BYD L3

The BYD L3 (or BYD F5 and BYD New F3 in Latin America) is a compact car manufactured by BYD Co., Ltd., a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.

BYD L3
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD
Also called	BYD F5 BYD F3 Plus
Production	2010–2015
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout
Related	BYD G3 BYD F3 BYD F3DM BYD Qin
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L BYD473QE I4 (petrol) 1.8 L BYD483QA I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed DCT CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,615 mm (103.0 in)
Length	4,568 mm (179.8 in)
Width	1,716 mm (67.6 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight	1,210 kg (2,668 lb)

Like the G3, BYD L3 is similar to the Toyota Corolla E120. A torsion beam is used as the rear suspension, MacPherson struts are installed in front, and the brakes on all wheels are disc.

Overview

The BYD L3 is essentially an evolution of the BYD F3. The BYD L3 is also commercialized in Chile,^[1] Uruguay^[2] and other Latin America countries with the name of New F3.

Engine choices are a 1.5 or 1.8 litre engine with a 5 speed manual and 6 speed dual clutch available on the 1.5 models while the 1.8 models are paired with a CVT gearbox.

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  BYD L3 front.
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  BYD L3 rear.