18.05.2021

BYD F3 sedan and hatchback. Exterior of the new generation BYD F3, intentions for the future What kind of car

BYD F3 is a full-fledged competitor to the Japanese auto industry, because the roots of the Chinese sedan lie in the Toyota and Mitsubishi companies. Essentially, it's a Corolla, but with Lancer engine. About this and much more in the article.

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Today most market, occupied by Chinese goods. This also affected the auto industry. The more demand there is for cheap analogues of expensive originals, the more manufacturers and goods there are. As always, the heavens offered their own ideas this time too. The BYD F3 brand car has been trying to “immigrate” to Russia for several years now. And it should be noted, successfully.


Its success lies in its origins. This budget sedan, originally from China, whose donor was an authoritative Japanese - Toyota Corolla, although the dimensions of the car are narrowed. And here you get the feeling that for reasonable money, the average citizen gets a business class sedan, and even with hints of Japanese quality. Impressive isn't it? However, impressions alone won’t make you fall in love with a car. And there are reasons for this.

History of BYD F3

Before giving an analysis of this car, you need to delve a little into his “personal file”. BYD Auto is a Chinese automobile manufacturer, which is a sister company of the BYD Company Ltd holding company. The holding was founded back in 1995 in Guangdong province, in the city of Shenzhen of the People's Republic of China. The company has its own ideals: “Your ideas into your car.” This is a hint that the company develops its cars without the help of others and this distinguishes them from its competitors. But saying it doesn't mean doing it.

At the beginning of his career in the year 1995, the company’s workforce consisted of thirty people. The holding achieved its “evolution” only in 2003, when it bought an automobile plant in Qinchuan at auction. The purchase also included a car called Flyer; oddly enough, this car is still produced to this day. A re-registration process took place and BYD opened an auto company, adding the word Auto.


Having thus freed its hands, the company moved on to “its own” development of the car. For Flyer they turned it into F3. But is this your own car? There is no doubt now that he is Chinese in origin. However, to meet modern requirements, a platform needs to be developed, which is costly and time-consuming. It’s easier to ask your “neighbors” to sell it on the basis of mutually beneficial conditions. What Toyota Camry became.

Byd F3 – don’t manage your dream, but build it

In order not to be disappointed or jump for joy, depending on who you are, let’s approach the car step by step. Car design, taken from Camry. This is only an external “theft”; inside, the features of a Toyota Corolla immediately appear. "Double Strike" always works! If you get out of the Corolla and sit in the F3, you won’t immediately understand the difference. This impression is created by identical visors on the front panel. Moreover, the radio is located in the middle of the dashboard, just like in the Corolla. Then marketing comes into play.


BYD stands for: Build Your Dream, which translates from English language– Build Your Dream. It was these words that motivated the engineers of the Chinese manufacturer and this motive motivates them to purchase this unit! The build quality, it should be noted, is what we need!

As for herself, the Chinese “Japanese” introduces herself:

  • Budget car, ripped off from business class;
  • A sedan that emphasizes the origin of this comrade;
  • Minimal but modern set of options;
  • Affordability;
  • High-quality materials;
  • Confidence in choice.

What does BYD F3 consist of?


The Chinese do not provide a complete dossier on their creation, so we will consider the trunk volume to be conditionally good. Perhaps the function of folding the rear back of the sofa adds space for large cargo. However, the car is not designed for cargo transportation. If we talk about the interior, then we need to talk about plastic. It looks decent and may seem soft, but it's actually a cheap product that comes out when you touch it.


There is climate control, but it does not work quite adequately and can overcook or freeze. Therefore, the owner needs to set the desired temperature for a long time. It’s an annoying feeling, the glove compartment button can get stuck every now and then, this is a Chinese criterion for a car, like its own style. The interior seems to be made of leather, well, you need to understand that in budget car real leather is an unaffordable luxury.


The spaciousness of the cabin is relative. For example, a person with a height of 1.85 fits into a car with precision. Apparently this is the maximum capacity. The design of the seat itself is not suitable for a tall person. The lumbar contours and seat cushion are suitable for people of average height, and for those taller, back pain is guaranteed. Although, rear passengers will feel completely comfortable. To be honest, this is a cheap analogue of the Corolla, and also a smaller version of it.

