The station wagon might not be as common as it once was, but for many Kiwi drivers, the formula still makes perfect sense. You get a sleek, comfortable car that’s easy to live with, plenty of space for passengers and luggage, and a lower, more efficient driving experience than a large SUV.
Now, BYD has brought that formula into the modern era with the new BYD Seal 6 Touring Super Hybrid.
Available now from BYD Nelson for $55,990 + On Road Costs, the Seal 6 Touring is the latest addition to BYD New Zealand’s growing range and gives Kiwi drivers another option in a market where practical, affordable station wagons are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
And the best part? You can see it and test drive it now at BYD Nelson.
At the heart of the BYD Seal 6 Touring is BYD’s Super Hybrid DM-i technology, combining a petrol engine, electric motor and BYD Blade Battery to deliver an incredibly efficient driving experience.
For everyday driving, the Seal 6 Touring can travel on electric power for up to 125km WLTP — making it ideal for many daily commutes, school runs, shopping trips and around-town journeys.
When you need to travel further, the petrol-electric hybrid system gives the Seal 6 Touring a combined WLTP range of up to 1,300km.
That means you can enjoy the benefits of electric driving around town without having to plan your life around charging on longer journeys.
And with an official combined fuel consumption figure of just 0.8L/100km, the Seal 6 Touring is designed to make every litre of fuel go a very long way.
Unlike a conventional hybrid, the BYD Seal 6 Touring is a plug-in hybrid, meaning you can charge its Blade Battery and drive on electric power for shorter journeys.
For longer trips, the petrol engine provides additional range and flexibility.
It’s a combination that makes a lot of sense for drivers who want to reduce fuel use and emissions without giving up the freedom to take a long road trip whenever they want.
One of the things that makes the BYD Seal 6 Touring particularly interesting is its shape.
SUVs have become increasingly popular, but station wagons still offer a fantastic combination of space, practicality, efficiency and driving dynamics — and there simply aren’t as many affordable new wagons available today.
The Seal 6 Touring fills that gap.
Its sleek and sporty exterior gives it a modern road presence, while its long roofline creates plenty of usable interior and cargo space.
Behind the rear seats, there is up to 670 litres of boot space, which expands to an impressive 1,535 litres with the rear seats folded down.
That means there’s room for everything from weekly shopping and luggage to camping equipment, sports gear, prams and all the other things that tend to accumulate when you’re travelling with a family.
The powered tailgate also makes loading and unloading easier.
Inside, the Seal 6 Touring feels every bit as modern as you’d expect from BYD.
The cabin combines a clean, contemporary design with the latest technology, while the large panoramic sunroof helps create an open and spacious feeling throughout the interior.
Want some shade? The sunroof can be closed when required.
There’s also plenty of technology integrated into the cabin, giving the Seal 6 Touring the connected, comfortable feel you’d expect from a modern vehicle.
It’s a car designed to be practical without feeling purely practical — something that’s easy to appreciate when you’re spending a lot of time behind the wheel.
The Seal 6 Touring uses BYD’s renowned Blade Battery, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology.
The 19kWh battery provides the vehicle with its 125km WLTP electric driving range, allowing drivers to make the most of electric driving for shorter trips.
For businesses and drivers looking to reduce their reliance on petrol, this can make a significant difference to everyday running costs — particularly when the majority of daily driving can be completed using electric power.
The BYD Seal 6 Touring isn’t just a great family car. It could also make a lot of sense as a business or fleet vehicle.
Businesses are increasingly looking for vehicles that can reduce running costs and help lower their environmental impact, while still being practical enough to get the job done.
The Seal 6 Touring offers:
For businesses carrying equipment, samples, luggage or other cargo, the large rear load area provides the practicality required without moving into a larger SUV or commercial vehicle.
And when the majority of shorter trips can be completed electrically, there’s potential to significantly reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions across a fleet.
The Seal 6 Touring also makes a compelling family vehicle.
The generous boot gives you plenty of flexibility for family holidays, while folding the rear seats opens up even more room when you need to carry larger items.
For those who enjoy getting out and exploring New Zealand, the Seal 6 Touring is equally at home as a touring vehicle. Its combination of electric driving, long-distance hybrid range and generous cargo capacity makes it particularly well suited to road trips and weekend adventures.
You get the efficiency of an EV for shorter journeys, with the reassurance of a petrol engine when you’re heading further afield.
The BYD Seal 6 Touring is available in four exterior colours:
With its sleek proportions, sporty exterior styling and distinctive BYD design, it’s a station wagon that looks considerably more exciting than the practical family cars of the past.
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises about the Seal 6 Touring is its price.
At just $55,990 + On Road Costs, it brings a modern plug-in hybrid station wagon, 125km of electric range, up to 1,300km of combined range and a huge amount of standard technology and practicality into a very competitive price point.
It represents another example of BYD offering New Zealand drivers technology that would traditionally have come at a much higher price.
The arrival of the Seal 6 Touring also marks another milestone for BYD.
With the Seal 6 Touring now available, BYD’s New Zealand range has grown to 10 models, spanning fully electric vehicles and Super Hybrid vehicles.
From compact city cars to SUVs, performance models and the Shark 6 ute, BYD is continuing to expand its range to suit more Kiwi lifestyles.
The Seal 6 Touring adds something particularly important to that line-up: a practical, affordable and modern station wagon.
The new BYD Seal 6 Touring Super Hybrid is available to purchase now from BYD Nelson, and we have a demonstration vehicle available for you to see and test drive.
If you’re looking for a new car that combines:
Electric driving + exceptional fuel economy + long-distance range + huge cargo space + modern technology + outstanding value
the BYD Seal 6 Touring deserves a closer look.
Come and experience it for yourself.
BYD Nelson
150 Rutherford Street
Nelson, New Zealand
The new BYD Seal 6 Touring — the modern station wagon, reimagined for New Zealand.
Get in touch with the team at BYD Nelson today to arrange your test drive.
