Higer Longwei

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Higer Longwei
Overview
ManufacturerHiger
Also calledShaanxi Tongjia Longrui
Production2015–present
Model years2015–present
AssemblySuzhou, Jiangsu
Body and chassis
ClassMid size pickup truck
Body style2-door pickup
4-door pickup
Powertrain
Engine2.5L DK4B1 (Diesel)
Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol)[1]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,025–3,380 mm (119.1–133.1 in)
Length5,160 mm (203.1 in)
Width1,720 mm (67.72 in)
Height1,790 mm (70.47 in)

The Higer Longwei (Chinese: 龙威) is a midsize pickup 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 136hp and 200nm of torque, and a 2.8 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 102hp and 220nm 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. Prices of the Higer Longwei starts at 81,800 yuan and ends at 101,800 yuan ($13,184 – 16,407) at launch. As of 2019, the Higer Longwei midsize pickup has a price range of 72,800 yuan to 165,800 yuan.[2]

The Higer Longwei is also rebadged as the Shaanxi Tongjia Longrui (龙锐) sold under the Shaanxi Automobile Group.[3]

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.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Higer Longwei Pickup Truck".
  2. ^ "苏州金龙-龙威".
  3. ^ "陕汽通家-龙锐".
  4. ^ "Higer Longwei pickup truck launched on the Chinese car market".

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