BYD F3

| BYD F3DM | BYD Qin | BYD G3 | BYD L3 | BYD S8 }} | 2005–2021 | 2009–2021 (Egypt) }} | 4-door sedan | 5-door hatchback (F3R) }} | 1.5 L BYD473QD/473QE/473QF I4 (petrol) (2011–present) | 1.5 L 4G15S I4 (petrol) (2005–2010) | 1.6 L 4G18 I4 (petrol) (2005–2010) | 1.8 L BYD483QA I4 (petrol) (2007) }} | 5-speed MaTriX manual (2005–2021) | 6-speed automatic (2014–present) | 4-speed automatic (2008–2010) }} | (2005–2013) | (2014–2015) | (2016–2021) }} | (2005–2015) | (2016–2021) }} | (2005–2015) | (2016–2021) }} }} 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. File:BYD F3 rear 2 China 2012-04-15.JPG|2005–2014 BYD F3 rear File:BYD F3R 01 China 2016-04-06.jpg|2007 BYD F3R front File:BYD F3R 02 China 2016-04-06.jpg|2007 BYD F3R rear 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. File:BYD F3 facelift 01 China 2015-04-06.jpg|2014–2016 BYD F3 2014 facelift front File:BYD F3 facelift 02 China 2015-04-06.jpg|2014–2016 BYD F3 2014 facelift rear File:BYD F3 facelift -- Auto China -- 2014-04-23.jpg|BYD F3 2014 facelift at the Auto China 2014 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. File:BYD L3 facelift 001.jpg|2016–2020 BYD F3 MY2016 facelift front File:BYD F3 2016 facelift 002.jpg|2016–2020 BYD F3 MY2016 facelift rear 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 standards. Engine output is . Fuel efficiency is rated at approx . A 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Orion engine (4G18) 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 three trim packages (GL-i, GL-X, and GL- Xi). 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 airbags, auxiliary front fog lights and upgraded audio / IVI (in vehicle infotainment). Color schemes are white, black, champagne, and red, with black being most common. Derivatives Derivatives of the BYD F3 include the BYD F3DM (plug-in hybrid), BYD F3R (hatchback), BYD L3 and BYD G3 (slightly larger version). In 2009, BYD introduced the G3 as an updated/upgraded compact class vehicle, however the F3 will continue to be sold in domestic markets. ==Second generation (2012)==

| BYD F3DM | BYD Qin | BYD G3 | BYD L3 }} | 1.5 L BYD473QD/473QE/473QF I4 (petrol) (2012–2018) | 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol) (2014) }} | 6-speed manual (2012–2014 Surui) | 5-speed MaTriX manual (2012–2018) | 6-speed DCT (2013–2018) }} | (2014–2015) | (2016–2018) }} | (2005–2015) | (2016–2018) }} | (2005–2015) | (2016–2018) }} }} 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. File:BYD Surui 01 China 2014-04-28.jpg|2012–2014 BYD Surui front File:BYD Surui 02 China 2014-04-28.jpg|2012–2014 BYD Surui rear 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 to . File:BYD Surui facelift China 2015-04-13.jpg|2015–2018 BYD Surui facelift front File:BYD Surui facelift 02 China 2015-04-06.jpg|2015–2018 BYD Surui facelift rear 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. ==Discontinuation==

The BYD F3 was discontinued in late 2021 due to decreasing sales and BYD switching its focus onto electric vehicles. ==References==