Car Profiles - BYD S6

BYD S6

Essentially a Lexus RX lookalike using a Mitsubishi engine (for the 2.4, at least), the S6 is the brand's most expensive offering locally. The GS-i can be had for less than a million bucks, a bargain. It is packed with gadgetry for the price, but it has a long way to go.

The Good: Amenities for the price

The Bad: Untested reputation

Price Range: P1,168,000-P1,258,000

Our Rating: ***

Last Update: March 21, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.4 GS-i	2.0 GS-i
Price	P1,258,000	P1,168,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4G69 2.4 16V I4	483QB 2.0 16V I4
Horsepower	160hp @ 3,500-4,500rpm	140hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	215Nm @ 3,500-4,500rpm	186Nm @ 4,000-4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	MIVEC	BIVT
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	72 Liters	72 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,810mm	4,810mm
Width	1,855mm	1,855mm
Height	1,680mm (Without Roof Rail), 1,725mm (With Roof Rail)	1,680mm (Without Roof Rail), 1,725mm (With Roof Rail)
Wheelbase	2,720mm	2,720mm
Curb Weight	1,700kg	1,620kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	McPherson Independent with 3 Connecting Rod	McPherson Independent with 3 Connecting Rod
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Tires	225/65 R17	225/65 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	3rd Brake Light, Rear Defogger, ISO-FIX Seats, Parking Radar
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Sun Roof, Roof Rack, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Cruise Control	Engine Push Start/Stop Button, Smart Key System
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual
Audio System	7 Inch Touch Screen with AM/FM/DVD/AUX/USB/Navigation	7 Inch Touch Screen with AM/FM/DVD/AUX/USB/Navigation
Speakers	9	9
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, Hands Free Phone, and Right Side View Camera	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, Hands Free Phone, and Right Side View Camera
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4