Engineering:Forthing CM7
| Forthing CM7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing) F600 Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing) M7 Forthing (Dongfeng Fengxing) Lingzhi Plus IVM/ Innoson Capa (Nigeria) |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L Mitsubishi 4G69 I4 2.0 L turbo I4 Diesel engine |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (126.0 in) 3,198 mm (125.9 in) (Fengxing M7) |
| Length | 5,150 mm (202.8 in) 5,170 mm (203.5 in) (Fengxing M7) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,925 mm (75.8 in) 1,930 mm (76.0 in) (Fengxing M7) |
The Forthing CM7 is an MPV or light commercial, 4-door van produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Forthing or, originally, the Dongfeng Fengxing sub-brand.
Overview
The CM7 debuted on the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched in the market later in the same year. The Fengxing CM7 is powered by a Mitsubishi 4G69 2.4 liter inline-4 engine producing 150hp mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A variant will also be available with a 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel engine, mated to the same 5-speed manual gearbox.[1] The styling of the body was heavily inspired by the second generation Hyundai Starex with a front DRG design inspired by the second generation Toyota Alphard.[2]
Prices of the Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 ranges from 129,900 yuan to 173,900 yuan in China at launch.[3] Later in the market, the price range was adjusted to a range from 118,900 yuan to 229,900 yuan.[4]
Forthing (Fengxing) CM7 front
Forthing (Fengxing) CM7 rear
Forthing M7
The Forthing M7 was launched as a 2020 facelift model featuring restyled front and rear ends designed by Pininfarina. The engine powering the Forthing M7 is a 1.8liter turbocharged engine producing 160 hp and 240 N·m. As of October 2020 the 2021 model was introduced with a slight update with the interior features and pricing update.[5]
Forthing M7 front
Forthing M7 rear
Forthing Lingzhi Plus
As of October 2020, a variant based on the CM7 called the Forthing Lingzhi Plus was launched. Despite being named Lingzhi, the model is essentially a rebadged 7-seater CM7 and has nothing to do with the Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi series. The Forthing Lingzhi Plus is powered by a codenamed DFMB20AQA 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine producing 133hp and 200 N·m mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.[5]
Forthing Lingzhi Plus front
Forthing Lingzhi Plus rear
Forthing F600
A cheaper trim was also available called the Forthing F600, featuring restyled front and rear DRG designs. A facelift of the Forthing F600 was revealed in 2018 during the 2018 Beijing Auto Show with the design work done by Pininfarina.[6]
Forthing F600 front
Forthing F600 rear
References
- ↑ "Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 MPV is Ready for the Chinese car market". 14 April 2013. https://carnewschina.com/2013/04/14/dongfeng-fengxing-cm7-mpv-is-ready-for-the-chinese-car-market/.
- ↑ "Spy Shots: Dongfeng Fengshen CM7 MPV is Naked in China". 10 January 2013. https://carnewschina.com/2013/01/10/spy-shots-dongfeng-fengshen-cm7-mpv-is-naked-in-china/.
- ↑ "Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 MPV". http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/dongfeng-fengxing-cm7-mpv/.
- ↑ "Dongfeng Fengxing CM7 intro". https://www.autohome.com.cn/2990/#pvareaid=100125.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "售7.99万元起 东风风行多款新车上市". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202010/1060046.html#pvareaid=102624.
- ↑ "2018 Beijing Auto Show Mega Preview Part 4". 24 April 2018. https://carnewschina.com/2018/04/24/2018-beijing-auto-show-mega-preview-part-4/.
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