Compact Chinese "Letoon" - BYD Flyer

In this article we will try to consider ChineseThe car, which first went on the conveyor in 2001. So, our hero is BYD Flyer. Is it "volatile", as its name says? Read more in our review.

Let's not forget that we have Chinesecar, and therefore it is intended only for a separate audience with a modest budget. The first generation BYD Flyer was not yet under the care of BYD, but belonged to Xian Quinhuan Automobile. And only in 2003, after buying a factory in Xi'an and a small upgrade of the old model, the light saw BYD Flyer II. Outside, the car does not stand out at all: a usual 5-door hatchback, somewhat reminiscent of the domestic "Oka", with 13-inch wheels and, in general, rounded forms. The interior of the salon also can not impress anything: inexpensive decoration elements, a dashboard with blue illumination, ample space for 4 people. The top model BYD Flyer is also equipped with air conditioning, CD-radio, central lock and some other options. However, quite logical equipment for 6-thousandth cost (in dollars, of course) of the car.

Go ahead. What do we have under the hood? BYD Flyer has a rather weak 0.8-liter 40-horsepower engine, which, fortunately, eats 92-m gasoline. Even such a weak power does not prevent the car from gaining 120 km / h, albeit not in such a short time. In the car we are expecting a 4-speed mechanic, however, her terrible fuzziness, at times, makes us start to abuse brutally. The fuel consumption is quite economical and is 4.4 liters in a mixed cycle, so it's not often necessary to fill your "Letoon". At the beginning of the article, we promised to answer the question of whether it is true that the car is "volatile", as the name implies. On the one hand, there is a drop of truth in this, after all, after a few minutes drive, the engine starts to so much rustle and roar that the car seems to be about to fly into the air. On the other hand, there is nothing like that. BYD Flyer can not boast of speed nor acceleration. However, let's not forget that this is a small-budget car. The suspension from BYD Flyer is tough, which allows him to cope with numerous domestic potholes on the roads without crazy shaking. Manageability is also quite good, giving the driver a good maneuver through the city streets and parking lots.

Today the company "BYD Auto" is no longer the topicsmall car manufacturer, as it was during the founding of the first BYD Flyer. Nowadays it is a large company that produces more than 200 thousand cars a year, some of them are quite reliable and competitive with Japanese and Western European brands. Regarding the hero of our article, it is important to say that the BeeDi Flyer is a fairly compact and practical car for city trips. Although it does not shine with the quality of the finishes and materials, it also has a weak dynamic, it's still a budget car. Today you can buy it for a modest 5 thousand dollars, however, first take a closer look at it and, perhaps, you will prefer the domestic VAZ and Lada, which can compete with it at a price. In principle, BYD Flyer reviews are somewhat vague: some praise its maneuverability, price and practicality, while others scolded for the terrible dynamics, poorly working options and, in general, "Chinese" materials. In any case, it's up to you.