Sanath Jayasuriya, a cricket legend known for his prowess on the field as a captain and later as a coach, has brought home the BYD Sealion 6. This new vehicle has been added to the cricketer's garage as part of the celebration of his 56th birthday. The update was shared on social media with his pictures while taking delivery of the SUV.
In the pictures, Sanath Jayasuriya can be seen taking the SUV from the dealer's staff. Based on the pictures, the cricketer seems to have chosen the white colour of the SUV. The other colour options are blue, black, and grey.
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The BYD Sealion 6 is offered in two variants in Sri Lanka - Superior and Premium. The price for the Superior variant is Rs 21,700,000, whereas the Premium variant is priced at Rs 25,300,000 (both amounts in Sri Lankan rupees). These prices roughly convert to 61.83 lakh and 72.1 lakh INR, respectively.
For the money, the SUV offers a pack of advanced technologies and features. It includes a 15.6-inch rotating central touchscreen, a head-up display, an Oceanic Crystal gear lever, a 13-inch instrument cluster, ADAS, a 10-speaker Infinity audio system, an NFC key, ventilated front seats, and more. All these elements are housed within a body that reflects the brand's 'Ocean Aesthetics'.
The powertrain features a high-efficiency engine (likely a 1.5-litre petrol) combined with an electric hybrid system that utilizes an 18.3 kWh battery pack. The vehicle boasts a claimed range of 1,092 kilometers. It has a fuel tank capacity of 60 litres.
The higher-spec version sold in Sri Lanka delivers a power output of 238hp and 550Nm. In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,775 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, and 1,670 mm in height. The wheelbase spans 2,765 mm.