

Matt Robinson
2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i review: Quick drive
7 Days Ago
Variant
—
Variant
Dynamic
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
228kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 310Nm
743km
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
6 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
—
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
—
743km
—
Power
228kW at 5450 rpm
Power
150kW
Torque
400Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
310Nm at 0 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.5 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
170g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
6 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
4351 mm
Length
4800 mm
Height
1438 mm
Height
1460 mm
Width
1816 mm
Width
1875 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
120 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Front track
1620 mm
Rear track
1519 mm
Rear track
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Boot space
325 L
Boot space
400 L
Kerb weight
3307 kg
Kerb weight
4237 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2020 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2344 kg
Tare weight
1466 kg
Tare weight
1922 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
235/35 R19 Y
Front tyres
225/50 R18 95V
Front rims
8.0x19
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
235/35 R19 Y
Rear tyres
225/50 R18 95V
Rear rims
8.0x19
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and Blind Spot Detection
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
—
Battery type
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
61.44 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Standard
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
110
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
7
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.50
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
13°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
14°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
15
Number of speakers
12
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
15.60 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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