Technical characteristics of BYD F3


You start to like the car at this stage. When driving, it behaves exactly the same as a Camry or a Corolla. It’s clear, the platform, the track, all the suspension drawings. However, the mechanical behavior of the car is Mitsubishi. All because the engine is from this company. Here, the F3 turns into a Lancer. It is his 4G18 1.6 liter engine with a capacity of 98 mares. And this engine pulls the F3 quite well. Accelerates to hundreds of kilometers per hour in 13 seconds.


True, sporting interest in overclocking does not support manual transmission transmission It has long “strokes”, clarity is below average, but switches flawlessly. Unfortunately, BYD F3 does not yet have an automated gearbox. The steering wheel is informative, as it should be in a car with front-wheel drive. But you shouldn't rely on it too much at very high speeds. Somewhere around 110 km/h, you need to constantly align the steering wheel to the correct position. Despite its roots, the car is still Chinese and the latter have been a little tricky with the degree of suspension compression. It is this reason that is the problem of “panic” fear of the steering column. The shock absorbers on “smooth” bumps will pleasantly surprise you, but on sharp corners the “lambada” in the cabin is guaranteed.

As you probably already guessed, our conversation will be about the BYD F3 car, or more precisely, about the troubles that it can cause to its owner.

Clothes without fasteners

Decorated like a Christmas tree toy, the golf-class sedan was created on the basis of the Toyota Corolla Altis. The shine of chrome, which the Chinese generously flavored the exterior of the car with, unfortunately, does not please the owner for long. After the first winter, the chrome parts “go out,” but spotty pockets of rust flare up. If they are overlooked and not eliminated in time, corrosion will soon spread to body parts. And BYD body parts are not only not cheap, they are also supplied by dealers exclusively to order. Nice moldings installed on the roof of a car are sometimes blown away by the oncoming air flow on the way from the store. Also, in the line of unfunny oddities, we will write down cases of rearing and explosions rear window. Interestingly, it is not possible to calculate the self-destruction algorithm: glass can shatter into pieces at any temperature and mileage!

Jokes of humor

Suspension elements are guaranteed to last 20 thousand km. By an evil irony of fate (we dare not see a malicious calculation in this fact), along with the end of the warranty period, they fail ball joints, stabilizer “bones” and steering tips. With a high degree of probability, shock absorbers will leak by 30–40 thousand km. For real sore spot chassis - CV joint covers: they burst with amazing consistency, regardless of mileage. The case, as you might guess, is also not covered by warranty. One thanks: the covers are changed separately from the hinges. Permanent hum of the power steering - characteristic feature BYD. You need to come to terms with it and, as long as the power steering does not leak, do not pay attention.

Chinese automakers are well-known reinsurers. An item in the service book that requires replacement of the entire brake system with a mileage of 20 thousand km, - from this series. Never mind. Generally brake mechanisms They serve without any complaints and are made with a sufficient margin of safety.

Weather in the house

The car has a 16-valve gasoline engine volume 1.6 l - licensed, from Mitsubishi. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The combination is quite reliable (it is also the only one). At least until now, the power unit has not caused much trouble. True, even here there were some dramatic oddities. So, in 2008, servicemen came across a batch of cars whose cooling system turned out to be filled with a chemical substance that literally corrodes your hands. Maybe it was for this reason that the pipes on the cars of this batch suddenly began to leak. The main radiator also leaks regularly. The side plastic tanks begin to snot first. The heater radiator is also not reliable... In short, it is better to check the coolant level in the system regularly.

Climate control can bring unpleasant surprises. Often he begins to live his own life without responding to control. This is due to poor quality assembly. Sticking dampers, engine glitches and other arbitrariness are par for the course in the Chinese climate. To top off all the troubles, freon begins to leak through loose connections and bad evaporator seals. Note that repairing climate control is a troublesome and expensive task.

Approximate cost of some spare parts for BYD F3:

The Chinese company BYD worked on the Russian market in the mid-2000s, but then it was defeated by its compatriots and was forced to stop sales. Today, the manufacturer has strengthened significantly and gained a foothold even in the markets of European countries. Therefore, the second appearance of the Chinese concern on our market will be serious and for a long time. One of the proposed car models is the BYD F3, a mid-size sedan without much luxury and overpriced.

The budget car offers buyers a good package. BID F3 is equipped with everything necessary already in the basic version, and the cost of this very configuration turns out to be ridiculously low. But this is only true when talking about the generation of F3 that is being sold today. In 2015, the company is going to update the car and make it completely different.

