BYD Seal U review: Packed with potential but lacking precision

The BYD Seal U hybrid SUV offers impressive specs and range but struggles with driving dynamics
BYD Seal U review: Packed with potential but lacking precision

BYD Seal U DM-i hybrid

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 - 09:00
On the road with Declan Colley

BYD SEAL U

Rating

★★★☆☆

Price

€42,150 as tested

Engine

a 1.5 hybrid with 215bhp

The Spec

hugely impressive at the price

Verdict

a bit like the old Fianna Fail election slogan: ‘A lot done, but much more to do’

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