The Competitor to Match the Toyota Corolla Has Arrived: Meet the Powerful BYD King Coming to Brazil in 2024!

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Published on 25/04/2024 at 10:29

Updated on 25/04/2024 at 10:39

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With Plug-In Hybrid Mechanics, the BYD King Promises Efficiency and Autonomy, Challenging the Corolla’s Leadership in the Brazilian Mid-Sedan Market

In July, the Brazilian mid-sedan market will have a new heavyweight competitor: the BYD King, also known as Destroyer 05 in China. With plug-in hybrid mechanics and the ambition to rival the iconic Toyota Corolla, the King vehicle arrives in Brazil with promises of efficiency and performance, according to the website Quatro Rodas.

BYD had already expressed interest in bringing the King vehicle to the Brazilian market, and now it seems that the moment is right. In China, where it is a sales success, the King vehicle is a variation of the Qin Plus and is part of BYD’s Ocean line. With distinct design and finishing, the King stands out for its mechanical set.

Discover the Full Magnitude of the New BYD That Will Steal the Scene from the Toyota Corolla

Equipped with a 1.5 naturally aspirated engine producing 110 hp and 13.4 kgfm, along with an integrated electric motor in the e-CVT transmission, the vehicle delivers 197 hp and 33.4 kgfm of torque. The 18.3 kWh battery provides 120 km of electric range and is compatible with charging of up to 17 kW, ensuring a combined autonomy of 1,200 km and a consumption of 28 km/l.

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The Competition of the New Hybrid with the Toyota Corolla

In the Brazilian market, the main competitor of the King will be the Toyota Corolla, which currently dominates almost alone the mid-hybrid sedan segment. With a starting price of R$ 187,790, the Corolla vehicle is known for its efficiency as a mild hybrid, offering 122 hp of power.

The price of the BYD King will be a determining factor for its success in the Brazilian market. With a more powerful and interesting mechanics in comparison to the Corolla, the King has the potential to attract consumers who value not only efficiency but also the performance of a hybrid vehicle. The competition between these two vehicles promises to be fierce, with each trying to carve out its space among consumers looking for a mid-hybrid sedan.

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Nelson

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28/04/2024 13:29

Já estou no terceiro corola e não me arrependo e um ótimo carro não desmerecendo o Honda Civic que também

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Nelson

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28/04/2024 13:26

Corola é sempre o melhor dos sedãs médios

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Nelson

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28/04/2024 13:25

Boa tarde meus colegas nunca devemos esquecer de uma coisa muito importante que não devemos deixar do certo pelo duvidoso carros chineses são puras ilusões e é as verdadeiras nabas

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The Competitor to Match the Toyota Corolla Has Arrived: Meet the Powerful BYD King Coming to Brazil in 2024!

With Plug-In Hybrid Mechanics, the BYD King Promises Efficiency and Autonomy, Challenging the Corolla’s Leadership in the Brazilian Mid-Sedan Market

Discover the Full Magnitude of the New BYD That Will Steal the Scene from the Toyota Corolla

The Competition of the New Hybrid with the Toyota Corolla

Meet the BYD King Hybrid

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