kW and 400Nm and capable of hitting 100km/h in 5.9 seconds. Not to mention that this is one of the better looking sedans you can buy too. It’s certainly more visually appealing than the non-sporty trims of the German alternatives.

Jaguar and Land Rover finally realised that they need to reassure new and existing customers that they are committed to long-term ownership of their vehicles.

It’s no secret that the British marque isn’t known for long-lasting reliability. However, just last year, the warranty period had finally been upped to 5 years/unlimited kilometres and 5 years of Roadside Assist.

Add on that you can prepay for 5 services up to 102,000kms for a fairly reasonable $1950, and there isn’t a solid reason as to why the Jaguar, now, would be a worse long-term purchase than its competitors. It’s actually a better offering than BMW’s measly 3-year warranty.

Spending extended periods of time in the XE was certainly a relaxing experience. Although, if you’re chasing a little bit of Jaguar engine sound, you won’t really find it here.

The Meridian speaker system is a very welcome upgrade in the XE, adding plenty of power and clarity to your sound. It makes music and phone calls as clear as they should be.

Dynamic driving in the XE was certainly supported by a capable set of brakes. Measuring in at 355mm and 325mm for the front and rear brakes respectively, there wasn’t a moment where the XE felt heavy under braking.

Weighing in at just under 1700kg, this is not a lightweight sedan, but it’s far from being overweight.

0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds isn’t blisteringly quick, but it’s more than capable for daily driving and a bit of back road fun.

This 2.0L turbocharged petrol four cylinder, producing 221kW at 5,500rpm and 400Nm at 1,500-4,500rpm, is very reminiscent of a high powered hot-hatch power plant.

There’s a wider torque band here, but this still means you start dropping down the torque range while chasing peak power as that rev needle climbs higher.

However, thanks to a longitudinal, set-back placement and an AWD system, this Jag feels brisk getting up to speed.

The 8-speed automatic transmission in the Jag is just as good as you’d find it across Jaguar/Land Rovers latest range of cars.

I found that lagging shifts and holding gears weren’t a problem for this sedan.

Instead, it offered the best change between luxury and dynamic driving. For day-to-day driving, the buttery smooth shifts offered by this 8-speed allow you to relax and focus on other things like that meeting you’re probably driving to in the XE.

When you need to engage those gorgeous true-aluminium shifter paddles on the steering wheel, you are met with re-assuring shifts that help liven up this daily-driver.

Low-down weight distribution, all-wheel drive and weighing in at a reasonable 1690kg - it’s a formula for success when it comes to Jaguar XE’s handling.

Under dynamic settings, the car does a fantastic job at feeling cohesive through corners. The longer wheelbase compared to a fast hatch gives you a preferable driving characteristic under pressure.

Additionally, the longitudinal engine placement helps with a proper weight distribution on the nose.

Even in the wet, the XE inspired confidence via the AWD system. Despite all four wheels being powered, I never hit an obvious moment of understeer.

The obvious advantage of having a four cylinder petrol motor is the reduced fuel consumption figures.

With a claimed 6.8L/100km figure and a real world 11L/100km figure as tested by yours truly, it’s not going to be terribly expensive to fuel up.

A two-step dashboard design gives you more of a sense of sitting lower in the car. This can be a trap some sedans can fall into by feeling like you’re sitting a little too high off the ground.

Count them - there are 7 screens in this car. No, this isn’t ‘Pimp My Ride’, instead Jaguar has incorporated a lot of screens in this sedan. There are the classic infotainment and driver’s display screens. However you can also count the full-colour head’s up display, and 3 screens for the climate controls (2 on the dials and one in the centre).

Finally, you top it off with the rear vision mirror, which also has an option to run a camera feed via the mirror.

It was surprisingly practical! Folding the rear seats down proved to be a little less intuitive than what I would have preferred, but once folded you had more than enough space for many daily activities. No, it’s not a replacement for the work ute, or the 7-seat family hauler. But, it was showing itself to be practical and enough space for daily activities, like large trips to the shops and carrying around any additional passengers. Although, taller items won’t fit back here, and it’s far from being a replacement for a taller SUV if that’s what you need.

Most owners seem to be happy with their XE ownership experience too. Leading me to believe you should take the jump if you're leasing this car under warranty to pick it over a German rival to try one for yourself.

It’ll turn heads in the right way, it’ll make you feel special when you drive it, and it’s a near-perfect example of what you should expect in a non-performance orientated upmarket sedan.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

The milestone when Japanese made better cars than the rest of the world – Best car I've ever owned. Legendary reliability, with many examples lasting over a million miles without rebuilding the engine. Way ahead of its time. My daily commute to work has become a pleasure. Show details

Still Got This Car From 1 Year And Still Have A Lot If Pain When I Sit In This Car :: After Driving This Car For 20 Minutes I Can Start Feeling Pain… Read more

In My Left Leg Near Hip N Under The Thigh :: I Complaint To Lexus But They Never Helped Me With This :: I Will Never Buy This Car Again In Future .. This Car Seat Is Low And This Car Has So Much Less Head Room its Not Comfortable For 5 Foot 11 Inch Height Guy :: ❌ DONT BUY THIS CAR : U WILL REGRET UR DECISION ❌

Make America Great Again More like make Tesla Great Again Nothing but issues sold within 3 months at 28 thousand loss bad cars should have bought BYD much better Show details

This is an excellent car – Commuting, sports and family transport. With their Air Suspension which is very smooth driven. Radar control break and speed is another good features. I always turn on just prevent not concentration especially during traffic. Show details

Serene Motoring – Exceptional vehicle, incredibly smooth and comfortable ride in city and on highway. Interior made with meticulous attention to detail. Seats are supremely comfortable, interior is whisper-quiet.

