Spy Shots: new Dongfeng mini-MPV is Naked in China
Published on January 30, 2013 by Joey Wang
The very first pictures from the passenger variant of the new Dongfeng mini-MPV, earlier this month we saw the first pictures of the CDV variant. The new mini-MPV will be called F505 when it hits the Chinese car market later this year. The F505 will be manufactured by Dongfeng Xiaokang, a subsidiary that specializes in light commercial vehicles.
There will be two engines: a 1.3 diesel with 75hp and a 1.5 petrol with 115hp, both mated to a 5-speed manual. Size: 4365/1720/1770mm, wheelbase is 2725. Price will range from 45.000 yuan to 60.000 yuan. The Dongfeng F505 is aimed straight at Wuling Hongguang which basically owns the mini-MPV segment at the moment, only slightly bothered by the Chang’an Ounuo.
Via: 163.com.
Thursday, 31 January om 02:23
1.3 diesel Fiat engine?
Thursday, 31 January om 06:08
Sure it looks Volkswageny across the grille, but doesn’t feel like a copy the way other Chinese cars have. If they landed this here at Great Wall prices I’d consider one for business use. Its nicely proportioned.
Thursday, 31 January om 20:58
If all they did was change the grille to a different design, say vertical instead of horizontal, or body colored, it wouldn’t look like a VW at all!
Friday, 1 February om 23:52
The front is a shameless copy of the current VW design and the rear looks completely outdated and boring!