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Estate with taxi potential: Intax puts the BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring on the road.
The Seal 6 DM-i Touring is the brand's first station wagon for Europe. The vehicle combines electric efficiency with a body style that is firmly anchored in European everyday life—and in commercial use has traditionally played an important role. In taxi and rental-car operations, after all, it is not only the drive but also the practical utility that counts.
Estate instead of SUV
While many manufacturers are currently focusing mainly on SUVs, BYD pursues a different approach with the Touring. The roughly 4.84-meter-long estate positions itself in the mid-size class — that is, where vehicles such as the Volkswagen Passat Variant or the Škoda Superb Combi have been shaping the road scene for years.
With a wheelbase of 2.79 meters and a trunk volume of up to 1,535 liters, the BYD embodies classic wagon virtues: plenty of space, flexible use, and good long-distance capabilities. For taxi operators, this mainly means enough luggage space and comfortable seating in the rear — a factor that in daily operation often decides passengers' satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
Visually, the vehicle also remains functional. The design follows the brand's so-called 'Ocean' line: slim LED lights, clean surfaces, and a gently sloping roofline. At the same time, a large tailgate, a low loading edge, and a roofline that is slightly higher than the sedan contribute to practical everyday usability.
Hybrid technology for mixed-use profiles
At the heart of the vehicle is BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid drivetrain, the so-called DM-i system. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder works in tandem with an electric motor. In the more powerful variant the system delivers a power output of around 156 kW, i.e., about 212 hp.
For taxi daily use, what is particularly interesting is the electric share. Depending on battery capacity – about 10 or 19 kilowatt-hours – the station wagon travels in the WLTP cycle roughly 50 to 100 kilometers purely electric. In urban traffic the car can thus operate with no local emissions. For longer distances, a 65-liter tank is available. All told, this yields a total range well over 1,300 kilometers – a figure that also enables longer shifts without a charging pause.
Especially for mixed-use profiles between inner-city traffic, suburban trips and airport transfers, this concept fits: electric in urban areas, conventional support on longer distances.
Taxi- and rental car packages available at Intax
To enable the Seal 6 DM-i Touring to be used in commercial applications, special taxi and rental car solutions are being developed. On behalf of BYD Germany, the conversion specialist Intax is developing corresponding packages.
As with BYD's standard taxis BYD ATTO 3 and BYD SEAL U, the Touring will also use fully retrofittable conversions. Important for operators: the manufacturer's warranty remains in effect.
The new station wagon thus complements the existing BYD taxi family at Intax and expands the offering in the electrified mid-size segment.
Equipment and Pricing
In the interior, BYD relies on a layout that has become characteristic of the brand: a central 12.8-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and extensive standard equipment. Driver-assistance systems, multiple airbags, LED lighting, and connectivity features are already part of the base equipment.
The brand pursues a clear strategy. Instead of long option lists, BYD offers comparatively fully equipped variants. This simplifies configuration and reduces production complexity. The Touring is also positioned at a comparatively moderate price. In Germany, the plug-in hybrid station wagon starts at around €42,990. This places it below some comparable electrified station wagon models from European manufacturers.
A new offering in the commercial sector
With the Seal 6 DM-i Touring, BYD brings a vehicle to Europe that is consciously oriented toward local usage habits. Station wagons are rare in China – in Europe, by contrast, they are still regarded as practical all-rounders for family, company car, and commercial use.
For taxi and rental-car companies, this opens up an additional option: an electrified mid-size station wagon that can drive locally emission-free, but over long distances does not raise range concerns. In a market that is currently sorting itself out, this is an interesting combination.
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