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JAC JS3 vs BYD Yuan Up — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the JAC JS3 and the BYD Yuan Up: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
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Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | JAC JS3 | BYD Yuan Up |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JAC | BYD |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | CVT | Single-speed |
| Power | 136 ch | 174 ch |
| Battery | — | 45.12 kWh |
| Range | — | 401 km |
| Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 179,900 | — |
| Top trim price | MAD 239,900 | — |
Pros and watch-outs
JACJS3
Pros
- Unbeatable equipment-to-price ratio in the B-SUV segment
- Solid Auto Nejma distribution (Groupe Akwa) — secure after-sales and parts
- 5-year / 100,000 km warranty, on par with Hyundai and Kia
- 1.5 T-GDI engine co-developed with Volkswagen, comfortable CVT gearbox
Watch-outs
- Weaker used-market value (55-60% at 3 years vs 65-70% for a Bayon)
- Local reliability track record still short (brand distributed in Morocco since 2023)
- Real-world consumption higher than an equivalent Bayon 1.0 T-GDI
BYDYuan Up
Pros
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Watch-outs
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Frequently asked — JAC JS3 vs BYD Yuan Up
JAC JS3 or BYD Yuan Up: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is overall budget, look at the BYD Yuan Up (entry MAD 0). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the JAC JS3 and the BYD Yuan Up?
One of the two models doesn't yet have an official Morocco price. Check the detailed /neuf/ pages for the latest update.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the JAC JS3 and BYD Yuan Up be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.