2026 BYD Seal 6 Dm-i: The Plug-In Hybrid Family Car That Actually Makes Sense
Is this the most disruptive car of 2026? BYD is doing it again. While legacy automakers hesitate, the Chinese giant is flooding the market with the BYD Seal 6 DM-i, a D-segment Plug-In Hybrid available as both a sleek Saloon and a practical Touring Estate.
Forget the fully electric Seal for a second. This is the car designed for the real world. It targets the BMW 330e and Skoda Superb iV but arrives with a price tag that undercuts them by nearly £10,000 / $18,000 AUD . In this review, we answer the big questions: Is the ride quality as bad as they say? Does the fixed screen matter? And can it really do 1,305km (811 miles) without stopping?
🤔 THE BIG CONTROVERSY: RIDE & HANDLING
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Most reviews praise the value but criticize the suspension. We test the Boost (10kWh) and Comfort (19kWh) specs on rough UK B-roads and smooth highways. Is it a dealbreaker or just exaggerated? .
🔋 POWERTRAIN: DM-i 5.0 Explained
It’s not just a hybrid; it’s a ‘Super Hybrid’. The 1.5-litre ‘Xiaoyun’ engine runs at a class-leading 43% thermal efficiency . Unlike traditional PHEVs that drain the battery immediately, the Seal 6 rations its power. The result? We saw 50+ MPG without even trying .
Boost: 10kWh Blade Battery | 34 miles (55km) EV range | 181bhp
Comfort/Premium: 19kWh Blade Battery | 65 miles (105km) EV range | 209bhp .
🛋️ INTERIOR: Rotating Screen vs. Fixed Screen
Confused? We clarify. Base models get a fixed 12.8-inch screen. Higher trims get the famous 15.6-inch rotating display . We test the new driver monitoring system (spoiler: it’s strict!) and the massive rear legroom that shames the Germans, even if the 500-litre boot lags behind the Octavia .
🌍 GLOBAL MARKETS
Confirmed for the UK. Under evaluation for Australia (RHD). We discuss local pricing predictions versus the Sealion 6 and the incoming 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV .
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