China’s Estate Car Is Actually… Good?

Most estate cars have quietly disappeared… replaced by SUVs nobody really asked for. But now BYD thinks it can bring them back. In this video, we test the BYD Seal 6 DMi Touring — a plug-in hybrid estate with up to 800 miles of combined range, loads of tech, and a price that seriously undercuts the competition. The question is: is this finally the car that makes estates cool again? We break down: Whether the hybrid system actually works in the real world If the interior really feels “premium” for the money The truth about its performance and handling And whether you should buy this over SUVs like the Seal U Because on paper, this looks like a no-brainer. But there are a few things you need to know before you sign anything… 🚗 Chapters: 0:00 – BYD Seal 6 DMi Review: Can Estates Make a Comeback? 0:09 – What Is the BYD Seal 6 DMi Touring? (Hybrid Explained) 0:30 – BYD Line-Up Explained: Seal vs Seal U vs Touring 1:08 – Exterior Design Review: BYD “Ocean” Styling 1:56 – Charging & Battery Explained (PHEV Fast Charging Test) 2:35 – Trim Levels Compared: Comfort vs Boost (Key Differences) 3:06 – Boot Space & Practicality Test (Real Capacity) 3:47 – Estate vs Saloon: Which Is More Practical? 4:43 – Rear Seat Comfort Test (Tall Passenger Review) 6:05 – Interior Quality Review: Is It Premium? 6:43 – Price & Value: £35k–£40k Worth It? 7:06 – Infotainment System Review (Screen, CarPlay, UI) 7:53 – No Buttons? Controls & Usability Test 9:21 – Storage, Features & Hidden Details 10:29 – Driving Position & Comfort Issues (Tall Driver Test) 12:05 – Performance Test: Power, 0–62 & Hybrid System 13:04 – How the Hybrid System Drives (CVT Feel Explained) 13:50 – Driver Aids Review (ADAS & Cruise Control Test) 14:23 – Ride & Handling Review (Comfort vs Control) 15:40 – Long Distance Driving Test (Motorway Comfort) 16:24 – Real Range & MPG Test (800 Mile Claim?) 16:49 – Noise, Refinement & Downsides 17:10 – Rivals Compared: Astra, 308 SW, Corolla Touring Sports 17:40 – Is It Better Than German Estates? (Value Comparison) 18:13 – Final Verdict: Should You Buy the BYD Seal 6 DMi? 💬 Let us know in the comments: Would you take this over an SUV? ----------------------------------- BUY OUR MERCH: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/buckle-up-merch/all ----------------------------------- Join Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnCvi6zRZolQsxlIf6ePtQ/join ----------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buckle.Up.Official.Productions/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buckleup_show X: https://x.com/BuckleUp_Show Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buckleupshow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckleup_show/ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/buckleup_show TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRy9erBk/ --------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://buckleup-show.com/ --------------------------------- Follow the lads on Instagram Rob - https://www.instagram.com/the_rob_wilson_/ Harry - https://www.instagram.com/mccrazyfish/ Jasper - https://www.instagram.com/jbrucewright/ --------------------------------- #BuckleUp #ChooseAppropriateHashtag #ChooseAppropriateHashtag --------------------------------- Buckle Up is a channel that is only interested in one thing – cars! We upload a myriad of different content including car review videos, car challenge videos, car news videos and much, much more! Our videos are made in a similar style to that of Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Car Throttle, Doug DeMuro, carwow, Carfection, The Grand Tour, MotorTrend and many more. We would all thoroughly recommend their channels, so why not go and check them out.