BYD M6

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BYD M6
BYD M6 China 2012-04-28.JPG
Overview
Manufacturer BYD
Production2010–2017
Assembly China
Body and chassis
Class Multi-purpose vehicle
Body style Minivan
Related BYD e6
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L BYD483QB I4 (petrol)
2.4 L BYD488QA I4 (petrol)
2.4 L 4G69 I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,960 mm (116.5 in)
Length4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Curb weight 1,710–1,760 kg (3,770–3,880 lb)
Chronology
Successor BYD Song Max

The BYD M6 is a seven-seater MPV produced by Chinese car maker BYD between 2010 and 2017. Its design was known to be heavily inspired by the Toyota Previa/Estima. [1] [2]

Contents

A minor facelift was later introduced in 2013 featuring clear headlamps replacing the smoked headlamps of the pre-facelift model. [3] To view more (in designation), see Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago.

History

Officially introduced during the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, [4] the MPV has two engines, consisting of either the indigenous 2.0 liter engine from the BYD483 series for 138 horsepower 6,000 rpm and 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) of torque between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm or the Mitsubishi-based 4G69 2.4 liter engine producing 162 horsepower between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) of torque between 3500 and 4500rpm. [5]

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