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For reference only. Always confirm part numbers and procedures for your specific vehicle.
Body accessories
2026 SEALION 5 roof rails: confirm Premium equipment before selecting crossbars
Only Australian MY26 SEALION 5 Premium lists roof rails. Separate factory rails from added crossbars and retain load and installation unknowns.
When preparing to add a roof box, the shop's question about factory roof rails deserves a careful check. Only Premium lists Roof rails on the Australian 2026 SEALION 5; Essential does not. Confirming the factory components prevents crossbar requirements from being based on the wrong trim.
List factory rails and added crossbars separately
The Roof rails row in the factory exterior table has different markings for the two trims.[T11] A Premium roof photograph cannot identify Essential parts, and “has a roof rack” does not prove a particular crossbar set fits. Record the factory roof components separately from planned crossbars and a roof box.
For surface damage to a factory component, photograph the damaged location, attachments and left/right side. For accessory installation, separately list accessory requirements. These involve different parts and checks and should not simply be described as a complete roof modification kit.
An equipment name provides no load figures
The table publishes no dynamic or static roof load, crossbar clamp dimensions or installation procedure. It cannot support a cargo-weight promise or an assumption that Essential can directly receive Premium equipment. A specific installation plan first requires manufacturer or accessory technical information applicable to this vehicle. [To be verified]
Scope and verification
This article covers only Australia; MY26; BYD SEALION 5; Essential DM-i and Premium DM-i. [Model-year and trim reference][T11] Factory equipment identifies functions and parts only; it is not a fault or replacement criterion.
No public data was available in the reviewed material for OE numbers, repair parameters, separate parts availability or compatibility and interchangeability. [To be verified] Verify compatibility or interchangeability using the vehicle identification number (VIN) and local Australian manufacturer parts catalogue.
For the parts discussed here, use the parts enquiry page.
[T11]: https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-SEALION-5-2025.pdf
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