The BYD G3 is a compact car by BYD introduced in October 2009. It is essentially an enlarged version of the BYD F3, aimed at more sophisticated buyers in China’s largest cities, and it stayed in production until 2014.
BYD G3 at a glance
| Maker | BYD, China |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–2014 |
| Introduced | October 2009 |
| Based on | BYD F3, enlarged |
| Length | 4.6 m, about 7 cm longer than the F3 sedan |
| Wheelbase | 1 cm longer than the F3 |
| Engines | 1.5 to 1.8 litre petrol, 78–90 kW (106–122 PS) |
| Equipment | sat-nav, LED tail lights, leather seats, remote central locking |
| Sales | about 12,000 in the first half of 2010 |
| Target market | Tier 1 cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou |
The article is based on the English Wikipedia page on the BYD G3.
History of the BYD G3
The G3 was first introduced in October 2009 and was essentially an enlarged version of BYD’s compact F3. It aimed at sales in China’s Tier 1 cities, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, hoping to reach more sophisticated buyers than those who chose the F3. Production ended in 2014.
In China there is a narrowly framed automotive hierarchy, and many manufacturers offer stretched versions of much smaller cars than would be common elsewhere: there is a China-only Audi A4L, and even the subcompact Tianjin Xiali has been available in a long-wheelbase version. The compact G3 continues this practice.
At an overall length of 4.6 m the G3 is about 7 cm longer than the F3 sedan, with a wheelbase marginally longer by 1 cm. Unique to the G3 was the availability of a larger 1.8-litre inline-four engine; the range began with a 1.5-litre four, and all engines were petrol-powered, offering between 78 and 90 kW (106 to 122 PS).
Equipment was also higher than for the corresponding F3: the G3 offered sat-nav, LED tail lights, leather seats and a remotely controlled central-locking system. The G3 sold about 12,000 units in the first six months of 2010, which was less than one tenth of the combined results of the smaller F3 and F3-R.
Design and features
- Longer body: 4.6 m overall and a wheelbase 1 cm longer than the F3’s.
- Bigger engine option: a 1.8-litre four-cylinder, unique to the G3.
- More equipment: sat-nav, LED tail lights, leather seats and remote central locking.
- City focus: aimed at buyers in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.
BYD G3 versions
- G3 1.5 (2009–2014): the base engine, a 1.5-litre four-cylinder.
- G3 1.8: the larger engine offered only in the G3.
- Top equipment: cars with sat-nav, leather seats and remote central locking.
The G3 was derived from the F3; the larger F6 was BYD’s midsize sedan. More cars are in the BYD collection.
Video: BYD G3
Video by BYD autocr on YouTube.
Sources
- BYD G3, English Wikipedia: dimensions, engines, equipment, sales
