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BYD to unveil 1st MPV model at Auto Shanghai 2009

Published: 22 Mar 2009 20:10:20 PST

Mar. 23, 2009 (China Knowledge) - BYD Co<1211>, China's largest rechargeable batteries maker as well as automobile producer, will unveil its first MPC model, M6, at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2009 in April, sources reported.

The M6 vehicle will be equipped with the self-developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or the Mitsubishi 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, according to sources. Both engines were equipped on the BYD F6DM plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.

The Shenzhen-based automaker earlier said its monthly sales increased 27.96% from 21,915 units in January to 23,819 units in February.

BYD's car sales surged 79.8% year on year in January mainly due to the stimulus measures issued by the Chinese government to boost the auto sector.

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