The BYD F3 is a compact car by BYD. The F3 is one of the top selling compact cars in China. Production commenced in September 2005. In April 2012, the second generationBYD F3 Plus, also called Su Rui, 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. In March 2014, the F3 was facelifted and started production that year. It was given a new grille, headlights, tail lights, bumpers, wheels and mirrors. Pricing starts from to. It runs on a 1.5L four cylinder engine known as the BYD473QE producing 107 horsepower. This engine has been the signature for the F3 since 2011. A turbocharged 1.5L 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. 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 to. As of 2019, the F3 is still sold on the market alongside the Surui and the E5 and currently uses the BYD473QE engine paired to a 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic gearbox. Pricing ranges between and with 4 trim levels known as Classic, Fashion, Elite and Exclusive with the automatic gearbox only available on the Exclusive model. The first generation F3 made a return 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 and is priced at 44,900 yuan.
Specification
The BYD F3 features a 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter, Mitsubishi Orion engine with distributor-less Bosch ignition and fuel injection. The vehicle boasts Euro 4emissions standards. Engine output is. Fuel efficiency is rated at approx. A 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Orion engine was standard. Engine output is while fuel efficiency is rated at approx. The Mitsubishi engines were then replaced by new BYD engines from 2011 onwards. The transmission MaTriX is a 5-speed manual transmission. Three point safety belts, power steering, alloy wheels fitted with 195/60 R15 tires, 4-wheel ABS disk brake system as standard, LED tail lights, and halogen headlights.
Equipment
The BYD F3 owner can choose from 3 trim packages. All models come with standard equipment: AC, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, electric windows and mirrors. Optional equipment includes upgraded leather seats, 3rd brake-light, driver and passenger air bags, auxiliary front fog lights and upgraded audio / IVI. Color schemes are white, black, champagne, and red, with black being most common.
Derivatives
Derivatives of the BYD F3 include the BYD F3DM, BYD F3R, BYD L3, BYD G3, and BYD Surui. In 2009, BYD introduced the G3 as an updated/upgraded compact class vehicle - however, the F3 will continue to be sold in domestic markets. In March 2011, BYD reduced prices on 5 of their vehicles to address slowing domestic PRC auto sales as government incentives and stimulus wind down. The price reductions range from 5 to 15% of vehicle cost. The price-reduced models include the F0, F3, G3, F6. Several new models are due out in 2011 including a Mini-van and a HUV/CUV vehicle. In March 2011, a review of the BYD F3DM was published in the NY Times news paper. The author gave the BYD F3DM a solid, if rather utilitarian review. The price point is reported to be approximately after government incentives. Currently BYD is planning a dealer network in North America with the first retail outlet slated for Los Angeles, California. 5 other dealerships are expected initially. In 2011-2013 BYD F3 was assembled in Russia, at TagAZ factory.
