| Manufacturer | DFSK Motor |
|---|---|
| Also called | DFSK Glory iX7 |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Model year(s) | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L GDI I4-T (petrol) |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
| Length | 4,930 mm (194.1 in) |
| Width | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
| Height | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Related | DFSK Fengon ix5 |
The Dongfeng Fengon ix7 is a SUV produced by 2019 by chinese car manufacturer DFSK Motor, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Sokon Group. In export markets it is sold as DFSK Glory ix7.
History[]
Presented at the Chengdu show in November 2019, the Fengon ix7 (codenamed "F517") is the flagship model of the DFSK range.
The mechanics of the ix7 are derived from that of the more compact ix5 but with a longer wheelbase and widened track, and is designed together with the BorgWarner to be able to also adopt all-wheel drive.
Aesthetically, the car has the same stylistic family feeling adopted by the more compact ix5 but with the bodywork typical of seven-seater SUVs, the front characterized by the large grille (chromed or with black strips) that extends from the hood to the bumpers and headlights integrate an LED. In the tail there is the lights connected in a single piece along the entire trunk.
The interior features fully functional instrumentation combined with the 10.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system and climate controls, also touchscreen with a 9-inch display. The passenger compartment has seven seats with the third row foldable into the floor.
Mechanics[]
4.93 meters long, the ix7 uses the same chassis as the small ix5 but adopts both the front and all-wheel drive developed by BorgWarner. The engine in front-transverse position. It has McPherson independent front suspension and Multilink independent rear suspension and stabilizer bar. The front brakes are ventilated disc and the rear disc.
All models have six airbags, ABS and EBD, stability and traction control, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and fatigue detector as standard.
The engine range consists of a single 2.0 GDI Turbo 16-valve four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 231 horsepower and 355 Nm of torque at 1.800 rpm combined with an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission.[1]
References[]
- ↑ "2020 Specifications Dongfeng Fengguang ix7". Retrieved on 29 October 2020.
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