BYD SEAL 6 Touring

The BYD SEAL 6 Touring Premium combines a plug-in hybrid powertrain with the practicality of a wagon body. Its 1.5-litre Xiaoyun high-efficiency engine works with a 19kWh BYD Blade Battery, giving the vehicle an electric driving capability intended to cover shorter everyday trips while retaining an engine for journeys that extend beyond the battery’s available charge. The quoted pure-electric range is up to 125km under the NEDC test cycle or 100km under WLTP, with the difference reflecting the way each testing standard measures vehicle efficiency and range.

For owners able to charge regularly, the plug-in layout provides a useful opportunity to complete many routine drives using electric power. AC charging is supported at up to 6.6kW, making the vehicle compatible with the kind of overnight charging routine commonly associated with home use. The battery is described as BYD’s Ultra-Safe Blade Battery, while the combined system produces maximum outputs of 163kW and 260Nm of torque. Those figures indicate a powertrain designed to balance electric response with the flexibility of a petrol-electric system, rather than relying on a conventional engine alone.

The Premium specification is presented in Arctic White with a black interior and standard 18-inch alloy wheels. This combination gives the SEAL 6 Touring a restrained, contemporary appearance, while the wagon format adds a practical dimension to the model’s streamlined design. The body style is well suited to drivers who want the lower seating position and road manners of a passenger car but need a more useful rear cargo area than a conventional sedan typically provides.

Drive is sent to the front wheels, and the listed performance figure is 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds. That places the emphasis on accessible, responsive performance rather than outright sportiness. The electric motor’s immediate delivery should complement the smooth character expected of a plug-in hybrid, while the petrol engine extends the vehicle’s operating flexibility when charging opportunities are limited.

The standard equipment and configuration shown for this vehicle include the 19kWh Blade Battery, 6.6kW AC charging capability, 18-inch alloy wheels and the Arctic White exterior finish. A BYD home charger is available separately, but it is not included in the configured vehicle. Other accessories displayed by the configurator, including dash cameras, protective treatments and entertainment equipment, are optional and have not been included in this specification.

• BYD SEAL 6 Touring Premium
• Plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1.5-litre engine
• 19kWh BYD Blade Battery
• Up to 125km NEDC or 100km WLTP pure-electric range
• Maximum power of 163kW and maximum torque of 260Nm
• Front-wheel drive
• 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds
• 6.6kW AC charging
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Arctic White exterior with black interior

Other highlights include Condition: New; Engine or motor: Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid 1.5 litre high-efficiency engine.