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The BYD F3 is a compact car that was produced by the Chinese car manufacturer BYD between 2005 and 2021. The first BYD vehicle of their own design, production of the first generation model commenced in September 2005. A few variants were introduced including the BYD F3DM plug-in hybrid version, and the larger and more premium BYD G3 and BYD L3. The second generation was launched in 2012 as a more premium option called the Surui. The second generation model was sold alongside the first generation facelift models and spawned the more upmarket BYD Qin which later replaced the Surui and fits inline with the rest of the Dynasty series BYD models.

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First generation (2005)

The first generation BYD F3 commenced production in September 2005. The original F3 is powered by Mitsubishi's 4G-series four-cylinder engines for early models. Between 2011 and 2013, the BYD F3 was assembled in Russia, at TagAZ factory. 2014 facelift. In March 2014, the first generation BYD F3 was facelifted and started production that year alongside the second generation model. It was given a new grille, headlights, tail lights, bumpers, wheels and mirrors. It runs on a 1.5-litre four cylinder engine known as the BYD473QE producing 107 horsepower. This engine has been the signature for the F3 since 2011. A turbocharged 1.5-litre engine is also available as the BYD476ZQA producing 151 horsepower. Transmission choices for this model are 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5-litre turbo engine was discontinued in mid-2015. 2016 facelift (MY2016–2020). The F3 received another facelift in 2015 for the 2016 model year. The updated F3 is powered by the same 1.5 liter inline-four engine with 109 hp, mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The facelift features redesigned front ends and rear ends. The F3 2016 facelift was rebadged and sold as the updated BYD L3 in foreign markets. The last model year update was in 2020 while still carrying the 2016 model year appearance. 2019 return. The first-generation F3 made a return in 2019 for the 2020 model year with the only one trim level available known as the Classic version. The same 1.5 litre engine is standard known as the BYD473QF and is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Specification. The BYD F3 features a 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter, Mitsubishi Orion engine (4G15S) with distributor-less Bosch ignition and fuel injection. The vehicle boasts Euro 4 emissions s

Second generation (2012)

In April 2012, the second generation BYD F3 Plus, also called Surui, was launched at the Beijing Auto Show. During 2013, the BYD L3 was also introduced in several export markets as the New F3. Transmission choices are a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual clutch gearbox. 2015 facelift. In February 2015, the F3 was facelifted again known as the "third generation" F3. The facelift included new headlights and tail lights, bumpers and a new dashboard available for the 2016 model year. It runs on the same 1.5 BYD473QE engine. The turbocharged engine was not available. Transmission are a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. Pricing ranges from CN¥ 55,900 to CN¥ 77,900. As of 2019, the F3 is still sold on the market alongside the Surui and the E5, powered by the BYD473QE engine paired to a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. It was available with four trim levels known as Classic, Fashion, Elite and Exclusive with the automatic gearbox only available on the Exclusive model.

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Specifications

name: BYD F3
Manufacturer: BYD Auto
Production: 2005–2021
Class: Compact car
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Successor: BYD Qin

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