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The M6 measures 4,808*1800*1756(L*W*H, MM) with 2950MM wheelbase. It’ll be powered by a Mitsubishi 2.4L 4-cylinder engine or a BYD’s own developed 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Both engines meet the Euro IV emission standard. The MPV is set to go on sale this September.
[Source: sina/gasgoo]
BYD S8 is China’s first sedan that uses hard-top convertible technology and at present, S8 is on mass production. Recently, Xinhua Auto got the latest S8 photo, glad to share with all BYD fans.
F0: 4075 units
F3: 16227 units
F6: 3517 units
BYD sold 14,242 units of F3 model. With the new F3 automatic transmission model, the company aims to sell more than 10,000 F3 cars per month in future.
Sales of F6 model hit 3,517 units last month and the number is expected to reach 5,000 per month, said BYD.
In the meantime, BYD sold 4,075 F02 model cars and 1,985 F3R model cars.
[source: CPCA | Gasgoo]
L: 4490mm W: 2020mm H: 1405mm Wheelbase: 2520mm
Recently, BYD changed the name of the F8 to S8, to indicate that it is part of BYD’s sports models lineup, like the other BYD “S” Series models. It’s reported that BYD will debut the S8 at the April Shanghai Auto Show, and launch it in the second quarter of this year. Like BYD’s future electric cars, we await the S8 with excited anticipation.
[source: NetEase Auto] Thanks Lawrence!
Today, we got a spy photo of BYD’s new car: BYD G3. From the only spy photo, a “totally new but seems similiar” design happen on BYD’s new car again.
The tail design of G3 reminds me, itsn’t it looks like Lexus ES350? Oh, but who knows, how about the front-end design?
Sources reported that G3 positioned as a compact car and will launch on August, compare to F3, G3 is more advanced, thus the price will higher than F3 by no doubt.
[source: NetEase Auto]
As a new champion of micro car market, BYD is always aspiring, recently, they will launch F0 Fashion IGO version, priced between 36, 900RMB and 53, 900RMB (1USD = 6.8RMB). Sources reported that F0 Fashion igo has 4 versions, utility, comfortable, dignity and flagship version, the new car will have a big upgrade in configuration, security, and quality.
Recently, BYD published its first MPV, BYD M6′s official photos, it indecated that BYD M6′s launch time is not for long.
BYD M6 measures: Long / Width / Height : 4808 / 1800 / 1756 (mm)
source: auto.163.com
BYD still promises EVs will be sold in the U.S. by 2011. BYD has made bold statements before regarding when their vehicles would go on sale in the U.S., but this time they seem to stand behind their release stating that they will bring electric vehicles to the U.S. by 2011.
Recently, BYD announced plans to sell to PHEV similar to the Chevy Volt called the F6DM for under $22,000 and they also plan to sell a crossover utility vehicle here called the BYD e6 for around $30,000. The BYD e6 is capable of traveling up to 250 miles on a single charge. For a comparison, the Volt is only expected to travel 40 miles on all electric power.
Since BYD is the second largest rechargeable battery producer in the world they have a step up on most of the competition in terms of battery capability and production. BYD’s general manager Henry Z Li said, “Battery technology and motor control are the key to this vehicle (e6), we have quite a lot of experience and know how in this process.”
source: All Cars Electric
BYD recently launched the F3 automatic transmission model globally, expecting to gain bigger market share, Chinese auto media reported.
BYD set the price for the new F3 at RMB 79,800(1USD = 6.8RMB) and aims to sell 180,000 units in 2009.
BYD said it expects the new model to help it gain a bigger market share as the Chinese government encourages the purchase of low-emission cars.
China recently issued details of industrial stimulus measures for the automobile sector. The government encourages consumers to buy low-emission vehicles and will offer some favorable polices on the low-emission and green energy cars purchases. Besides, the government will also provide financial aid for domestic automakers and encourage them to develop self-owned brands.