Appearance of the 2015 generation and plans for the future

Judging by the photos of the corporation's current new products, the next generation BYD F3 R will be completely different from what it is today. Just one review of its older brother - F5 Suri - can roughly show what awaits fans Chinese brand in the near future. If, despite all its beauty in official photos, the car retains its charm and trust in quality, sales will be excellent.

Current owner reviews of the BYD F3 show that the car is quite worthy in technical terms, but they are not enthusiastic about its appearance. There is no particular desire to do a detailed review of the current generation, because everything here is very simple. But the Chinese model marked New can arouse real interest with the following features:

  • complete appearance tuning, including changing the shape and functions of the optics;
  • a new car that can show character and become one of the brightest representatives of the Celestial Empire in the automotive world;
  • emphasizing the technical characteristics and new engines in each body line of the BYD F3 R;
  • there are many similarities with the previous generation Toyota, but this similarity is only pleasing;
  • unique interior design, which made the car more comfortable and easier to drive;
  • surprisingly high-quality materials in the cabin;
  • availability of hatchback and sedan cars.

The machine really surprises with its simplicity, reliability and special calling in model line companies. True, the updated design is unlikely to remain on offer for long. The car needs a radical update and closer to the older cars of the brand.

So far, the BYD F3 R and the standard sedan model have too little personality. A detailed review of the car, as well as reviews from owners who encounter the features of this model every day, all indicate the presence of a large number of imitations. Whether this is good or bad is up to the potential buyer of a Chinese car to decide.

The technical part of the sedan, which will soon appear in Russia

Car in body New With the factory appearance tuning I couldn’t leave the old equipment. It is still impossible to say definitively which engines will complement the car, but we can confidently talk about an increase in the manufacturability of the car’s internals. Reviewing the BYD F3 car turned out to be an exciting experience, because the Chinese offered competitive technology.

The technical characteristics of cars from the Middle Kingdom have changed significantly recently. And these reformations are often associated with improvements, improved quality and other features. In the case of the BYD F3 R hatchback and the sedan of the same name, the following changes have occurred:

  • engines have become more interesting, consume less fuel and produce more horses;
  • manual gearboxes have not changed, but the automatic transmission comes from Japanese technology;
  • the car received a new suspension, which will carry passengers and the driver much more smoothly on bad roads;
  • the New version will receive excellent equipment, which will also please the buyer;
  • the basic version will have more technology at the same price.

The company promises to leave the cost of the car at 390,000 rubles so that the BYD F3 R continues to be an affordable Chinese offering. The current appearance of the corporation on the Russian market has become very fruitful. In addition to an elite SUV and a luxury sedan, the company presented a car whose technical characteristics and price will suit buyers in the budget class.

A Chinese sedan with a note to the name New will turn out to be a more advantageous offer in the world of cars for Russians than most domestic models. Moreover, the Chinese have significantly improved the quality of their technology.

Let's sum it up

It is difficult to say that the BYD F3 can become one of the most popular cars in its class. But this Chinese car is quite capable of gaining a good position in the sales rankings. The very appearance of a new version of the car attracts the attention of lovers of inexpensive and high-quality transport.

The main thing is that your attitude towards Chinese cars allows you to spend a certain amount of money on this offer. Judging by the reviews from real customers, you about given consumption you won't regret it.

24.10.2014

The Chinese dismantled the Corolla and copied many of the details, as well as the design. If you compare these cars externally, you will find a lot of similarities, but not so many differences. For example, differences can be seen in headlights, foglights and almost everything. Even in terms of dimensions, these cars are almost identical.

Naturally, BYD's parts are less reliable and cheaper, otherwise they simply wouldn't buy it. This can be seen in the body, paintwork, interior materials - everything is cheaper, but it looks something like a Corolla.

The BYD F3 engines are from Mitsubishi. These are reliable in-line 4-cylinder engines 1.5 (4G15S) and 1.6 (4G18).

IN present moment There are no new BYD F3s sold on the Russian market. Produced in China new version second generation, which also copies the more modern Corolla. Sales may soon begin in Russia. In the meantime, you can buy used copies from us, prices for which average 200-250 thousand rubles for the 2011-2012 model. Corollas E120/E130 from 2005-06 cost an average of 300-400 thousand rubles, but, naturally, the Japanese are many times more reliable.

