BYD Co., LTD was founded seventeen years ago. She began with the production of batteries. Currently specializing in the production of cars. Let's take a closer look at the BYD S6 model.
Main characteristics
- The Chinese crossover has been produced recently, namely since 2011.
- Car Make: BYD.
- Model: S6.
- Engine displacement: 1991 square centimeter.
- Gearbox: some are equipped with an automatic, while others are equipped with a mechanical one.
- Power system: gasoline.
- Drive: front (all-wheel drive system is not provided).
- Steering wheel: on the left side.
Appearance: dimensions and tuning BYD S6
The length of the crossover is 4810 centimeters, width - 1855. Height - 1680, and if you also take into account the roof rails, then 1725 centimeters. The car BYD S6 has a luggage compartment volume of 1084 liters, and if you remove the rear seats, it can be increased to 2400 liters. The weight of the car reaches 1700 kilograms in running order.
It is no secret that the crossover repeats the appearance of the Lexus RX (2006 release), which has already left the assembly line, although Chinese manufacturers deny this. Due to this similarity, this crossover brand is called the Chinese Lexus.
Concern BYD is a promising automaker. He also specializes in manufacturing high-quality accessories that are used for tuning cars. In company stores you can purchase various parts to change the appearance of this brand. Thus, you will make your crossover unique, bright and standing out from the whole mass of monotonous cars. By attaching cilia to the headlights, installing deflectors, tuning rear and front bumpers, spoilers, sills, plastic hoods and fenders, you will radically change the appearance of vehicles.
Specifications
Ground clearance is 190 mm. Thanks to such data, the so-called Chinese “Lexus” can feel quite confident on bumps and bumps. But still, the driver must be careful on the bumps, as there is a spare tire in the trunk area.
Equipped with a Chinese crossover BYD S6 independent suspension, discs with a diameter of seventeen inches, disc brakes and power steering.
The car has the following specifications:
- rear transverse and longitudinal levers - twenty-two millimeters, respectively;
- the rear stabilizer is sixteen millimeters, its racks are ten;
- steering tips - twenty three millimeters;
- the front stabilizer is twenty-four; its struts are eleven millimeters;
- axle shaft thickness - twenty eight millimeters;
- wheelbase - 2720 mm.
It is worth mentioning another feature of this brand. In low gear, the crossover dynamically picks up speed, and in high gear it is measured.
The crossover cannot boast of dynamics and serious off-road qualities. Rather, it is designed for measured and leisurely driving around the city and beyond. But what is hiding under the hood? Let's open a secret to domestic motorists.
Engine
The gas engine is available in two versions.
- The volume is a two-liter with four cylinders. The gearbox is a five-speed manual. The car has a capacity of 138 horsepower. Accelerates to 100 km per hour in thirteen seconds. On the highway, gasoline consumption is seven liters per 100 km, and in the city - eleven. The maximum speed can reach up to 180 km per hour.
- Volume - 2.4 liters with four cylinders. It has 162 horsepower. The gearbox is a four-speed automatic. Accelerates in fourteen seconds to 100 km per hour. In urban mode, it can consume twelve liters per 100 km, eight on the highway. The maximum speed is 185 km per hour.
The interior of the Chinese Lexus
The interior of the BYD S6 is a pleasant surprise. It allows you to accommodate five adult passengers. The cabin is quite well made noise isolation. During the ride, neither the creak nor the noise distracts the driver and passengers. The engine is covered by a plastic screen, so it is almost inaudible how it works. The seats are well adjustable. In the trunk under the cardboard raised floor there are several recesses where you can place the jack, screwdrivers and much more. Most importantly, they will not be scattered around the trunk, and you will always have order. For the driver and front passenger sitting on a horizontal panel are located: climate system, compartments for cup holders, for storing a mobile phone and small items. So, the crossover interior is ergonomic and spacious, there are many additional functions not only for the driver, but also for passengers.
Multimedia
In front of the driver and passenger is an electronic display with a speedometer and various other sensors. In the center is a panel with a multimedia system (with a touch screen), a DVD player, a USB input. Across the entire interior of the car there are speakers that provide high-quality sound of music. In the rear view mirror, which is located in the cabin, a compass is built in. But this, according to many, is superfluous, since it worsens visibility during a ride, and especially at night due to the bright backlight. It should be noted a positive point - the presence of two cameras. One provides an overview behind the crossover, the image is displayed immediately on the screen, which is located on the central panel. The other is in the right rear view mirror. This camera is controlled by buttons located on the steering wheel. It is very convenient. After all, the driver sees perfectly what is nearby when he parks.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the major shortcomings are the presence of front-wheel drive and a weak engine. The car is not as dynamic during the ride as we would like, and its patency is not too high. For such an engine size, gas consumption is unreasonably high . Drivers also talk about the presence of an unusual gearbox, that the interior is trimmed with a faux leather of low quality and hard plastic.
But do not forget about the advantages of the car. The crossover has an interesting interior, rich equipment, a spacious interior, a good suspension. And all these positive qualities - at such a low price!
Options and prices SUV
The basic package includes: ABS, front airbags, front and rear fog lights, 17-inch wheels, spare tire, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, trip computer, light sensor, climate control, central locking, DVD player with steering wheel control.
What about prices? A crossover with a two-liter engine will cost $ 20,350, and with a volume of 2.4 liters - 25,500.
Crossover BYD S6: reviews
Before buying a car, read reviews about this model. In them you can find out the opinions of owners who already in practice faced with the disadvantages and advantages of their vehicle.
At the very beginning of the production of this brand of car, the interior was done in bright colors. The owners have written many negative reviews in this regard. One of the main reasons is the soiled interior. Manufacturers went to meet customers and began to produce a car with black upholstery.
Do not be lazy, read the reviews. They will find everything about what difficulties and problems await you if you purchase the so-called Chinese Lexus - BYD S6.
So, on the one hand, the car has a solid appearance, a large interior, comfortable suspension, rich equipment and affordable cost. And on the other - a low-power engine, high gas consumption, incomprehensible steering. Whether you should pay attention to the BYD S6 crossover, decide for yourself.