The BYD M6 is a seven-seater MPV produced by Chinese car maker BYD between 2010 and 2017. Its design was known to be heavily inspired by the Toyota Previa/Estima.[1][2]

BYD M6
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Production2010–2017
AssemblyChina
Body and chassis
ClassMulti-purpose vehicle
Body styleMinivan
RelatedBYD e6
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L BYD483QB I4 (petrol)
2.4 L BYD488QA I4 (petrol)
2.4 L 4G69 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,960 mm (116.5 in)
Length4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Curb weight1,710–1,760 kg (3,770–3,880 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorBYD Song Max

A minor facelift was later introduced in 2013 featuring clear headlamps replacing the smoked headlamps of the pre-facelift model.[3] To view more (in designation), see Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago.

History edit

Officially introduced during the 2010 Beijing Auto Show,[4] the MPV has two engines, consisting of either the indigenous 2.0 liter engine from the BYD483 series for 138 horsepower 6,000 rpm and 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) of torque between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm or the Mitsubishi-based 4G69 2.4 liter engine producing 162 horsepower between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) of torque between 3500 and 4500rpm.[5]

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References edit

  1. ^ "BYD M6: Estima inspired Chinese MPV - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2009-03-23. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  2. ^ "Top 10 auto lookalikes in China[5]- Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  3. ^ Ning, Author W. E. (February 17, 2013). "Facelifted BYD M6 hits the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Feijter, Author Tycho de (April 21, 2010). "Beijing Auto Show Preview: BYD M6". CarNewsChina.com. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "BYD M6: Estima inspired Chinese MPV". March 23, 2009.