BYD Seal 6 2024– car dimensions: 4840 mm long, 1875 mm wide and 1505 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,800 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
All trims get a touchscreen (12.8-inch Boost and Comfort Lite, 15.6-inch Comfort) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone climate control is standard. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection and lane-keep assist are fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors and reversing camera are standard. front sensors and 360-degree camera are on higher trims.
Boot holds 500 litres seats up (to parcel shelf) and 1535 litres seats down. Powered tailgate is standard on Touring with a flat load floor.
Towing is limited to 750 kg braked or unbraked. Payload is 435 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
Front seats are power-adjustable as standard with vegan leather covering that feels cushioned and supportive. Higher grades add heating, ventilation and driver memory. A panoramic roof with electric sunshade on upper trims opens the cabin and adds light. Soft-touch materials cover the dash and doors with precise stitching. Rear space suits adults for head and shoulder room with a fold-down armrest and cupholders. The overall cabin feels quality and airy for family use.
WLTP weighted fuel use 1.7 L/100 km on Comfort with 19 kWh battery
Fuel tank 65 litres
Service every 12 months or 15,000-20,000 km depending on market. oil and air filters yearly on DM-i
Five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings
Seven airbags standard plus full ADAS suite including adaptive cruise, blind-spot detection, lane keep and 360 camera on higher grades
Six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and eight-year battery/drivetrain cover
The plug-in hybrid setup pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and Blade battery. Comfort models claim up to 100 km electric range and 1,350 km combined. Weighted fuel use sits at 1.7 L/100 km with a 65-litre tank for long trips without frequent stops.
Service intervals run yearly or every 15,000-20,000 km. DM-i versions need oil and air filter changes annually. Full services follow every two years or 30,000 km. Warranty covers six years or 150,000 km on the car and eight years on the battery and drivetrain.
Crash tests award five stars from Euro NCAP with 92 percent adult and 90 percent child protection. ANCAP matches this. Standard kit includes seven airbags, ISOFIX points, child presence detection, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, lane assistance, collision warnings and door-opening alert. Higher grades add front sensors and 360-degree camera.
Daily living benefits from the powered tailgate, large boot that expands to 1,535 litres and V2L power outlet. Soft materials and supportive seats hold up for family duty. Keep to the schedule at authorised centres to retain cover and assistance.
Length 4840 mm, Width 1875 mm, Height 1505 mm, Wheelbase 2790 mm (Seal 6 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD NZ Seal 6 Touring Premium Spec Sheet, BYD UK media announcement, auto-data.net/encyCARpedia/CarsGuide/CarExpert confirm displacement.