I’ve owned my BYD Seal Performance for almost 18 months, and overall don’t regret buying it. It looks good, is moderately comfortable, drives… Read more

beautifully, accelerates like a bat out of hell, handles and brakes well, and has a reasonable battery range of ~ 560km. So why only three stars?

Because the electronics were clearly designed by unbelievable geeks who don’t give a toss about the people who have to use their product; the scheduled service software updates or the rare Over The Air updates haven’t fixed any of the problems, or done anything else good that I’m aware of; and because the BYD service and support in Australia is a sorry and virtually useless joke.

Where to start? The biggest and most dangerous problem is with the Blind Spot Warning system - the flashing yellow warning lights in your rear mirrors if there’s anything approaching on either side from behind. It mysteriously and capriciously switches itself off every one, two or three days. For no apparent reason. And that’s dangerous if you’ve been relying on the system before lane changing. Easy enough to fix once you notice it’s not working: you just go into Settings and switch it on again - for the fiftieth time. Also the Lane Keeping Assist switches itself on and off for no apparent reason, even when travelling on highways with terrific lane markings. So you can’t rely on it and have to stay in constant control of the wheel.

Among the “just annoying” complaints: the door locking is erratic. Sometimes, when you lock the car, the wing mirrors fold in and the car gives a little “Beep”. Or not. Mostly, either the mirrors don’t fold in, or it doesn’t Beep, or both. The passenger side button to make the door handles pop out sometimes works, and sometimes not, and you have to walk around to the Driver’s side to open the doors.

The tyre pressure warning system is also very erratic. It’s potentially a great system that will tell you the pressure and temperature of each tyre, but it it’s easily triggered into alarm mode. It’ll suddenly light up and point out a tiny difference in tyre pressures, like 39.8 psi on one tyre compared at 40.2 on the other three, and go into warning mode. Sometimes it fixes itself and the warning lights eventually switch off. Other times it stays on for several days, and then fixes itself. Sometimes you have to pump up that tyre to get the lights to switch off. It’s also confused about which tyre it’s reading. It told me after a recent ruptured sidewall, that the RH rear tyre was rapidly losing pressure. I stepped out into speeding traffic to check the RH rear and it looked fine, so I got back in and drove off only to pull up again after 100m after realising there was something very wrong with the sound and steering of the car. It was in fact the LH FRONT tyre that had ruptured on the edge of a pothole, not the RH rear.

The charging system also has some annoying minor issues. The charging cable sometimes isn’t released when you unlock the door. You have to lock it and unlock it again, and only then can you disconnect the cable. I always charge the battery off the solar panels on my roof and have programmed the car to usually start charging at 8am and finish at 5pm. But say you come home one night after 5, and your battery is a bit low and you want to charge it up overnight, as often happens. There is a little blue button on screen labelled Charge Now and then a screen asks you whether you want to change your normal presets, or whether you want to change it just this once. I always click on Just Once, but guess what? The next day I have to re-programme my scheduled charging, my preferred times having been wiped.

There are other annoying little quirks. On every journey, a woman’s voice from somewhere inside the dashboard warns me: ”For your own safety, please select low beam”. And she’ll say it at any time of day or night, especially in bright sunlight when the lights aren’t even on. I generally liken the electronics and the user interface of this car to living with a wilful, petulant, capricious and troublesome teenage girl.

And I have very little kind to say about BYD service currently in Australia. I paid $260 for a rubber boot liner when specifying my new car purchase, but never received it. It was out of stock at the time, but the salesman promised they’d get it to me as soon as they came in. 18 months and three or four phone calls later, and I’ve given up waiting.

Talking to their support team in Brisbane has also been a total waste of time. The call centre people have - in the few times I’ve called them- had almost no knowledge of anything they’ve been asked about, and have defaulted to “Well you’d better bring it in to our Service Centre”. Without considering that would mean a full day wasted in driving more than 300km and waiting around for their technicians. To be fair, they now have a new service centre that’s a bit closer to me - only a 170 km round trip. More often than not, the problems have fixed themselves, or I’ve worked out how to fix it.

Despite the salesman assuring me the Complimentary Roadside Assist was for the full four years of the Warranty Period, when I needed a tow truck recently because of that ruptured tyre mentioned above, National Roadside Assist informed me that the cover was only for one year, and had expired. No-one told me. When I complained to BYD Support, they said I should have received an email just before it expired, but predictably, Nope. Sorreeee, was all I got from them.

When the tow truck driver was puzzled about what setting was required to safely move the car, we tried the On Screen Users Manual. But clicking on the Search bar didn’t bring up a keyboard so we gave up on that. The towie couldn’t find anything on line on his phone, so I rang BYD Support but the person I spoke to also had no idea. I asked him to ask his colleagues if anyone else there knew…another blank. In the end, the towie worked it out, no thanks to BYD.

And they’re not in the good books of my panel beater. My car was in his shop for almost one month, with him getting very frustrated when despite repeated attempts, he says BYD wouldn’t tell him for almost 2 weeks how to safely weld on a new body panel without scrambling the electrics or electronics. I also heard some horror stories about BYD parts and service from a staff member at a MyCar that I went to for a regular service.

I could go on, but to cut a very long story short, it’s a great car -sadly let down by the electronics and by the Australian distribution/service network.

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