BYD S6

BYD S6
Overview
Manufacturer BYD
Also called BYD S7
Production 2011–present
Assembly Changsha, China
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door Sport utility vehicle
Related BYD Tang
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length 4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width 1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height 1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Curb weight 1,710–1,760 kg (3,770–3,880 lb)

BYD S6 is the first crossover SUV independently designed and manufactured by the China's Shenzhen-based battery, photovoltaics, and car maker, BYD.[1][2]

Background

The BYD S6 was shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in late 2010[1] and since May 6, 2011 when this model was first officially sold in Changsha, China.[3][4] It became the best selling China domestic SUV in sales volume by reaching 15,000 units in December, 2011, being awarded as "Fastest Seller SUV"[2][5] and has been named China's "SUV of the Year" according to the Annual Ranking of Chinese Automobiles.[2]

There are two models of the BYD S6 available to public sales in China, the 2.0 L and 2.4 L, with eight versions featuring different trim and equipment levels.[1][4][6]

In April 2012, BYD announced it would expand the warranty on all its products to four years or 100,000 km.[7][8]

Safety

In December 2012, the China Automobile Technology Research Center published the C-NCAP crash-testing impact scores of BYD S6, awarding it the highest five-star safety rating for an SUV. This designation makes the S6 the first Chinese domestic SUV model with this rating. In C-NCAP tests, the BYD S6 out-performed other brands in body structure, design, and safety device validation.[2][3][9]

In November 2012, the upgraded model BYD S6 Jin Yue version was introduced equipped with the world's first intelligent watch key which is not just used to check the time, but also can achieve the identification, induction door, keyless entry, one-click startup. This is expected to help decrease the risk of vehicles stolen due to missing keys.[10][11]

Global markets

The BYD S6 has been exported to Ukraine,[12] and Uruguay.[13] It made its debut at 2012 Chile Show and was expected to begin sales in Chile from December, 2012.[14][15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 F, Frank (2011-05-09). "BYD S6 SUV pricing officially announced". ChinaCarTimes. Archived from the original on 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "BYD SUV S6 Named "SUV of the Year" – Leads China Sales". Businesswire.com. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  3. 1 2 "C-NCAP Safety Collision Test Results of BYD S6". China's new car assessment procedures(C-NCAP) Official Website. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  4. 1 2 "比亚迪S6驭悦上市 售价8.98万—12.98万" (in Chinese). 腾讯汽车. 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  5. ↑ "China: BYD S6 becomes "Fastest Seller SUV"". 500autos.com. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  6. ↑ "比亚迪S6" (in Chinese). 汽车点评网. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  7. ↑ "BYD makes long warranties standard". ChinaDaily.com.cn. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  8. ↑ 比亚迪发布"4年或10万公里"质保政策 (in Chinese). 凤凰网汽车. 2012-04-12. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  9. ↑ "BYD SUV S6 Named "SUV of the Year" -- Leads China Sales". online.wsj.com. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  10. ↑ Henghong, Liao. "Photo: lead the trend of "Cousin the BYD S6 Jin Yue version of fun in Technology". best-news.us.
  11. ↑ Guangman, Li. "BYD S6 Jin Yue version sold 89900 ~13.69 million". rcar.info.
  12. ↑ "China's automaker BYD launches its brand in Ukraine". ChinaDaily.com.cn. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  13. ↑ "BYD S6: Conócelo". noticias.autocosmos.cl. 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  14. ↑ "BYD S6 impone nuevo récord". vidayestilo.terra.cl. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
  15. ↑ "BYD Unveils "SUV-of-the-Year" and Launches New Auto Line-up at Chile Auto Show". bydcompany.wordpress.com. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
BYD road vehicle timeline, 2003–present
Type 2000s 2010s
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city car BYD Flyer BYD F0
compact BYD F3/F3R/Surui
BYD G3/G3R
BYD L3
BYD F3DM BYD Qin
BYD e5
Mid-size BYD G5
BYD F6
BYD G6/Sirui
Subcompact crossover BYD S1
BYD Yuan
Compact crossover BYD S3
BYD Song
Mid-size crossover BYD S6/S7
BYD Tang BYD Tang
MPV BYD e6
BYD M6
BYD Song Max
Sports car BYD S8
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