Engineering:Kawei K1
| Kawei K1 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kawei Auto |
| Also called | Kawei K150 Kawei K150GT |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Danyang, Jiangsu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup |
| Related | Kawei W1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | CA4DC2 (Diesel) Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) |
| Length | 5,560 mm (218.9 in) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| us|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,880–2,150 kg (4,145–4,740 lb) |
The Kawei K1 is a midsize pickup manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Kawei Auto, a brand of the Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industrial Group Co., Ltd. The Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industry Group is an automotive manufacturing company based in Danyang in Jiangsu Province.[1]
Overview
The Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[2]
Depending on the trim level, the Kawei K1 was also known as the Kawei K150 and Kawei K150GT. The Kawei K1 has a price range of 75,800 yuan to 98,800 yuan,[3] the Kawei K150 has a price range of 93,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan,[4] and the Kawei K150GT has a price range of 97,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan.[5]
Controversy
Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the design of the Kawei K1 bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone.[6][7]
Kawei EV7
In 2017, Kawei unveiled the Kawei EV7, based on the K1, claiming it to be the world first pure electric full-size pickup truck.[8]
References
- ↑ "This is the Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck for the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/17/this-is-the-kawei-auto-k1-pickup-truck-for-the-beijing-auto-show/.
- ↑ "Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/22/kawei-auto-k1-pickup-truck-debuts-on-the-beijing-auto-show/.
- ↑ "Kawei Auto K1 details". https://www.autohome.com.cn/3360/#pvareaid=104399.
- ↑ "Kawei Auto K150 details". https://www.autohome.com.cn/4172/#pvareaid=104399.
- ↑ "Kawei Auto K150GT details". https://www.autohome.com.cn/4557/#pvareaid=104399.
- ↑ "Kawei K1 clone". http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/24/kawei-k1-pickup-blatantly-copies-ford-f-150/. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "Kawei K1 is a diesel clone". http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-kawei-k1-is-a-diesel-manual-shameless-f-150-knock-1566062599. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ Ning, W.E. (21 November 2017). "That's A First: Kawei Auto Launches Electric Pickup Truck In China". China Auto News (China). https://carnewschina.com/2017/11/21/kawei-auto-launches-electric-pickup-truck-china/.
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