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| Production | 2013 – Present |
| Assembly | China: Xiamen |
| Body style(s) | 4-door van/minibus |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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2.4 L I4 2.5 L turbo I4 (H6) 2.7 L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual |
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| Width | 1,885 mm (74.2 in) |
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| Related | Higer H5C |
The King Long Kaige is a series of light commercial van produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer King Long based on the Chassis of the King Long Jinwei as a more premium solution. The King Long Kaige has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV, minibus, panel van, crew van, and an ambulance.
Overview[]
There are three engine options for the King Long Kaige including a 2.4 liter inline-four engine producing 139 hp, a 2.5 liter turbo inline-four engine producing 116 hp, and a 2.7 liter inline-four engine producing 163 hp.[1]
There are 2 versions of the King Long Kaige, including the standard King Long Kaige with 6,7,8,9,11,13, and 14 seater configurations and the larger King Long Kaige K6 with 17 and 18 seater configurations.[2]
An electric version of the King Long Kaige was released by King Long in 2015, featuring the long wheelbase of the K6 versions and an even longer full vehicle length of 6.08 meters. The NEDC electric range is 140km and is capable of a 220 km range if driven in a stable speed of 40km/hr.[3]
Malaysia market[]
The King Long Kaige in China was launched in Malaysia in around 2011 as the King Long Farid, and later dropped the King Long name in favor of CAM, which stands for China Auto Manufacturers, the Malaysian company in charge of distributing the King Long products.[4]
Controversies[]
The designs of the King Long Kaige is controversial as they heavily resemble the fifth generation Toyota HiAce (H200) with similar body styles and overall vehicle dimensions. The King Long Kaige are among the various Chinese vans from domestic brands that chose to replicate the Toyota HiAce H200 vans with only minor styling differences. Other brands include government owned manufacturers including Jinbei and Foton.
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External links[]
- http://www.kinglongvan.com.cn - King Long official site. (China)
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