Weichai Auto Yingzhi U80 SUV
New photos of the Weichai Auto Yingzhi
U80 concept car, previewing a new compact SUV that will be launched on the
Chinese car market in October. The Yingzhi U80 was formerly known as the Yingzhi
G5. The G5 name will not be wasted however, it will be used for a high end
version of the Yingzhi 737 MPV.
Weichai Auto is a brand new
car brand owned by Weichai Power (web), one of the largest
Chinese engine makers and sponsor of the Ferrari
F1 team. The company is based in Weifang, Shandong Province. Yingzhi is
the brand name, called Enranger in English.
The Weichai Yingzhi U80 will be powered
by 1.5 turbo and 1.8 turbo petrol engines with 150 to 180 horsepower, mated to
a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The base versions will be
front-wheel drive and the high end versions all-wheel drive. Price will range
from around 100.000 to around 150.000 yuan.
