Engineering:Foton MP-X
| Foton MP-X | |
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| Production | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Changping District, Beijing (Foton) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,985–3,430 mm (117.5–135.0 in) |
| Length | 4,800–5,245 mm (189.0–206.5 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 2,030 mm (79.9 in) |
The Foton MP-X is a light commercial van that can seat up to 12 occupants produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Foton.[1] The MP-X was sold throughout China and southeast Asian countries including the Philippines and Singapore.[2]
Overview
In 2012, the Foton MP-X was reported to be powered by an inline-four, 2.8-liter turbo diesel that producing 96kW and 280nm of torque with prices ranging from 99,000 yuan.
As of October 2018, prices of the Foton MP-X ranges from 74,650 to 98,550 yuan.[3][4]
A different model called the MP-X S was also offered by Foton but was later renamed to Foton View G9.
Foton View G5
An updated variant succeeding the MP-X E called the Foton View G5 was launched in 2018 while styling remains unchanged from the MP-X. The updated model features powertrains that fulfills the National VI Emissions Standards. The View G5 is powered by a 2.0-liter engine developing 136hp and 185N·m mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[5]
A facelift was unveiled for the 2020 model year Foton View G5 completely changing the front end. The updated model is powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.4 liter-naturally aspirated engine developing 136hp and 160hp respectively. The transmission is a 5-speed manual gearbox.[6]
References
- ↑ "Foton MPX". http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/foton-mpx/.
- ↑ "Foton MPX 2013". https://www.topgear.com.ph/buyers-guide/cars/foton/mpx.
- ↑ de Feijter, Tycho (March 5, 2012). "A sweet Nurse and a Foton Ambulance from China". https://carnewschina.com/2012/03/05/a-sweet-nurse-and-a-foton-ambulance-from-china/.
- ↑ de Feijter, Tycho (June 13, 2012). "Fighting the Foton-bull in China". https://carnewschina.com/2012/06/13/fighting-the-foton-bull-in-china/.
- ↑ "售8.48-9.88万元 福田风景G5正式上市" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201906/938351.html.
- ↑ "售8.33万起 福田新款风景G5正式上市" (in zh). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202009/1029941.html.
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