BYD has introduced their family-sized Seal 6 Super Hybrid - a plug-in hybrid with intelligent BYD Super DM-i technology, writes Trish Whelan.
The model arrives in Ireland both as a saloon version and, in a new body style for BYD in Europe, an estate version named the BYD Seal 6 Super Hybrid Touring.
With its compact petrol engine, the combination of battery and motorised power translates into over 100km of pure-electric driving, and a combined range of 1,505kms on the saloon ‘Boost’ variant, with a full charge and full tank of fuel. Boot space is a decent 491 litres increasing to 1,370 litres with rear seat backs folded; the Touring model has 675 litres, extendable to 1,535 litres.
The car is capable of 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds, has peak torque of 300Nm.
The new Seal 6 Super Hybrid is the second BYD to come to Ireland equipped with their DM-i dual mode technology and is the first of six new models to arrive here this year. It is available in Ireland in ‘Boost’ and ‘Comfort’ trim variants and comes equipped with a big array of standard specifications.
A short test drive in the saloon version on launch day, proved this is quite an upmarket car, comfortable and spacious. The car provides an efficient, practical and eco-conscious solution for daily mobility and long worry-free journeys.
Both versions are capable of 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds. Peak torque is 300Nm.
Awarded a full five-star Euro NCAP rating, safety fitments include numerous advanced driver assistance systems such as front parking sensors, rear radar, 360-degree camera, sensors and reversing camera.
Prices start at €37,490 for the saloon body style, and from €38,999 for the Touring model (pictured below).
