Leopaard CS6

Leopaard CS6
Leopaard CS6
Overview
Manufacturer	GAC Group
Production	2007–2014
Assembly	Guangzhou, China
Designer	Pininfarina
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Chassis	Body-on-frame
Related	Mitsubishi Pajero
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L 4G64 I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,725 mm (107.3 in)
Length	4,980 mm (196.1 in)
Width	1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height	1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Curb weight	1,875–1,960 kg (4,134–4,321 lb)

The Leopaard CS6 is a mid-size SUV produced by Changfeng Motor under the Leopaard (猎豹) brand.

Overview

Leopaard CS6 rear

The CS6 was built on the platform of the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero with the vehicle design done by Pininfarina. The engine of the Leopaard CS6 is also from the Mitsubishi Pajero and was shared with the licensed production of the Pajero within China carried out by Changfeng Motor. three engines are offered initially, including a 2.5 liter VM R425 diesel engine, and 2.4 liter 4G64S4M and 4G69 engines. The VM R425 diesel powered CS6 features Bosch supplied 2nd generation Common Rail System fuel injection technology producing 105Kw and 340N·m at 2000rpm.

The suspension of the Leopaard CS6 uses a newly designed three-link coil spring setup. The chassis is built on the new-generation off-road V-series platform. Equipped with a high-performance Eaton locking differential, manually controlled electric IMMOBILIZER four-wheel-drive system, advanced front wheel hub clutches, a ground clearance of 225 mm and a wading depth of 600 mm, the Leopaard CS6 is an actual off-road capable SUV. The CS6 also features "active-controlled all-wheel drive" technology paired with a BorgWarner transfer case offering four modes (2H, 4H, 4L and N).