BYD Mako pickup launches in Brazil: plug-in tech hits the

For importers watching the Latin American pickup segment, BYD's Mako launch in Brazil is a signal not to miss: Chinese brands are pushing plug-in hybrid tech into the work-truck class, redefining pickups with low running cost and smart features, quietly filling the moat that legacy fuel pickups built on sheer toughness.Whoever gets this category into the channel first captures a slice of growth.

The Mako goes on sale in Brazil in September 2026 at a preview price of R$200,000-220,000 (about US$39,700-44,100), initially as fully built-up imports from China, later localised at the Camaçari plant in Bahia.It rides on the Song Plus platform, is about 4.

The powertrain math matters: a 1.At Brazil's mainstream pickup price band, even after the 35% CBU duty the Mako's fuel-or-electric flexibility keeps per-km running cost about 30%-40% below a comparable petrol truck — the wedge that wins utilitarian buyers.

So when quoting, confirm whether it is a CBU unit or Camaçari CKD kit, and ask for a CIF landed quote inclusive of the 35% duty plus an ethanol-compatibility spec sheet; watch the September launch pricing and finance offers.To estimate a model's landed cost and compliance list in Brazil, send the VIN and configuration for a quote.

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This article is published by EZ Auto. EZ Auto (Cheyixing Automobile Import & Export) specializes in exporting Chinese vehicles — new, used and parts — serving Latin America, Central Asia & CIS, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, with order-based sourcing, inspection with photo report, export documentation and ocean freight in one place.