

Matt Robinson
2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i review: Quick drive
Pros
- Should be reasonably affordable
- Long combined driving range
- Decent levels of equipment
Cons
- Poor ride and handling
- Too much road noise
- Unrefined powertrain
7 Days Ago
The new BYD Seal is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $46,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Dynamic variant and topping out at $61,990 for the Performance.
There are 3 variants of the Seal available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
The BYD Seal is only available with an electric motor that produces 150kW and 310Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Seal is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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The BYD Seal comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Dynamic and the most expensive being Performance.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,800 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,875 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 422 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BYD Seal Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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BYD Seal
The cheapest BYD Seal is the Dynamic that starts from $46,990.
See all BYD Seal PricingThe most expensive BYD Seal is the Performance that starts from $61,990.
See all BYD Seal PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Seal is offered by the Performance which can tow 1500 kg
See all BYD Seal towing capacityThe largest BYD Seal is the Performance which measures 1875mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Seal is the Performance which has 390kW of power from its null engine.
The BYD Seal is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Seal is the Performance which weighs 2631 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Seal uses Electric.
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