BYD S6 is the first SUV model independently designed and manufactured by the China's Shenzhen-based battery, PV and auto maker, BYD Company Ltd. The BYD S6 was shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in late 2010 and since May 6, 2011 when this model first officially hit the market in Changsha, China, it has witnessed a vibrant growth in sales thanks to its attractive SUV exterior design and overall performance in electronic equipment and safety etc. It became the best selling China domestic SUV in sales volume by reaching 15,000 units in December, 2011, being awarded as "Fastest Selling SUV" and has been named China's "SUV of the Year" according to the Annual Ranking of Chinese Automobiles – the highest honor in the China Automotive Industry.
There are 2 models of BYD S6 available to public sales: 2.0L and 2.4L in China, but there come 8 versions when being sorted by different equipment. The prices of different versions vary from 89,900RMB to 136,900RMB in China.