BYD G5

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BYD G5
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Overview
Manufacturer BYD
Production2014–2017
Body and chassis
Class Compact car
Body style 4-door sedan
Related BYD F3
BYD Qin
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L BYD476ZQA I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission 6 speed manual
6 speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Chronology
Predecessor BYD G3

The BYD G5 is a compact sedan that was produced by the Chinese automaker BYD from 2014 to 2017. It replaced the BYD G3 car.

Overview

The BYD G5 debuted at the April 2014 Beijing Auto Show and was launched in September 2014. Price ranges from 75.900 yuan to 102.900 yuan. Based on a stretched platform of the BYD F3, the BYD G5 is positioned slightly above the compact BYD F3 and below the mid-size BYD G6. A hybrid variant was expected to be revealed in 2015 with the hybrid drivetrain, the 1.5 L turbo, and a 149 hp (111 kW) and 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) electric motor. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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