BYD I6 is the newest addition to the BYD's sedan lineup & was displayed at the recent 2010 Beijing Auto Show. I6 will be officially launched in August later this year, while price will likely start from 150,000 CNY (12.8 lac PKR)
BYD I6 sedan is positioned as a high-end model in China's B-class car market. The body size (Length / width / height) is 4,860mm/1,825mm/1,463mm, and the wheelbase is 2,745mm. I6 sedan is powered with a 140hp 2.0 liter BYD483QB engine, the engine’s maximum power is 103kW/6000rpm, while the maximum torque is 186Nm/4000-4500rpm. In addition to manual models, CVT Continuously Variable Transmission is also expected to be available.
The equipments of the I6 includes key-less entry system, push button start, CAN-BUS, ABS+EBD, parking image systems, four-wheel disc brakes, six airbags, 3H high-rigidity body, three-stage shrinkage energy absorbing steering column, and shrinkage energy absorbing brake pedal.
The car is said to be inspired from Honda Accord but they have taken the design pretty much away this time, it doesn't look like a true copy of Accord however, the interior seems to be very much similar to an Accord,
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