The BYD F0 is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD from 2008 to 2015. It was first introduced as the BYD F1, and its body is an unlicensed copy of the European Toyota Aygo. A later electric version was sold as the BYD e1.
BYD F0 at a glance
| Maker | BYD, China |
|---|---|
| Also known as | BYD F1 |
| Production | July 2008–2015 |
| Class | city car |
| Engine | 1.0-litre petrol, 50 kW (68 PS), 90 N·m |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.80 seconds |
| Fuel economy | 56 mpg-US (4.2 L/100 km) |
| Price in 2009 | about US$6,700 |
| Design | unlicensed copy of the Toyota Aygo |
| Latin NCAP 2016 | 0 stars adult occupants, 1 star toddlers |
| Electric successor | BYD e1 (2019), 45 kW and 110 N·m |
The article is based on the English Wikipedia page on the BYD F0.
History of the BYD F0
The F0 was unveiled at the 2007 Guangzhou motor show under the name BYD F1. It went on sale in July 2008 and was produced until 2015. In 2009 the car cost about US$6,700 and was quoted at 56 mpg-US, or 4.2 litres per 100 km.
The design is an unlicensed copy of the European Toyota Aygo. The 1.0-litre petrol engine produces 50 kW (68 PS) at 6000 rpm and 90 N·m of torque between 4000 and 4500 rpm, enough to accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.80 seconds.
The petrol versions were discontinued, but in 2019 BYD launched an electric version under its new e series as the BYD e1. The e1 has a front-mounted 45 kW electric motor producing 110 N·m and driving the front wheels.
In its most basic Latin American configuration, without airbags, ABS or electronic stability control, the Chinese-made F0 received 0 stars for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2016.
Design and features
- Low price: about US$6,700 in 2009, aimed at first-time buyers in China and export markets.
- Economical engine: a 1.0-litre petrol unit quoted at 4.2 L/100 km.
- Aygo-based body: the design was an unlicensed copy of the Toyota Aygo.
- Electric successor: the 2019 e1 with a 45 kW motor and 110 N·m.
BYD F0 versions
- BYD F1 (2007–2008): the name used at the 2007 Guangzhou show and at launch.
- BYD F0 (2008–2015): the production petrol city car.
- BYD e1 (2019): the electric version with a 45 kW front motor.
The F0 replaced the earlier Flyer and sat below the compact F3 in the range. More cars are in the BYD collection.
Video: BYD F0
Video by BYD autocr on YouTube.
Sources
- BYD F0, English Wikipedia: history, engine, safety, e1
