Is the BYD F3 engine a Mitsubishi engine?
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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.
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.
