Copy Of The Ford EcoSport, Meet The BYD Yuan Pro: Chinese Electric Compact Arrives With Competitive Price And Robust List Of Features

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 30/10/2023 at 15:34

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The Chinese Automaker BYD, Famous for Its Innovations in the Electric Car Sector, Presented a Significant Update to Its Entry-Level SUV, the Yuan Pro.

The model, which is a “carbon copy” of Ford EcoSport, brings updates both in design and mechanics, abandoning combustion options to offer only electric powertrain.

The crossover was originally launched in 2015 as “BYD S” in China. It received a facelift in 2017 and changed its name to “S2”. The most recent update in 2021 transformed the car into a fully electric vehicle, adopting the name Yuan Pro.

Size, Find Out What Is Under the Hood and Inside the New BYD

YouTube video — NEW ELECTRIC SUV FROM BYD IS A COPY OF THE ECOSPORT! AND COSTS LESS THAN A KWID! (Video / Reproduction: Garagem 2.0)

Compared to the Ford EcoSport, the BYD Yuan Pro presents slightly larger dimensions. The Chinese model measures 4.37 meters in length, being 11 cm longer than the EcoSport.

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Technology and Safety

In terms of safety, the Yuan Pro offers six airbags, collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and traction control. Unfortunately, features like adaptive cruise control (ACC) and lane keep assist are not available.

The starting price in China is 39,000 yuan, around R$ 27,000 in direct conversion, excluding taxes. A potential arrival in Brazil with prices around R$ 100,000 could shake up the competition, especially considering the high prices of SUVs currently available in the domestic market.

The BYD Yuan Pro could be a milestone in the history of electric SUVs in Brazil. With its competitive price, generous equipment list, and considerable range, this “clone” of the EcoSport is set to make a splash in Brazilian lands.

Copy Of The Ford EcoSport, Meet The BYD Yuan Pro: Chinese Electric Compact Arrives With Competitive Price And Robust List Of Features

The Chinese Automaker BYD, Famous for Its Innovations in the Electric Car Sector, Presented a Significant Update to Its Entry-Level SUV, the Yuan Pro.

Size, Find Out What Is Under the Hood and Inside the New BYD

Technology and Safety

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Size, Find Out What Is Under the Hood and Inside the New BYD

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