Higer Longwei
| Higer Longwei | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Higer |
| Also called | Shaanxi Tongjia Longrui |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2015–present |
| 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
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
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
External links
- Official website (Higer)