2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring Review – The Wagon That Tries to Make the Rules
The 2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring combines hybrid technology, 1,350 km range, luxury comfort & enormous cargo room—find out if this wagon is the SUV alternative.
A New Chapter in BYD’s Story
Not so long ago, BYD was the underdog. A firm producing batteries and electric buses that stealthily began assembling passenger vehicles. Jump forward to 2026, and BYD is now the company most established carmakers are looking over their shoulders.
The Seal 6 DM-i Touring speaks for itself. While the rest of the world doubled down on SUVs, BYD had the guts to revive something more elusive: a station wagon. But this isn’t some work in nostalgia—it’s a futuristic, all-electric wagon that mix family utility, road-trip range, and high-end tech into a single package that make you wonder if you ever truly needed an SUV.
Think of it as the car that spans the past and the future: the convenience of a wagon, the smarts of an EV, and the legs of a hybrid that can keep going miles after everyone else must stop to recharge.
Interior – A Cabin Built for Families and Executives Alike
Step into the driving seat, the first reaction is how upscale and roomy it all is. BYD has obviously taken a look at European interiors, then applied its own touches.
Centrepiece is the 15.6-inch tilting touchscreen, a party stunt that is also useful. Portrait mode for maps? Sorted.Landscape for films when plugged in? Just tap. Unlike some of its competitors, it doesn’t slow down—sliding between menus is as silky smooth as a contemporary smartphone.
Materials feel thoughtful rather than flashy: soft-touch surfaces on all touch points, real stitching where your eyes land, and metallic trims that lift the mood without looking overdone. The wraparound dashboard design gives a sense of cocoon-like comfort, while the panoramic sunroof turns every trip into a light-filled journey.
The seats are where BYD truly impresses. They’re not only comfortable—they’re also ventilated, heated, and memory-adjusted in upper trims. Long road trips suddenly feel more like lounge sessions.
And then there’s the pragmatism: 675 litres of boot space, which grows to over 1,500 litres. The rear seats tumble flat with a simple tug, the powered tailgate is adjustable to varying heights, and the load area is full of thoughtful amenities such as a 12V point and bag hooks. This is the sort of smart attention to detail that makes life simpler.
Performance – Smooth, Smart, and Surprisingly Long-Legged
The Seal 6 DM-i Touring isn’t designed to set lap records—it’s designed to make every journey effortless.
At its core is BYD’s Super Hybrid DM-i system, pairing a petrol engine with an electric motor and the brand’s now-legendary Blade Battery. What that translates to in reality is a car that can drive like an EV in town, but morphs into a hybrid long-distance cruiser when you join the motorway.
0–100 km/h in just 8.5 seconds –enough to overtake with ease.
Electric-only range of 100 km (WLTP) – the majority of your daily commute without ever using a drop of fuel.
Combined driving range of up to 1,350 km – Berlin to Barcelona and back again on one tank and charge.
Fuel economy of as little as 1.7 L/100 km – it drinks fuel like a city scooter.
Out on the road, the Seal 6 DM-i is remarkably quiet, even at high speeds. Transition from electric to petrol mode is almost instant, and the ride is set up for comfort, not sport. This is a car for everyday drive, not for Nürburgring track.
Safety Features – Technology with Reassurance
Safety was always a weak area for some new arrivals, but BYD has turned it into an area of strength. The Seal 6 DM-i Touring comes with a full ADAS system that competes with the best in the industry.
Adaptive Cruise Control for easy highway driving.
Lane-Keeping Assist to avoid driver fatigue.
Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert for urban driving confidence.
Autonomous Emergency Breaking to avoid sudden stops.
360° cameras and parking assist that turn tight spaces into a doddle.
And just not forget the Blade Battery—BYD‘s trump card. Unlike most lithium-ion batteries, it’s been tested to withstand thermal runaway even under severe tests such as nail penetration tests. That means the vehicle isn’t just safe in the event of a crash—it’s safer at its heart.
Capabilities – More Than Just a Wagon
Wagons get no respect, but the Seal 6 DM-i Touring is designed to show them up.
For families: Room for luggage, buggies, bicycles, and even the family pet.
For commuters: 100 km EV range allows you to get your weekday run around without consuming fuel.
For adventurers: Tough roof rails, folding seats, and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality—yep, you can power up your camping equipment or charge a laptop in the middle of nowhere.
For professionals: Quiet cabin, premium comfort, and a modern image that says you’re forward-thinking.
It’s a Swiss Army knife of a car, designed to handle more roles than most SUVs claim to.
Pricing and Availability – Global Expansion on the Way
One of BYD’s most powerful weapons is pricing. In China, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring starts at around ¥160,000 (approx. $22,000)—a figure that makes rivals look overpriced.
In Europe, where it is sold under the Seal 6 DM-i Touring nameplate, prices will be in the €34,000 to €38,000 range, undercutting most competitors in this space. Sales have already started in China and will roll out across Europe, with additional markets forthcoming through 2026.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Exceptional efficiency with up to 1,350 km range
Luxurious, high-tech interior with swiveling screen
Gigantic cargo room and practicality
Competitive pricing against competitors
Safe Blade Battery and full ADAS suite
Cons:
Less sporting in our opinion than some of the European wagons
BYD brand awareness still growing outside of Asia
Charging infrastructure varies region to region
Last Verdict
The 2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring is not merely another plug-in hybrid—it’s a rethinking of what can be a family wagon. It’s frugal enough to make SUVs seem profligate, versatile enough to cope with family pandemonium, and cost-effective enough to put premium competitors on edge.
If you desire a vehicle that does it all—everyday EV commuting, long-range travel without the anxiety of running out of juice, and room for anything life brings your way—this wagon is worth serious consideration.
It’s not sporty, it’s not flashy—it’s attempting to be brilliant where brilliance counts. And 2026 might just find buyers caring about precisely that.
FAQs –
Q: What is the BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring’s range?
It has a maximum range of 100 km on electric alone and a combined total range of 1,350 km.
Q: How much boot space does it have?
The Seal 6 DM-i Touring provides 675 liters of boot space, with the rear seats folded to provide 1,500+ liters.
Q: How quick is the BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring?
It sprints from 0–100 km/h in 8.5 seconds—well over sufficient for family motoring.
Q: How safe is it?
It features adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, 360° camera, autonomous braking, and BYD’s Blade Battery—one of the safest EV battery technologies globally.
Q: How much does it cost?
Pricing begins at ¥160,000 ($22,000) in China, and €34,000–€38,000 in Europe.
