Some cars make a statement with bold design or wild performance figures. Others, like the BYD Seal 6 DM-i, quietly demonstrate just how far technology has come – in this case, plug-in hybrids. Available as both a sleek saloon and the more practical but no-less stylish Touring estate, the Seal 6 DM-i brings BYD’s advanced Super Hybrid DM-i system to a family car format – and it’s seriously impressive.
I drove the Touring version, which shares everything apart from the space behind the rear seats with the saloon, and it’s hard not to be struck by how smartly executed it all feels. The design might be a touch anonymous up front, but the overall shape – particularly in estate form – is handsome and well proportioned. Inside, the quality and finish are excellent, with neat lighting touches and solid materials that make this feel like a genuinely premium product at a mainstream price.