The developing Chinese auto company BYD in 2000 was unable to gain a foothold in the Russian market due to other competitors from the Middle Kingdom, and curtailed its sales. Today's realities suggest the opposite. The BID company is known not only Russian buyer, but also European. There is no doubt that the second appearance of BID on Russian automobile platforms will be serious and long-lasting. The high-profile proposal of the Chinese automaker is the BYD F3 model. This is a medium-sized sedan with a very affordable price, without “show-off” luxury.
However, the car in the budget segment is offered with quite good equipment. Already in basic configuration BID F3 has everything you need for comfortable ride. And the price for such a sample is ridiculous. Of course, this price for BYD F3 is only relevant for a model that is already on sale now. IN soon engineers from China intend to thoroughly work with the appearance and technical characteristics.

New generation BYD F3 exterior, future intentions

Based on advertising signs and photographs Chinese new products BYD F3 R concern is expected that the coming year will delight us with radical updates model range. It’s worth watching a video review of the F5 Suri, the sedan’s older brother, and you can immediately understand what changes await fans of the Chinese brand. If design ideas that inspire confidence and give the model an inimitable charm come true, we can expect excellent car sales.

In reviews BYD owners F3, they speak well of the sedan, characterizing it as a very worthy specimen in functional terms, although they speak somewhat reservedly about the exterior. Giving full technical characteristics of the previous version is not a difficult matter, but not very interesting, but discussing the functionality of a Chinese sedan with the New label may be interesting for motorists who trust the BID brand. Some technical features models:

  • complete restyling of the exterior, major changes affected external lighting devices;
  • updated Chinese sedan has every chance to become a bright automobile contender not only in the Russian, but also in the international market;
  • technical characteristics are perfectly combined with the new engine;
  • in the appearance of the Chinese car one can guess the similarity with Toyota sedan in an outdated body, however, such similarity of some buyers, on the contrary, only pleases them;
  • interesting interior design in the cabin, well-thought-out ergonomics give the car good preferences in terms of driving characteristics and comfort;
  • The finishing materials in the interior are of a pleasing quality;
  • The car is available in two body types: sedan and hatchback.

The car pleases with its reliability, unpretentiousness, and a characteristic vocation in the line of cars of the automaker from the Middle Kingdom. Of course, don't hold out much hope that the updated design will remain as an offering for a long period of time. To get closer to its older brothers, the car needs serious modifications.

The BYD F3 R in a standard body cannot boast of particular attractiveness and individuality. Owners of Chinese cars, as well as automobile experts, in their comments and reviews about the BYD F3, do not hide the large number of template solutions and similarities. Whether this refers to a disadvantage or can be attributed to a positive thing about the car is the will of everyone who wants to purchase it.

Technical characteristics of BID F3 R in Russia

Having undergone a factory restyling, the BID in the New body could not remain with the old functionality. Currently, there is no exact data on what engines the Chinese sedan is equipped with, but it is highly likely that the technical characteristics will be improved. The review of the BID car did not seem boring, because engineers from China offered a competitive car.

It's not difficult to notice that chinese cars Recently they have been well equipped technically. Such decisions are dictated by the competitive automotive market, which forces the Chinese to improve their products, making them high quality and reliable.
Here are some changes to the BYD F3 R hatchback:

  • updated power units became more reliable, high-torque and, what is not unimportant, not too gluttonous;
  • The manual transmission remained unchanged, but automatic transmission migrated from Japanese donors;
  • The sedan's suspension has been successfully improved, now it is softer, driving on uneven roads has become more comfortable;
  • the sedan in the New version will receive good equipment, which has every chance to please potential buyers;
  • Even in the basic configuration, the BID F3 has everything you need for a comfortable and safe ride.

The company promised not to change the price tag, and today the price of BID F3 is 390 thousand rubles. This is the position of Chinese automakers, dictated by the desire to keep the model affordable. Today's arrival of Chinese automobile products from BYD Russian markets became effective. In addition to a comfortable sedan and SUV in the elite segment, the concern presented a budget version of the car, which is affordable for many.

A sedan from China with the New label will be an advantageous offer on the Russian automobile market due to the fact that the car has been significantly improved in terms of technical specifications and build quality.

In conclusion

It is too early to predict successful sales for the Chinese BYD F3 in its class. But he has the potential to achieve a high rating among his classmates. The very fact of leaving the assembly line became an event for automotive world, interesting in its own way affordable price and quality.

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