SYDNEY: The all-new BYD Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) have been launched in Australia.
There are two distinct body styles, namely the Seal 6 Sedan Essential and higher-grade Touring Premium.
The PHEVs offer both electric-only and Dual Mode (DM) Super Hybrid performance and efficiency.
With BYD’s latest DM 5.0 Super Hybrid powertrain, both offer a projected driving range over 1,000km on a single tank, capable of covering the distance from Sydney to Brisbane under test conditions.
Based on WLTC testing, the estimated WLTP-equivalent combined driving range for the Seal 6 Sedan Essential exceeds 1,400km, and the Touring Premium 1,300km.
The DM 5.0 Super Hybrid powertrain is designed to maximise electric driving while maintaining ultra-low fuel consumption.
It pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine – achieving an exceptional 46 per cent thermal efficiency – with BYD’s proven electric motor and LFP Blade Battery technology.
The Seal 6 Sedan Essential battery has 10.08kW/h capacity and delivers 55km of pure-electric driving (WLTP combined test cycle); while the Seal 6 Touring Premium with larger capacity 19kW/H battery delivers 100km of zero CO2 tailpipe emission driving in the same test conditions.
The Seal 6 Sedan delivers a sleek, refined design with a traditional boot, and its aerodynamic body, with a drag coefficient of just Cd 0.255, enhances both efficiency and range.
Meanwhile, the Seal 6 Touring features up to 670 litres of cargo space, expandable to 1,535 litres with the rear seats folded.
Roof rails, a powered tailgate and generous interior space further enhance its versatility.
Both variants share class-leading dimensions and a long 2,790mm wheelbase, delivering impressive rear-seat legroom, a flat rear floor and a comfortable, spacious cabin.
Inside, highlights include an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
All Seal 6 variants have seven airbags, and advanced driver assistance systems including Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Child Presence Detection and DiPilot Level 2 Intelligent Driving Assistance.
