Is the BYD F3 engine a Mitsubishi engine?

[KiaraLee]

F3 currently uses the Dongan Mitsubishi 4G15S engine. The following is a related introduction about the BYD F3: Exterior: The BYD F3 has a stylish and elegant appearance, with some traces of imitation, but it still attracts the attention of many consumers. Space: The interior space and trunk space are spacious, which is one of its biggest highlights. Interior: The overall interior design is simple and elegant, with a fresh light-colored interior. It is fully equipped with rich configurations and has good air conditioning performance, but the craftsmanship and materials are average, with some noticeable gaps in certain areas. Some 2010 models have been downgraded, and some users have reported issues with dashboard rattling.

[Evelyn]

I actually know this car quite well, having driven a friend's BYD F3 several times and done some research. The early models, like those around 2006, were equipped with Mitsubishi's 4G18 engine, which was reliable in terms of power and fairly low-maintenance. But later, BYD started developing its own engines, such as the BYD473QB, used in the updated versions. I suspect it might be because the Mitsubishi engine's stability helped BYD establish a market presence before gradually replacing it with their own. If you want to know the exact year, check the vehicle's body plate—those codes will tell you the truth. Overall, the F3's history is quite interesting, reflecting the growth of domestic brands from collaboration to self-development. In daily driving, the older engines are quieter with reasonable fuel consumption, though the newer ones are more fuel-efficient.

[McCecilia]

I have an old BYD F3 that I've been driving for almost ten years. When I bought it, the salesperson said it used a Mitsubishi engine, specifically the 4G18 model, which runs quite smoothly with no major issues. But later, I heard that the newer F3 models switched to BYD's own engines, with different model numbers. So, you can't generalize—it depends on the production year of your car. For example, my 2009 model still had the Mitsubishi engine, but later versions switched to domestic ones. The reason for choosing the Mitsubishi engine was its durability and low maintenance, especially for long-distance driving. However, when buying a used one, I recommend carefully checking the label under the hood to avoid being misled.

[SanMartin]

I've worked on quite a few cars in my lifetime, and the BYD F3 is one I've seen a lot. Most of the older models used Mitsubishi's 4G18 series engines, which are simple to repair with parts readily available everywhere. The newer F3 models use BYD's self-developed engines, those starting with 'BYD'. Overall, the quality isn't bad, offering good value for money. Choosing Mitsubishi was for reliability, but BYD has since made improvements and upgrades. In short, you need to look at the specific model year to be accurate.