The BYD G6 is a mid-sized four-door saloon produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD launched in September 2011.[1]

BYD G6
Overview
ManufacturerBYD
Also calledBYD Sirui
Production2011–2018
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L BYD483QB I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,745 mm (108.1 in)
Length4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,463 mm (57.6 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBYD F6
SuccessorBYD Han

G6 edit

The G6 is available with a choice of two four-cylinder petrol engines: a BYD designed all-aluminum-alloy 1.5 L (1497 cc) turbo (called TID) producing 113 kW (154 PS; 152 bhp) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) mated with a 6-speed dual clutch automatic[2] or a Mitsubishi 483QB 2.0L (1991 cc) producing 103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) and 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) with a 5-speed manual.

Sirui edit

Just like the Surui trim of BYD F3, Sirui is a more premium version of the G6, with different styling and configurations.

References edit

  1. ^ "BYD High-end G6 Sedan Leads Domestic Unit Sales". Business Wire. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
  2. ^ "BYD G6 TID listed & priced in China". Car News China. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2013.