Higer Longwei
| Higer Longwei | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Higer |
| Also called | Shaanxi Tongjia Longrui |
| Production | 2013– |
| Model years | 2013–2015 |
| Assembly | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5L DK4B1 (Diesel) Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,025–3,380 mm (119.1–133.1 in) |
| Length | 5,160 mm (203.1 in) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (67.72 in) |
| Height | 1,790 mm (70.47 in) |
The Higer Longwei (Chinese: 龙威) is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Higer. Higer is a brand under Higer Bus, a subsidiary of the King Long Group, which is the largest bus maker in China.
Overview
[edit]Launched in March 2015, the Higer Longwei midsize pickup is available with two engine options, including a 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 136 hp (101 kW) and 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) of torque, and a 2.8 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 102 hp (76 kW) and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) of torque, both either mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic gearbox. The standard layout is rear wheel drive, and four-wheel drive is optional.
The Higer Longwei is also rebadged as the Shaanxi Tongjia Longrui (龙锐) sold under the Shaanxi Automobile Group.[2]
Controversy
[edit]Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the front fascia design of the Higer Longwei bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone.[3]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official website (Higer)
