In The Range of R$ 80 Thousand, BYD Outshines Automakers and ‘Revives’ Ford's Popular Car Clone That Promises to Shake Up the Automotive Market

In The Range of R$ 80 Thousand, BYD Outshines Automakers and ‘Revives’ Ford’s Popular Car Clone That Promises to Shake Up the Automotive Market

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 26/11/2024 at 11:31

Foto: Carro icônico da Ford volta pela BYD

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Famous Chinese Brand Launches Identical Model to Ford Popular Car in the Automotive Market. It Is the BYD Yuan Pro Similar to the Ecosport Costing Equivalent to R$ 70 Thousand.

Clone of Ford’s Popular Car? Almost every Brazilian dreams of owning a car, but high prices in the automotive market have frightened many customers, leading them to postpone their purchase. However, there’s great news: BYD has launched the BYD Yuan Pro, a model that resembles Ford’s popular Ecosport. This new option promises to be an accessible and attractive choice for those wishing to fulfill the dream of owning a car without compromising their budget.

BYD Launches ‘Clone’ of Ford’s Popular Car in the Automotive Market

The fact is that, for those who do not know, the automaker surprised everyone by deciding to resurrect a popular Ford car, priced around R$ 70 thousand. However, the news is not confirmed in Brazil but in another country. The information was confirmed by Autoesporte.

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Ford Has Not Taken Any Legal Action Against BYD

The model that will be effectively sold in the national market has a different appearance from the first version and uses the Dolphin platform. Returning to the BYD Yuan Pro similar to the Ecosport, as mentioned earlier, its front has a different look that we are already accustomed to with BYD.

BYD Undercuts Manufacturers and 'Resurrects' Clone of Ford's Popular Car for R$ 70 Thousand Promising to Shake Up the Automotive Market — Photo: Disclosure/BYD Yuan Pro Resembles the Ford Ecosport

At the rear, the similarities are so evident that, at first glance, the old BYD appears to be the very EcoSport. When encountering one in person, it is difficult to tell at first glance whether we are looking at a BYD or the Ford popular car. Tail lights, C-columns, rear windows, wheels, and even the spare tire mounted on the trunk lid. Everything was clearly inspired by the Ford SUV.

Photo: Disclosure/The Rear of the Yuan Pro Resembles the Ford Ecosport

The body shape, higher at the rear, also makes the former BYD Yuan Pro similar to the Ecosport sold in Brazil until 2021. Ironically, the Ford SUV was produced in Camaçari (BA), at the factory now owned by BYD. Despite the evident resemblance, Ford has not taken any legal action against the Chinese company.

Meet the New Yuan Pro That Will Arrive in the Brazilian Automotive Market

Currently, the new BYD Yuan Pro has a design that does not resemble the Ford popular car. Its appearance follows BYD’s design language, with interconnected rear lights and no spare tire hanging on the trunk lid.

The compact SUV is 4.30 m long, 1.83 m wide, 1.67 m high and has a 2.62 m wheelbase. Therefore, the model is slightly larger than a Volkswagen T-Cross, but much smaller than the Yuan Plus.

The BYD compact SUV is equipped with an electric motor that delivers 177 hp. With this motorization, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The battery is 45 kWh and ensures a range of 401 km by the generous Chinese cycle (CLTC). To give you an idea, the Yuan Up, the entry-level version, delivers 95 hp and about 300 km of declared range.

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Ildo

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30/11/2024 18:17

Porém está usando mão de obra escrava! Por isso custa barato!

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Paulo Missias Bragantine

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30/11/2024 17:27

BYD já se encontra mercadoBrasil?
Gostaria também saber preço.

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Luciano

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29/11/2024 07:31

Na manchetebdiz que o carro é “IDENTICO” ao carro popular Ecosport. Bom, em primeiro lugar, o Ecosport NUNCA foi um carro popular.
Após começar a ler a matéria, o “idêntico” foi substituído por “semelhante”. O que houve, o carro agora não é mais idêntico ao modelo da Ford?
Para finalizar, pelo menos esse carro que aparece no vídeo, não me lembra EM NADA o Ford Ecosport.

Portanto, se o objetivo da manchete mentirosa era atrair views para a matéria, conseguiu.

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In The Range of R$ 80 Thousand, BYD Outshines Automakers and ‘Revives’ Ford’s Popular Car Clone That Promises to Shake Up the Automotive Market

Famous Chinese Brand Launches Identical Model to Ford Popular Car in the Automotive Market. It Is the BYD Yuan Pro Similar to the Ecosport Costing Equivalent to R$ 70 Thousand.

BYD Launches ‘Clone’ of Ford’s Popular Car in the Automotive Market

Ford Has Not Taken Any Legal Action Against BYD

Meet the New Yuan Pro That Will Arrive in the Brazilian Automotive Market

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In The Range of R$ 80 Thousand, BYD Outshines Automakers and ‘Revives’ Ford’s Popular Car Clone That Promises to Shake Up the Automotive Market

Famous Chinese Brand Launches Identical Model to Ford Popular Car in the Automotive Market. It Is the BYD Yuan Pro Similar to the Ecosport Costing Equivalent to R$ 70 Thousand.

BYD Launches ‘Clone’ of Ford’s Popular Car in the Automotive Market

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