Engineering:DFSK K-Series

Short description: Chinese microvan

The DFSK K-Series (东风小康K系列) is a range of 5-door microvan, 2-door micro pickups, and 4-door micro pickups manufactured by DFSK Motor, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Sokon Industry.

First Generation

The first generation DFSK K-Series consists of a few different body styles, including a short wheelbase van, a long wheelbase van, a single cab pickup, and a double cab pickup. In some parts of the world, all models were sold as variants under the DFM Ministar name.

DFSK K05 and K07

DFSK K07
Overview
Manufacturer	DFSK Motor
Also called	DFSK K07 DFSK K07 II DFSK K17 DFM Ministar Dongfeng Huashen 103 Zamyad Dorka
Production	2005–present
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	5-door, 7- to 9-seater minivan 5-door,2- to 5-seaterpanel van 2-door,2-seater box truck
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L I4 petrol engine 1.3 L I4 petrol engine
Transmission	5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length	3,795 mm (149.4 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height	1,925 mm (75.8 in)

The first generation vans were sold as the DFSK K05 and DFM K07 or Dongfeng Sokon K07 depending on the trim levels.

Prices of the first generation K07 can range from 27,900 yuan to 36,900 yuan in China. An updated version named the K07 II was launched later but changes were minor.

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  DFSK K07/K17 pre-facelift

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  DFSK K07 Propaganda car in North Korea

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  DFSK K07 Box truck

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  Dongfeng Sokon K05 panel van

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  DFM Ministar panel van (Chile)

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  DFM Ministar panel van

DFSK K01

The DFSK K01, DFM K01, or Dongfeng Sokon K01 is the single cab pickup and single cab cutaway cab version of the DFSK K07 microvan, with everything before the B-pillars shared. Code named EQ1020TF, the K01 was sold from 2008. A joint venture between Iranian Zamyad and DFSK has been producing the K01 since 2016 as the Zamyad Dorka.

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  DFM K07 microvan and K01 pickup in Croatia

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  DFM K01 pickup (UK)

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  DFM Ministar box truck

DFSK K02

The DFSK K02, DFM K02, or Dongfeng Sokon K02 is the crew cab pickup version of the DFSK K07 microvan, with everything before the B-pillars shared. Codename EQ1021NF. Engines were installed: EQ465i2-20, EQ465i2-30 and EQ474i.

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  DFM K02 (Chile)

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  DFSK K02 crew cab

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  DFSK K02 crew cab rear

DFSK K06

The DFSK K06 is the passenger box truck version of the DFSK K07 microvan, with everything before the B-pillars shared with its former. Dongfeng Sokon K06 — Cargo-passenger van for five persons with engine EQ474i, as well as options Ambulance & Police Car (Mini MPV). Сodename EQ6410LF.

DFSK Xin K07 (New K07, 2013-present)

DFSK New K07
Overview
Manufacturer	DFSK Motor
Also called	DFSK K09
Production	2013–present
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	7-seater minivan
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4
Transmission	5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,135 mm (162.8 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height	1,925 mm (75.8 in)

Being the first major update of the K07 since the launch in 2005, the DFSK New K07 debuted in October 2013 as a single model 7-seater microvan that is aimed at the compact MPV market instead of the commercial vehicle market. The New K07 features hinged door for all 4 side doors instead of the sliding doors of the K07 launched in 2005, and was sold alongside the 2005-launched model instead of replacing the model.

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  Dongfeng Sokon New K07 (rear)

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  Dongfeng Sokon K09 (rear)

Second Generation

DFSK K05S and K07S

DFSK K07S
Overview
Manufacturer	DFSK Motor
Also called	DFSK K05S Sokon Fulwin Ruichi EK01S (electric truck) Giotti Victoria Gladiator Vantage Active Vantage eActive
Production	2015–present
Body and chassis
Class	Microvan
Body style	5-door, 7- to 9-seater minivan 2- to 5-seater panel van
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 1.0 L I4
Transmission	5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,070 mm (160.2 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height	1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Sokon V series

Just like the first generation DFSK K-Series, the DFSK K05S and K07S names were used depending on the trim levels. In China, prices of the K05S ranges from 28,900 yuan to 30,900 yuan, while prices of the K07S ranges from 28,900 yuan to 32,900 yuan.

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  Dongfeng Xiaokang K07S (rear)

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  Dongfeng Sokon K05 (K07S panel van)

Pickup variants (DFSK K01, K02 and K02L)

The second generation K-Series pickups feature a different front fascia while the door panels and front fenders are still shared with the microvan models.

DFSK K01 and K05

The DFSK K01 is the single cab pickup version of the DFSK K07S microvan, with everything before the B-pillars shared. The K05 is the sealed box truck variant sharing the same cab.

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  2016 DFSK K01

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  2018 DFSK K01

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  2018 DFSK K05

DFSK K02 and K02L

The DFSK K02 and K02L is the crew cab pickup version of the DFSK K07S microvan, with everything before the B-pillars shared. Electric variants are also offered overseas.

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  DFSK K02 (K07S crew cab)

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  DFSK K02S EV

Oversea market variants

Restyled K01 models are sometimes sold as the Sokon Fulwin (稳发 in Taiwan) or rebadged as the Giotti Victoria Gladiator in foreign markets.

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  2016 Dongfeng Sokon K01

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  2017 DFSK K01H 1.3 Extra Cabin 2-door pickup truck

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  Dongfeng Sokon Fuwin 1.2 in Taiwan

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  2019 Giotti Victoria Gladiator 1.2 in Paris

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  Giotti Victoria Gladiator Evo

External links

• DFSK

Spare parts for DFSK Sokon